Talk:Minor CTU agents in 24
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[edit] New Format
I'm starting a discussion here as I think it needs more discussion, and a clearer consensus. The page was recently changed from this to this. I personally disagree with the change, but as it's my opinion over another's, I think wider discussion is needed. Also, note that with the current table, the old text has remained, so it doesn't look the best, and the links from merged articles, for example Erin Driscoll, which used to link to [1], no longer work. We could split up and re-write the table, but I'm also concerned that newcomers may have difficulty editing a table such as this one. I'll let the project decide on this one, but I personally feel the old version was best, but it's consensus that counts, not one editor's opinion. Steve Crossin (talk)(email) 21:49, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
- Old version better, by far. WikiKingOfMishawaka (talk) 21:56, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
- By old version, you mean the version immediately preceding the change to table format? This article has been through several rewrites and format changes.TunaSushi (talk) 22:46, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
- Old version of the two Steve listed. WikiKingOfMishawaka (talk) 01:01, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- By old version, you mean the version immediately preceding the change to table format? This article has been through several rewrites and format changes.TunaSushi (talk) 22:46, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
I found it easier to find a character by name, not season. With ever-increasing bizarre plots and storylines, I don't think it will be possible to recall which season introduced which character. The table format will allow for a sort by any of the columns, facilitating easier reference. As far as old text remaining, that's a simple fix to reconstruct sentences. I'm more interested in people's take on the increased functionality.TunaSushi (talk) 22:46, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
I can see this as useful for all the lists too, especially Minor characters in 24, which is disgustingly unwieldy.TunaSushi (talk) 22:55, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
If the table could be remade, and redesigned, and possibly broken up, I'd fully support a table format, but as it is at the moment, I'm not so sure. But, doing it for the Minor characters in 24 page, I feel would be an awful idea. It's far too large for such a table. Steve Crossin (talk)(email) 22:56, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
- "Far too large" is exactly why a table is a better option. It gives the reader the ability to sort the information to his preferred order.TunaSushi (talk) 02:32, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- Older format looked much much nicer IMO. The table format doesn't really add anything and only decreases readability since everything is clumped together. I would suggest going back to the old format, but with one change - listing the characters by order of appearance (Richard Walsh would be listed first in season 1 for example). SeanMooney (talk) 01:40, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- That's the entire reason I prefer the table. Order of appearance is not helpful if you want to look up a character. TunaSushi (talk) 02:32, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- Thing is, this is a list of minor characters - they aren't as well know by their name, which is why I think it makes more sense to group by season. I don't really see the need to sort this information, what benefit is there exactly? SeanMooney (talk) 03:45, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- Let's say I caught a repeat of 24 and saw the actress who used to play one of the daughters on Roseanne. I know her name is Sara Gilbert, and her character's name was Paula something-or-other (because I just watched the show). I have no idea what season the episode came from, but sorting by actor name rapidly leads me to her information summary.TunaSushi (talk) 12:47, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- Thing is, this is a list of minor characters - they aren't as well know by their name, which is why I think it makes more sense to group by season. I don't really see the need to sort this information, what benefit is there exactly? SeanMooney (talk) 03:45, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- That's the entire reason I prefer the table. Order of appearance is not helpful if you want to look up a character. TunaSushi (talk) 02:32, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
Older version of the two listed in the original post looks much better. These are bios of 3-5 sentences, not the Magna Carta. Scrolling down to get to the info you want isn't overly tedious, and it makes more sense to me to have them introduced by season. 12.39.2.83 (talk) 13:13, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
- Yep, I prefer the old version. SignorSimon (talk) 21:06, 5 June 2008 (UTC)
