Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-26149161-20170523205516/@comment-26149161-20170524114609

I don't see why we should keep the server pages here, tbh. Many of them, as we seem to agree, are poorly-made and annoying. They add clutter, and they also distract many people from editing pages that need editing, because they work on a server page instead. It generally tarnishes the quality of the Wiki, because no matter if we consider them seperate from mod pages, others will not.

Furthermore, this is supposed to be a wiki about the LotR Mod for Minecraft. While servers are a feature of Minecraft, they really don't concern the LotR Mod itself. That is the reason things like Roleplay was removed-to keep the Wiki a database of info about the mod and to get people to edit vital pages.

As for the concerns about losing viewership, that's simply false. if server owners tell players where to go to learn about the server, they will go to the wiki he tells them to go to. Many, many server players don't even use the Wiki itself, so there would be little harm done-especially if the server page links to the new Wiki. Furthermore, the Wiki would be linked prominently on the main page (because, unlike the RP wiki, they relate to the LotR mod still). People would see that upon entering the main page and go there.

Overall, while there may be some cons, they are outweighed by the pros. It will increase the professional feel of the Wiki that we strive for, reduce clutter, almost eliminate server dramas, and boost the editing of mod pages. Servers will still get plenty of new players, and will have a dedicated place to hang out and discuss with other players, swapping the best servers, plugin tips, etc on a site more-equipped for that than this Wiki.

Ithilion, Discussions Moderator (Auta i lómë) 11:46, May 24, 2017 (UTC)