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This section needs expansion. What else is important enough to include? --[[User:Jedravent|Jedravent]] ([[User talk:Jedravent|talk]]) 03:35, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
This section needs expansion. What else is important enough to include? --[[User:Jedravent|Jedravent]] ([[User talk:Jedravent|talk]]) 03:35, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

==Intro==
I will change around the wording in the first sentence so that it matches the Uncyclopedia entry on Wikipedia. It doesn't change any information, and why not? [[User:W1k13rh3nry|W1k13rh3nry]] ([[User talk:W1k13rh3nry|talk]]) 23:06, 25 November 2007 (UTC)

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Bullying?

"One Epsom Girls' Grammar School student's name and cellular phone number was posted to Uncyclopedia without her knowledge, along with degrading language, although she stated that students commonly added full names and photographs to their own pages. The concern over the use of Uncyclopedia, as well as the Bebo website, was also present at several other schools, including King's College, Auckland Grammar School, St. Edward's School, and Diocesan School for Girls."
Uh...The citation for this paragraph is of poor quality. Also, is this even worth saying? Any semi-moderated public contribution device available to view on the internet could be used for this purpose. Mythiran 19:05, 31 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It was most likely source grab out of a google news archive in order to make Uncyclopedia seem more notable. --MichaelLinnear 04:45, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sorry, which source were you speaking of? Also, even though this occurrence was a big deal for the site (major policy overhaul, etc.) it probably doesn't need to be mentioned in this article. tmopkisn tlka 16:50, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Tompkins, would a better place be in the history section do you think? It seems like it could be more applicable there. --MichaelLinnear 21:02, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Blanked

Uncyclopedia appears to have been blanked. What gives? — Rickyrab | Talk 15:17, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind. — Rickyrab | Talk 15:19, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
That must've been very temporary, if it actually occurred, and it may have been due to glitches on my computer. Disregard. — Rickyrab | Talk 15:21, 12 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Introduction

I suggest that we improve and expand the introduction as soon as possible so it will look like an article for a website. GreaterWikiholic 00:58, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Criticism section

Isn't the first paragraph referring to the same thing as the third and fourth paragraphs? Andjam 02:15, 3 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dissapearance of uncyclopedia?

The site itself seems to have dissapeared. When I try to go to uncyclopedia, it keeps giving me an error message. Something about a database error. Just wanted to point it out in case it would change the article any. 71.112.87.158 05:20, 8 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I can get on just fine. Captain panda 01:21, 9 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Really? Must be something wrong with my computer... Disregard previous then. 71.112.87.158 17:24, 9 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Did you try going on it from a different website? Like searching uncyclopedia on google then clicking on it? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 76.110.82.251 (talk) 01:47, August 20, 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I did. I tried the google method, clicking links on this article, manually typing it in, and also accessed the page in the google cache. I found it in the Google cache, finally. Trying to navigate away from the homepage results in an error message, but it's there, at least as of August 19 at 1:57 PM GMT. Don't know why my computer refuses to acknowledge its existence, but it's there. Or Google is lying. 71.112.87.158 17:42, 20 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

incyclopedia.org

There is an Incyclopedia that operates as part of Steve Jackson Games. "The In Nomine Character Encyclopedia, or INcyclopedia, is one fan's attempt to make the character information from the role-playing game In Nomine easily available for GM's and players." It has no connection to Uncyclopedia or Inciclopedia, but should there be some sort of disambiguation on this? --66.102.80.239 17:44, 24 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"criticism" section

An anon-IP just removed the entire section on Uncyclopedia's critics; revert as vandalism? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.102.80.239 (talk) 23:23, 24 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

'Kitten Huffing'

I was redirected here from Kitten Huffing, yet the page itself makes no mention of this. 80.229.155.137 18:07, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Inside Uncyc joke. W1k13rh3nry 02:20, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'd suspect this page did mention it at some point, but subsequent edits have removed much information - especially after Wikia deleted this planet to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. --66.102.80.239 04:59, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Unavailable?

Uncyclopedia is currently unavailable, as is noted on the link to it from this page. As it is hosted by Wikia (and reaching the URL currently enters the Wikia webpage) I'm going to try to find out from our good friends what's going on. If the site is down I think we ought to report it, but I'm digging for confirmation. Does anyone else know anything about this? TaylorSAllen 03:15, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I hope to death Uncyclopedia didn't leave us. It was one of the only Comedy Wikis we ever had. Goodbye. (Sniff)

UNCYCLOPEDIA (2005 to 2007)

SEE THE BOTTOM OF THE TALK PAGE Georgewilliamherbert 03:28, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Is the site down?

I have asked Jimbo about this and will rm any statements saying that "yes the site is down" until a statement is made. Otherwise, does anyone have any information? W1k13rh3nry 02:20, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There is a mirror on http://mirror.uncyc.org but it is outdated as Wikia hasn't posted backups since July 2. --66.102.80.239 02:26, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I think they're about to move on a new server or something; I've visited Uncyclomedia... Blake Gripling 02:38, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Birdie tells me technical difficulties, with techs working on it. Georgewilliamherbert 03:29, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I experience the same thing, it redirected to the wikia main page instead.--Dark paladin x 03:32, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I'd recommend reading wikicities:Forum:Server issues today. Definitely seems like it's talking about Uncyclopedia. EVula // talk // ☯ // 03:43, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. I also also think (?) that the article was UnNews:Islam: The Real story. Well it will be back online now.W1k13rh3nry 04:06, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
It got flushed. Got more toilet paper ? 205.240.146.131 04:07, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There's a temporary problem with a query from Uncyclopedia causing the rest of Wikia to slow down, so it has been removed from public view until this is fixed. Some Uncyclopedians do have access to it and are trying to help Wikia's techteam get this sorted out as quickly as possible. You are welcome to join #Uncyc-downtime on freenode for updates. Angela. 04:14, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Back online, minus featured article. The problem was a database query involving Chuck Norris. 'Nuff said. Spang 05:21, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Too perfect for words... EVula // talk // ☯ // 05:49, 21 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Contact?

How in God's name can I email them? I keep looking for a contact, but there's nothing. I wanna email them about the seriously offensive things, and complete bigotry and bias. anyway, i shouldn't be complaining here though, can anyone just give me a link to the contact page? C. Pineda (クリス) 04:17, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's best to contact the community about that, either on the Village Dump or on the IRC channel. Angela. 06:55, 1 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
It's best not to bother. You just end up looking like an ass. St. Jimmy 23:20, 6 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Problems

The site is currently experiencing problems and appears to be offline. 65.163.113.182 07:32, 1 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

At the moment, it appears partially-operational. I can't edit and many of the images don't display. Not sure why there have been so many problems lately, one can only blame Chuck Norris for so long... --66.102.80.239 14:16, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

In Communist China, content deletes YOU!!

Main article: List of websites blocked in the People's Republic of China

http://www.websitepulse.com/help/tools.php?singletestpage=china-test indicates that the Great Firewall of China is being used to block Taiwanese Uncyclopedia content. Any URL in zh.uncyclopedia.info returns a blank page for users on the mainland, but is usable anywhere else in the world, from Toronto to Taipei. Should this be noted here, or should that issue be left to the Great Firewall of China article? --205.150.76.42 15:16, 5 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

List of Uncyclopedias

There is a list of Uncyclopedias, with article counts for each, here. A certain user has been repeatedly deleting other users' edits not only in the article but on the talk page in order to remove this list, which contains the same info available here and elsewhere. There should be at least a link to these stats. The info about Taiwan's 偽基百科 being blocked by Chinese communist authorities was also deleted from the talk page at least once by an anon-IP. Please do not do this, as it is disruption merely to make a point. --66.102.80.239 00:06, 7 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Uncyclopedia is the Worst

The article states that "Uncyclopedia is the Worst" is a page used by the site's users to criticize Uncyclopedia. In actuality, it is used by the site's users to make fun of the people that criticize Uncyclopedia. I have removed this part of the article to keep it accurate. Rune Boomer 17:19, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually it's both. St. Jimmy 23:16, 6 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia Parody

Yes, I recreated that redirect, I did it because the disambiguation page that was result as of RfD didn't work out. So if you feel like I didn't redirect it to right article, then tell me. TheBlazikenMaster 10:17, 12 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've RFD'd the redirect as it can be considered POV, and not really needed. You can see the discussion here. --AAA! (AAAA) 00:22, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

That eye beams picture

Uncyclopedians didn't invent it, it came from Fark. I propose we replace it with a new one. How about this old logo used from Jan-May 2005? --Jedravent 01:00, 25 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I have changed it. --Jedravent 23:13, 3 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sophia

Having been an Uncyclopedian since the earlier days, I have never once seen the puzzle potato referred to as Sophia. It has been my understanding that Sophia is a play on the Gnostic deity and Sophia Lauren. Sophia is Uncyclopedia's patron saint, not its icon. --gwax UN (say hi) 18:10, 9 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Have you been around recently? The potato's been called Sophia ever since I became active, back in August. There actually seem to be three Sophias: Sophia the potato and site logo, Sophia the sex icon that's praised by haikus, and Sophia the diety. There also seems to be a beauraucrat/sysop named Sophia. Boomsta 18:44, 9 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Recently? Not so much. Must be a new thing. I do know that Sophia the deity, Sophia the sex icon and Sophia the sysop are meant to be confused for/considered the same thing, just not that someone had named the potato after her. The day I get my Uncyclopedia cultural news from Wikipedia is a sad one indeed; I guess that means that I should get myself back in the loop. --gwax UN (say hi) 19:34, 9 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
The potato has been called Sophia ever since I can remember (so a long time). The Sophia praised by haiku is the deity, but since she transcends earthly understanding she is often represented symbolically by Sophia Loren. So there are two Sophias, plus the sock-sysop named Sophia. Rcmurphy 20:01, 9 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
The potato has always been referred to as Sophia. From as far back as I can remember, which would be about 5 or so days after Uncyclopedia began,she has been Sophia. The only person who could probably remember back further would be Chronarion himself. So... that's my two cents. --PantsMacKenzie 23:24, 9 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Chron said here that "Following with the Pseudo factual theme of the main page, Sophia is the gnostic deity of Wisdom, sort of. In our case, the potato is hereby named Sophia." --Jedravent 03:01, 10 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The History section

This section needs expansion. What else is important enough to include? --Jedravent (talk) 03:35, 23 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Intro

I will change around the wording in the first sentence so that it matches the Uncyclopedia entry on Wikipedia. It doesn't change any information, and why not? W1k13rh3nry (talk) 23:06, 25 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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