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Title: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on November 28, 2006, 01:45:49 PM
Over the last few years (yes, it's been years), some members of this community have been working on a wiki for all things Phish.  Kind of like a one-stop shop for setlists, trading, discussion, etc.  Sure, there are sites out there that have many different features and many different pieces, but the idea with a wiki is a more interactive experience where users can make changes and additions, and aside from really detailed information (like sources or guitar tablature), would contain everything that a Phish head or aspiring Phish head would want to know.

The original wiki got killed by an HD failure and it took a while to start anew, but earlier this year, we renewed the effort.  We currently have a good base and a lot of information has been entered into the wiki.  The idea among the founders of the site is to get a lot of content entered before promoting the site to the general public, so the user experience can start on the right foot.  We have made some strides, and put in a bunch of time to get the Wiki to that point.  Our plan is to promote the site to the general public at etree and here on 1/1/07.  Unfortunately, we haven't moved forward as quickly as anticipated and the content is slightly lacking.

Over the next month, I have made it a priority to put some quality time in to improving the base of information at the site, and have asked and continue to ask the other contributors to do the same.  I think with a good effort, We'll have a really cool website to debut next year (in a month).

There are a couple reasons for writing this thread.
1.  To spark a rally from current contributors based on responses from potential wiki users.
2.  To ask if there are any n00bs or even long-timers out there that would like to contribute.

Here is what is expected of you...  Almost nothing.  You don't have to know anything about wikis, you don't have to be good at html or wiki language, and everyone has a life so you don't have to devote much time to it.  All you need is a desire to see this thing work and a few minutes to give some input, or work on pages.  Obviously, if you want to learn something new like html or wiki language, this is great.  I started at 0 and can build these pages rather quickly now.  This kind of thing is fun for me, plus it's about Phish, which I spend much time on anyhow.  Finally, you get to collaborate with the other contributors (who are really cool) and gain access to a secret forum for wiki members only.

So, without further ado, if you are interested, PM me and we'll get you set up.  You'll be paddled with a ping-pong paddle for your initiation (you just have to send in the video of you paddling yourself really really hard (in the face if you're male, on the naked ass if you're female)).

:beers:

J

Title: Re: Wikipaug - a wiki that is ALL things Phish
Post by: tet on November 28, 2006, 07:24:30 PM
And if you join, you get those cool little :phish: under your name!  can't beat that!! :beers:
Title: Re: Wikipaug - a wiki that is ALL things Phish
Post by: tet on November 30, 2006, 11:01:49 AM
glad to see so many of you having expressed interest in this project - we've got about 10 new members signed up over the last few days, which is great! 

anyone else who is interested, please feel free to contact myself or jephrey, we'll get you going immediately!
Title: Re: Wikipaug - a wiki that is ALL things Phish
Post by: jedifunk on November 30, 2006, 11:04:15 AM
me me, pick me!
Title: Re: Wikipaug - a wiki that is ALL things Phish
Post by: jephrey on November 30, 2006, 12:11:30 PM
Definitely our best recruiting effort yet.

Thanks out to our current contributors and to those that have signed up. 

To those of you who aren't signed up, you're gonna love this thing when it opens.  It's really taking shape.

Piece!
Title: Re: Wikipaug - a wiki that is ALL things Phish
Post by: mixmasterob on December 02, 2006, 06:23:43 PM
Not really sure how much I can contribute but I would love to try.
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: tet on February 01, 2007, 12:13:34 AM
well, it's February 1st, and we are officially announcing our presence on the intercablewebs! :banana:

you may visit www.wikipaug.net , sign up for an account, and start editing away! 

it is still mostly incomplete, but with a very good starting base thanks to the very hard work of all of the contributers over the last few years!  some helped with a song, some entered a whole year of setlists...  to each and every one of you, a sincere thank you :clap:

so, dig in!  you can't do much harm, as the admins can recover any changes or deletions made... feel free to tinker - PLEASE!  post any questions you might have here, though you will soon see a new section on the website dedicated to wikipaug discussion.

enjoy folks!!
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: OctopusRider on February 01, 2007, 12:51:14 AM
I just checked it out. Awesome! I always have to go to different sites for everything phish. Nice to have it all in one place.

:phish:
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: OlfactoryHue on February 01, 2007, 10:25:17 AM
kick ass, way to be everybody that worked on this.  Im diggin it
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: birdman on February 01, 2007, 11:18:51 AM
       :beers:     Way to go guys, nice work    :clap:


Karma is surely due
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on February 01, 2007, 01:17:03 PM
definitely use the logo as your avatar on other sites to drum up interest.

Tet, can the main forums page have a link somehow?

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: tet on February 01, 2007, 01:34:33 PM
Quote from: jephrey on February 01, 2007, 01:17:03 PM
definitely use the logo as your avatar on other sites to drum up interest.

Tet, can the main forums page have a link somehow?

J

just added it to the News items on top, so it'll display along with our Paypal donations button on top of everyone's home page (as long as they have the upper profile tab expanded, which everyone does by default).
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on February 01, 2007, 08:42:21 PM
Can you make that search over on the right have a menu that allows you to either search the forums or search the wiki?  Or another search/go box for the wiki itself?

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: Caravan2001 on February 01, 2007, 09:18:06 PM
Looks pretty cool....+k for the efforts...I'll check out and see if I have anything to contribute....peas
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: tet on February 01, 2007, 11:11:13 PM
Quote from: jephrey on February 01, 2007, 08:42:21 PM
Can you make that search over on the right have a menu that allows you to either search the forums or search the wiki?  Or another search/go box for the wiki itself?

J

no, and no.  someone would have to write some custom PHP/MySQL code for us and make a custom skin for the website, and that someone ain't me. 
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: sls.stormyrider on February 01, 2007, 11:48:08 PM
great job. thanks :beers:
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on February 02, 2007, 06:02:56 PM
Looks like I found a way to view week4paug from work...  There are proxy servers all over the joint.  I wonder if I can set up my home comp as a proxy server.  I'm gonna try.

I added a few shows and songs today.  I feel like I'm making good progress.  If I'm the only one who works on it, it should be good to go in a couple years.  :wink:

Did anyone notice all the phish songs on wikipedia?  We should definitely snag some of that info...

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: drvinestein on February 07, 2007, 11:56:07 PM
Quote from: jephrey on February 02, 2007, 06:02:56 PM
Did anyone notice all the phish songs on wikipedia?  We should definitely snag some of that info...

J

(http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/corbis/DGT348/OYF0069.jpg) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Phish_songs)

That's a good idea  :clap:
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: birdman on February 08, 2007, 10:30:14 AM
   For those Wiki people it may concern. When I hit the link for 1994 setlists I noticed all the info for that year was off , it seemed to be referencing another year. Fix it...NOW! :evil:
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: tet on February 08, 2007, 10:41:58 AM
Quote from: birdman on February 08, 2007, 10:30:14 AM
   For those Wiki people it may concern. When I hit the link for 1994 setlists I noticed all the info for that year was off , it seemed to be referencing another year. Fix it...NOW! :evil:
that's called a placeholder...

and it's a wiki.... YOU FIX IT!!!  :mrgreen: :beers:
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: birdman on February 08, 2007, 11:45:01 AM

(oh, yeah) :-D
   
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on February 08, 2007, 02:04:52 PM
True, there are lots of placeholders.  The stats are incorrect as well.  We include radio appearances in the stats as we consider any time phish plays music for fans a "show".  Soundchecks, on the other hand, are not considered in stats, because Phish isn't playing for a live or broadcast ausience. 

Every year needs to be fixed in some way, even 2000 is wrong although it may be mostly correct.

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on February 22, 2007, 01:17:50 PM
Hey everyone...

I have been on a streak and have put in a BUNCH more info.  Mostly songs, and a bunch of setlists.  I also worked on the formatting for the setlist year pages.  Things are shaping up nice.  You'll enjoy the main page as I've given a good layout of what's available on the site.

If you haven't been in a while, check it out.  And don't be afraid to do something.

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on March 20, 2007, 02:16:46 PM
Hey fockers...

If you use any one source of setlists online, from now on, you should start using the wiki (for ones that are in there obviously).  All setlists are in for 1983, 1984, 1990, and 1998 thru 2004.  "We" are continuing to work on other years (most likely 1997 will be the next to be finished).  Correct any mistakes and post them back here so the wiki team can confirm what you're doing.  There may be an explanation for the way some things are as well.

I'll tilt back a cold one tonight to celebrate, as I just finished 2003, completing the string of 1998-2004.  Since there is a bunch in there now, and things are moving quickly (at least for me), hopefully, my progress will start to prompt others to add some setlists.  In all honesty, I think I'm the only one who visits the wiki.  Well, tet too.  So please visit, and don't be too scared to try looking at code or adding things.  I even wrote a small tutorial for adding setlists and songs.

Rock on.

J

Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: rowjimmy on March 20, 2007, 02:22:44 PM
hmmm
maybe I'll link to the wikipages in my openoffice doc that hold my datlist...
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: sophist on March 20, 2007, 02:50:19 PM
New commentary for 2004. check it out, please.
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on March 20, 2007, 04:32:22 PM
Awesome!  You'll want to tag all the stuff

[[The Moma Dance]]  and if you want it to say Moma, but go to the "The Moma Dance" page, then it's [[The Moma Dance|Moma]].  Same for the dates.  See how they're done in the high-fives etc.

Way to go though.  We need more little additions like that.  I don't mind if I'm doing most of the setlists and songs, but we really need people pouring information in.  (The Dude of Life needs a page, so does Chris Kuroda, and probably Kevin Shapiro)...  Check out the Trey/Mike/Fish/Page pages for examples.

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: sophist on March 20, 2007, 04:54:48 PM
alright I tagged everything. 
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: rowjimmy on April 03, 2007, 09:44:43 AM
Is there a page for links to outside resources?
I came a cross a very useful one today:
http://groups.google.as/group/rec.music.phish/about?hl=en

rec.music.phish archives stretching back to 1992 in a very usable interface.
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: mbw on April 21, 2007, 08:10:51 PM
was some of the info put there by default; ie just to have something...i.e. 'cars, trucks, buses' written by trey?
my first time seriously reading it and the info has some serious flaws
im editing furiously :-D
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jephrey on April 21, 2007, 09:25:53 PM
Yeah, a lot of stuff needs to be "fixed".  I did most of the songs and just put Trey in most.  So awesome that you're hooking it up.

There can definitely be a resources page on the wiki that links to and describes other resources...  If you put together a page (or even just a list and give it to me), we can put it on the wiki.

J
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: guyforget on July 10, 2009, 02:27:02 PM
wikipaug underwent a major upgrade today, please browse and point out any errors you might come across. 

http://wikipaug.net/index.php/Main_Page
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jedifunk on July 10, 2009, 04:31:46 PM
i love the wikipaug!  i use it all the time..  can't wait to look at hte changes
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jedifunk on July 10, 2009, 04:32:33 PM
oh, and btw, how the heck are we missing setlists for 1995... thats just insane
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: rowjimmy on July 10, 2009, 04:33:25 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on July 10, 2009, 04:32:33 PM
oh, and btw, how the heck are we missing setlists for 1995... thats just insane

Get to typin'!
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: jedifunk on July 10, 2009, 04:34:14 PM
not my realm of specialty... i'll leave 1995 for others ;)
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: moonmoog on July 10, 2009, 04:37:16 PM
how can newbs help? I could easily put in some time everyday for something like this
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: rowjimmy on July 10, 2009, 04:37:57 PM
Create an account, study up the formats, get 'atyping.
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: moonmoog on July 10, 2009, 04:53:18 PM
done and done
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: UncleEbinezer on November 27, 2009, 11:34:29 AM
Quote from: moonmoog on July 10, 2009, 04:53:18 PM
done and done

Bump.

It only takes a few minutes each day.  I have been putting some time in lately.  Really easy too.
Title: Re: Wikipaug.net - a wiki that is ALL things Phish *NOW OPEN*
Post by: drvinestein on November 29, 2009, 12:43:24 PM
Quote from: UncleEbinezer on November 27, 2009, 11:34:29 AM
Quote from: moonmoog on July 10, 2009, 04:53:18 PM
done and done

Bump.

It only takes a few minutes each day.  I have been putting some time in lately.  Really easy too.

That's cool.  I try to do something at least every day.

What have you been working on?

Any questions, just shoot me a PM