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Quote:It's important info because it explains the scarcity of a particular issue. It sounds like it only tells you there might be X other copys of the same issue with the other cover out there but in no way is accurate to relay that information that either are scarce. Like the example above, there could be 9,999 other copys out there on a 250,000 copy print run or possible only 100 others if the majority of stores didn't order enough copys of the standard cover to get to the minnimum required to be able to order 1 copy of the different cover. Bamf!!! Photobucket Pages
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monidaw1 wrote: Sure we do. We ignore stuff like indicas, cover titles and such all the time. Easy example, I just figured out where to file
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #8:Eye's of a Stranger #2 That would be shadow Lady #9
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady: Dangerous Love #4 That would be Shadow Lady #4
No, we don't ignore useful information. You just choose random crap to throw at the wall and complain about. Give it a rest. Ratios are NOT going away from Captions - just because you don't have a use for them doesn't mean the rest of the members (and comic industry) don't. Now, please, move out of the way of an actual discussion on formatting Captions if you have nothing of value to add. If the title is WRONG per the indicia, submit a Change Request to fix it. And provide something to support the change. Titles ARE NOT based on what is printed on the front cover.
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Quote:No, we don't ignore useful information. You just choose random crap to throw at the wall and complain about. It's not random, it's been a question for a while now that I hadn't had the opportunity to address and I wasn't the first to bring it up in this particular discussion. Check padreglcc's response earlier. Quote:Question: If we agree to put the ratios at the end like we do with the limited print run numbers, will that cause confusion with either a) captions that look different scattered throughout the database, or b) the average user not knowing the difference between / and : in the captions?
I basically answered his question that yes it could cause confusion, ratio's in general anywhere in the caption can cause confusion if you aren't familiar with what they are  and now that you've explained what they are the information they relay seems even less relevent. I don't expect them to go away since nothing here ever really changes. Maybe in a perfect world they might one day end up as just a side note of information in the general description along with other stuff even more useful like page count, dimension, color/ B&W, etc or maybe stuff that actually portrays the rarity of an issue like the actual number printed. Was it a quarter million or 7 million? Quote:No, we don't ignore useful information. You just choose random crap to throw at the wall and complain about. it's not random, the desks are covered with titles starting with the letters SHA getting sorted, graded and uploaded today. Quote:And provide something to support the change. Titles ARE NOT based on what is printed on the front cover. A scanned indica support enough? I could scan the other indicas for you as well if you'd like some more examples. Isn't communicatting fun !?! Bamf!!! Photobucket Pages
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Monidaw1, variant ratio's are different than model scales. The ratio is set forth by Diamond and the Publishers so it's a well known system that is recognized by most collectors. Shop At My Store!!
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Now that the thread has been completely derailed. Ratios will never be removed from wanted information in the database. Moving on, so where are we deciding to go with this then? We had multiple opinons on the fromatting, but nothing firm on how we should move forward. It sounds like most people are against the caption as Wraparound 1:25 Sketch Cover and most are leaning towards 1:25 Wraparound Sketch Cover or Wraparound Sketch Cover 1:25. I personally feel that both of these just look off. If I had to choose one, I would say that 1:25 Wraparound Sketch Cover would be the better of the 2, but I still think where there are 2 descriptive terms being used, one could replace the slot generally held for the artist.
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Quote:Now that the thread has been completely derailed. Ratios will never be removed from wanted information in the database.
Derailed is a bit of a reach. It appears to be right on topic. A. It could have been asked and dealt with secretly in the super secret private approvers lounge but since it wasn't then taking a few minutes to inform the general public what you're actually discussing is and how it has to do with anything important isn't out of the realm of being considerate. Along with should be expected a little commentary of opinions on the topic. B. The question had already been dealt with and finished with the answer being Four Score and Seven Years ago our Forefathers set up some guidelines that have to be followed. If you're saying that those guidelines aren't set in stone and are subject to revision then having the opinion expressed that that information about Ratio's could be placed elsewhere instead of cluttering up and confussing the Captions to some of us in the general public especially since we don't neccesarily see the added value as an identifier above and beyond that of the artists name. and in general tend to think less is more/concise is better. C. Everything else was in response to padreglcc's question or scott's commentary. Quote:There is a lot of good and useful information in the Guidelines for anyone adding info to the Database. It is a good read. It's right up there on my read list along with that book in the glove compartment of the truck and that stack of booklets from all the appliances as soon as I finish uploading the other 908,000 comics into the store. Carry on and don't forget to VOTE!!!! Bamf!!! Photobucket Pages
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crackerjack1 wrote:Now that the thread has been completely derailed. Ratios will never be removed from wanted information in the database.
Moving on, so where are we deciding to go with this then? We had multiple opinons on the fromatting, but nothing firm on how we should move forward.
It sounds like most people are against the caption as Wraparound 1:25 Sketch Cover and most are leaning towards 1:25 Wraparound Sketch Cover or Wraparound Sketch Cover 1:25. I personally feel that both of these just look off. If I had to choose one, I would say that 1:25 Wraparound Sketch Cover would be the better of the 2, but I still think where there are 2 descriptive terms being used, one could replace the slot generally held for the artist.
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monidaw1 wrote:Quote:There is a lot of good and useful information in the Guidelines for anyone adding info to the Database. It is a good read. It's right up there on my read list along with that book in the glove compartment of the truck and that stack of booklets from all the appliances as soon as I finish uploading the other 908,000 comics into the store. You should try reading them BEFORE you submit more comics. It'll make it easier for you.
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monidaw1 wrote:Quote:Now that the thread has been completely derailed. Ratios will never be removed from wanted information in the database.
Derailed is a bit of a reach. It appears to be right on topic. Not a reach at all. This thread is about the DC Comics Wraparound 1:25 variants and how we would like them formatted. Having the ratio in the caption is not in question. If you have an issue with the ratios in the captions in general it can be handled in a different thread. monidaw1 wrote:We ignore stuff like indicas, cover titles and such all the time. Easy example, I just figured out where to file
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #8:Eye's of a Stranger #2 That would be shadow Lady #9
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady: Dangerous Love #4 That would be Shadow Lady #4 ^^ This has nothing to do with this current conversation. Now you have me doing it........
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Quote:^^ This has nothing to do with this current conversation.
Now you have me doing it........ Isn't it great. You can carry on a conversation about more than a singular aspect of a topic all in one place and not have to feel bad about it. As for the quote you snipped it was a direct reply to a comment scott made and was posted immediately below said comment and clearly showed an example of not databasing information by indicas or covers which had immediately prior to posting that caused me to waste over 30 minutes trying to find where we choose to keep those books filed in the database and clearly that choice has nothing to do with the cover title or indica but, believe it or not, I actually like the choice on a personnel note wishing in vain that common sense lumping stuff together irregaurdless of what an indica says may one day spread to my X-Titles. Quote:You should try reading them BEFORE you submit more comics. It'll make it easier for you.
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This thread has gotten hopelessly off topic, even if some people can't see it, and is just going in circles. I'm locking it. If anyone wants to start a new thread, please do.
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