Zero no Tsukaima:Guideline - Revision history

Braiam: /* Discussion */ Another fix

2013-06-09T16:08:24Z

Discussion: Another fix

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	==Discussion==		==Discussion==

	If you wish to take part in the relevant discussion of Registration Guidelines and/or Translation Management, [http://www.baka-tsuki.~~net~~/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831 visit this thread] on Baka-Tsuki forums.		If you wish to take part in the relevant discussion of Registration Guidelines and/or Translation Management, [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831 visit this thread] on Baka-Tsuki forums.

	=Naming Conventions=		=Naming Conventions=

Braiam: /* Naming Conventions */ Fixing forum link

2013-06-09T16:06:18Z

Naming Conventions: Fixing forum link

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	=Naming Conventions=		=Naming Conventions=
	Naming is currently being discussed in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.~~net~~/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=294 forums], so there may be changes in the future. Characters with multiple/changing allegiances are sorted by first appearance. Here is what we have so far:		Naming is currently being discussed in the [http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=294 forums], so there may be changes in the future. Characters with multiple/changing allegiances are sorted by first appearance. Here is what we have so far:

	{{:Zero_no_Tsukaima:guidelines}}		{{:Zero_no_Tsukaima:guidelines}}

Vaelis at 09:31, 1 February 2009

2009-02-01T09:31:28Z

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Const2k: clean-up & merge with ZnT Naming Conventions

2009-01-02T18:24:26Z

clean-up & merge with ZnT Naming Conventions

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Zyzzyva165: trivial edits

2008-12-21T23:43:46Z

trivial edits

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	This page has been created to ~~revised~~ the policies of the entire Translators Registration System, the new revised system will be given a trial run under the Zero no Tsukaima project to monitor it's effect and evaluate it before a decision is brought to the table.		This page has been created to revise the policies of the entire Translators Registration System, the new revised system will be given a trial run under the Zero no Tsukaima project to monitor it's effect and evaluate it before a decision is brought to the table.

	The policies listed below are for discussion until sufficient debate over them has been agreed by all parties involved in the Baka-Tsuki Community.		The policies listed below are for discussion until sufficient debate over them has been agreed by all parties involved in the Baka-Tsuki Community.
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	http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831		http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831

	At ~~leased~~ a week in advance.		At least a week in advance.


	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Registration is a process of assigning chapter to a single translator. It is required in order to efficiently manage translation process by means of coordinating work on given project between several translators and avoiding/resolving possible conflicts.		Registration is a process of assigning chapter to a single translator. It is required in order to efficiently manage translation process by means of coordinating work on given project between several translators and avoiding/resolving possible conflicts.

	Important note: ~~each~~ and every sentence below is assumed to be applied to Baka-Tsuki "Zero no Tsukaima" project ONLY (unless explicitly stated).		Important note: Each and every sentence below is assumed to be applied to Baka-Tsuki "Zero no Tsukaima" project ONLY (unless explicitly stated).

	==Term Definitions==		==Term Definitions==
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	*'''"Contributor"''' is someone who provides content for Baka-Tsuki wiki articles, edits and/or creates them. Contributor can be registered as translator and/or editor (these jobs don't exclude each other) or can be anonymous (referred by an IP-address).		*'''"Contributor"''' is someone who provides content for Baka-Tsuki wiki articles, edits and/or creates them. Contributor can be registered as translator and/or editor (these jobs don't exclude each other) or can be anonymous (referred by an IP-address).

	*'''"Registered editor"''' is editor who works on the project. He must regularly patrol project to revert vandalism, correct mistakes and make sure published works conform every condition of project specific guidelines and the rest of conditions of general guidelines (project specific ~~gudelines~~ being of higher priority than general ones in case of contradictions).		*'''"Registered editor"''' is editor who works on the project. He must regularly patrol project to revert vandalism, correct mistakes and make sure published works conform every condition of project specific guidelines and the rest of conditions of general guidelines (project specific guidelines being of higher priority than general ones in case of contradictions).

	*'''"Registered translator"''' is translator who provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text for each chapter he had wanted to be assigned to (including length of wiki-specific markup, if any).		*'''"Registered translator"''' is translator who provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text for each chapter he had wanted to be assigned to (including length of wiki-specific markup, if any).
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	==Translation Management==		==Translation Management==
	Usually translation starts when translator ~~registrates~~ chapter he wants to work on.		Usually translation starts when translator registers chapter he wants to work on.
	Process of (un-)registration depends on the status of chapter in question - whether it's already been registered or not yet.		Process of (un-)registration depends on the status of chapter in question - whether it's already been registered or not yet.

Onizuka-gto: deadline set for conclusion of the Translation registration system and in regards to the trial run effects on the ZNT project

2008-11-21T01:57:12Z

deadline set for conclusion of the Translation registration system and in regards to the trial run effects on the ZNT project

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 =Revision of Translators Registration System=
 Current translators registration system, as discussion on Baka-Tsuki forums showed, can be improved in several ways. Few proposals have been made there already, and they are listed below on this page; if you wish to read or join the debate over the following issues, you may find original Thread in the forum [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831 here].
 ==Overview==

Onizuka-gto: Zero no Tsukaima:Guideline ~Draft~ moved to Zero no Tsukaima:Guideline: Special Guidelines for ZNT project

2008-04-11T01:12:46Z

Zero no Tsukaima:Guideline ~Draft~ moved to Zero no Tsukaima:Guideline: Special Guidelines for ZNT project

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Const2k: marked important parts of text

2008-02-21T11:45:07Z

marked important parts of text

Const2k: published initial version. I hope I didn't forget too much...

2008-02-19T23:28:07Z

published initial version. I hope I didn't forget too much...

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-== Discussion ==
+==Overview==
-If you wish to read or join the debate over the following issues, you may find the Thread in the forum here:
+Important note: each and every sentence below is assumed to be applied to Baka-Tsuki "Zero no Tsukaima" project ONLY (unless explicitly stated).
-Revision of [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831 Translators Registration System]
+However, the one making changes to chapter's status must inform old translator (and everybody) of his actions via wiki (both translator's user page and project registration page, as described above) in any case.
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+If you wish to read or join the debate over the following issues, you may find the Thread in the forum here:
-== Issue: [Title] ==
+Revision of [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1831 Translators Registration System]

Onizuka-gto: Add links for clarification of definition of the parties involved

2008-02-18T12:14:50Z

Add links for clarification of definition of the parties involved

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	::*Unless stated will be currently Represented by Baka-Tsuki Editor-in-Chief - [[user:onizuka-gto\|Onizuka-GTO]]		::*Unless stated will be currently Represented by Baka-Tsuki Editor-in-Chief - [[user:onizuka-gto\|Onizuka-GTO]]

	*Staff Members - ~~Editors & Translators~~		*Staff Members - Forum Listed [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/memberlist.php?mode=leaders here]

	*Community Citizens - Registered Users		*Community Citizens - Forum Listed [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/forums/memberlist.php Registered Users]

	*The People - Anonymous Readers/Contributors (Vote only)		*The People - Anonymous Readers/Contributors (Vote only)

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	*'''"He"''' simply substitutes term "person" and can be equally read as "she"; more accurate forms "he/she" and "(s-)he" simply aren't so convenient to read and write.		*'''"He"''' simply substitutes term "person" and can be equally read as "she"; more accurate forms "he/she" and "(s-)he" simply aren't so convenient to read and write.

	*'''"Month"''' is period of 30 days, including the day one's counting from.		*'''"Month"''' is period of 30 days, including the day one's counting from. For example, on 15th of April "last month" is "March, 16 - April, 15" (note "16" vs. "15": March is 31 days long).
	:For example, on 15th of April "last month" is "March, 16 - April, 15" (note "16" vs. "15": March is 31 days long). Default time zone is UTC (equals to now obsolete GMT).		:Default time zone is UTC (equals to now obsolete GMT).

	*'''"Registration page"''' means translators registration page of current project.		*'''"Registration page"''' means translators registration page of current project.
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	*'''"Registered translator"''' is translator who provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text for each chapter he had wanted to be assigned to (including length of wiki-specific markup, if any).		*'''"Registered translator"''' is translator who provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text for each chapter he had wanted to be assigned to (including length of wiki-specific markup, if any).
	Contributor's "activity" reflects amount of his work done on the project within specific period of time, and has various degrees:
			*Contributor's '''"activity"''' reflects amount of his work done on the project within specific period of time, and has various degrees:

	::*'''"active translator"''' has provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text (probably in several parts) within '''last month''' - for those who have been registered for one month or longer; translators that have been registered for less than month are considered to be active since their first contribution.		::*'''"active translator"''' has provided '''1 kB''' or more of translated text (probably in several parts) within '''last month''' - for those who have been registered for one month or longer; translators that have been registered for less than month are considered to be active since their first contribution.

	::*'''"active editor"''' has made more than one edit of published translation (not of preview script) within '''last 2 weeks''', regardless of edit's type (vandalism reverse, lexical, grammar, style etc. corrections) and size.		::*'''"active editor"''' has made more than '''one edit''' of published translation (not of preview script) within '''last 2 weeks''', regardless of edit's type (vandalism reverse, lexical, grammar, style etc. corrections) and size.

	::*if Baka-Tsuki staff member isn't translator or editor, he's "active" when he has made any contribution to B-T wiki or forum within '''last month'''.		::*if '''Baka-Tsuki staff member''' isn't translator or editor, he's "active" when he has made any contribution to B-T wiki or forum within '''last month'''.

	::*'''"inactive"''' contributor simply doesn't fall into "active" category.		::*'''"inactive"''' contributor simply doesn't fall into "active" category.
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	Process of (un-)registration depends on the status of chapter in question - whether it's already been registered or not yet.		Process of (un-)registration depends on the status of chapter in question - whether it's already been registered or not yet.

	If one is going to translate unregistered chapter in a whole, he must provide '''1 kB''' of its translation from the start of chapter and sign his nickname at this chapter's entry on registration page.		If one is going to translate '''unregistered chapter''' in a whole, he must provide '''1 kB''' of its translation from the start of chapter and sign his nickname at this chapter's entry on registration page.

	If the chapter is already taken by active translator, they two must negotiate via user talk page (on B-T wiki) of translator who has registered this chapter first and come to a decision by themselves; last expressed opinion of initial translator is of higher priority if they disagree.		If the chapter is '''already taken by active translator''', they two must negotiate via user talk page (on B-T wiki) of translator who has registered this chapter first and come to a decision by themselves; last expressed opinion of initial translator is of higher priority if they disagree.
	In case chapter in question is registered to currently inactive translator, new translator can take this chapter over, but first he must inform inactive translator via latter's user talk page on wiki (and, optionally, by other means: forums, e-mail, IRC, ICQ etc.) that he takes this chapter over, simultaneously adding		In case chapter in question is '''registered to currently inactive translator''', new translator can take this chapter over, but first he must inform inactive translator via latter's user talk page on wiki (and, optionally, by other means: forums, e-mail, IRC, ICQ etc.) that he takes this chapter over, simultaneously adding

	"(reregistering to <NewNick>)"		"(reregistering to <NewNick>)"
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	on project registration page; since then the chapter is registered to new translator only. He has '''another week''' to do this, and if he fails, chapter can be unregistered from him by anyone. If inactive translator denies takeover, he must provide another '''1 kB''' of translation (or chapter remainder) within '''one week''' from the moment takeover request was made; if he fails, new translator can take chapter regardless of old translator's opinion.		on project registration page; since then the chapter is registered to new translator only. He has '''another week''' to do this, and if he fails, chapter can be unregistered from him by anyone. If inactive translator denies takeover, he must provide another '''1 kB''' of translation (or chapter remainder) within '''one week''' from the moment takeover request was made; if he fails, new translator can take chapter regardless of old translator's opinion.

	If translator has been '''inactive over 1 month''' (= more than 2 months since his last contribution), his reply isn't required for his chapter(-s) to be taken over by other translator.		If translator has been '''inactive over 1 month''' (= more than 2 months since his last contribution), his '''reply isn't required''' for his chapter(-s) to be taken over by other translator.

	If translator has been '''inactive over 2 months''' (= more than 3 months since his last contribution), his registration can be removed by anyone, changing chapter's status to		If translator has been '''inactive over 2 months''' (= more than 3 months since his last contribution), his '''registration can be removed by anyone''', changing chapter's status to

	"dropped by <OldNick>".		"dropped by <OldNick>".