Template talk:Oasis

Wording
I'd go all the way, and write "This page looks better with [ Monobook]. It needs to be edited to look good with the default skin as well."

I don't think we should claim that "key editors are aware of this issue"; this might not be true, and it discourages people from helping out themselves. -- ◄mendel► 18:23, October 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * I don't love the current phrasing. However, I think that the suggested alternative makes the tag less useful.


 * This tag isn't specific to Monobook/Oasis: (a) there's no monobook available for IPs (so not helpful to mention it to them) and (b) as written, it can be used if something happens to screw up monobook, too.
 * The tag, as written, isn't even specific to a skin issue.
 * If the problem can be resolved by anyone, then anyone will fix it; no tag will be applied.
 * If the problem needs a more technical eye, then putting the tag on it alerts key editors by definition.
 * If the problem is an Oasis/Monobook disparity one, I doubt many people would be able to fix it &mdash; I honestly have no idea how to go about making the page look good in Oasis and Monobook both without changes to the style sheets. So, in many cases, the average person should be discouraged from attempting to repair.


 * If the problem is specific to a page, I would use instead of . This tag is meant to be a completely neutral way of identifying pages that look bad b/c of systemic issues and asking for patience. &mdash;Tennessee Ernie Ford ( TEF ) 18:40, October 18, 2010 (UTC)


 * I think this should be specific to Oasis. What else would it be used for?  And the Oasis problem is widespread enough that it deserves its own notice.
 * Of course IPs can't use Monobook directly, but mendel's link takes care of that. Also, the notice should mention that "If you register, then you can select Monobook as your default skin for all pages and you won't see any more of these display issues."  We should want to inform users about their options for working around the issue, instead of saying "Yeah, this is borked and there's nothing you can do about it, so just have a nice day."  &mdash;Dr Ishmael Diablo_the_chicken.gif 19:35, October 18, 2010 (UTC)