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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>


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


I'll work on the unit converter on Thursday [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 23:43, 24 January 2012 (CST)
<nowiki>{{SS}}</nowiki> = <nowiki>[[Category:Screenshot]]</nowiki>


== Featured Article Template ==
<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?


The change to remove the poster image was so that the Main Page would better fit smaller screens. Yes, anyone can suggest a Featured Article, I agree it would be better if there was more turn over in the articles. [[User:Bunni|bunni]] 00:13, 15 February 2012 (CST)
== Ha! ==


== FeaturedArticles2 ==
Once again, great minds think alike. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 10:35, 24 August 2012 (CDT)


Thanks for the new images.  If you want to try to do some new articles, please refrain from doing video games or anime and please try to find images that show the weapon clearly and that don't have any network logos in them.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 20:32, 15 February 2012 (CST)
== S&W Model 1 ==


:: These were initially left out to their overuse in the previous template.   You can go ahead and add them to the discussion if you like.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 04:08, 18 February 2012 (CST)
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)


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)


== Identifying revolvers  ==
== Deleting screenshots ==


Just a tip when adding screenshots of revolvers that are hard to identify:   
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:   
<nowiki>File:Rund.jpg  File:Rundown.jpg  File:Therundown.jpg</nowiki>


1.  Try to find a side shot showing the release lever (these will help identify whether the revolver is an S&W or a Colt).
If you try to click on this files, you will be taken to a blank page with the following warning:


2. A shot of the ejector rod below the barrel
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


3.  A shot that shows if the revolver has an exposed hammer.


I realize that you won't always be able to find these shots, but just something to keep in mind.   --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 20:08, 27 February 2012 (CST)
If there's anything you can do, please help. Thanks --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 23:01, 3 September 2012 (CDT)


== Using VLC ==
== Templates ==


If you're using VLC player, you can click the "Tools" at the top and then "Effects and Filters". Click the "Video Effects" tab and check the "Adjust" and "Sharpen" box.   Use the "Gamma" slider to brighten the image and the "Sharpen" slider to sharpen the picture. Fast Stone also has image adjusters as well.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 15:58, 2 March 2012 (CST)
It was a long conference call... --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 14:46, 6 September 2012 (EDT)


: Unfortunately, you can't go frame by frame with MKV files without this problem.  You can slow it down to 25%, though.  If you still want to go frame by frame, Media Player Classic can do this and you can capture screenshots with Fast Stone.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 23:27, 3 March 2012 (CST)
== Maintenance Scripts ==


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


The thing I look for is that SIG P226 has a longer slide than the 228 and 229.   Jesse and Eric appear to carry the 229 and Frank uses the 226. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 00:43, 10 March 2012 (CST)
== GTA Template ==
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)


:Ben's criteria for distinguishing SIGs is way too vague. Both the 220 and the 226 have longer slides than the 228 and 229. Basically, if you want to tell whether it's a 226, also look at the trigger guard (it's squared, rather than rounded, like on the 228 and 229). As for distinguishing the 228 from the 229, they're almost the same gun, but the cocking serrations on the 229's slide only reach halfway up the height of the slide, whereas the 228's go to the top. Compare pictures and you'll notice the differences. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 09:16, 10 March 2012 (CST)
== Thanks ==


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


I have a question. The only page you need to put a weapon that was in a game or movie? Can you put a weapon which does not exist anywhere else? That is a weapon that has not been placed yet in any production. ? Sorry for my English, I use the interpreter.--[[User:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 15:22, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
[[User:Nathanl|Nathanl]] ([[User talk:Nathanl|talk]]) 16:37, 17 October 2012 (EDT)


What do you think about the parties modify their weapons for a more transparent? You can put up to each party table with a gallery to gallery site structure is not spoiled. For example, I did [[MP40]]. What do you think? So I can edit every weapon that is in service, you can also put a single table.  --[[User:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 16:30, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
== Same usernames ==


Who is the Administrator? :)--[[User:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 16:42, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
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)
: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)


== Category Gun ==
== Thank You Sir ==


Why don't you make the categories into a gallery format?    Put in the discussion section and then I'll put it on the page.   --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 17:27, 20 March 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)


== Deleted Gun images ==
== Suggesting another admin ==


If a weapon is on the main page, but isn't used in anything, please move to discussion page (just in case there happens to be something it's used in the future). --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 21:13, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
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)


==RE: CSI: NY==
: 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)


I removed your image because your image shows a newer-model P226 with a rail and short-reset trigger, while the gun used in that episode of the show is an original German-made 226 without the frame rail. Do you think that yours is more representative simply because it has black controls? -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 22:28, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
== 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)


:There's no need to apologize. :)  Also, the two-tone 226 in CSI:NY is the same one that appears in ''[[Bad Boys II]]'' and a few episodes of ''[[Burn Notice]]''. I don't think it's a factory two-tone gun, or else it would have nickel controls. I think it was made by taking the slide from a nickel 226 and fitting it to a regular blued frame, which is why it retains the standard blued controls. I keep wondering if ISS built that 226 and the one from ''[[2 Fast 2 Furious]]'' simultaneously by swapping out parts from one blued 226 and one nickel 226. It would explain a lot. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 22:55, 20 March 2012 (CDT)
== "Genevievecornett‎" ==


::Movie guns get reused in lots of different productions, because the armory that owns them will rent them out to other productions in order to keep making money from the gun's usage (the most obvious example is the ''[[Timecop]]'' Taurus pistols, which have also appeared on all of the ''[[Stargate]]'' TV shows and a million other productions filmed in Canada). It doesn't really matter whether the actor handling the gun is a major character in the show or not.
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)
: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)


::No, MPM does not work for ISS (he has his own company, and he's told us before that his company is one of the smaller armories), but he prefers to remain anonymous on here.
== Avatars on Forum ==


::I have no idea how to make all of the sub-categories appear on the front of the page. It seems to be a formatting issue, and looking at the code, I'm not sure how to resolve it. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 11:07, 24 March 2012 (CDT)
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)


:::Alright, try it now. -[[User:MT2008|MT2008]] 15:15, 24 March 2012 (CDT)
== Same person ==


==re:1911 gallery==
[[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)
I'll do what I can to help. --[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 12:33, 22 March 2012 (CDT)
:Most of the hard work was done by you. All I did was take out images out here and there.--[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 23:20, 22 March 2012 (CDT)


== Pistols ==
== AKS ==


How are you defining pistols? I would think the Uzi Pistol is ... a pistol. And the second P in Steyr SPP is "pistol". --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] 16:27, 22 March 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)


==Re:M16A2==
[[Image:DeactivatedAKS(1954-59).jpg|thumb|350px|none|''Lightweight 7.62 mm automatic Kalashnikov with a folding stock (AKS)'' - 7.62x39mm]]


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)
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]]


: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)
==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.--[[User:PistolJunkie|PistolJunkie]] ([[User talk:PistolJunkie|talk]]) 16:44, 26 February 2013 (EST)


== RE: AR-15 Gallery  ==
==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)


I have actually made an "Colt AR-15 Identification Guide" page but haven't uploaded it yet that has the table I put on my user page, but the main addition is a glossary at the bottom of the page that will link from the text in the table, and will have pictures of the various different parts (such as different upper receivers and stocks, stuff like that). Its nearly ready, I just need to get around to uploading the pictures of the various parts. This is only for Colt variants though (would be way to complicated if it included other companies weapons as that starts getting into aftermarket or unique parts) so I think it is worth having both this and the gallery, as that includes non Colt weapons, guns derived from the AR-15 design and 7.62 weapons. I'll have a look through the gallery and sort out the Colt variants, particular the carbines with just the model number as these are particularly troublesome. Also these carbines were not civilian rifles, so will move them to the military section.  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 07:09, 25 March 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)


==RE: Star Pistol series==
==Blog==
I guess you could create a page with all of them. But I wouldn't start redirecting the existing pages until some other mods chime in. I don't know enough about the Star pistols and the differences between each type.--[[User:Predator20|Predator20]] 09:17, 25 March 2012 (CDT)
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)


== Grenades ==
==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)


Always be ''very'' careful when uploading new grenade pics; there's a fairly high chance that a good picture of a grenade found online is actually an Airsoft grenade, as with that M84 grenade pic you uploaded which is a G&G M84 replica (you can tell because of the screw-in base and the triangular pin being in the primary pin hole, which should have a round pin). Also, it looks clean and real grenades age five years the second they're issued. Nobody knows why. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 11:16, 27 March 2012 (CDT)
== CSI ==


== RE:CSI Miami  ==
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 couldn't make out what barrel it had from the caps as they are either from the front in shadow or from the back. If it doesn't have the threaded barrel could be a regular USP with Tactical sights, or it could be a Tactical with a standard barrel, I can't tell. If you get a better look at the side of the slide you will be able to tell from the markings, but that would be the only way. Also, while I'm here I don't think the P226 Elite is one, as it doesn't have the front slide serrations. My guess would be that it is a custom gun using a standard slide with the beaver-tail frame. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 18:10, 3 April 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:Top Shot - Season 4 ==
==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 got it from [http://www.volquartsen.com/products/425-superlite-semi-auto-rimfire-rifle their website]. After I replaced the image I found that there is actually an image that it an exact match which is how I knew what the stock was, but it didn't have the flash hider so stuck with that one. I have now shopped on the correct flash hider and will replace it again, hopefully for the last time.  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 16:40, 5 April 2012 (CDT)
== An explanation of the numbering protocol I came up with ==


==XM25 mag size==
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)
Sorry, I thought the mag held 6 rounds. My mistake, I'll remember to check nextime.--[[User:Mandolin|Mandolin]] 15:39, 6 April 2012 (CDT)


== Webley MK III ==
== Forget this comment by me, LOL==


Sorry about the email. This whole site is a bit confussing and I'm trying my best to provide the proper information. All I know is that the Webley MK III photo is a .38 version and not a .455. I don't know how to "fix" it. Also don't know where the "discussion" page is. So sorry but I'm just trying to provide correct info. Thanks
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)
--[[User:Jags|Jags]] 17:58, 19 April 2012 (CDT)


== Infoboxes ==
== Pictures usable ==


I like the idea of the infobox templates you have made, they make the process much easier which which will hopefully encourage people to use them. One small suggestion though, I think it would be better if the image size for the poster/cover art was set to 300px rather than 400px. In the past the "default" size for the pics at the top of pages has been 300px so that is what people who have added the poster have gone by meaning that in many cases the original picture is less than 400px so it gets stretched making it look pixelated when the template is used. --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 15:20, 24 April 2012 (CDT)
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)


==Colt==
== IMFDB upgrade ==


I can understand that sentiment. I hope I edited it correctly. --[[User:A Shootist|A Shootist]] 12:48, 26 April 2012
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)


==re:delete==
== A problem with letters with diacritical signs in hyperlinks ==
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)


== Parser Functions ==
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:


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


== Re: Template ==
Database error


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)
A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:
:Yeah, no problem. Let me know when you are finished.--[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 16:17, 30 April 2012 (CDT)


== Re: Infoboxes ==
(SQL query hidden)
Sure, will change them over. One thing though, is that the foreign one had a "created by" section and the normal one doesn't, is this worth adding to the regular one do you think? It can just be left blank if people want to omit it now can't it?  --[[User:Commando552|commando552]] 04:13, 1 May 2012 (CDT)


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


==Spoiler template==
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I don't mind this template.  --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] 19:15, 2 May 2012 (CDT)


== .. ==
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.


I use a new template because the old one does not include some important information about the weapons. Since this information page, why all the time is used in one and incomplete template? Old template does not have information about the factory, and this information is important. So I will continue to apply your template.
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)


Maybe you should do a template for each weapon? is more readable than the previous one.
== A question ==


If I can manage alone can make such a template for each weapon. I think that this site looks nicer and is easier to read.
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:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 14:03, 3 May 2012 (CDT)
--[[User:Warejaws|Warejaws]] ([[User talk:Warejaws|talk]]) 14:49, 13 May 2013 (EDT)


I have the consent of the administrator :)
== Forum login ==
--[[User:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 16:41, 3 May 2012 (CDT)


== Re: Page Categories  ==
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)


Yes, you are right, thanks for reminder. Fixed. [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] 13:30, 5 May 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)


== Devil May Cry ==
== Weird user account. ==


It's a godawful page, but it's on my to do list, and I can assure you there are real guns in it. My to do list is just extremely long. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 02:49, 6 May 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)
:Just as a note: in general you're being rather over-zealous with these nuke tags. Weak pages do need effort, but the nuke tag is for pages which ''do not qualify for inclusion at all'', not just for pages which aren't finished or of high quality. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 06:45, 7 May 2012 (CDT)
::I think perhaps a WEAKPAGE template would be a good idea for pages which have some images but have formatting issues or are otherwise incomplete (eg ''Red Dwarf'') but aren't weak enough to justify deleting them outright. One of those "you can help" templates for people who want to help out but can't think of anything to do, perhaps. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] 00:16, 8 May 2012 (CDT)


== SR-97 specs ==
==Doing a Blog==


Hey, just curious, where did you find the weight and lengths for the SR-97? I could barely find anything that proved this rifle existed (I think there were only a few made) let alone specs for it.
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)


== MP40 ==
== IMFDB upgrade: dispatch schedule products ==


Sorry. I do not understand this. Page [[MP40]] is good or bad? and what is missing there? --[[User:Mateogala|Mateogala]] 10:25, 7 May 2012 (CDT)
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)


==Min number of guns for categorization==
== Thank you! ==
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)


==Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun==
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)
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=
== Access to Admin discussion section ==
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 =
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)
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)
:Thank you! [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 02:01, 23 October 2013 (EDT)
: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]]


== "The following weapons" line ==
== Server issues ==


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)
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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