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[[File:Talking Heads Wiki Logo.png|thumb|Talking Heads Wiki logo, based on the [[Remain in Light]] album cover]] | |||
The name of this website is '''Talking Heads Wiki'''. That's what it's about. For a more introductory message introducing the website to users, see the [[Main Page|main page]]. | The name of this website is '''Talking Heads Wiki'''. That's what it's about. For a more introductory message introducing the website to users, see the [[Main Page|main page]]. | ||
This website is a fan-run project that aims to finally provide a reliable, accessible, searchable, consistent, extensive, and unifying resource of information about the band [[Talking Heads]] and everything related. | This website is a fan-run project that aims to finally provide a reliable, accessible, searchable, consistent, extensive, and unifying resource of information about the band [[Talking Heads]] and everything related. | ||
Talking Heads Wiki was first envisioned by [[User:Naomi|Naomi]] in late 2021, and gradually the idea developed further across the next 2 years until 2024 when the website was properly developed and released on May 14th, | Talking Heads Wiki was first envisioned by [[User:Naomi|Naomi]] in late 2021, and gradually the idea developed further across the next 2 years until 2024 when the website was properly developed and released on May 14th, coinciding with [[David Byrne]]'s birthday. The wiki collects an extensive amount of information with the intention of providing fans with a better resource they can use for information about the band. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Talking Heads Wiki began as a series of ideas by the website's creator [[User:Naomi]] in 2021, revolving around the idea of a wiki to maintain information about [[Talking Heads]] and [[David Byrne]]. Originally it was envisioned as more of a wiki focused around David Byrne and his solo career, still with full Talking Heads documentation, and working titles including ByrneWiki or Byrnepedia. Gradually this idea was replaced by a more neutral Talking Heads Wiki concept revolving around the band instead, but still containing equal consideration towards the solo careers of its members. | Talking Heads Wiki began as a series of ideas by the website's creator [[User:Naomi|Naomi]] in 2021, revolving around the idea of a wiki to maintain information about [[Talking Heads]] and [[David Byrne]]. Originally it was envisioned as more of a wiki focused around David Byrne and his solo career, still with full Talking Heads documentation, and working titles including ByrneWiki or Byrnepedia. Gradually this idea was replaced by a more neutral Talking Heads Wiki concept revolving around the band instead, but still containing equal consideration towards the solo careers of its members. | ||
From the beginning, the intention was to use a proper server environment running MediaWiki (the same software as [[Wikipedia]]) as opposed to a simpler type of wiki site like Fandom (previously known as Wikia). While other websites such as TMBW (a [[They Might Be Giants]] wiki) influenced feature choices of this site, most of the existing features were already planned first before discovering the same ideas being used in practice on websites for other artists. | From the beginning, the intention was to use a proper server environment running MediaWiki (the same software as [[Wikipedia]]) as opposed to a simpler type of wiki site like Fandom (previously known as Wikia). While other websites such as TMBW (a [[They Might Be Giants]] wiki) influenced feature choices of this site, most of the existing features were already planned first before discovering the same ideas being used in practice on websites for other artists. | ||
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== Release == | == Release == | ||
Talking Heads Wiki was officially released on May 14th, 2024, after several months of development (and 2 further years of planning). The release date was determined in early 2024 to | Talking Heads Wiki was officially released on May 14th, 2024, after several months of development (and 2 further years of planning). The release date was determined in early 2024 to coincide with [[David Byrne]]'s 72nd birthday. Leading up the the release date, a postponement was considered due to various problems with scheduling, including the database for the wiki being broken around May 7th, and several days being dedicated to trying to recover it before giving up and restarting it (so losing all pages). In the end this didn't make too much of a difference, as not too many pages were created so far so could mostly be recreated within a couple of days. Upon release, all sections of the website were still in early development, with a focus on getting essential features in place then letting the remaining time being an ongoing optional (but preferred) development upon the features already present. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
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=== Talking Heads Archive === | === Talking Heads Archive === | ||
{{Hatnote|[https://archive.talkingheadswiki.com/home Link to this part of the website]}} | |||
This section of the website allows users to submit an "item" (which can be an image, video, audio, or text file) alongside various text properties. These items can be browsed through with optional search queries and filters, such as limiting filetype or specifying properties like the year or people involved. The website also contains "collections", analogous to a playlist on YouTube, which group together related items, such as photos from the same concert. | This section of the website allows users to submit an "item" (which can be an image, video, audio, or text file) alongside various text properties. These items can be browsed through with optional search queries and filters, such as limiting filetype or specifying properties like the year or people involved. The website also contains "collections", analogous to a playlist on YouTube, which group together related items, such as photos from the same concert. | ||
=== Talking Heads | === Talking Heads Journal === | ||
{{Hatnote|[https://journal.talkingheadswiki.com/home Link to this part of the website]}} | |||
Originally called '''Talking Heads News''', this section of the website provides news in a journalistic style, covering any notable updates related to Talking Heads and its members, with varying levels of relevancy or importance. The website was modelled after the existing Archive, and likewise has all of its functionality custom-programmed for use on this website. This is also where people can enter an email address to subscribe to a mailing list for news updates. | |||
==== More to come soon! ==== | ==== More to come soon! ==== | ||