Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « on: April 03, 2021, 10:11:30 PM » Author: LightDragon
Has anyone ever been to a website called https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_street_lighting_in_the_United_States. This is a wiki about many different types of streetlights. However im concerned that this site needs some major updating; that regarding the amount of pictures next to the sections labeling streetlight names. There's plenty of great images out there that i feel need to be added including some of mine; since i of course take photos of this stuff. Then for newcomers that want to know more about the different type of lights can see all thats out there. I might take a jump at it and update it. Who here thinks that would be a good idea? I want to do it to get enthusiasts more informed on this stuff so that no history is glossed over and lost.
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	Re: Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « Reply #1 on: April 03, 2021, 10:23:37 PM » Author: dor123
This is an article in the English Wikipedia about the history of streetlighting in the United State, that some lighting fans decided to open.
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	Re: Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « Reply #2 on: April 03, 2021, 10:33:06 PM » Author: LightDragon
I believe someone on here has added his photos. I wonder if he is the one who set it up. He probably hasn't touched it in a long time. I think who ever made the site is brilliant and deserves credit. Aswell as some help as to keep this hobby alive by having the site updated for future enthusiasts.
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	Re: Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « Reply #3 on: April 03, 2021, 10:56:31 PM » Author: LightsoftheWest
Quote from: Econolite03 on April 03, 2021, 10:42:06 PM I agree. Whoever started it did a good job, and a expansive portfolio of luminaire information would be beneficial, particularly to new enthusiasts. I would definitely try to seek out which member started the page, give credit, and then see if they’re okay with it being revised by other members, just in case. If I'm not mistaken, tpirman1982 started this page.
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	Re: Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « Reply #4 on: April 03, 2021, 10:59:29 PM » Author: LightDragon
Id like to ask him then if he wouldn't mind me making some updates. Being an enthusiast myself I want to make sure everyone new to the hobby can have a simple site to start out at as I feel the wiki page is a great place for enthusiasts to go.
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	Re: Thoughts On Updating The "History of street lighting in the United States" wiki « Reply #8 on: April 05, 2021, 12:16:28 PM » Author: LightDragon
I think everyone is misunderstanding what im saying, because I really don't think there's an issue with updating the wiki page. The changes would be minor and have no real affect at all. Its not a bad idea and including photos that haven't been placed will help the viewer see more. I think everyone has the wrong idea about what im saying. I dont its fair to assume the worst when im offering to help improve on something; basically dont bite the hand that feeds you.
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