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RE: Merging releases
== Merging releases ==


The editing FAQ says releases should be merged if:
The editing FAQ says releases should be merged if:
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* the number of tracks is the same
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* the track titles are the same
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* track lengths within 2 sec
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What about barcodes, publisher, packaging, release date, and format?


:At this place was an unformatted copy from a freenode chat, see http://wiki.musicbrainz.org/?title=Talk:Editing_FAQ&oldid=46170 --[[User:Erik Warmelink|Erik Warmelink]] 21:07, 14 December 2011 (UTC)
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the number of tracks is the same
::That seems to be updated now :) Feel free to leave notes in my talk page about anything that seems out of date, by the way.--[[User:Reosarevok|Reosarevok]] 13:40, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
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the track titles are the same
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track lengths within 2 secs

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What about barcodes, publisher, packaging, release date, and format?


== You are not currently able to add notes to this edit ==
From Freenode chat Sat Jun 25 12:27PM EST:
Considering my inbox, I assume that message means that (?almost?) noone may add notes until ''radant'' (and other spambots) can't spam for www.SPAM.bigmoncler.SPAM.example.com (and other scammers) anymore. --[[User:Erik Warmelink|Erik Warmelink]] 21:07, 14 December 2011 (UTC)
<gpeterso> The editing FAQ says releases should be merged if: # tracks same, track titles same, and track lengths within 2 secs. What about barcodes, publisher, packaging release date?
:It has been possible again for several weeks. --[[User:Erik Warmelink|Erik Warmelink]] 11:47, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
<warp> gpeterso: oooh, sounds like that FAQ is outdated
::Ooops, I completely missed this. I think the only needed fix was to log out and in again, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter now...--[[User:Reosarevok|Reosarevok]] 13:35, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
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<warp> gpeterso: where did you read that?
<gpeterso> http://musicbrainz.org/doc/Editing_FAQ#There_are_two_or_more_releases_with_the_same_titles.2C_should_I_merge_them.3F
<gpeterso> warp: http://musicbrainz.org/doc/Editing_FAQ#There_are_two_or_more_releases_with_the_same_titles.2C_should_I_merge_them.3F
<warp> last changed in 2009. yes, that FAQ has clearly not been updated with the changes for the NGS release
<gpeterso> warp: I am about to add a Discussion on the Editing FAQ on the wiki to that effect. Is that the best thing to do? Which criteria is worth another release? Barcode, publisher, packaging, or release date?
<warp> gpeterso: all of those
<Mineo> + format
<gpeterso> warp, Mineo: So, what to do? I don't know who you are, you don't know who I am... Just that we are all interested for some reason. Is there some official party that should rule on this?
<gpeterso> warp, Mineo: I can cut and paste this into the discussion page, but there's no discussion going on there. Should I actually edit the wiki? This seems a little, off-the-cuff for an official change.
<warp> gpeterso: the StyleCouncil may be the closest thing to an official party in this case. though technically they only govern Official Style guidelines on the wiki.
<warp> gpeterso: I'm not sure what the new text would say, otherwise I would edit it properly right now.
<gpeterso> warp: Turns out I don't even have permission to leave a comment.
<warp> gpeterso: I plan to discuss this with nikki, perhaps we can come up with a new text between the two of us. otherwise we'll ask the style mailing-list.
<warp> gpeterso: obviously if you have a suggestion for the text feel free to suggest it on the discussion page.
<gpeterso> warp: Can't - don't have password.
<warp> gpeterso: hm?, anyone can edit the wiki
<warp> gpeterso: the password should be printed in the password box (unless you're using opera, where it gets cut off).
<gpeterso> warp/Mineo: I asked because someone voted down my merge. I've now spoken to two others besides that person and met with unanimous opinion that they are right. If consensus counts for anything, I should cancel my merge.
<gpeterso> warp: oh, OK, I'm in. I guess I'll edit the actual faq to include the following:
<gpeterso> "Different bar-codes, publishers, packaging, release dates, and formats may be sufficient reasons NOT to merge."
<warp> ok
<gpeterso> warp: that way rules lawyers like me will be more amenable to doing the right thing.

Latest revision as of 13:40, 13 January 2012

Merging releases

The editing FAQ says releases should be merged if:

  • the number of tracks is the same
  • the track titles are the same
  • track lengths within 2 sec

What about barcodes, publisher, packaging, release date, and format?

At this place was an unformatted copy from a freenode chat, see http://wiki.musicbrainz.org/?title=Talk:Editing_FAQ&oldid=46170 --Erik Warmelink 21:07, 14 December 2011 (UTC)
That seems to be updated now :) Feel free to leave notes in my talk page about anything that seems out of date, by the way.--Reosarevok 13:40, 13 January 2012 (UTC)

You are not currently able to add notes to this edit

Considering my inbox, I assume that message means that (?almost?) noone may add notes until radant (and other spambots) can't spam for www.SPAM.bigmoncler.SPAM.example.com (and other scammers) anymore. --Erik Warmelink 21:07, 14 December 2011 (UTC)

It has been possible again for several weeks. --Erik Warmelink 11:47, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
Ooops, I completely missed this. I think the only needed fix was to log out and in again, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter now...--Reosarevok 13:35, 13 January 2012 (UTC)
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