Forum:Inclusion of fandom on the wiki

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Recently, two articles were added to the Wiki - Emerson Spartz and Mugglecast. Both are part of the Harry Potter fandom, and could be included on the wiki if properly marked and formatted, like Wizard Rock. I previously championed the inclusion of well known fandom elements on the wiki, and still do to a point. I believe that articles on notable fans/ events can find a place here as long as they are well-known enough and not obscure.

The problem, however, is one of vanity. In their current state, both articles are unencyclopedic, and future articles on fans/ events could become biased and little more than vanity pages unless properly watched. So the question is - should we allow articles about the wider fandom at all? - Cavalier One^{(Wizarding Wireless Network)} 11:09, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

I think that if say, Mugglecast, did a interview with J.K. Rowling within which new canon was released, then that particular episode should be included.

Either that or not at all because if one aspect of the fandom gets a page, then why not all of them ? Alex Scamander 18:30, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

That's exactly the slippery road we might head down. If we have one, why not all? What makes a subject "worthy" of inclusion on the wiki? So, maybe a simple vote is in order? - Cavalier One^{(Wizarding Wireless Network)} 16:05, 14 January 2008 (UTC)