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Archives Infobox creation discussion (from the Article guidelines page)

[edit] Discogs Infobox Field

What about adding an infobox field to link to the musician's discogs.com page?

If I understand the language correctly, this is all it would take:

{{#if: {{{discogs_com_id|}}} | <tr> <th style="font-size: 100%;" align="center" colspan="2">'''[http://www.discogs.com/artist/{{{discogs_com_id}}} Discogs.com listing]'''</th> </tr>}}

Thus when you entered Beatles,+The in the infobox for discogs_com_id it would create the link Discogs.com listing.

Thoughts?

Nick Curtis 13:15, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

I do not think adding a Discogs field would be fair, because there are so many other similar websites that could be used in place of Discogs. Also, the amount of information in the infobox is supposed to be kept basic. I think it would be best to have a link to Discogs in the "External links" section using the {{Discogs artist}} template. – Heaven's Wrath   ^Talk  16:19, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

I only suggested it because the TV Template guys include links to IMDB and TV.COM in their Infobox, so I thought Musicians could benefit from a similar inclusion... Nick Curtis 11:27, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Color selection

I find the cyan revolting. The new template also has a larger footprint than the old one without imparting extra information. Is there any need to colour code musical artists? --kingboyk 18:28, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Strongly agree with kingboyk. A more neutral and muted color than cyan should be considered. - Coil00 18:45, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Personally, I like the idea of the color-coded boxes. I think it helps organize the information. The colors could be easily changed if we want. Also, see the orginal infobox discussion. – Heaven's Wrath   ^Talk  19:12, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Well I'm not so much interested in rocking the boat (i.e. if folks want colours let em have colours!) but the cyan's gotta go imho :) I think it looks really tacky. --kingboyk 19:18, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

By all means we should used standardized color coding, but perhaps cyan is too 'loaded' a color to be used in such a prominent position on a huge variety of very different band articles eg on Sex Pistols it looks too 'soft'. Again a more neutral color could be used.

The 'solo artist' color for example is well chosen and looks well on pop, metal, alt. etc articles alike. - Coil00 19:28, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

If someone wants to suggest a new color, we can try it. I am open to something more muted, which will not stand out so much. – Heaven's Wrath   ^Talk  04:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

The new infoboxes look stupid. Like a kindergarten kid's toy. Why are they being forced on us? What is the advantage? I have removed it a few times with full explanation and request explanation from those pushing the new one - but never received it. Ie, see U2. The old ones look much nicer. No one can justify the change except that it is "new". is it some kind of group think thing? --Merbabu 13:55, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

If a colour bar is going to be used, would suggest either "darkseagreen" or "#cccc99". Also, the two bars could be reduced in size (ie flattened). - Coil00 15:30, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Personally, I look of {{Infobox musical artist}} better than {{Infobox Band}}. The new template was an attempt to standardize all the music-related templates into one broader template. It can be used for individuals or groups. It also can even be used for composers or instrumentalists. If you have a bigger problem with the color system, it is currently being discussed more here. – Heaven's Wrath   ^Talk  20:42, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Hey, not at all trying to take from the good work ye have done in standardising the templates. From reading the discussion you linked it seems to be an ongoing process, and I think there is still some minor tweaking to be done - will take it up there. Thanks. - Coil00 22:37, 30 October 2006 (UTC)