Wikipedia:Portal peer review/Archive/January 2007

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Religion

See also: Portal talk:Religion/to do

Yeah, I know a lot of work needs to be done with this before it ever achieves Featured status. Having said that, lemme know what specifics come to mind, other than regular rotation of content. I know that has to be done, and I'm hoping to get it set up for that in the near future. Badbilltucker 16:11, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

• The page layout must be "BB" (before boxes ;-). The current arrangement is hard to follow and misplaced the box edit links. I'm going to convert it over to the box-header, box-footer style.
  • Done. Rfrisbie^talk 04:23, 22 December 2006 (UTC)
• Selected image needs reformatting, I just took out the "thumb" for now.
  • Reformatted with layout page. Rfrisbie^talk 16:25, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
• In general, rotated content should follow some established format: type of rotation, links to archive, nominations, etc. After some basic overall design decisions are made, I'll help implement them. Rfrisbie^talk 16:39, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Created randomized rotation system for articles, pictures, biographies. Rfrisbie^talk 16:25, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
• "Subportals" > "Related portals". Possibly put the subportals as a subheading inside the section.
  • Done, without subheading. Rfrisbie^talk 13:57, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
• "Things you can do" includes just the "Article Improvement Drive", please format it properly.
  • That has been reworked. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Why are some of the headings italic and others are not?
  • No italics in headings. Rfrisbie^talk 16:25, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
• The "Selected picture" section needs more prose, you should try add more information about Ayyavazhi.
  • Done. Rfrisbie^talk 14:23, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
• Please include all the categories at the "Categories" section, rather than including the "Other Religion-categories" link.
  • Done. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• "Philosophy and Religion Directory" is not a WikiProject, and all the WikiProjects are already provided there so there is no reason to add it. Michaelas10 (Talk) 13:54, 25 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Directory link removed. Rfrisbie^talk 16:25, 25 December 2006 (UTC)

Like I said, I knew a lot needed to be done, but being a newbie at portals, I didn't know what all needed to be done. I am currently working on putting together some of the files and archives for rotation. This will of course be delayed depending on how long it takes to establish these files for rotating content in the first place, which will probably take longer than I expected, like everything else does. :) Upon completion of the files, I will do what I can to ensure that the layout will be according to the instructions above. Thanks again from a neophyte for assisting in his efforts. :) Badbilltucker 15:00, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

The three main sections – articles, pictures, and religious figures – already are in rotation. All you have to do for those is add items as described on their archive pages. I can set up ay other rotated sections the same way. Rfrisbie^talk 17:25, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

• Position of "Related portals": There is no consensus on this section's location. Wikipedia:Portal/Guidelines#What content to include states, "Subportals or Related Portals (if there are any) – Some portals have these appear near the top, just below the "Introduction" (e.g. Arts or Technology). Others have them appear near the bottom (e.g., Biology or Literature)." Since it has been moved from the top of the page to the bottom, no consensus exists here either. However, I won't bother moving it back to the top. Rfrisbie^talk 17:19, 26 December 2006 (UTC)

• Add an "On this day" section, similar to Literature and others, for anniversaries, holidays, festivals, births, deaths, and other relevant, dated items.
  • I started the section and added it to the portal. As of now, we only need at least one more event for 364 days...(counting leap year ;-) Rfrisbie^talk 04:02, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
    • Done. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Add tabbed subpages, similar to Science and others.
  • I'll start setting up the "On this day" section "real soon now." I'll add tabbed subpages as the number and sizes of sections grow. Rfrisbie^talk 19:27, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
    • Tabs done. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• This is a comment — the show new selections isn't showing up correctly on my browser (I'm using Firefox). The top box titled the Religion Portal is covering it up. —sd31415 (sign here) 01:38, 28 December 2006 (UTC)
  • I "borrowed" a margin and padding setting from someone using Firefox. Please adjust it to be as narrow as possible because it looks very wide in IE. Rfrisbie^talk 03:00, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Some more improvements:

• Expand Introduction section. I am not in favor of listing religions in the Introduction section.
  • Done. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Please use images for the selected religious figures, like, God, Allah, Brahman.
  • I added two. Feel free to find and add one for Brahman. Rfrisbie^talk 23:01, 16 January 2007 (UTC)
• Reduce the image size for some of the images in Selected picture section, like Image:Gayatri.jpg, Image:Lotus with Soal.jpg, Image:Thor.jpg, Image:Tree of Life Medieval.jpg.jpg, Image:Holygrail.jpg, Image:Heart2.jpg and more. Using 250px could be better for them.
  • I left the default width at 300px. This is a common width (or wider) at featured portals using 60% or wider columns, e.g., Science, U.S. Navy, Chemistry, Photography. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Add Topics section. Religions in the Introduction section could be added in this. Add list of major religious institutes, like, temples, churches, mosques, gurdwaras and more. Add list of major religious figures.
  • Topics updated, major list links included. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Work on Things you can do section.
  • Updated. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Use small image size for portals in Related portals. It could lead to leave the main portal by the reader.
  • Image size is typical of many, if not most, featured portals. Links are presented to provide the opportunity to follow them. This is not considered to be a fault of the link. Otherwise, the link should just be removed altogether. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Either remove commons entry from Associate wikimedia or create/link it properly.
  • The link goes to Commons:Category:Religion. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
• Categories section could be shortened by having more than one categories in a single line.
  • Categories expanded on subpage. Rfrisbie^talk 22:15, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Shyam ^(T/C) 08:05, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Hinduism

Ok, I have been doing some major work on this portal recently, I think that it might soon be a good idea to nominate it for WP:FPO. But I need to see what needs to be improved, and I will work on it immediately. Also worth noting, the portal hasn't been maintained for a long while, but now I am starting to change that :) Arjun 21:21, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

Hi, Arjun. I think it's a nice portal overall. Here are some thoughts. Rfrisbie^talk 21:48, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

• Update "Upcoming festivals." Consider creating monthly rotation and relable "Anniversaries". I can set it up if you have the content.
• Include at least 10 items for newly rotated "Selected quote" section.
• Include at least 10 items for each "Selected..." section.
• Add "Topics" section.
• Fix "Associated Wikimedia" section. Picture links go to "Chemistry". Some links are blank but don't have to be.
• Use an automated system to rotate content, either scheduled or randomized.
• Add nominations links for the other selected/archived sections.
• Add "Things you can do" section.
• Be more consistent with typical header layout, e.g., big→"The Hinduism Portal", "WikiProjects" "Did you know..."
• Be more consistent with typical footer layout, e.g., use full-sized text, "Read more..."
• Get rid of the inner "Things you can do" box.

Suggestions from Sd31415 (talk • contribs)

1. In the introduction, Hinduism's classifications (monism, etc.) do not need to be capitalized.

   Done. Rfrisbie^talk 15:49, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

2. In the selected picture, "Photo credit" instead of just "Credit."

   None of the images are photos. "Credit" is more applicable. Rfrisbie^talk 18:35, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

   Thanks! —S.D. ¿п? 18:45, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

3. In my opinion, in the categories, Hinduism (still bold), should be placed next to the others.
4. In the things you can do section, you could use or another icon.
5. Should there be some article next to the Hinduism Peer Review line, since some articles are being peer reviewed?

   Done. Rfrisbie^talk 21:55, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

6. Why is the portal in chemistry portal category?

   This is a "copy-and-paste" error that still needs fixing. Rfrisbie^talk 18:35, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

   Yeah all it was was an error that I made from copying the Chemistry WikiMedia, I didn't realize the cat, or the clickthrough images. Arjun 19:36, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

Otherwise, I like the portal a lot! —S.D. ¿п? 17:35, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

China

This portal existed for a long while. I intergrated some heavy automations in the portal. I am planning to nominate this portal for featured status once I get the anniversaries section for the next 30 days done. I would like to beg some feedback from you guys! AQu01rius (User • Talk) 22:59, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

• Suggestions

• There doesn't seem to be any archived content. Since the portal has been up for a while I suggest added selected content from last year to the archive.

I forgot to link it. It's linked now.

• As you have said there needs to be anniversaries for at least a month in advance.
• The name of the selected article should be a bold link to that article.
• Some of the topics are redirects to an article they should be linked to the article.

Which one? I can't find it...

There are five links that are redirects Dynasties of China, Ming Military Conquests, Jing, Miao, and Tourism.--WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 02:58, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

• The Associated Wikimedia is aligned left. They should either be centered or justified.

? It is.

It actually isn't I have yet to understand why but I have seen it on a lot of portals. Depending on the way you have set it up it will appear centered for some and aligned left for others.--WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 02:51, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

Just a few suggestions at first glance.--WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 00:05, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

I don't know where the "left" came from. It is set to "float:right" because the width is 100%. If set to "float:center", it will mess up the tables. Is it actually aligning left on your browser?

yeah it's aligning left. I know whats wrong if you want me to go in there and fix it for you.--WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 01:18, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Actually, what browser are you using? Can you like post a screenshot, because I have never heard of your problem before, and have no idea about it. There's no "left" anywhere in the code. All portals that have "Associated Wikimedia" uses "<div style="float:right; width:100%">". Or can you point out what exactly is it that's causing it to be aligning left on your browser. AQu01rius (User &#149; Talk) 04:36, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. AQu01rius (User &#149; Talk) 02:29, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

The screenshot can be found here [[Image:China screenshot.JPG]] ill get you the correct code to fix it and get back to you in a few. oh and I'm using IE 7 on a 1440x900 resolution screen --WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 04:48, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

I have placed to code you need to use to fix the page here User:Wilsbadkarma/workpage2 you will have to create a new page and point that section to it. since you cant edit the WP version but just pasting that in will take care of the problem.--WilsBadKarma ^{(Talk/Contribs)} 04:56, 11 January 2007 (UTC)