Template:WikiProject Television is permanently protected from editing, as it is a heavily used or visible template. Substantial changes should be proposed here, and made by administrators if the proposal is uncontroversial, or has been discussed and is supported by consensus. Use {{editprotected}} to attract the attention of an administrator in such cases. Any contributor may edit the template's documentation to add usage notes, categories or interwiki links.

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Television portal v • d • e This template is part of WikiProject Television, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to television programs and related subjects on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and/or contribute to the discussion.  Template  This template does not require a rating on the project's quality scale.

Contents 1 Fix Template 2 Auto assessed articles appearing in two places 3 "??? class" 4 Updates due to Task Force 5 Reviewing Department 6 Recommendation on Complete Redesign 7 The O.C. taskforce 8 Something weird 9 C-Class 10 Convert? 11 Prison Break Task Force 12 B Checklist 13 TalkWarning 14 Too many task forces for just one Template? 15 Edit Req

[edit] Fix Template

Can someone fix this template? It's putting articles in Category:-Class television articles, which shouldn't even exist. I looked at the code and I'm absolutely stumped. -N 10:23, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Auto assessed articles appearing in two places

Auto-assessed articles are appearing in both Category:Automatically assessed television articles and in Category:Automatically assessed Television articles. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 18:34, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

This should now be fixed. Collectonian (talk) 16:44, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] "??? class"

I don't have the time right now, but I was going to try editing this template to fix a problem. The issue is, with all article talk pages, even if you've added an assessment for the TV WP banner, it lists the class on the left side of the tag as "???" when it should have a colored background "B", "Start", etc. I believe this happens with TV articles of all classes; even FAs, like Lost (TV series) list ??? as the assessment on the left side of the tag. The importance works, but not the class. This needs to be fixed, and I'll try to do it soon, although the code is a little baffling... JamieS93 13:50, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Hmmm...I thought maybe my recent edits to add the FL Class broke it, but I undid and still not wasn't working. Blech. The template class seems to be working at least. The code is so confusing, and looking at others hasn't helped. Maybe someone at Wikipedia:WikiProject Templates can help? Collectonian (talk) 15:14, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

I asked in there and discovered it isn't our banner at all, but {{WPMILHIST/Class}}, which we seem to be using for some unknown reason. I've created our own class file that uses the old code, before WPMILHIST changed theirs, updated the template, and all is good again. Collectonian (talk) 16:25, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Actually, it is NOT working--an article in alpha on a Japanese TV series, a·ki·re·ta–DEKA (see User:B.C.Schmerker/Article Prototype8), is correctly categorized, but the Template Class repeater is malfunctioning, as of this post (stating NA for a non-article when it should read Stub for a Stub-class article). Please fix Template class and priority repeaters. B. C. Schmerker (talk) 08:08, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Updates due to Task Force

How do we request updates to this template, specifically for the addition of a Task Force? Tamr007 (talk) 22:59, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

First, discuss the task force in the project talk to build consensus for it to exist and what it should focus on. If approved by the project, once the task force is set up, post a note and the template will be updated. I see you already created one, and I can tell you now that it will not be approved and such an action was inappropriate. We rarely do task forces for a single series, and The Shield is not one that would be granted such an exception. I've userfied the page you attempted to create, as you had no consensus to create it. You can find it at User:Tamr007/Shield-- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 23:03, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

I was just passing by the page and I read your comment. I just wanted to ask what made the Avatar task force special to where is could exist (seeing you said you rarely do task forces on specific series). I mean, I do not specifically support series-specific task forces, but I am just asking. — Parent5446 ^{(t n e l)} 02:35, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

It was originally created back in 2006 before the guidelines were tightened up more so it was grandfathered in (much like many of the other series task forces that don't have a large franchise around it). Avatar probably doesn't need one, and probably wouldn't pass for one today, though it does have a more extended franchise and larger set of articles. We tend not to delete any projects or task forces unless they are hoax or a violation of policies. :-P -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 02:41, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. — Parent5446 ^{(t n e l)} 14:06, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Reviewing Department

OK, there has to be at least ten links to a reviewing department. Could anybody explain what this might be referring to, considering the current link is dead? — Parent5446 ^{(t n e l)} 14:07, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Where are you seeing those links? -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 16:13, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Well, I removed some of them (since they were in descriptions of parameters that did not exist), but I believe there is still one in the description of the Peer review parameter. I am not sure whether such a department existed before or something like that... — Parent5446 ^{(t n e l)} 17:26, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Ah...I was wondering if they were supposed to be links to the assessment page or something. -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 19:13, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Recommendation on Complete Redesign

I noticed that this Template does not function properly in terms of flagging Class, Priority, &c. as of 07:26, 12 July 2008 (UTC). The earlier Images should work nicely for a complete redesign based on Template:WPBannerMeta, a Template I used for a proposal to another WikiProject. The options of Full Assessment, Hotlisting articles needing attention, infoboxes, images, and so forth I will leave at the discretion of WPTelevision. B. C. Schmerker (talk) 07:26, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The O.C. taskforce

{{editprotected}} Would it be possible for an admin to add parameters similar to the existing ones, so one can show an article is associated with The O.C. taskforce and its relative importance in that taskforce. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 23:29, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

I have now created the relevant categories and added an {{editprotected}} tag as I believe this is an uncontroversial proposal. Whilst the exact way the syntax works is beyond me, I believe it should just be possible to copy the another section, for example WikiProject Television/Law & Order task force, and replace "Law & Order" with "The O.C." where appropriate. Could the image be as above please, it is Image:Manhattan Beach Rosecrans IMG 1179 061211 165112.jpg at 40x40px. Many thanks Rambo's Revenge (talk) 21:05, 6 August 2008 (UTC)

Y Done. You'll want to check the syntax, but everything should be in order. The parameter, as I indicated in the documentation, is "the-o.c." Best, UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 19:06, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Something weird

Something in a recent edit to this template has messed up the appearance when nested within {{WikiProjectBannerShell}}. The rating gets pushed to a second line from the Project name; take a look at Talk:One Life to Live to see what I mean. — TAnthony^Talk 03:08, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

I changed the template to add the O.C. task force; it's possible that I messed something up, but I'm reasonably certain I didn't. Have you noticed this before today? I'll check the template to see if I did something wrong. UltraExactZZ ^Claims ~ Evidence 13:53, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

It's definitely occurred within the last couple of days ... I'm guessing it may be this edit from yesterday, right before yours. — TAnthony^Talk 16:27, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

It's still happening. No need to rush it, but it'd be best to figure out the solution. --haha169 (talk) 21:03, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

Can someone just try reverting this edit? — TAnthony^Talk 22:35, 9 August 2008 (UTC)

Hmm...yes, that might help. Use {{editprotected}}. --haha169 (talk) 17:46, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

{{editprotected}} I believe this recent edit has disturbed the template's appearance when nested within {{WikiProjectBannerShell}}, as at Talk:One Life to Live. Can someone try reverting it? — TAnthony^Talk 19:35, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

I doubt it (although I'm always prepared to be proved wrong :D). For reference, the reason for that edit is that when the "warning banner is in wrong namespace" message is actually displayed, it causes the {| marker that opens the table to no longer be at the beginning of a line, invalidating the entire table code and causing a massive amount of wikicode to display on the page. I'll have a play around and look for the real source. Happy‑melon 19:51, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

It's this edit, although I'm not currently sure why. Happy‑melon 20:00, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Fixed by removing a linebreak. Happy‑melon 20:08, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for the fix; I didn't know which edit had done it, but I didn't think the problem had started as early as the 7th. Thanks again! — TAnthony^Talk 23:04, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

[edit] C-Class

{{Editprotected}} Just a note that when setting the class to C-Class whilst the text changes to "rated as C-Class on the quality scale" the image doesn't change from

???	→	C

Can someone please fix this please as the class is used by the WikiProject Assessment department. I can't as it is edit-protected. Thanks, Rambo's Revenge (talk) 19:22, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

That is, please replace the contents of {{Television/Class}} with {{WikiProject Television/Class/sandbox}}'s. This also simplifies the code a bit (And while you're at it, could {{Television/Class}} be moved to {{WikiProject Television/Class}}?) Thanks. —Ms2ger (talk) 09:02, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

Done. Cheers. --MZMcBride (talk) 02:28, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

Thanks :) —Ms2ger (talk) 09:44, 28 October 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Convert?

Would there be any objection to converting this banner to use the WPBannerMeta? I would make sure that everything still works properly. Martin 12:59, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Well I did it. There are still a few categories that need creating, but everything seems to be working. Any questions/problems/suggestions please let me know. Martin 23:36, 12 December 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Prison Break Task Force

Hi there. I think I've managed to add the new Prison Break Task Force properly. I've made a copy of the current one with the new task force, and it is located here. Can someone verify that I didn't just break the template and then add it to the main page? Thanks :) NuclearWarfare ^{contact me}_{My work} 00:33, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

I think this will not work. Only five task forces are accepted by default. You could add it as TF3 to the taskforce hook though (after the Test Cards). Martin 12:56, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

This look good then? NuclearWarfare ^{contact me}_{My work} 22:08, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Should be fine I think! Martin 14:04, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

[edit] B Checklist

I think it would be a really good improvement to the template if a B-Class checklist were added, similar to what is found in some other templates like {{Film}} and {{WikiProject Anime and manga}}. The would allow for a quick, visual view of why an article is C or B class, and the template can be set to keep articles from being rated B if it doesn't have the checklist completed with everything checked (quickly reducing the number of false Bs). Thoughts? -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 03:48, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

This seems like a good idea. It should help editors making assessments or just looking for ways to improve an article. I'd like to help more with assessments, as I've already done a couple hundred stub and start class articles, but I still feel too ignorant to assess the higher classes. That said, the checklist would be quite useful. On a related note, perhaps the grading scheme could be personalized for this project in the same way the above mentioned projects have done. Particularly in having the example articles actually representing this project. Sarilox (talk) 23:55, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] TalkWarning

{{editprotected}}

Please add {{TVSeriesTalk}} as an option to this template.

I suggest "|warning=yes" It works kinda like {{blp}}

70.29.210.174 (talk) 09:54, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Why? It should not be added automatically, nor do I see any reason to add it to the project banner. If someone feels it needs that warning over the usual talk header, it is not that hard to add. -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 13:57, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Where in my request would it add it "automatically" ? It would require a parameter actuated to activate it. Why do we have picture request templates that show up when the "|needs-photo=yes" parameter is engaged? Why shouldn't that be added separately? {{blp}} doesn't occur on every WPBIO tagged article, only those that engage the "|living=yes" parameter, so it isn't "automatic" either. 70.29.212.226 (talk) 04:22, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Disagree with this request. I see no need at all to make this part of the television template as an option. It isn't needed for the bulk of articles, where as biographies has a large usage on living, and photo is a common request. This is far to rarely needed to bother with. Also, removing the template again because just saying "please add" is really useless as you can't just shove it in. Someone has to create the code first. -- Collectonian (talk · contribs) 04:33, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Too many task forces for just one Template?

According to a Caution Box on the WikiProject Television page, Television related Projects are encouraged to become task forces. Are every single one of the Television Descendant WikiProject task forces going to be added to this template ? 74.178.248.189 (talk) 04:49, 3 July 2009 (UTC) edit typo74.178.248.189 (talk) 04:52, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Edit Req

{{editprotected}} Could template be changed to use {{pagetype|{{{class|}}}}} & new QUALITY_SCALE settings as per the edits in the sandbox. Thanks -- WOSlinker (talk) 23:34, 19 September 2009 (UTC)

Y Done —TheDJ (talk • contribs) 13:09, 20 September 2009 (UTC)