Forum:SH:Discussion with LucasOnline representatives

Today, I talked with Ivan Askwith and Matt Martin, both representing StarWars.com, and how Wookieepedia factors into the relationship that we currently possess with them. They sought me out as a co-founder and so wanted my perspective on this relationship. It appears their intentions are to allow both sites the attention that they need, as it has become obvious that nearly everyone at Lucasfilm has heard of us by now. I will try to break down the main points that we covered.

After 26 minutes on the phone with Ivan and Matt, we discussed the following:
 * They would like to see us provide a guest blog on StarWars.com, with myself adding one or two directly being that I was a co-founder. This would be consistent with their approach in having Albin Johnson of the 501st blog, and other notables within Lucasfilm. I also recommended a few other editors that have been with the wiki for some time that may provide a more comprehensive assessment of things within fandom.
 * I mentioned that we have the Wordpress account, which might benefit from a spotlight by SW.com. This may also duplicate as our guest blog.
 * I mentioned that we have the Facebook fan page (that I currently run) and the Newsnet Twitter, which they indicated they may have StarWars.com "like" or "follow".
 * I mentioned that we have a table at Celebration VI, which they noted they may be able to help us out with internet (WIN!) and would like to communicate with those running the table. This means you, Trak and Jonathan.
 * They would like to make sure all our links to their site and back to Wookieepedia match, in cases of broken pages and moved sections of the site since the last redesign.
 * I made sure to note that any official changes involving us would need to go through the community via Consensus Track, as they admitted it was informal of them to simply link to us from TOS without notifying us back in 2011.

Overall it appears that things are stepping in a positive direction with TOS, but I can't promise that anyone will bring back Visual Guides.

Please feel free to comment. --  Riffsyphon  1024 19:36, July 25, 2012 (UTC)