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Editing Forum:Adding "overabundance" point to trivia guideline
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One of the most common types of trivia is a detail that is unique to one or a few characters, stages, game, etc that the majority of others in the category don't have. Since joining the wiki, I have noticed users, particularly new users or IPs add a detail that applies to too many to actually be noteworthy, some honorable mentions are [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Ness&diff=1394289&oldid=1347522 this], [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Bros._Ultimate&diff=1272251&oldid=1271843 this], [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Mario_(SSBU)&diff=prev&oldid=1425918 this], and [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Waluigi&diff=prev&oldid=1299168 this]. Most of the time these get reverted anyway, but my point is if it applies to too many characters, stages, etc, it basically removes the whole point of the trivia being unique and instead serves to bloat the trivia section, and not having a restriction on overabundance will allow anyone to write a trivia about any little detail found in some but not all characters and the like. Like lets say trivia that goes "Ness is one of 21 (out of 86) characters in Ultimate who has a reflector, the others being (insert list here)". So I believe things like this can consult in bad trivia as per [[SW:TRIVIA]], it can go something like this: | One of the most common types of trivia is a detail that is unique to one or a few characters, stages, game, etc that the majority of others in the category don't have. Since joining the wiki, I have noticed users, particularly new users or IPs add a detail that applies to too many to actually be noteworthy, some honorable mentions are [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Ness&diff=1394289&oldid=1347522 this], [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Bros._Ultimate&diff=1272251&oldid=1271843 this], [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Mario_(SSBU)&diff=prev&oldid=1425918 this], and [https://www.ssbwiki.com/index.php?title=Waluigi&diff=prev&oldid=1299168 this]. Most of the time these get reverted anyway, but my point is if it applies to too many characters, stages, etc, it basically removes the whole point of the trivia being unique and instead serves to bloat the trivia section, and not having a restriction on overabundance will allow anyone to write a trivia about any little detail found in some but not all characters and the like. Like lets say trivia that goes "Ness is one of 21 (out of 86) characters in Ultimate who has a reflector, the others being (insert list here)". So I believe things like this can consult in bad trivia as per [[SW:TRIVIA]], it can go something like this: | ||
*'''Overabundance'''. "{{SSBU|Mario}} is one of only eight characters must be unlocked in Final Destination in World of Light, the other being, Bowser (Giga Bowser in World of Light), {{SSBU|Shiek}}, {{SSBU|Marth}}, {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Villager}}, {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} and {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}" Common trivia for many characters, stages, universes, etc is that they have a unique detail in which most others don't have the distinction. If the distinction is shared with too many of the like, then it removes the whole point of the trivia being notable. As the amount of fighters, stages, etc can vary from game to game, idealy if more than 25% share the trait, then it's no longer unique." | *'''Overabundance'''. "{{SSBU|Mario}} is one of only eight characters must be unlocked in Final Destination in World of Light, the other being, Bowser (Giga Bowser in World of Light), {{SSBU|Shiek}}, {{SSBU|Marth}}, {{SSBU|Snake}}, {{SSBU|Villager}}, {{SSBU|Mii Brawler}} and {{SSBU|Mii Swordfighter}}" Common trivia for many characters, stages, universes, etc is that they have a unique detail in which most others don't have the distinction. If the distinction is shared with too many of the like, then it removes the whole point of the trivia being notable. As the amount of fighters, stages, etc can vary from game to game, idealy if more than 25% share the trait, then it's no longer unique." | ||
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#'''Support'''. Unique details are fine and dandy, but there does become a point when a line is crossed. [[User:Aidanzapunk|<span style="color: blue;">'''Aidan'''</span>]], [[User talk:Aidanzapunk|<span style="color: blue;">'''the Rurouni'''</span>]] 02:29, January 15, 2021 (EST) | #'''Support'''. Unique details are fine and dandy, but there does become a point when a line is crossed. [[User:Aidanzapunk|<span style="color: blue;">'''Aidan'''</span>]], [[User talk:Aidanzapunk|<span style="color: blue;">'''the Rurouni'''</span>]] 02:29, January 15, 2021 (EST) | ||
#'''I agree'''. Considering the entirety of [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Trivia|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'s trivia section is harder to scroll through, it would be necessary to downsize the trivia sections. We are a wiki, a source for information, and I don't think the trivia section should have a huge emphasis when it comes to presenting information. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 09:54, January 15, 2021 (EST) | #'''I agree'''. Considering the entirety of [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Trivia|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'s trivia section is harder to scroll through, it would be necessary to downsize the trivia sections. We are a wiki, a source for information, and I don't think the trivia section should have a huge emphasis when it comes to presenting information. -- [[User:PanchamBro|PanchamBro]] ([[User talk:PanchamBro|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/PanchamBro|contributions]]) 09:54, January 15, 2021 (EST) | ||
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#I do believe this would fall under "Uninteresting" since if many fighters have a trait then it's not noteworthy nor interesting. Even then, I would like it to be more specific or at least add on to that point; I would say if more than 5 fighters have this trait then it's no longer unique. [[User:Cookies and Creme|<span style="font-family: Georgia;color: black;">Cookies</span>]][[File:CnC Signature.png|20px]][[User talk:Cookies and Creme|<span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black;">Creme</span>]] 14:56, January 4, 2021 (EST) | #I do believe this would fall under "Uninteresting" since if many fighters have a trait then it's not noteworthy nor interesting. Even then, I would like it to be more specific or at least add on to that point; I would say if more than 5 fighters have this trait then it's no longer unique. [[User:Cookies and Creme|<span style="font-family: Georgia;color: black;">Cookies</span>]][[File:CnC Signature.png|20px]][[User talk:Cookies and Creme|<span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black;">Creme</span>]] 14:56, January 4, 2021 (EST) | ||
<s>#A general yardstick is necessary for this kind of thing - we can't just be saying 'no general limit' - that's very contradictory. As it is now, your proposal would be best folded into the "Uninteresting" category. [[User:Black Vulpine|<span style="color: black;">'''Black Vulpine'''</span>]] of the [[User talk:Black Vulpine|🦊'''Furry Nation'''🐺]]. [[Special:Contributions/Black Vulpine|<span style="color: #CC5500">'''Furries make the internets go! :3'''</span>]] 21:13, January 4, 2021 (EST)</s> | <s>#A general yardstick is necessary for this kind of thing - we can't just be saying 'no general limit' - that's very contradictory. As it is now, your proposal would be best folded into the "Uninteresting" category. [[User:Black Vulpine|<span style="color: black;">'''Black Vulpine'''</span>]] of the [[User talk:Black Vulpine|🦊'''Furry Nation'''🐺]]. [[Special:Contributions/Black Vulpine|<span style="color: #CC5500">'''Furries make the internets go! :3'''</span>]] 21:13, January 4, 2021 (EST)</s> | ||
==Comments== | ==Comments== | ||
Seeing as the limit to how many characters is too vague, I did make some changes as to what I believe would make trivia overabundant. Alternatively some mention this should be a sub section for "uninteresting", which I wouldn't be opposed to either. [[File:Toad.png|20px]] '''[[User:Omega Toad|<font color="deepskyblue">Omegα Toαd,</font>]] [[User talk:Omega Toad|<font color="blue">the Toαd Wαrrior.</font>]] [[Special:Contributions/Omega Toad|<font color="#7B5BEE">(BUP)</font>]]''' 22:24, January 4, 2021 (EST) | Seeing as the limit to how many characters is too vague, I did make some changes as to what I believe would make trivia overabundant. Alternatively some mention this should be a sub section for "uninteresting", which I wouldn't be opposed to either. [[File:Toad.png|20px]] '''[[User:Omega Toad|<font color="deepskyblue">Omegα Toαd,</font>]] [[User talk:Omega Toad|<font color="blue">the Toαd Wαrrior.</font>]] [[Special:Contributions/Omega Toad|<font color="#7B5BEE">(BUP)</font>]]''' 22:24, January 4, 2021 (EST) | ||
Do not put the 25% thing in there. You can just tell that certain users are going to look at it and say "well 25% of 80 is 20 so if there's less than 20 fighters..." or something. Either that or mention that that is just 1 example that can be applied to 64 and Melee. ''[[User:Alex the weeb|<span style="color: blue;">'''Alex'''</span>]] the [[User talk:Alex the weeb|<span style="color: red;">'''Weeb'''</span>]]'' 13:29, January 15, 2021 (EST) | Do not put the 25% thing in there. You can just tell that certain users are going to look at it and say "well 25% of 80 is 20 so if there's less than 20 fighters..." or something. Either that or mention that that is just 1 example that can be applied to 64 and Melee. ''[[User:Alex the weeb|<span style="color: blue;">'''Alex'''</span>]] the [[User talk:Alex the weeb|<span style="color: red;">'''Weeb'''</span>]]'' 13:29, January 15, 2021 (EST) | ||
