Fandom updates - Admin Plus and External Platform Guidelines
Hi all! Hope you're all enjoying your summers - a couple of quick updates from me this July. Diving in!
Admin Plus is a course designed to teach admins the fundamentals of building and maintaining a wiki community on Fandom. It covers three core areas:
- Technical Foundations
- Content Development
- Community Building
Any users can watch the videos to learn how to contribute to their wikis, but please be aware that Fandom awards badges of completion only to admins who:
- Have served in an admin role for at least 90 days
- Manage wikis that have 100 pages or more
This was brought in due to feedback from wiki admins who wanted to know more about what being an admin entails. Admins have also been putting their adminship status on their resume or CV. With Admin…
Interactive Maps are here!
Hey all!
Fandom recently announced that Interactive Maps are live on the platform. As a recap, Interactive Maps is a feature available on Fandom where communities can design their own customized maps. You can place pins on an image that will lead to wiki articles when clicked on!
Interactive Maps are available to all communities, accessible from the the "Explore" menu on the local navigation, or by visiting Special:AllMaps directly in the URL. Map creation and editing is currently limited to those with the user right editinteractivemap, which is automatically given to administrators and Fandom Staff.
If you're excited about this feature and would like to start playing around with one, reach out to an active admin to receive the necessary rights.…
Wiki Rules and Blocking policy updates
Hey guys!
Recently, Fandom staff posted updates to the Fandom Wiki Rules and Blocking Policy. As a reminder, this is a global policy to aid the wellbeing of communities that all wikis have been following since 2021. These new changes go into effect on April 4th.
- An added section outlining what it means to be a good admin. Some tips include being open to users asking for advice, not acting as if you are the “owner” of the wiki, assuming good faith etc
- The “Need ideas for rules?” section was moved to its own page and added more example rules to be used if needed.
- An added section requiring a pathway to adminship. This is a system your community can set up to allow for long-time users who care about the wiki and community to eventually become admins…
The Downstream - September 10
Hey again folks!
Fandom is holding another edition of The Downstream on Friday, September 10 at 11am EST.
This 2-hour event is held on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/Fandom and is a bit like a mini Community Connect 4 times a year. Fandom staff brief viewers on what is happening on Fandom, with the latest news and updates.
In this edition, guests include:
- Joey Merkel, Director of Social Strategy & Operations, who will be presenting on how Fandom approaches social media and answering questions about how admins can manage social media accounts for their wikis.
- Maggie Owens, Sr. Analyst - Site Analytics, who will be explaining how Fandom tracks traffic trends on the platform and connects them to external events, like how the Spider-Man trailer caused cert…
The FandomDesktop opt-in is LIVE
Hey all,
FandomDesktop is available for users to opt-in and test NOW!
To access the new skin, you need to do the following:
- Go to Special:Preferences
- Click "Appearance"
- Click "FandomDesktop"
- Click any FandomDesktop preferences you want such as light/dark mode, content width, and right rail
- Click "Save"!
There you go, you're on the new skin! Now not all wikis will have theming set up and templates may look different. To help with this, there is a Preparation Guide to help admins prepare their wikis. Admins - if you have any issues - please do contact me via my wall or on Discord at Spongebob456#7402. You can test out the new Theme Designer and if you feel your wiki is ready to be fully migrated to FandomDesktop, there is a button to mark it as such in…
The Downstream - 28.05.21
Hey folks!
Today Fandom hosted The Downstream where they offered news extended from coverage from Community Connect.
This included news on:
- The FandomDesktop (UCX) design
- An appearance by a representative at Fanatical
- An appearance by a representative for branding at Fandom
- SEO and UCX
- Trust and Safety
Here is a link to where you can watch the video!
Feel free to comment below with thoughts, questions, and comments! :) --Spongebob456 talk 18:12, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
FandomDesktop: Share your navigation feedback
Hey everyone,
In 2021, Fandom is releasing a new, redesigned skin called FandomDesktop. We have been reaching out in order to help communities prepare for the change, but also so they can offer feedback.
I have more to show you, this time about Navigation for desktop users on the new skin. We have new looks at Search, Profile submenu, and Notifications.
Feel free to check them out!
What do you think of these? What do you like/dislike? Would you change anything? Please comment below and the more feedback we receive, the more areas we can give extra attention to. Thanks! --Spongebob456 talk
Post your FandomDesktop feedback
Hey everyone!
Fandom posted a preview of the new Fandom desktop experience, called FandomDesktop.
The blog outlines some areas which are seeing significant changes such as:
- Native support for Light and Dark mode
- Flexible content area width
- Collapsible right rail
- Redesigned editor toolbar
- And more!
We really want your feedback, both good and bad, so please feel free to fire away! If we know of your concerns beforehand, we can pass that on so those areas can receive extra attention, to help the transition go as smooth as possible.
What do you think of FandomDesktop? Do you have any concerns/highlights? How do you feel it will impact the community?
Comment below! :) --Spongebob456 talk 12:06, 28 March 2021 (UTC)
End of year feedback
Hey guys! I wanted to forward on a survey which we'd appreciate you completing (apologies if you already received it!)
It's been a very challenging year around the world and with Fandom experiencing changes, we want to reflect back on our work in 2020. We’d love to hear your opinion about the work that we’ve done in previous months.
We’ve had a lot of major changes this year, and we would like to continue working in the right direction and find solutions to any problems you may have. We would greatly appreciate you filling out this form with your feedback about your experience on the platform this year, so we can get a sense of how we did, how we can improve, and what our focus should be for 2021. This survey will be totally anonymous, so fe…
Booth with a gun
I'm rewatching the entire series of Bones on Hulu. During season 2, I noticed that Booth shoots right-handed, but wears his gun on the left. Does anyone know why this is? In all the cop/military shows I watch, I've never seen someone wear their gun on the opposite side, unless it was in a shoulder holster.
Bones Cancelled
Bones may be nearing the finish line.
Asked about the show’s Season 12 renewal prospects Friday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Fox co-chairman and CEO Dana Walden said she’s “really not sure” about a pickup, adding, “It’s top of next-week business to start talking with the producers about whether this will be the end of its run or if it will go another season.”
If it is the final season, Walden promises series creator Hart Hanson and Co. “will be given plenty of time to start writing a meaningful ending to the show. They have such a loyal fanbase, and those fans deserve a satisfying ending.”
Regarding the ongoing legal battle between series leads David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and 20th Century Fox ove…
3 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!
THERE ARE THREE MORE DAYS UNTIL BONES COMES BACK ON!!!!!!
Sorry 'bout the "all caps," but I'm just really excited!
-Elayna
Help finding a DNA scene
I am searching for a scene from "Bones" that uses DNA to find a criminal. I'm specifically interested in a scene that takes a DNA sample, runs it quickly, and gets a match on CODIS. I'd appreciate all suggestions. Thanks!
Help finding a song from season 10? (Sorry if this is in the wrong section)
In Season 10 Episode 3, I heard a metal song at the part where Brennan and Booth were going into Byers' building, about 18 minutes into the episode. Can anyone please help me find the song? (Once again, sorry if this is in the wrong section. I'm new here, and if it's not in the right section, I'll move it to the correct place)
Sleepy Bones Auditions
I am holding auditions for users on here to make characters and episodes for this fan based series for Bones Series.
- 1 Promo Pic
- 2 Audition Set out
- 2.1 Character
- 2.2 Episode
- 3 Auditions
- Name:
- Date of Birth:
- Family:
- Job:
- Qualifications:
- Personality:
- Background Information:
- Trivial Notes:
- Played by:
- Pictures: (Two)
- Episode Name:
- Episode Running Time:
- Episode Cast:
- Episode Production Crew:
- Episode Plot:
- Episode Number:
- Episode Protagonists:
- Episode Antagonists:
- Episode Trivia
- Episode Pictures (six Pictures)
They will be processed by: 14/12/15
They will be applied by: 21/12/15
David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel's Bones Lawsuit: Will It Derail Season 12?
A 12th season of Bones may not be such a sure bet after all.
Series stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel, along with executive producer Kathleen Reichs, filed a lawsuit on Monday against 21st Century Fox, Fox Entertainment Group, 20th Century Fox Film Corporation and Fox Broadcasting Company in pursuit of “tens of millions of dollars” they believe they’re owed.
In a nutshell, Boreanaz and Deschanel — along with Reichs, upon whose Temperance Brennan novels the Fox procedural is loosely based — believe their work has made a substantial amount of money for Fox (more than $100 million), yet they haven’t been sufficiently compensated. The actors claim they’re contractually entitled to 3 percent of the series’ profits, while Reichs is owed 5 per…
New Set out for the Plot
Hi guys!
Just to let you know that there is a new set out for the plot part in the episodes, please check the below for an example!
What do you think?
First Bones/Sleepy Hollow Crossover Photo: Ichabod and Brennan Confer and It's So. Awesomely. Weird.
VOTE NOW: Bones Community Choice Awards
Bones will be returning this Fall to Fox for its 11th season. As I mentioned in my [previous blog post], we're holding a Community Choice Awards event to look back and remember all the best things about Bones (TV series). The admins put together a list of ten categories, and users provided us with the nominations. I'm writing this on September 18th. We will be accepting votes until September 28th so get yours in today!
When we're done with voting we will announce the winners, so remember to check back here!
Submit Your Bones Season 10 Community Choice Awards Nominations/Official rules
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
2. Promotion Description.
The Bones Season 10 Blu-ray Sweepstakes (the “Promotion") is a sweepstakes promotion where individuals who have an account and leave a comment of 20 words or less on the blog located at http://bones.wikia.com/User_blog:Witnessme/Submit_Your_Bones_Season_10_Community_Choice_Awards_Nominations (“Promotion page”) (note: you must be logged in to leave a comment) will be eligible to be randomly selected from all eligible entries. If you don’t have an account, you can create one by visiting www.wikia.com and following the “sign up” directions. Creating a www.wikia.com account is free. Accounts and blog entries completed from 12:01 Pacific Time (“PT”) on September 4, 2015 …
Submit Your Bones Season 10 Community Choice Awards Nominations
Bones will be returning this Fall to Fox for its 11th season. These past ten years have been an educational albeit emotional experience. From the first time Booth tubbed Temperance "Bones" to Angela and Hodgins getting married in a prison cell, there is so much that has endeared us to this show and its characters.
When we're done with nominations we will begin voting, so be sure to check back here for the results and how to win!
In order to celebrate the upcoming season, we're holding a Community Choice Awards event to look back and remember all of the best things about Bones. We've put together a list of ten categories, which are now open for nominations (see entry form below). The nomination period will be open until September 17th.
We're al…
Bones x Sleepy Hollow Coming Soon
SLEEPING BONES! Just kidding, but you read the title correctly! It has been announced that Bones and Sleepy Hollow will be crossing over into each other's worlds in the upcoming 2015-2016 season. Ichabod Crane and Seeley Booth on one screen together? Sign us up!
Variety reports that the special event "was initially planned for a fall debut, “logistical issues” necessitated the postponement of the meet-cute until spring." We're curious to see what the logistics of the episode will be and how Booth and Bones will deal with the supernatural elements of Sleepy Hollow.
What are your guesses? Are you excited for a crossover event? Sound off in the comments below!
Source: Variety
Placebo - Running Up That Hill
This is the song that was played when Vincent Nigel-Murray got shot by Jacob Broadsky who was Seeley Booth's partner.
I am sharing this because it has relevance to the subject of this wiki.
Sony's TV SideView and Bones wikia
Hi Bones!
I'm Andrew, the technical community manager here at Wikia. About a month ago we partnered with Sony to launch TV SideView, which integrates content from your wikia into an Android app. If you haven't given it a shot yet, I recommend it! It's available for most Android devices and it's another way to be proud of your hard work.
Your wikia (among others) has been receiving a good number of visits from the app itself, and that's why I'm here. My job as technical community manager is to make sure our back-end work here in the Wikia offices meshes flawlessly with your front-end content. And from our angle, your community is doing a fantastic job sorting and developing your wikia.
Thank you so much - users like you are what make Wiki…
The Annoyance of Brennan and perhaps others
I enjoy the series but personally despise the character of "Dr." Temperance Brennan for several reasonss. The reasons are as follows:
1. She has on innumerable occasions said that she is the smartest peron in the room/building/counrty/world and she has a problem whenever someone doesn't like when she does that. Her hypocrisy comes in that when Dr. Wells comes in and shows and tells her that he is smarter than her, she has an immense problem with him doing this despite her doing similar things in a majority of the episodes.
2. She pretneds to be open to many people's cultures yet she is constantly criticising people of faith and their faiths as ignorant most notably Booth and Catholicism. And then, even worse, she then criticises Booth when h…
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Exclusive Bones Video: Relive Pelant's Reign of Terror Ahead of Monday's Explosive Climax
The serial menace known as Pelant returns to Bones on Monday (8/7c, Fox) to continue his terror campaign against longtime muse Brennan, and we’ve got an exclusive first look at what could be the Big Bad’s swan song.
While the following clip package primarily serves to remind the viewer of the hell and havoc Pelant has wrought over the past two years, things get very spoilery in the final 10 seconds.
Let’s just say Pelant pays Brennan a visit at work to drop off a little present.
Press PLAY below and then hit the comments with an answer to this question: Do you think Pelant’s war on Booth and Brennan is about to come to and end? And, if so, does this have you worried that the worst is yet to come?
Source: (Video is On the link - Pelant Kills Br…
Lance Sweets Leaves FBI (****Spoiler*****)
Still sour over the role he played in Pelant’s latest crime spree, Sweets requests a leave of absence to “clear his head” in Monday’s all-new Bones (8/7c, Fox) — but his colleagues (Booth in particular) aren’t letting him go without a fight.
“[Sweets] is at a crossroads and he feels like he wants to do something more with his life than what he’s [currently] doing,” explains David Boreanaz in the following promotional video, which features new footage of the shrink’s emotional goodbye.
Source: Lance Sweets Sad Goodbye
Season 9 premiere reactions
We're back! Finally! Although, so is Pelant, and much to dismay of myself and many others, there's no clear end in sight for this somewhat unpopular story arc. True to form, the plotline of The Secrets in the Proposal seems to mirror the character relationship of Bones and Booth. This culminates with the revelation that the killer did the deed "for" the woman he loved. (Maybe Booth will do the same?)
Something I found intriguing - in a fore-shadowy kind of way - was the back & forth between Booth and Beck where not only is an invitation to join the CIA extended, but a get out of jail free "card" is left on the table for Booth. This had me thinking "please, oh please use this to get rid of Pelant!" - although that is probably too obvious a g…
Check out The Whedonverse!
Good day, Bones fans!
We're excited to announce the unveiling of The Whedonverse, a brand new portal for all things Joss Whedon. The Whedonverse hopes to build a community around things like Whedon's one-off films (like The Cabin in the Woods and Much Ado About Nothing), the actors he repeatedly works with (including a few from Bones!) and more.
We'd love it if you'd come check it out and lend some of your Whedon expertise to the community!
latest episode
I can't believe Arastoo almost died! If it wasn't for bones and hodgins another beloved Bones character would've been lost. Hope there is a happy ending for Arastoo and Cam.:)
I wish
I wish i was as smart as Temperence. I wish i could read a book without yawning every 5secs. I wish i had some klind of personal dream that would make me wake up early every daY AND READ A FUCKING BOOK. I wish i wasnt so lazy sometimes. I wish i could say that i know exactly what am doing.
Bones Renewed for Ninth Season
Hooray! Bones fans can rejoice because Fox has renewed Bones for a 9th season!! The network made the announcement on Tuesday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour!
According to TVLine, entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly said in a statement, “After more than 150 episodes, Bones continues to be one of television’s most dynamic and consistent dramas. We at Fox, along with millions of zealous fans, look forward to seeing where the incredible creative team takes the series next season.”
That means we might get more Bones and the 9th one may not be the final season! What do you think?
TVLine
Bones Vs. Society
For a college class I have taken the opportunity to write a paper on, of course, Bones. The paper is suppose to talk about the effect social media has on us as a society. I have having a hard time coming up with a thesis to prove, I would love to keep the topic of Bones because I know so much about it!
The thesis has to answer one of these questions:
What does the show say about our society or culture? or about human nature? or about our view of life or the world? And why is it important?
If you could help I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if you have any examples that would support what it shows or says, that would help as well
Which Bones character do you like?
Well, you have read the blogs title,which Bones character do you like? So who is your fave?
Mine has to be:
Temperance Brennan
Thanks for ready my blog!!!!
New Bones Opening
It's been eight seasons but Bones has decided that this is the season to change up their title sequence! It has updated theme music by Crystal Method (who scored the original music) and some new shots. Check it out here and give your opinion!
Do ya hate it or love it??
Bones Season 8 Premiering Soon
GET EXCITED!! Bones Season 8 will premiere on September 17, 2012 and it looks like this season is going to be pretty juicy! Before reading, check out this great Season 8 sizzler reel containing clips from last season-it's the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Now, continue reading if you want to hear some spoilers about the upcoming season!
Here is what we have gathered so far about the new season of Bones, and some of this you might already know:
- 1. Season 8 is going to show more stories from the supporting cast! One of the four bonus episodes is going to have some focus on Angela Montenegro and her domestication and how comfortable and uncomfortable she is with that. Executive producer Stephen Nathan also tells fans that there will be something goi…
Bones Comic Con Sneak Peak
As you may already know, Bones will be at Comic-Con on Friday, July 13, from 1:45 to 2:45 at the FOX FANFARE booth. (Psst..at 3 pm, Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan will be signing autographs!)
What will you get from this visit? Well, first of all, the pleasure of watching the panel. But other than that, you get a sneak peak (and the possibility to take home) a new, retro-inspired Bones poster, as well as an X-ray glove that shows the skeletal structure of your hand. Outrageous! I thought that stuff only existed in cartoons.
Source: TVline.com
I hate bones
So ive watched the entire series of Angel, and the 3 seasons of Buffy he was on, and watched the first season of Bones, first off, I love Buffy and Angel, seconed, i hate bones, third i hate the tv show Bones.
Why i hate the character bones is because, she thinks she is so great, heck, when you look at a picture of her she is such a b-i-t-c-h. When ever i see her picture i wanna beat her up.
Reason i hate the show, 1. it makes Angel's actor look like a dick, and it's turned him into on to, watch an interview when a repoter asks about the show angel, he gets pissed off.
2. the actors AND the characters are conceited.
3. Booth is such a boring person, yatta yatta Bones yatta yatta my kid yatta yatta getting laid yatta yatta did a person get murderd…
Relatives visiting
In the last episode, Booth's son, Parker, got to meet his baby sister, Christine, for the first time. Does anyone know if any more of Brennan and/or Booth's relatives are going to show up in future episodes to meet the newest addition? Three off the top of my head are Max (Brennan's father), Russ (Brennan's father), and Jared (Booth's brother). Max is now a grandfather, and Russ and Jacob are uncles. There's also Brennan's cousin...I don't remember her name right now, but I do know she was played by Emily's sister, Zooey.
Editing
Alright, I know I haven't been very active recently (last exam on Tuesday :D)
I would like to remind you all to have a little check of the wiki before diving in. We have many different episode pages, all with a specific style. I have worked long and hard trying to create a style.
Check out Pilot for episodes, even check my contributions to see my general aim with this wiki.
Remember to use wiki links . This is for simplicity and ease of future editing!
Anyways have fun 'round these part and remember to be a team player around here.
Bones x The Finder Crossover
We have an official crossover between Bones and its spin-off The Finder! Dr. Sweets will be one of the first from the Bones cast to make an appearance in The Finder.
Probably without Walter's permission, the FBI will send Sweets to examine his psychiatric condition: “Who is more qualified to examine [Geoff Stults'] brain damaged paranoid finder than Sweets?” exec producer Stephen Nathan jokes to TVLine. “I think the FBI made a very good choice sending him.”
Also expect to see Booth in one of the episodes of the Finder. Since Bones won't be coming back until November on account of actress Emily Deschanel's pregnancy, The Finder is a good way to get our fall dose of our favorite characters.
Will you be tuning in for The Finder?
TV Line