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Sources?[edit source]
All of the UnNews articles I've seen have external "sources" (although the reading article links me to Google Australia). Do all articles have to have sources, even if they're absolutely random?
- It's not really an obligation, but it is recommended. However, if you're going to write an absolutely random article, it may not be appropriate for inclusion. —Sir Socky (talk) (stalk) 17:25, 27 April 2009 (UTC)
- Well, not perhaps a random article. I meant a random link (like Google Australia? I mean, really?)
- The just-rewritten Style Guide explains that the purpose of the citation is to help the reader enjoy your news by viewing the story you based it on. When there is none, a citation might help you make the result look more real, or might be funny in its own right. Spıke ¬ 17:44 10-Mar-10
- I thought the sources were to teach the
unwashed masses, ignorant of current events past the tabloid headlines they were able to sound out whilst standing in line at the checkout counter to buy beer, pre-packaged food and contraceptivesuninformed about the topic you so lovingly just mocked... or am I wrong here? ~ Avast Matey!!! Happytimes are here!* ~ ~ 22 Mar 2010 ~ 04:38 (UTC)
- I thought the sources were to teach the
- My answer above stands (or see, or correct Style, Sec. 4.5). A couple times this week I read an UnNews that I was sure was junk pulled from a bodily orifice--until I clicked on the link and got brought up-to-date. Spıke ¬ 09:29 22-Mar-10
- The just-rewritten Style Guide explains that the purpose of the citation is to help the reader enjoy your news by viewing the story you based it on. When there is none, a citation might help you make the result look more real, or might be funny in its own right. Spıke ¬ 17:44 10-Mar-10
- Well, not perhaps a random article. I meant a random link (like Google Australia? I mean, really?)
I had a bit of crap attempt and making a link - and then see the external source had removed it ! I guess adding a source should be done if the story is otherwise very obscure. Or I am just explaining why I couldn't do it properly. --RomArtus*Imperator ® (Orate). 18:52, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
- A week ago, Socky removed several of my links to Yahoo Finance, as presumably the URL to the story changed. Many wire-service stories are revised after their initial publication, and any given web site (where the URL is its own and not necessarily based on the wire service) may continue to make the newest revision available through the same URL, may create a new URL for the new version, and might or might not continue to support obsolete versions of a story. Spıke ¬ 17:44 10-Mar-10
Interwikis[edit source]
Shouldn´t there be interwikis on this page? Because UnNews is a thing on multiple Uncyclopedias.
22:18, 14 July 2022 (UTC)- Yes, there should be. I changed the protection level to EC, so please add away! Also I can't figure out why the link to this talk page isn't on the UnNews Main Page... MrX 22:27, 14 July 2022 (UTC)
- My guess for the absence of the talk page link is that some CSS might be hiding it. I don´t really know what part it is though. But thanks anyway!
- Got the interwikis sorted out. I could probably look for more on other Uncycs, but i´m no language expert. (Also, that was my thousandth edit.) 22:43, 14 July 2022 (UTC)
22:29, 14 July 2022 (UTC)
- My guess for the absence of the talk page link is that some CSS might be hiding it. I don´t really know what part it is though. But thanks anyway!
UnNews Article (new page generator) question[edit source]
Um, currently when using the above, the boxy editable area imported from the Template:New_page_test has the following text written at the bottom:
- <!--Finally, add one or more categories here to promote your article, putting each in [[double brackets]]. The categories linked from the UnNews main page are Category:Antarctica, Category:Africa, Category:Asia, Category:East Asia, Category:North America, Category:Middle East, Category:Central America, Category:South America. In addition, most countries and many industries have categories. Use as many as you like so that users can find your article from many areas of interest.-->
But as far as I can tell categories of this nature are no longer linked from main page since the reorganization.
- So, my question (in short): Can I just redo this and everything related to it?
I've been working on a formal way to categorize articles in my head for awhile now (rough draft here) and I think I can (move the above into sub-categories to) maintain the history while providing a better experience to the new or casual user. What do you think? ~ Avast Matey!!! Happytimes are here!* ~ ~ 18 Apr 2010 ~ 04:09 (UTC)
Sex-ions[edit source]
The header should look more linear, unless we want to make it look like HuffPo, which I support as well. And the sections should have white backgrounds. --Sir General Minister G5 FIYC UPotM [Y] #21 F@H KUN 11:57, July 15, 2010 (UTC)
Blurb[edit source]
OK, I give up! Where did the place go where you can add a blurb to the main page directing to your article? I've been looking and looking, but it doesn't seem to be anywhere anymore. 207.216.13.209 03:43, July 26, 2010 (UTC)
NEW UN NEWS FORMAT SUCKS DIARRHOEA FROM A SYPHILITIC LEPER COLONY BROKEN TOILET[edit source]
Where is the headlines suggestions bit gone?-- ⦿⨦⨀ Phrage (talk) 22:18, September 12, 2010 (UTC)
- It says "Minitrue." It could be less confusing, I'll admit, but it's still there.--<<>> 22:40, September 12, 2010 (UTC)
Yo UnNews[edit source]
Is Wilkes-Barre really changin its name to "POM Wonderful Presents: the Greatest Movie Ever Sold"? --An African-American 10:13, April 27, 2011 (UTC)
- Probably. We said it is, so they better otherwise we'll look like lunatics. MegaPleb • Dexter111344 • Complain here 10:16, April 27, 2011 (UTC)
- Word. --An African-American 10:18, April 27, 2011 (UTC)
Today's main page[edit source]
Is absolutely great. I am such a genius. --EMC [TALK] 13:00 May 2 2011
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People might want to discuss the UnNews mainpage, after all... ~ 05:24, 13 December 2011
I'm hungry![edit source]
Where's the grub? 2K12_DAN.VRS 01:18, December 14, 2011 (UTC)
Transit of Venus[edit source]
Anyone gonna cover the transit of Venus? -- 19:43, June 8, 2012 (UTC)
Orphaned news recordings (no corresponding articles)[edit source]
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- File:UnNews STI decides to do evil.MP3
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- File:UnNews England Cricketers to try new tactic.MP3
- File:UnNews Exclusive Tony Blair Is Queer.MP3
- File:UnNews Jimbo Wales runs for President of the United States.MP3
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- File:UnNews Pope criticises dead couple for leaving baby in Limbo.MP3
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- File:UnNews William Styron, inventor of styronfoam cup, dead at 81.MP3
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- File:UnNews Swedish woman travels through time to give birth to self.MP3
- File:UnNews Elton John actually gets sick of himself in Brisbane.MP3
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- File:UnNews War-Weary Morbidly Curious Rally for JonBenet Case.MP3
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- File:UnNews Bush wins second prize in a beauty contest.MP3
- File:UnNews London spontaneously combusts due to 1777 degree heatwave.MP3
- File:UnNews Uncyclopedia Announces Hostile Takeover of Wikipedia.MP3
- File:UnNews Kim Jong-Il makes guest appearance on Have I Got News for You.MP3
- File:UnNews Uncyclopedia rejoices at the second coming of glorious leader.MP3
- File:UnNews Semantic Uncyclopedia Released.MP3
- File:UnNews Houston resident spots Elvis in the sky.MP3
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- File:UnNews Pope says Mohammed was male, Muslims offended.MP3
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Unnews:Hell Discovered in Canada[edit source]
I'm new, need help with this one. Aliens are in love with me (talk) 07:46, 6 July 2023 (UTC)