Grand Theft Wiki:Merge - Revision history

Gboyers at 19:45, 15 October 2010

2010-10-15T19:45:13Z

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	{{info\|This page is no longer valid. See [[Grand Theft Wiki:Move from Wikia]] for the latest information}}		{{info\|This page is no longer valid. See [[Grand Theft Wiki:Move from Wikia]] for the latest information}}
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	On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki merged with ~~[http://~~gta.wikia.com ~~gta.wikia.com]~~. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.		On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki merged with gta.wikia.com. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.

	==Why the move?==		==Why the move?==
	~~[http://www.wikia.com~~ Wikia] have ~~purchased~~ Grand Theft Wiki from its creator [[User:Xenon]] (now [[User:Gboyers]]).		Wikia have acquired Grand Theft Wiki from its creator [[User:Xenon]] (now [[User:Gboyers]]).

	Grand Theft Wiki will continue to exist as its own site, and all the content, staff and policies will remain in place. However we have added in all the users, staff, images and content from en.gta.wikia.com to create a much bigger and better wiki. Also, Wikia will ensure GTW is actively promoted to the gaming community.		Grand Theft Wiki will continue to exist as its own site, and all the content, staff and policies will remain in place. However we have added in all the users, staff, images and content from en.gta.wikia.com to create a much bigger and better wiki. Also, Wikia will ensure GTW is actively promoted to the gaming community.
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	*Grand Theft Wiki will first be moved to Wikia, and be imported as a new wikia wiki, still called "Grand Theft Wiki" (done)		*Grand Theft Wiki will first be moved to Wikia, and be imported as a new wikia wiki, still called "Grand Theft Wiki" (done)
	*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database (done)		*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database (done)
	*The existing content from ~~[http://~~en.gta.wikia.com ~~en.gta.wikia.com]~~ will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki (done - see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 List])		*The existing content from en.gta.wikia.com will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki (done - see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 List])
	*The [GrandTheftWiki.com] domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com (done), and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki		*The [GrandTheftWiki.com] domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com (done), and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki

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	==What Can I Do?==		==What Can I Do?==
	The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [~~http://gta.wikia.com~~/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.		The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [{{SERVER}}/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.

Gboyers at 17:53, 8 October 2010

2010-10-08T17:53:57Z

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			{{info\|This page is no longer valid. See [[Grand Theft Wiki:Move from Wikia]] for the latest information}}
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	On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki merged with [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.		On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki merged with [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.

Gboyers at 13:35, 31 December 2007

2007-12-31T13:35:22Z

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	**If an article on eg.gta.wiki.com already exists in GTW, it will be created as a subpage of [[Project:Merge]] (see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list]		**If an article on eg.gta.wiki.com already exists in GTW, it will be created as a subpage of [[Project:Merge]] (see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list]

	===What Can I Do?====		==What Can I Do?==
	The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.		The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.

Gboyers: past tense'd, rewrote staffing

2007-12-31T13:32:35Z

past tense'd, rewrote staffing

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	On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki ~~moved to~~ [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.		On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki merged with [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.

	==Why the move?==		==Why the move?==
	[http://www.wikia.com Wikia] ~~are purchasing~~ Grand Theft Wiki from its creator [[User:Xenon]].		[http://www.wikia.com Wikia] have purchased Grand Theft Wiki from its creator [[User:Xenon]] (now [[User:Gboyers]]).

	Grand Theft Wiki will continue to exist as its own site, and all the content, staff and policies will remain in place. However we ~~will be adding~~ in all the users and content from en.gta.wikia.com to create a much bigger and better wiki. Also, Wikia will ensure GTW is actively promoted to the gaming community.		Grand Theft Wiki will continue to exist as its own site, and all the content, staff and policies will remain in place. However we have added in all the users, staff, images and content from en.gta.wikia.com to create a much bigger and better wiki. Also, Wikia will ensure GTW is actively promoted to the gaming community.


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	*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database (done)		*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database (done)
	*The existing content from [http://en.gta.wikia.com en.gta.wikia.com] will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki (done - see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 List])		*The existing content from [http://en.gta.wikia.com en.gta.wikia.com] will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki (done - see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 List])
	*The GrandTheftWiki.com domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com, and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki		*The [GrandTheftWiki.com] domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com (done), and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki

	====User Accounts====		====User Accounts====
	*If your GTW username is the same as your Wikia username, and the two accounts have the same email address, the two accounts ~~will be~~ merged.		*If your GTW username is the same as your Wikia username, and the two accounts have the same email address, the two accounts have been merged.
	*If your GTW username does not exist on Wikia, it ~~will be~~ created.		*If your GTW username does not exist on Wikia, it has been created.
	**If you already have an account on Wikia under a different username, they can be merged at a later date		**If you already have an account on Wikia under a different username, they can be merged at a later date
			**please request at [[Grand Theft Wiki talk:Merge]]
	*If your GTW username already exists on Wikia (but with a different email) it will be renamed		*If your GTW username already exists on Wikia (but with a different email) it will be renamed
	**So Xenon ~~will be~~ renamed to GTW-Xenon		**So User:Xenon was renamed to User:GTW-Xenon

	If you require your username renaming or merging after the import to Wikia, let us know on this discussion page.		If you require your username renaming or merging after the import to Wikia, let us know on this discussion page.

	~~The immediate~~ [[staff]] on the ~~new~~ merged wiki will initially ~~only be that of Grand Theft Wiki~~.		Both sets of [[staff]] from both Wikis will initially remain in their positions on the merged wiki. Several individuals were staff at both wikis, and they will initially retain their highest position.

	====Content====		====Content====
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	===What Can I Do?====		===What Can I Do?====
	The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.		The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.

	If you were previously staff at en.gta.wikia.com, please show your continuing support for this site by working on this merged wiki. All existing GTW [[staff]] are continuing in their roles, but ex- en.gta.wikia.com staff must earn their place.

Gboyers: what can i do to help?

2007-12-14T02:11:47Z

what can i do to help?

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	On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki ~~will be moving~~ to [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document ~~will explain~~ the reasons behind this move,		On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki moved to [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document explains the reasons behind this move, and the issues it creates.

	==Why the move?==		==Why the move?==
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	==How is the move happening==		==How is the move happening==

	*Grand Theft Wiki will first be moved to Wikia, and be imported as a new wikia wiki, still called "Grand Theft Wiki"		*Grand Theft Wiki will first be moved to Wikia, and be imported as a new wikia wiki, still called "Grand Theft Wiki" (done)
	*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database		*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database (done)
	*The existing content from [http://en.gta.wikia.com en.gta.wikia.com] will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki		*The existing content from [http://en.gta.wikia.com en.gta.wikia.com] will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki (done - see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 List])
	*The GrandTheftWiki.com domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com, and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki		*The GrandTheftWiki.com domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com, and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki

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	*All content from en.gta.wikia.com will be merged into Grand Theft Wiki		*All content from en.gta.wikia.com will be merged into Grand Theft Wiki
	**If an article on en.gta.wikia.com does not exist in GTW, it will be created		**If an article on en.gta.wikia.com does not exist in GTW, it will be created
	**If an article on eg.gta.wiki.com already exists in GTW, it will be created as a subpage of [[Project:Merge]]		**If an article on eg.gta.wiki.com already exists in GTW, it will be created as a subpage of [[Project:Merge]] (see [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list]

			===What Can I Do?====
			The most important thing that all members can help with is merging the common articles. For example, we have the GTW page on the [[Cheetah]] but also the old Wikia page at [[Project:Merge/Cheetah]]. You should try and merge the content of the two separate articles into the main one. Have a look at the [http://gta.wikia.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllpages&from=Grand+Theft+Wiki%3AMerge&namespace=0 list of merged articles] to see the pages that need working on.

			If you were previously staff at en.gta.wikia.com, please show your continuing support for this site by working on this merged wiki. All existing GTW [[staff]] are continuing in their roles, but ex- en.gta.wikia.com staff must earn their place.

Gboyers: Grand Theft Wiki:Merge: moved to Grand Theft Wiki:Merge

2007-12-12T19:00:02Z

Grand Theft Wiki:Merge: moved to Grand Theft Wiki:Merge

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Gboyers: New page: {{toc}} On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki will be moving to [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document will explain the reasons behind this move, ==Why the move?== ...

2007-12-12T18:56:10Z

New page: {{toc}} On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki will be moving to [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document will explain the reasons behind this move, ==Why the move?== ...

New page

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On Friday 12th December 2007, Grand Theft Wiki will be moving to [http://gta.wikia.com gta.wikia.com]. This document will explain the reasons behind this move,

==Why the move?==
[http://www.wikia.com Wikia] are purchasing Grand Theft Wiki from its creator [[User:Xenon]].

Grand Theft Wiki will continue to exist as its own site, and all the content, staff and policies will remain in place. However we will be adding in all the users and content from en.gta.wikia.com to create a much bigger and better wiki. Also, Wikia will ensure GTW is actively promoted to the gaming community.

==How is the move happening==

*Grand Theft Wiki will first be moved to Wikia, and be imported as a new wikia wiki, still called "Grand Theft Wiki"
*All users on Grand Theft Wiki will be merged into the Wikia central user database
*The existing content from [http://en.gta.wikia.com en.gta.wikia.com] will be merged into the new Grand Theft Wiki
*The GrandTheftWiki.com domain name will redirect to gta.wikia.com, and later that will become the main domain name for the wiki

====User Accounts====
*If your GTW username is the same as your Wikia username, and the two accounts have the same email address, the two accounts will be merged.
*If your GTW username does not exist on Wikia, it will be created.
**If you already have an account on Wikia under a different username, they can be merged at a later date
*If your GTW username already exists on Wikia (but with a different email) it will be renamed
**So Xenon will be renamed to GTW-Xenon

If you require your username renaming or merging after the import to Wikia, let us know on this discussion page.

The immediate [[staff]] on the new merged wiki will initially only be that of Grand Theft Wiki.

====Content====

*All content from Grand Theft Wiki will remain in place
*All content from en.gta.wikia.com will be merged into Grand Theft Wiki
**If an article on en.gta.wikia.com does not exist in GTW, it will be created
**If an article on eg.gta.wiki.com already exists in GTW, it will be created as a subpage of [[Project:Merge]]