The Best Show episode guide

[yesno]

I think you could easily rescue its content.

I would jump at the chance to abandon MediaWiki, though, which is a super complex MySQL-backended buzz saw/space shuttle of a wiki that is optimized for tens of thousands of simultaneous users.  Otherwise it's just going to break again.

[fonpr]

Did you see that you're listed under the "mutant" section, Fredericks?

Yep.

[johnintheuk]

If we're starting up a new wiki (as opposed to rescuing FOTpedia), it's probably best to sort out how it's going to be organised before getting it started. I don't know if it's best doing that here or sorting out a time to meet in the chat (maybe use Google Wave?).

As I said earlier, I have no experience with wikis so it's probably best if someone else gets it up and running. I can help out with the styling/css if needed but I'd have no idea where to start with installing it, etc.

[tenni]

I think you could easily rescue its content.

I would jump at the chance to abandon MediaWiki, though, which is a super complex MySQL-backended buzz saw/space shuttle of a wiki that is optimized for tens of thousands of simultaneous users.  Otherwise it's just going to break again.

The wiki I just installed was MediaWiki, and didn't seem too intense. However, I'm still fairly new to it. If it's decided to stick with MW, I could definitely help out.

Tech-wise, is there a specific reason why the previous Wiki died? Was it an outdated version, an extension / plug-in gone wrong, etc?

[yesno]

MW is okay if you have someone who knows how to update it and keep it running.

My bias against it is that it uses a MySQL backend, which is just overkill for most purposes.  The reason I like PMWiki is that everything is stored in flat files, and there is no requirement that you set up "accounts" and so on.  I also like it because my web host will keep it updated for me.

[Wes]

If someone wants to due a Wiki page for Bonnie from GA or Captain's Donuts, then have at it.  Keep in mind that I've written over 1 million words about The Best Show so I tend to side with completism when it comes to documentation. 

My in-progress entries on Larry's Roommate Darren and I agree with you on this, Omar.

[Trembling Eagle]

I like the idea of crowd sourcing this.

[buffcoat]

If someone wants to due a Wiki page for Bonnie from GA or Captain's Donuts, then have at it.  Keep in mind that I've written over 1 million words about The Best Show so I tend to side with completism when it comes to documentation. 

My in-progress entries on Larry's Roommate Darren and I agree with you on this, Omar.

My Zachary Brimstead contributions are my proudest FOT-related long-writing except for the KISS reviews.