Forum:Changing the format used for listing additional writers

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I would like to propose that we change the way additional writers are listed on episode pages. Currently, the format used is:

Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, (additional writing) Scott Sonneborn, Sib Ventress

This, to my mind, looks very messy and confusing. In this context, the bracket typically provides information on the person/people prior to it (for example, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko (writers) & Dave Filoni (director), as used in all episode references). Having the bracket refer to the person/people after it is not only inconsistent with this format, but also could create confusion given that one would expect the bracket to refer to information before it.

I would therefore like to propose a new format to be used for such a case:

Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko
Additional writing: Scott Sonneborn, Sib Ventress

which would be coded as:

[[Michael Dante DiMartino]], [[Bryan Konietzko]] <br/> Additional writing: Scott Sonneborn, Sib Ventress

This format states more clearly to whom the additional writing refers to, and looks tidier than having:

Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Scott Sonneborn (additional writing), Sib Ventress (additional writing)

Your thoughts. HAMMEROFTHØR (wall) • 22:16, October 25, 2012 (UTC)

Hey HammerOfThor, sorry the undo. I actually agree with you, but it was consistent. That's why, I support this change. It's much better to have the <br/> in there. Small change, but worth it. :) Ruen 05:08, October 26, 2012 (UTC)

Twas my fault. I didn't realise it was a consistent format used on other pages. However, I definitely think this format works/looks better, so it is certainly worth proposing; even if it is a very small change :) HAMMEROFTHØR (wall) • 06:08, October 26, 2012 (UTC)

I support. This format is looks much tidier than the current. Sparks • From • Hades 02:09, October 28, 2012 (UTC)

How about using a different format like this: It looks tidier IMO.

Michael Dante DiMartino,
Bryan Konietzko
Additional writing:
Scott Sonneborn,
Sib Ventress</nowiki>

– TechFilmer🍍 00:28, October 29, 2012 (UTC)

No, because that format would take up too much room, needlessly. Remember, this is for the infobox. Those are long enough, don't really need something like this ontop for no real reason when there's a perfectly acceptable different way of doing it. Ruen 01:39, October 29, 2012 (UTC)

Per HoT and Ruen. Lady Lostris /  SOAP 07:24, October 29, 2012 (UTC)