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==gun brand pages==
== Shortcut templates ==
Looks good, the H&K logo looks a bit big. Good luck with Smith & Wesson! --[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 23:36, 23 December 2011 (CST)


:Thank you for the reply, and sorry I misjudged you (to be honest, I didn't notice the discussion, so I did think you were some foolish n00b who was changing things without consulting admins). I thought that I was simply upholding a decision that the rest of the staff had agreed to a long time ago. At the very least, I guess we should discuss the matter again in the topic - and clearly, the forum's not such a good place, since we have too many problems with spammers. And Happy Holidays to you, too. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 10:01, 24 December 2011 (CST)
If you're thinking about creating a page for editing shortcuts, here's some templates I've created that should help --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 02:32, 25 July 2012 (CDT):


::Looks good. I'm a mod here. I really like the Colt page. The S&W page is going to be an intensive piece of labor for you. I agree with bunni. We need a category for these new pages. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 16:30, 27 December 2011 (CST)
<nowiki>{{ActorF}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Actor]] and [[Category:Actor Female]]</nowiki>


I've been collecting S&W revolvers for several years. S&W has always been a very organized company with outstanding records. Better organized company in so many aspects. In the past couple of years I've gotten into Colt revolvers and I've learned that getting information about the various Colt handguns is very challenging. For most of it's history Colt was rather scatter-shot in it's approach. For example they would have different models use the same serial number range (Official Police and .38 spl Officer Model Target pre-WWII), but the Pre-WWII Officer Model Target .22LR had it's own serial numbers.Why? Who knows? Other models (such as the Theur derringer) would be made for decades and Colt has little to no written records about the models. For example the serial numbers will not tell you what year an individual derringer was made. And then you have the Official Police model and it's variants. Over 700,000 made over a seventy year period. Very challenging. I like the colt double action revolvers, but I can see why colt has almost gone out of business and S&W is still prospering. Hopefully Colt's fairly new management can fix things. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 17:37, 27 December 2011 (CST)
<nowiki>{{ActorM}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Actor]] and [[Category:Actor Male]]</nowiki>


No I'm sorry. Not as knowledgable about Taurus. But I do have a couple books that might be helpful. I'll look through them.--[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 19:00, 19 January 2012 (CST)
<nowiki>{{Film War}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Movie]] and [[Category:War]]</nowiki>


:Once again you're doing good work tackling the pages that the rest of us just lack the energy for. Such as the page for the S&W 27/28. Looks good. --[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] 10:40, 7 February 2012 (CST)
<nowiki>{{Film Comedy}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Movie]] and [[Category:Comedy]]</nowiki>


==Re:M16A2==
<nowiki>{{Film Crime Drama}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Movie]], [[Category:Crime]] and [[Category:Drama]]</nowiki>


No, you are the one who is mistaken. Look at the trigger group; it only has 2 positions - Safe and Semi, making this a civilian AR-15 A2 HBAR. A true M16A2 would have a third position for the 3-round burst mode. [[User:Orca1 9904|Orca1 9904]] 04:11, 25 March 2012 (CDT)
<nowiki>{{SS}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Screenshot]]</nowiki>


:Did you even ''bother'' looking at the caption for the image on the M16 rifle series article? You are dangerously close to angering me. I strongly advise you to cease and desist immediately. [[User:Orca1 9904|Orca1 9904]] 04:34, 25 March 2012 (CDT)
<nowiki>{{PCA}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Poster and Cover Art]]</nowiki>
sorry zackman, i know this isn't the right place to talk to you, but I cannot find the right place, so here goes...
I have made an edit and would like to upload a photograph to support it, but I cannot find any instructions on how to do it. how do I upload photographs to a page?


== Ha! ==


== Parser Functions ==
Once again, great minds think alike. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 10:35, 24 August 2012 (CDT)


I added the Parser Functions extension, let me know if you run into any issues. [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 15:06, 29 April 2012 (CDT)
== S&W Model 1 ==
:That looks awesome! [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 16:54, 29 April 2012 (CDT)


== Re: Template ==
I think he was on the right track changing this (but went abut it the wrong way), as the current image we have for the Model 1 is not a Model 1. If you look at the one in the history (which is a Model 1 first issue) you can see that there are quite a few differences. I'll sort it out with some better pictures of the first, second and third issues for reference to clear it up.  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 10:43, 24 August 2012 (CDT)


Sure, no problem! I much prefer the infobox to sifting through lines of text. I also think that we should do it for each season, as the cast may change throughout the show and it would be nice to show the number episodes in each. I'm not sure what everyone else thinks about the infobox idea, as I had someone remove it from [[Person of Interest]].--[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 21:29, 29 April 2012 (CDT)
Apology accepted. I saw the mistake and just fixed it asap with the best S&W Model 1 pic I could find. You were right, I should have brought it up with one of the admins instead of just fixing it. --[[User:Charterarmsoffduty|charterarmsoffduty]] 10:33, 25 August 2012 (CDT)
:Yeah, no problem. Let me know when you are finished.--[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 16:17, 30 April 2012 (CDT)


== Deleting screenshots ==


==Min number of guns for categorization==
Is there any way to delete a screenshot without actually have to access the page? A screenshot I've uploaded for the film ''[[The Rundown]]'' now causes the page to not load and I would like to delete that jpg and a few others.  Here are the filenames: 
It has never been formally codified, but I rarely see any page with a total of less than 6 guns total, to be broken up into subcategories. So I would opine that the page must have Seven (7) or more total guns or at least 4 or more in a specific subsection (like pistols).  Thoughts? [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 01:21, 8 May 2012 (CDT)
<nowiki>File:Rund.jpg   File:Rundown.jpg  File:Therundown.jpg</nowiki>


==Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun==
If you try to click on this files, you will be taken to a blank page with the following warning:
The weapon used in [[The Thin Red Line]] if it's the one I believe it is has been used for other shows and at least one version of Medal of Honor. That is why those are there. I did not list it as the wrong weapon just tying up some loose end.--[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 17:47, 8 May 2012 (CDT)
:No worries Zack and besides it will only bother one admin and as one also it does not bother me.:) Take care and keep up the good work....--[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 18:27, 8 May 2012 (CDT)


==Infoboxes==
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Those look Great!!!!  It would sure cleanup the pages by doing that. I would just do one thing to them and that is add in the Studio for all of them like Dreamworks, Warner Brothers or EA. That would be the best for archivist cross referencing on a search.--[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 22:33, 8 May 2012 (CDT)
:Perfect! Adding in the studio is just the right touch on this. Hope everyone else likes it as I think it's needed. Keep up the good work.--[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 11:40, 9 May 2012 (CDT)
::I like them as well. Keep doing what you're doing. --[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 13:19, 9 May 2012 (CDT)


==The Matrix ==
Done.. You have about an hour to work on it. Let me know when you are done. --[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 10:12, 11 May 2012 (CDT)
:Cool deal, If you ever need help I am on here in the AM PST but not everyday. Send me a message and I will help you out.--[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]
::Nope working at my shop on some projects and early morning is the best time to get things done....--[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]


== "The following weapons" line ==
If there's anything you can do, please help.  Thanks --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 23:01, 3 September 2012 (CDT)


This should always be directly above the TOC on media pages, since the TOC itself lists all the guns on those pages. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 16:46, 11 May 2012 (CDT)
== Templates ==
:On gun pages I think the "the following" line goes below the specifications, which is why most pages only had one set of specs before. With the way you've done it on, for example, XM8, it should probably have a "the following" below each set of specs. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 05:28, 15 May 2012 (CDT)


== Note/Episode ==
It was a long conference call... --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 14:46, 6 September 2012 (EDT)


The preference for me is the episode name should be in the note column.  Although, there may be some admins who still put it in the title.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 18:11, 12 May 2012 (CDT)
== Maintenance Scripts ==


I ran updateSpecialPages [[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 04:45, 7 September 2012 (EDT)


==AEK Series==
== GTA Template ==
Keep this page divided. A page like the Remington 870 really should be divided into different models. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 20:59, 12 May 2012 (CDT)
Thanks. I was totally lost on how to go about setting that up. [[User:Spartan198|Spartan198]] ([[User talk:Spartan198|talk]]) 02:22, 8 October 2012 (EDT)


== Infoboxes ==
== Thanks ==


The infoboxes look great, no reason not to use them, I think they're a great improvement. What part of CA are you in? [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 11:52, 15 May 2012 (CDT)
Thanks for the welcome message. I will do my best to add great content and improve this site.
:Yea, I'm in LA, but I spent a a few years in Santa Barbara when I went to UCSB. Are you in school up there? [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 11:15, 18 May 2012 (CDT)
::Political Science - hah! What a waste. (: All I learned was that I hated politics. How are you enjoying CE? [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 21:05, 18 May 2012 (CDT)


== Please remove IMDB ==
[[User:Nathanl|Nathanl]] ([[User talk:Nathanl|talk]]) 16:37, 17 October 2012 (EDT)


I already started on some of them, but could you please remove the IMDB template from actor pages?  You only have to modify the ones that you had put the template on.  The rest of them that have the link will be taken care of. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 20:24, 17 May 2012 (CDT)
== Same usernames ==


==episodes==
I didn't think the system would allow a Gunmaster45 and a GunMaster45. It's not the same person, is it? If not, is it a good idea to allow a new user a name so close to an admin? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 16:51, 2 November 2012 (EDT)
You're making assumption based on the pages you've worked on, but there are at least five different ways to do Episodic television.  I know we have to codify this, but that other way looks sloppy. I would actually appreciate if if you could help, and created a table with an extra column for the Episode title and Season/Ep number in addition to a column for the air date for TV. Actually that would be the best solution. If you can help me create a NEW TV table then I will  submit it to the forum for approval. [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] 18:41, 19 May 2012 (CDT)
:And our friend in England went through a slightly-tweak-an-admin-name phase at exactly this time last year. ([http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Bunni, here], [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/EvilTim here], [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Preditor20 here], and [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Ben_41 here]. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 17:10, 2 November 2012 (EDT)
::Well, at least now we know it's possible to have the same name with different caps. Another user was complaining about not having entered his username correctly the first time and wanted another one. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 19:52, 2 November 2012 (EDT)


== Just a minor note ==
== Thank You Sir ==


Don't remove weapons listings for deleted or non-built pages unless you're sure the works they're listed as being in will never qualify for inclusion. Not sure if you're still doing that (I recall you were), but the redlinks do serve a purpose; namely, they build [[Special:WantedPages]], which if we linked to it properly would be a good starting point for people who want to make articles but aren't sure what we don't have. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 13:52, 22 May 2012 (CDT)
Thank You Sir, I will do my best not to violate ToS of this wiki, BTW i already know much about wiki's as im a daily contributor to the GTA Wiki's Both The wikia and the wiki, Here is my account on the wiki: [http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/Special:Contributions/Faizanali] And here is my account on the wikia [http://gta.wikia.com/User:Quickscopa]
Thanks,
Sincerely Faizan.
--[[User:Faizanali|Faizanali]] ([[User talk:Faizanali|talk]]) 02:56, 20 November 2012 (EST)


==Column sizes==
== Suggesting another admin ==
The trouble with that is that I think it's all based on relative screen resolution. I saw that you made the changes, but the change is barely discernible on my screen. At work I'm at 1024x768, while at home I'm on something bigger. See below. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 18:58, 22 May 2012 (CDT)


[[Image:Resolution_before.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Before]]
Bozitojugg3rn4ut is always around, knows the rules and does good work. I'm fairly sure I've suggested him before, but I'll do it again anyway. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 04:02, 8 December 2012 (EST)
[[Image:Resolution_after.jpg|thumb|none|500px|After. You can barely tell there's a difference, even though you increased the size by 150 pixels.]]


:I got a 23 in wide screen at home, but at work I'm stuck with an six year old 4:3 18 in LCD. It was awesome in 2006, in 2012, not so much. I've thought about just buying my own 24 incher and bringing it in, but it's low on the budget priorities. The site is obviously optimized for something bigger than 1024x768. For example, on the [[AK Gallery]], I can only squeeze in two of the three columns at a time, and that's if I scroll to the right. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 19:12, 22 May 2012 (CDT)
: Kudos to You Zack! I am a lil bit surprised but also extremely grateful. And no, I don't have a forum account. - [[User:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|bozitojugg3rn4ut]] ([[User talk:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|talk]]) 14:59, 8 December 2012 (EST)
::Password changed. And how come there was no Welcome message?! :DDD - [[User:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|bozitojugg3rn4ut]] ([[User talk:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|talk]]) 16:19, 8 December 2012 (EST)


==Re: Battleship==
== S&W and Colt ==
I know some and I have a pretty good library which can help me find out other information. I'm also active on both a S&W and Colt forum which is another great source of information. What do you need and I can try to help out.--[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] ([[User talk:Jcordell|talk]]) 15:48, 11 December 2012 (EST)
::I've done some work over there in the past regarding firearms. But I've never been on the project. I'll look it over. Thanks.--[[User:Jcordell|Jcordell]] ([[User talk:Jcordell|talk]]) 22:45, 11 December 2012 (EST)


I was under the impression that the 'upcoming' template was to be removed once the media was launched or premiered, and in this case ''Battleship'' has met that criteria and as such is no longer an 'upcoming' film. If you can think of a more appropriate template that's fine, but I don't believe it should be labeled as 'upcoming' now that it's in theaters. [[User:Orca1 9904|Orca1 9904]] 23:34, 22 May 2012 (CDT)
== "Genevievecornett‎" ==


==re==
I'd watch that one closely, there's a curious lack of anything specific to this site in their user description and it's a name / name spambot-like title. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 02:36, 17 December 2012 (EST)
From what I wrote to you a month ago.  
:Tim was right, that was a spambot. I've banned and deleted the user and talk page. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 02:38, 18 December 2012 (EST)


I generally don't delete gun pages (even if they haven't appeared in anything yet). There's always the chance it may appear in something.--[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 13:44, 27 April 2012 (CDT)
== Avatars on Forum ==


==re: Mossberg HS12==
Hey Zack. Just wanted to give you a reminder about the avatar-issue on the forums, as you asked. - [[User:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|bozitojugg3rn4ut]] ([[User talk:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|talk]]) 11:59, 8 January 2013 (EST)
Can you tell me what I did wrong so I can fix it.[[User:Mr.Ice|Mr.Ice]] 14:24, 28 May 2012 (CDT)


== Act of Valor ==
== Same person ==


Is it out on video yet? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 17:25, 31 May 2012 (CDT)
[[User:Blackguinepig|Blackguinepig]] and [[User:Blackguineapig|Blackguineapig]] appear to be the same person. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 18:51, 17 January 2013 (EST)
:[[Rules,_Standards_and_Principles#No_Bootlegs|Dude...]] --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 17:33, 31 May 2012 (CDT)
::Pointing out the rules, especially concerning legal stuff isn't "making a stink." And there's no harm in waiting. [[User_talk:The_Winchester#Three_Kings|Besides...]], some [http://forum.imfdb.org/showpost.php?p=23863&postcount=5 people ''really'' take issue with them.]  --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 18:03, 31 May 2012 (CDT)
:It's alright, don't worry about it. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 11:56, 1 June 2012 (CDT)


== Actor Pages ==
== AKS ==


Thanks for doing an excellent job on the CSI pages.  Just a reminder when creating an actor page, please do a quick search before completing the page to see if the person has other credits on the site.  For instance, [[Mykel Shannon Jenkins]] also appears to have been in ''[[The Good Guys]]'' and ''[[Behind Enemy Lines II]]''.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 17:22, 2 June 2012 (CDT)
May this picture and information be added to the main AK-47 page? The picture is of what was officially designated as a ''Облегченный 7,62-мм автомат Калашникова со складным прикладом (АКС)'', translated to ''Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov with a folding stock (AKS)'', and what is referred to in the West as an AK-47 Type III. [[User:Thejoker|Thejoker]] ([[User talk:Thejoker|talk]]) 09:28, 27 January 2013 (EST)


== add topic" button ==
[[Image:DeactivatedAKS(1954-59).jpg|thumb|350px|none|''Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov with a folding stock (AKS)'' - 7.62x39mm]]


That's great, I did not know. Thanks! Next time I do it exclusively so ...
Here is a picture from some old Russian manual or document showing the full stock version called simply ''Облегченный 7,62-мм автомат Калашникова (АК)''.
[[Image:Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov.jpg|thumb|350px|none|''Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov (AK)'' - 7.62x39mm]]


==Call of Duty MW3 ==
==Image==
Done --[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 18:11, 4 June 2012 (CDT)
That A&B image? Ppht, I wish. I found it on the internet somewhere. That's was about 2 1/2 years ago, so I can't remember for the life of me where it came from.--[[User:PistolJunkie|PistolJunkie]] ([[User talk:PistolJunkie|talk]]) 16:44, 26 February 2013 (EST)
:Did the change to Dark Knight and EvilTim did James Bond. --[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]
::I like your templates a lot as it cleans up the page. How does that work for a TV series with multiple seasons? --[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]
:Hey Zack.. That template for CSI looks real good. I think you have another winner with the TV seasons.--[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]
The gun manufacturers template is cool except when you get into clones like the M16 series, 1911 Pistols, Colt SAA Revolvers and others. Not sure how to worked that problem as it is a large one.--[[User:Phoenixent|Steve]]


==Re: M80 Rocket Launcher==
==Questioning my change==
(edit) sorry, I was fixing a change I was going to make.  The original maker identified the gun as a '''Stainless''' Model 36.  Since there is no Stainless 36, I changed it to a Model 60 (which would be the correct identifier for that model if made in SS).  You should bring up your challenge to them, not me. :D  As to what I as doing - I recently uploaded a correct S&W model 36 nickel plated 1st gen photo.  The photo I had uploaded previously was mislabeled as a stainless Model 36.  It was actually a photo of a Satin Stainless Model 60.  At the time I took the first old photo, the owner (not me) quipped that it was a Stainless Model 60.  I was not as educated about S&W model nomenclature as I am now, so I loaded the pic as such.  But what he meant (and what I later learned myself) that he was merely describing the "Model 60" as "the stainless Model 36".  Anyway, enough backstory about the pics, but that is why I'm fixing pages which used the Model 60 pic as a 'nickel' Model 36.  And any page that utilizes the Model 60 description, I either put in a correct pic of a Model 60 or did minor grammar or spelling changes.  I left the gun IDs to the creators of the pages. [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] ([[User talk:MoviePropMaster2008|talk]]) 15:08, 7 March 2013 (EST)


There is no hard and fast way to do the categorization (and it isn't codified either), so frankly whether the movie title is first or third is up to personal preference. --[[User:Markit|Markit]] 18:28, 4 June 2012 (CDT)
==Hawaii Five-0==
I don't think that is a gold plated desert eagle--[[User:Coltmth|Coltmth]] ([[User talk:Coltmth|talk]]) 09:53, 10 March 2013 (EDT)


::Fine, I have no particular problem with thatt. Just do not try to lecture me again while using caps, I find it rather annoying. --[[User:Markit|Markit]] 18:53, 4 June 2012 (CDT)
==Blog==
That's actually why I haven't finished it. I'm still trying to figure out HOW to add pictures. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 19:24, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
:I looked for the add media button like google said, but can't find it. So maybe it's a privilege issue? I was hoping I could see the code on an existing post as well, but I can't seem to do that either. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 19:30, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
::I see it now. Is there any way to link to existing images on the site or do we just have to upload everything? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 19:43, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
:::I uploaded a few shots and put them in the post, but I can't generate a preview. I tried clearing my cookies, but I still can't get a preview. I'll try it when I get home. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 18:58, 15 March 2013 (EDT)


== Act of Valor sniper rifle ==
==Gallery==
The MPM gallery DOES look great.  Thanks.  I do tend to keep the pics in chronological order on my user page because it's my way of remembering 'when' i uploaded 'what' and during what month. LOL.  Weird, but it helps me remember what bulk uploads I did in the past.  Noting the 'timeline' of when I do stuff helps me mentally keep track of what work has been done and what needs to be done.  But the Gallery is a cool tool.  Hope you like the new pic uploads.  Some of the pics might not merit their own page yet, until the model is used in a movie/tv show/game/anime.  But I want to make sure IMFDB has a record of the image when it is needed.  I will probably look more at the Gallery style when I have a bit more time.  Right now I have a time period when I'm grabbing as many gun pics as I can. :D  best regards [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] ([[User talk:MoviePropMaster2008|talk]]) 01:09, 17 March 2013 (EDT)


I don't know if you saw it but if you look in the talk page there is a big discussion about how this rifle is not an SR-25. If nothing else it has a fixed front sight and a handguard with horizontal slots which the SR-25 does not have. It also has a carry handle mounted which you will never see on an SR-25 (as it has not front sight) and it also has horizontal grooves along the bottom of the upper receiver which are absent on the SR-25 but are there on the DPMS TAC20.  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 04:09, 5 June 2012 (CDT)
== CSI ==


== Flintlock Pistol ==
You don't want to keep the CSI page around as a hub? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 20:05, 22 March 2013 (EDT)
:Yeah, I figured that when you called it a drive-by. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 21:42, 22 March 2013 (EDT)


I know - I did not know from whom it is :) What dates  were out of order?--[[User:Pandolfini|Pandolfini]] 11:01, 5 June 2012 (CDT)
==RE: Star Wars==
Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately, I am unable to do a blog post about it, but it seems to be a very interesting and good subject to write about though. - [[User:Kenny99|Kenny99]] ([[User talk:Kenny99|talk]]) 00:55, 27 March 2013 (EDT)


== Re: TDI Vector image ==
==Case==
You mean like [[Sherlock_Holmes:_A_Game_Of_Shadows#Customized_Martini-Henry_Sniper_Rifle|this]]? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 15:42, 29 March 2013 (EDT)
:Although I suppose [[:File:DH1MP40-1-Sniper5.jpg|this]] is far more iconic. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 15:57, 29 March 2013 (EDT)


I'm sorry. The careful thereafter. I have replaced the photo I think it is better photo of CBR has been expanded. I was careless. I uploaded so I thought more of KRISS SDP, and are used in "[[Resident Evil: Retribution]]" was a mistake. Future, please delete the image at the discretion of there. --[[User:KINKI'boy|KINKI'boy]] 10:59, 7 June 2012 (JST)
== An explanation of the numbering protocol I came up with ==


== wikipedia ==
Hi there.  I noticed that early on during your tenure at IMFDB you undid a naming protocol that I did for the Smith & Wesson Revolvers.  I am hoping that you understand WHY I did this and why removing it screws up the order upon which the guns appear in the listing.  At the bottom of the page (take Smith & Wesson Model 1 for example) I put in the name "Smith & Wesson Model 001" for a specific reason.  Utilizing the three digit naming nomenclature (at the bottom of the page) allows the models to be correctly listed by name in the proper order when looking at the list of gun pages.  That way, the Model 1 does NOT come after the Model 10.  I've pointed this out to other members at the (before you were on IMFDB) so you may not have caught that reason.  Hope this helps.  Just wanted to explain what the reason was for putting this at the bottom of the page and why I ask others not to remove it.  Thanks. :D  [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] ([[User talk:MoviePropMaster2008|talk]]) 02:09, 8 April 2013 (EDT)


No articles that I know of. I can tell you our page has been deleted at least once before for lack of notoriety. (: No reason not to try again though! [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 01:31, 8 June 2012 (CDT)
== Forget this comment by me, LOL==


== Re: CSI: Miami - Season 10  ==
For some Strange reason, I thought you asked me a question on email and now that I've went and answered it, it turns out that I messed up and had a case of mistaken identity.  My apologies for 'wasting the space on your talk page'.  LOL  '''Just wanted to explain what the reason was for putting this at the bottom of the page and why I ask others not to remove it at the time.  For some reason I thought you asked me as to why that was the case.  Now that I look back, I can't find any query email from.  Ok forget it.  Sorry for the mixup.  LOL'''  Thanks. :D  [[User:MoviePropMaster2008|MoviePropMaster2008]] ([[User talk:MoviePropMaster2008|talk]]) 02:12, 8 April 2013 (EDT)


Hey. First off, one must realize that the AKM and Norinco Type 56 are the most common guns to be seen in Hollywood productions. Secondly, when you look at the screencap, you see that it is a full-sized 7.62mm AK variant with two vent holes and wooden parts. This means that it can be an AK-47, AKM, or Type 56. On the first image, you see the distinctive front sight of the AKM (on both rifles). On the second screen capture the stamped receiver is also visible, furthermore indicating that it cannot be a 47. (You can always try comparing the AK-47, AKM, and Type 56 images and you will see the obvious differences.) Hope this helped. - [[User:Bozitojugg3rn4ut|bozitojugg3rn4ut]] 14:59, 12 June 2012 (CDT)
== Pictures usable ==


== Actor names ==
I joined IMFDB firstly because the page for the AMC show Hell on Wheels was sorely lacking in content and I wish to improve that. I am not able to get my hand on an American DVD release of Hell on Wheels (as per the IMFDB regulations) but I do have a paid netflix account from which I was able to pull screenshots for the firearms I wish to add for the page (namely the Winchester Model 1866, the Henry Model 1860 and Elam`s "Arkansas Toothpick"). I just wanted to check whether these images are okay to upload and use for the television shows page before hand as to avoid any warnings or getting banned.
[[User:ClassicMax|ClassicMax]] ([[User talk:ClassicMax|talk]]) 13:48, 21 April 2013 (EDT)


Is there a reason you are deleting actor links from articles? I've been told that the policy is too include links for actors who don't have a page yet, so that if a page is made for them you can find previous appearance by looking at the "what links here".  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 12:19, 13 June 2012 (CDT)
== IMFDB upgrade ==


== RE: Sigs ==
Hi Zackmann, the crowd funding campaign is a perfect idea, congrats on the way you have presented it to the IMFDB community! The enthusiasm and knowledge of all contributors has pleasantly surprised me from the day I joined, but indeed it would be a very good thing if life was made a little bit simpler. I am most definitely making an effort in the coming days to support your initiative. Keep up the good work, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 16:40, 3 May 2013 (EDT)


Yep, that's a non-gun. I don't know the difference between flashpaper and non-guns (or if they are just the same things), but I've labeled it as a non-gun on the Season 3 and 4 pages. It pops up quite a bit throughout the series when they have a shooting that takes place in close proximity to an actor.--[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 22:03, 13 June 2012 (CDT)
== A problem with letters with diacritical signs in hyperlinks ==


Sorry to disturb you for such a minor problem but I need some technical help. When I'm trying to to create a hyperlink for a name or title that has letters with diacritical signs I encounter the following problem:


==Kimber==
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Please take a look at the forum for my suggestions for the Kimber page. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 19:37, 14 June 2012 (CDT)


== Infobox TV ==
Database error


It is too complicated for me, I'm want as it is in series [[Archiv des Todes]], which i´m use as a template.--[[User:Pandolfini|Pandolfini]] 13:10, 15 June 2012 (CDT)
A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:
Thx! Done.--[[User:Pandolfini|Pandolfini]] 13:44, 15 June 2012 (CDT)--[[User:Pandolfini|Pandolfini]] 13:44, 15 June 2012 (CDT)


== M1911 pages ==
(SQL query hidden)


I just wanted to say that you did a great job with the split-up, it looks better this way.
from within function "LinkHolderArray::replaceInternal". Database returned error "1271: Illegal mix of collations for operation ' IN ' (192.168.130.4)".


Keep up the good work, mate :) --[[User:RaNgeR|RaNgeR]] 05:02, 16 June 2012 (CDT)
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== Santa Barbara ==
It happens not with all such letters. For example, '''š''' can be used correctly, but using '''ć''' (in the name of Serbian actor) or '''ă''' (in the title of Romanian movie) results in error. It happens only when using such letters in hyperlinks. In common text they can be used without any problem. I have already posted a topic about this problem on IMFDB forum but had no answer.


Yea man I make it up every now and again, email me some contact info and I'll let you know next time I'm coming up (cserrano at gmail dot com). If you're ever in LA let me know. I added a Templates link to the Sidebar, I can't edit what's under the Toolbox listing without editing the sidebar code as that's a bit of dynamic content the wiki software creates. But I was able to add it under Special. [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 13:27, 16 June 2012 (CDT)
Is it possible to solve this problem now or in future? Thanks in advance. [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 03:43, 9 May 2013 (EDT)


== 1911 categories ==
== A question ==


I think these pages are turning out well, good job. One modification that I would suggest though (for both the pages and the template) is reversing the order of the categories. I think the "Standard" guns should really go first because, as the name implies, they are the standard gun and are also probably the most common. I would put the order as "Standard", "Long", "Compact", "Subcompact". Also, I'm not sure about how the Colt variants are categorised on the template. I think they should just be split on size like the other manufacturers for a few reasons. First, it would then be a standard and look better. Secondly, the modern thing is kind of screwed up, with the 80 Combat Elite being from the same time as the regular series 80, and the National Match going back to the Series 70 guns. Also the Military/Governemnt differentiation seems a bit pointless to me, as I would imaging that most of the guns that actually appear in media are based on the civillian guns and the majority of the M1911A1 ID's are actually wrong. To be honest, I think there is a case that the M1919A1, Government and Series 70 sections could probably be merged, as they are the same gun with no visible external differences unless you get a really good look at the markings.  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 16:11, 16 June 2012 (CDT)
Hi. I have a question about the merchandise on Rockethub; If I purchase, say 2 t-shirts (the international shipping ones) outside US, is the price of shipping included in the price of the t-shirt (40$ a piece)?
--[[User:Warejaws|Warejaws]] ([[User talk:Warejaws|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2013 (EDT)


== Template Series ==
== Forum login ==


So, you have to create an entirely new template every time you make one for a particular series?  There's no way to have one generic template?  I say this because there are tremendous amount of movie series and television series and the template page could get very cumbersome to navigate through. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 21:14, 17 June 2012 (CDT)
Hey Zackmann, I apologize for not replying to your last message. I would like to report an email I got in my inbox, it says someone tried to log into my account five times on the forums, so I think someone maybe trying to hack accounts there. The email says the ip address of the one doing it is 188.143.232.144. If you would like me to forward this to Bunni or someone else, I will do so. Also good work contributing to the site, I appreciate your hard work and dedication, if you need help, drop me a line, and I will get to it as soon as possible. Thanks.--[[User:Alienqueen11|Alienqueen11]] ([[User talk:Alienqueen11|talk]]) 17:45, 14 May 2013 (EDT)


: Thanks for putting these templates into subcategories.  Now, for the templates for ongoing series, if there is a new film or tv season, you add the new link in the template and it will be revised everywhere the template is?  Also, I would refrain from adding upcoming films to these templates due to the ever changing timeline of these releases and some of the films are speculation (for instance, I don't think there's going to be Pink Panther 3). --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 19:43, 21 June 2012 (CDT)
Thank you for looking into this, Zackmann, and lol no, I have never been to Russia at all. We have had problems with foreign users in the past, and I hope you get to the bottom of this. I will be sure to check the RocketHub and try to help if money isn't too tight. Thank you for your consideration. --[[User:Alienqueen11|Alienqueen11]] ([[User talk:Alienqueen11|talk]]) 20:27, 14 May 2013 (EDT)


== RE: CSI Miami ==
== Weird user account. ==


Season 4 will get done sometime today, and I still need to enter the gun occurrences for 3 + 4 on the respective pages. I don't have Season 1 or 2 on DVD. If you could do seasons 1 and 2, I could enter all the gun entries on the gun pages.--[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 15:09, 18 June 2012 (CDT)
[[User:Guamelliott]]. I'm fairly sure that's a bot. If it isn't...Ugh. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 14:48, 28 May 2013 (EDT)


==Boss==
==Doing a Blog==
Rules,Standards, and Principles 2.1.5 exception 4; "''If the film is filled with various replica or high quality airsoft weapons than can fool the casual viewer, then it qualifies, if only to shine light upon the fact that the guns are fakes. ''"--[[User:PistolJunkie|PistolJunkie]] 19:49, 19 June 2012 (CDT)
==Rambo III==
Done.--[[User:Phoenixent|phoenixent]] 20:58, 21 June 2012 (CDT)


== Re:Redirects ==
I've been following the Anime and guns articles and would like to make my own contributions since I'm a die hard anime fan, specifically of the kinds with guns in them. [[User:Excalibur01|Excalibur01]] ([[User talk:Excalibur01|talk]]) 13:13, 18 July 2013 (EDT)


Yes, I understand. I'll follow your recommendations. Thanks! [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] 10:17, 22 June 2012 (CDT)
== IMFDB upgrade: dispatch schedule products ==
 
Hi Zackmann, just a question about the IMFDB upgrade fund-raising project that came up in May. I ordered a few small items and I was just curious when I could expect them. I know there's probably a zillion things on your mind, but I would appreciate if you could give me a small update. By the way, I honestly feel it is a pity that not enough funds could be raised. Keep up the good work and thanks in advance, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 04:39, 22 August 2013 (EDT)
:Hi Zackmann08, thanks for the response. I'll just wait a few more weeks, don't worry. I live in Holland and ordered a patch and a sticker (sorry, I am temporarily on a very tight budget...) so I guess that should be send pretty easily. Take care, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 08:39, 26 August 2013 (EDT)
:: Hi Zackmann08, just checking to see if you have received an e-mail from me that I send through support@imfdb.org on 24th October. You were saying that all goods from the fundraiser would be shipped by September 1st but so far I have not received anything. That e-mail contains my payment details which should be helpful to determine what's been happening. Thanks a lot for letting me know, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 09:04, 6 November 2013 (EST)
:::Hi Zackmann, thanks for the quick response. I just resend my last month's e-mail to support@imfdb.org. Thanks for checking, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 15:10, 6 November 2013 (EST)
::::Hi Zackmann08, hello from Holland! Any news on my above resend e-mail of 6th November? I was hoping to hear from you about some stuff that I ordered and paid to support IMFDB on 5th May (...). Dispatch would be September latest but I still have not received anything, be it my order or a dispatch schedule. Maybe I better resend the above e-mail to a different mail address or contact Rockethub myself? Please let me know if I should wait to receive anything or maybe consider my payment to be a general 'gift' to IMFDB? Looking forward to hear from you and thanks in advance for checking, [[User:PeeWee055|PeeWee055]] ([[User talk:PeeWee055|talk]]) 10:47, 25 November 2013 (EST)
 
== Thank you! ==
 
Thank you for promoting me to Admin status! I'll try to do the best I can for the IMFDB, and not fail. [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 02:30, 20 September 2013 (EDT)
 
== Access to Admin discussion section ==
 
Hello! May I ask you to provide me access to the Admin discussion section? Thanks in advance! [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 11:25, 21 October 2013 (EDT)
:Thank you! [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 02:01, 23 October 2013 (EDT)
 
== Server issues ==
 
Any ideas regarding all the editing downtime we've been having recently? We've had 12+ hour blackouts where nobody could edit, login or upload images and we're kind of wondering what's going on. Seems uploads just went down again, too. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 15:26, 9 November 2013 (EST)
 
== Hey ==
 
Good to see you back, it's been a while. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 23:44, 2 October 2014 (EDT)

Latest revision as of 03:44, 3 October 2014

Shortcut templates

If you're thinking about creating a page for editing shortcuts, here's some templates I've created that should help --Ben41 02:32, 25 July 2012 (CDT):

{{ActorF}} = [[Category:Actor]] and [[Category:Actor Female]]

{{ActorM}} = [[Category:Actor]] and [[Category:Actor Male]]

{{Film War}} = [[Category:Movie]] and [[Category:War]]

{{Film Comedy}} = [[Category:Movie]] and [[Category:Comedy]]

{{Film Crime Drama}} = [[Category:Movie]], [[Category:Crime]] and [[Category:Drama]]

{{SS}} = [[Category:Screenshot]]

{{PCA}} = [[Category:Poster and Cover Art]] sorry zackman, i know this isn't the right place to talk to you, but I cannot find the right place, so here goes... I have made an edit and would like to upload a photograph to support it, but I cannot find any instructions on how to do it. how do I upload photographs to a page?

Ha!

Once again, great minds think alike. --Funkychinaman 10:35, 24 August 2012 (CDT)

S&W Model 1

I think he was on the right track changing this (but went abut it the wrong way), as the current image we have for the Model 1 is not a Model 1. If you look at the one in the history (which is a Model 1 first issue) you can see that there are quite a few differences. I'll sort it out with some better pictures of the first, second and third issues for reference to clear it up. --commando552 10:43, 24 August 2012 (CDT)

Apology accepted. I saw the mistake and just fixed it asap with the best S&W Model 1 pic I could find. You were right, I should have brought it up with one of the admins instead of just fixing it. --charterarmsoffduty 10:33, 25 August 2012 (CDT)

Deleting screenshots

Is there any way to delete a screenshot without actually have to access the page? A screenshot I've uploaded for the film The Rundown now causes the page to not load and I would like to delete that jpg and a few others. Here are the filenames: File:Rund.jpg File:Rundown.jpg File:Therundown.jpg

If you try to click on this files, you will be taken to a blank page with the following warning:

Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 67108864 bytes exhausted (tried to allocate 11908 bytes) in /home/imfdb/public_html/w/includes/media/Bitmap.php on line 213


If there's anything you can do, please help. Thanks --Ben41 23:01, 3 September 2012 (CDT)

Templates

It was a long conference call... --Funkychinaman (talk) 14:46, 6 September 2012 (EDT)

Maintenance Scripts

I ran updateSpecialPages bunni (talk) 04:45, 7 September 2012 (EDT)

GTA Template

Thanks. I was totally lost on how to go about setting that up. Spartan198 (talk) 02:22, 8 October 2012 (EDT)

Thanks

Thanks for the welcome message. I will do my best to add great content and improve this site.

Nathanl (talk) 16:37, 17 October 2012 (EDT)

Same usernames

I didn't think the system would allow a Gunmaster45 and a GunMaster45. It's not the same person, is it? If not, is it a good idea to allow a new user a name so close to an admin? --Funkychinaman (talk) 16:51, 2 November 2012 (EDT)

And our friend in England went through a slightly-tweak-an-admin-name phase at exactly this time last year. (here, here, here, and here. --Funkychinaman (talk) 17:10, 2 November 2012 (EDT)
Well, at least now we know it's possible to have the same name with different caps. Another user was complaining about not having entered his username correctly the first time and wanted another one. --Funkychinaman (talk) 19:52, 2 November 2012 (EDT)

Thank You Sir

Thank You Sir, I will do my best not to violate ToS of this wiki, BTW i already know much about wiki's as im a daily contributor to the GTA Wiki's Both The wikia and the wiki, Here is my account on the wiki: [1] And here is my account on the wikia [2] Thanks, Sincerely Faizan. --Faizanali (talk) 02:56, 20 November 2012 (EST)

Suggesting another admin

Bozitojugg3rn4ut is always around, knows the rules and does good work. I'm fairly sure I've suggested him before, but I'll do it again anyway. Evil Tim (talk) 04:02, 8 December 2012 (EST)

Kudos to You Zack! I am a lil bit surprised but also extremely grateful. And no, I don't have a forum account. - bozitojugg3rn4ut (talk) 14:59, 8 December 2012 (EST)
Password changed. And how come there was no Welcome message?! :DDD - bozitojugg3rn4ut (talk) 16:19, 8 December 2012 (EST)

S&W and Colt

I know some and I have a pretty good library which can help me find out other information. I'm also active on both a S&W and Colt forum which is another great source of information. What do you need and I can try to help out.--Jcordell (talk) 15:48, 11 December 2012 (EST)

I've done some work over there in the past regarding firearms. But I've never been on the project. I'll look it over. Thanks.--Jcordell (talk) 22:45, 11 December 2012 (EST)

"Genevievecornett‎"

I'd watch that one closely, there's a curious lack of anything specific to this site in their user description and it's a name / name spambot-like title. Evil Tim (talk) 02:36, 17 December 2012 (EST)

Tim was right, that was a spambot. I've banned and deleted the user and talk page. --Funkychinaman (talk) 02:38, 18 December 2012 (EST)

Avatars on Forum

Hey Zack. Just wanted to give you a reminder about the avatar-issue on the forums, as you asked. - bozitojugg3rn4ut (talk) 11:59, 8 January 2013 (EST)

Same person

Blackguinepig and Blackguineapig appear to be the same person. --Funkychinaman (talk) 18:51, 17 January 2013 (EST)

AKS

May this picture and information be added to the main AK-47 page? The picture is of what was officially designated as a Облегченный 7,62-мм автомат Калашникова со складным прикладом (АКС), translated to Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov with a folding stock (AKS), and what is referred to in the West as an AK-47 Type III. Thejoker (talk) 09:28, 27 January 2013 (EST)

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov with a folding stock (AKS) - 7.62x39mm

Here is a picture from some old Russian manual or document showing the full stock version called simply Облегченный 7,62-мм автомат Калашникова (АК).

Error creating thumbnail: File missing
Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov (AK) - 7.62x39mm

Image

That A&B image? Ppht, I wish. I found it on the internet somewhere. That's was about 2 1/2 years ago, so I can't remember for the life of me where it came from.--PistolJunkie (talk) 16:44, 26 February 2013 (EST)

Questioning my change

(edit) sorry, I was fixing a change I was going to make. The original maker identified the gun as a Stainless Model 36. Since there is no Stainless 36, I changed it to a Model 60 (which would be the correct identifier for that model if made in SS). You should bring up your challenge to them, not me. :D As to what I as doing - I recently uploaded a correct S&W model 36 nickel plated 1st gen photo. The photo I had uploaded previously was mislabeled as a stainless Model 36. It was actually a photo of a Satin Stainless Model 60. At the time I took the first old photo, the owner (not me) quipped that it was a Stainless Model 60. I was not as educated about S&W model nomenclature as I am now, so I loaded the pic as such. But what he meant (and what I later learned myself) that he was merely describing the "Model 60" as "the stainless Model 36". Anyway, enough backstory about the pics, but that is why I'm fixing pages which used the Model 60 pic as a 'nickel' Model 36. And any page that utilizes the Model 60 description, I either put in a correct pic of a Model 60 or did minor grammar or spelling changes. I left the gun IDs to the creators of the pages. MoviePropMaster2008 (talk) 15:08, 7 March 2013 (EST)

Hawaii Five-0

I don't think that is a gold plated desert eagle--Coltmth (talk) 09:53, 10 March 2013 (EDT)

Blog

That's actually why I haven't finished it. I'm still trying to figure out HOW to add pictures. --Funkychinaman (talk) 19:24, 12 March 2013 (EDT)

I looked for the add media button like google said, but can't find it. So maybe it's a privilege issue? I was hoping I could see the code on an existing post as well, but I can't seem to do that either. --Funkychinaman (talk) 19:30, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
I see it now. Is there any way to link to existing images on the site or do we just have to upload everything? --Funkychinaman (talk) 19:43, 12 March 2013 (EDT)
I uploaded a few shots and put them in the post, but I can't generate a preview. I tried clearing my cookies, but I still can't get a preview. I'll try it when I get home. --Funkychinaman (talk) 18:58, 15 March 2013 (EDT)

Gallery

The MPM gallery DOES look great. Thanks. I do tend to keep the pics in chronological order on my user page because it's my way of remembering 'when' i uploaded 'what' and during what month. LOL. Weird, but it helps me remember what bulk uploads I did in the past. Noting the 'timeline' of when I do stuff helps me mentally keep track of what work has been done and what needs to be done. But the Gallery is a cool tool. Hope you like the new pic uploads. Some of the pics might not merit their own page yet, until the model is used in a movie/tv show/game/anime. But I want to make sure IMFDB has a record of the image when it is needed. I will probably look more at the Gallery style when I have a bit more time. Right now I have a time period when I'm grabbing as many gun pics as I can. :D best regards MoviePropMaster2008 (talk) 01:09, 17 March 2013 (EDT)

CSI

You don't want to keep the CSI page around as a hub? --Funkychinaman (talk) 20:05, 22 March 2013 (EDT)

Yeah, I figured that when you called it a drive-by. --Funkychinaman (talk) 21:42, 22 March 2013 (EDT)

RE: Star Wars

Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately, I am unable to do a blog post about it, but it seems to be a very interesting and good subject to write about though. - Kenny99 (talk) 00:55, 27 March 2013 (EDT)

Case

You mean like this? --Funkychinaman (talk) 15:42, 29 March 2013 (EDT)

Although I suppose this is far more iconic. --Funkychinaman (talk) 15:57, 29 March 2013 (EDT)

An explanation of the numbering protocol I came up with

Hi there. I noticed that early on during your tenure at IMFDB you undid a naming protocol that I did for the Smith & Wesson Revolvers. I am hoping that you understand WHY I did this and why removing it screws up the order upon which the guns appear in the listing. At the bottom of the page (take Smith & Wesson Model 1 for example) I put in the name "Smith & Wesson Model 001" for a specific reason. Utilizing the three digit naming nomenclature (at the bottom of the page) allows the models to be correctly listed by name in the proper order when looking at the list of gun pages. That way, the Model 1 does NOT come after the Model 10. I've pointed this out to other members at the (before you were on IMFDB) so you may not have caught that reason. Hope this helps. Just wanted to explain what the reason was for putting this at the bottom of the page and why I ask others not to remove it. Thanks. :D MoviePropMaster2008 (talk) 02:09, 8 April 2013 (EDT)

Forget this comment by me, LOL

For some Strange reason, I thought you asked me a question on email and now that I've went and answered it, it turns out that I messed up and had a case of mistaken identity. My apologies for 'wasting the space on your talk page'. LOL Just wanted to explain what the reason was for putting this at the bottom of the page and why I ask others not to remove it at the time. For some reason I thought you asked me as to why that was the case. Now that I look back, I can't find any query email from. Ok forget it. Sorry for the mixup. LOL Thanks. :D MoviePropMaster2008 (talk) 02:12, 8 April 2013 (EDT)

Pictures usable

I joined IMFDB firstly because the page for the AMC show Hell on Wheels was sorely lacking in content and I wish to improve that. I am not able to get my hand on an American DVD release of Hell on Wheels (as per the IMFDB regulations) but I do have a paid netflix account from which I was able to pull screenshots for the firearms I wish to add for the page (namely the Winchester Model 1866, the Henry Model 1860 and Elam`s "Arkansas Toothpick"). I just wanted to check whether these images are okay to upload and use for the television shows page before hand as to avoid any warnings or getting banned. ClassicMax (talk) 13:48, 21 April 2013 (EDT)

IMFDB upgrade

Hi Zackmann, the crowd funding campaign is a perfect idea, congrats on the way you have presented it to the IMFDB community! The enthusiasm and knowledge of all contributors has pleasantly surprised me from the day I joined, but indeed it would be a very good thing if life was made a little bit simpler. I am most definitely making an effort in the coming days to support your initiative. Keep up the good work, PeeWee055 (talk) 16:40, 3 May 2013 (EDT)

A problem with letters with diacritical signs in hyperlinks

Sorry to disturb you for such a minor problem but I need some technical help. When I'm trying to to create a hyperlink for a name or title that has letters with diacritical signs I encounter the following problem:

---

Database error

A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:

(SQL query hidden)

from within function "LinkHolderArray::replaceInternal". Database returned error "1271: Illegal mix of collations for operation ' IN ' (192.168.130.4)".

---

It happens not with all such letters. For example, š can be used correctly, but using ć (in the name of Serbian actor) or ă (in the title of Romanian movie) results in error. It happens only when using such letters in hyperlinks. In common text they can be used without any problem. I have already posted a topic about this problem on IMFDB forum but had no answer.

Is it possible to solve this problem now or in future? Thanks in advance. Greg-Z (talk) 03:43, 9 May 2013 (EDT)

A question

Hi. I have a question about the merchandise on Rockethub; If I purchase, say 2 t-shirts (the international shipping ones) outside US, is the price of shipping included in the price of the t-shirt (40$ a piece)? --Warejaws (talk) 14:49, 13 May 2013 (EDT)

Forum login

Hey Zackmann, I apologize for not replying to your last message. I would like to report an email I got in my inbox, it says someone tried to log into my account five times on the forums, so I think someone maybe trying to hack accounts there. The email says the ip address of the one doing it is 188.143.232.144. If you would like me to forward this to Bunni or someone else, I will do so. Also good work contributing to the site, I appreciate your hard work and dedication, if you need help, drop me a line, and I will get to it as soon as possible. Thanks.--Alienqueen11 (talk) 17:45, 14 May 2013 (EDT)

Thank you for looking into this, Zackmann, and lol no, I have never been to Russia at all. We have had problems with foreign users in the past, and I hope you get to the bottom of this. I will be sure to check the RocketHub and try to help if money isn't too tight. Thank you for your consideration. --Alienqueen11 (talk) 20:27, 14 May 2013 (EDT)

Weird user account.

User:Guamelliott. I'm fairly sure that's a bot. If it isn't...Ugh. Evil Tim (talk) 14:48, 28 May 2013 (EDT)

Doing a Blog

I've been following the Anime and guns articles and would like to make my own contributions since I'm a die hard anime fan, specifically of the kinds with guns in them. Excalibur01 (talk) 13:13, 18 July 2013 (EDT)

IMFDB upgrade: dispatch schedule products

Hi Zackmann, just a question about the IMFDB upgrade fund-raising project that came up in May. I ordered a few small items and I was just curious when I could expect them. I know there's probably a zillion things on your mind, but I would appreciate if you could give me a small update. By the way, I honestly feel it is a pity that not enough funds could be raised. Keep up the good work and thanks in advance, PeeWee055 (talk) 04:39, 22 August 2013 (EDT)

Hi Zackmann08, thanks for the response. I'll just wait a few more weeks, don't worry. I live in Holland and ordered a patch and a sticker (sorry, I am temporarily on a very tight budget...) so I guess that should be send pretty easily. Take care, PeeWee055 (talk) 08:39, 26 August 2013 (EDT)
Hi Zackmann08, just checking to see if you have received an e-mail from me that I send through support@imfdb.org on 24th October. You were saying that all goods from the fundraiser would be shipped by September 1st but so far I have not received anything. That e-mail contains my payment details which should be helpful to determine what's been happening. Thanks a lot for letting me know, PeeWee055 (talk) 09:04, 6 November 2013 (EST)
Hi Zackmann, thanks for the quick response. I just resend my last month's e-mail to support@imfdb.org. Thanks for checking, PeeWee055 (talk) 15:10, 6 November 2013 (EST)
Hi Zackmann08, hello from Holland! Any news on my above resend e-mail of 6th November? I was hoping to hear from you about some stuff that I ordered and paid to support IMFDB on 5th May (...). Dispatch would be September latest but I still have not received anything, be it my order or a dispatch schedule. Maybe I better resend the above e-mail to a different mail address or contact Rockethub myself? Please let me know if I should wait to receive anything or maybe consider my payment to be a general 'gift' to IMFDB? Looking forward to hear from you and thanks in advance for checking, PeeWee055 (talk) 10:47, 25 November 2013 (EST)

Thank you!

Thank you for promoting me to Admin status! I'll try to do the best I can for the IMFDB, and not fail. Greg-Z (talk) 02:30, 20 September 2013 (EDT)

Access to Admin discussion section

Hello! May I ask you to provide me access to the Admin discussion section? Thanks in advance! Greg-Z (talk) 11:25, 21 October 2013 (EDT)

Thank you! Greg-Z (talk) 02:01, 23 October 2013 (EDT)

Server issues

Any ideas regarding all the editing downtime we've been having recently? We've had 12+ hour blackouts where nobody could edit, login or upload images and we're kind of wondering what's going on. Seems uploads just went down again, too. Evil Tim (talk) 15:26, 9 November 2013 (EST)

Hey

Good to see you back, it's been a while. --Funkychinaman (talk) 23:44, 2 October 2014 (EDT)

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