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'''''See [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_1]], [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_2]], [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_3]] [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_4]] [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_5]], [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_6]], [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_7]] or [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_8]] for older discussions''''':
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'''''See [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 1]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 2]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 3]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 4]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 5]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 6]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 7]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 8]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 9]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 10]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 11]], [[Talk:Main Page/Archive 12]] for older discussions''''':  
  
'''COMMON ISSUES, CHECK HERE FIRST:'''
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==Happy 2023==
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Happy New Year's to all. --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 21:36, 1 January 2023 (UTC)
  
'''The page thumbnail isn't updating when I upload a new version of an image'''
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== I guess, I made ID of Thark Rifle in John Carter movie ==
  
IMFDB uses a hosting service called Cloudflare. One side-effect of this is that there is a Cloudflare server between IMFDB's server and you, so uploading a new version of an image updates the image on the actual server, but it doesn't update the one stored in Cloudflare's cache for a while, and that's what people see. You can force an update to the thumbnail by changing the size of the displayed image by even a single pixel, but the image itself you just have to wait for. So just change it from, say 600px to 601px after uploading the new image and it should update on the page.
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At the ''[[John Carter (2012)|John Carter]]'' movie, most Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, I notice, that's this futusistic rifles were made from [[Tanegashima]]s (of course, a modern replicas). For proving this guess, I made a photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. So, I guess, that's useful to ID the gun as Tanegashma. [[User:Pyramid Silent|Pyramid Silent]] ([[User talk:Pyramid Silent|talk]]) 13:42, 15 January 2023 (UTC)
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[[Image:Thark rifle photoshop.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. The serpent for the match and closing powderbox (1), which is almost similar on the Tanegashima and Thark rifle. The pistol-grip buttstock (2) which is also almost similar. Of course, the movie prop is equipped with some part of other guns (percussion hammer) as well as some junks, to look more futuristic, as well, it's sawn in half, but the basing gun is Tanegashima.]]
  
'''I got this weird message about failing to create an image and the mwstore?'''
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==Smiling Friends page?==
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The western animation series Smiling Friends has quite a few realistically-drawn firearms which I documented on my sandbox [[User:Dnkakusei/Sandbox#Smiling_Friends_.5B2022-ongoing.2C_USA.5D|here]]. I would just like to know if the show qualifies for a page on this site. --[[User:Dnkakusei|Dnkakusei]] ([[User talk:Dnkakusei|talk]]) 13:47, 6 February 2023 (UTC)
  
For reasons that are unclear, the image uploader dislikes certain combinations of numbers being present in a filename. Try re-submitting but removing any strings of multiple numbers from the filename (eg change LordOfTheRings-1911-1.jpg to LordOfTheRings-ColtPistol-1.jpg).
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== Delete category backlog ==
  
==2019==
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Just want to holler at the mod/s just in case. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 07:56, 12 February 2023 (UTC)
May you all have a great 2019! Happy New Year! --[[User:Ben41|Ben41]] ([[User talk:Ben41|talk]]) 16:46, 31 December 2018 (EST)
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: Got more screenshots from Detective Conan marked for deletion since Netflix Japan's able to get remastered episodes out and I'm slowly using them to update pages here. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 01:19, 3 March 2023 (UTC)
:Damn, I was hoping to beat everyone else to it this year. Stupid timezones... well, regardless, best wishes to everybody here! Here's to hoping that 2019 turns out well. Cheers, [[User:Pyr0m4n14c|Pyr0m4n14c]] ([[User talk:Pyr0m4n14c|talk]]) 16:58, 31 December 2018 (EST)
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:: Got more stuff for deletion. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 06:52, 6 July 2023 (UTC)
::Happy New Year! Best wishes to everybody, in all corners of our Earth! [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 18:26, 31 December 2018 (EST)
 
:::Guess what everyone? It's finally the ''[[Blade Runner]]'' year! Go get your spinners and PKD Blasters and hunt those skinjobs from the face of the Earth!--[[User:Mazryonh|Mazryonh]] ([[User talk:Mazryonh|talk]]) 20:56, 31 December 2018 (EST)
 
:::: ^ Stay away from my pleasure model, bud! And a kickass 2019 to all. ;) [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 20:59, 31 December 2018 (EST)
 
  
== Foreign language titles with translated titles that start with "The" ==
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== Blue Muzzle Flashes ==
  
So the IMFDB policy on films with foreign titles only is to use a translated title and include the original title in brackets after the title. However, when "The" appears at the start of the translated title, our policy is apparently to move it to the end of the title too. This creates confusing titles like [[Gleiwitz Case (Der Fall Gleiwitz), The]], [[White Guard (Belaya gvardiya), The]], or the extremely confusing [[Star (Zvezda), The (1949)]], which adds a year at the end of the title. These titles are very confusing for several reasons: one is that the title is partially broken up due to the "The" policy, meaning that the translated title loses its "The", which can change its meaning. Two is that these translated titles are not actually official titles; sorting them with or without "the" is meaningless since we're sorting them by an unofficial title created solely for IMFDB. If anything, they should be sorted by their original language title. Thus, I propose that these titles should be exempt from the "The" rule, and they should use <nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT}}</nowiki> to sort them based on their original language titles. --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 15:23, 12 January 2019 (EST)
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Something I have noticed with classic action films, mostly within the 80's era, is that a lot of muzzle flashes appear more blue than yellow. Did this have something to do with the type of blanks/props that were being used back then, or was this just a result of 1980's cinematography? --[[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 12:40, 28 March 2023 (UTC)
: We add years to differentiate between same-named titles; remakes and series and so forth. It's a unilateral practice and one that I fail to see makes anything ''more'' confusing. That said, [[Rules,_Standards_and_Principles#The_American_Release_Title_takes_precedence|our rule]] on the matter seems to handle the rest of your so-called 'problem'. If there's no official title, we use a translated title except in certain instances, simple as that. This is how we do it, and have done it for all this time with - until now - no complaint whatsoever that I'm aware of. And if the translation includes a 'the' to it (and I'll grant that may be an optional linguistic liberty in some cases), well there it is. I don't think anybody's willing to get into a debate on the merits of translation and usage here. That aside this is just an extension of your previous complaint about the 'the' issue, and like that issue this is a 'problem' that again no one has raised as such other than you. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 16:37, 12 January 2019 (EST)
 
:: Fine. With no support, I'm not gonna pursue a policy change. But my opinion won't be changing in the slightest. The IMFDB policy is ''very'' flawed and is only maintained out of sheer laziness. --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 18:03, 12 January 2019 (EST)
 
::: Hey I'm just one user who provided a counterargument, I don't decide things around here or anything so don't be defeated so quick - at least give it a bit and see how others respond. Not saying it will make a change happen per-say but who knows? That said you can have any opinion you like about the standards - I certainly don't agree with absolutely everything myself - but they're what we got and what we operate on; saying one way is poorer or better is mostly subjective. For the record, I'm pretty sure the RS&P were arrived at with some consideration and thought. Which brings me to my final 'for the record' remark: I doubt calling the rest of us lazy is going to gain you any support in anything. Just sayin'. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 19:20, 12 January 2019 (EST)
 
:::: Sorry. My meanings came out wrong. I meant that the policy was "lazy" in the sense that it was never challenged despite having obvious flaws. --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 20:05, 12 January 2019 (EST)
 
::::: Clarification accepted, and kind of goes to my original point - Maybe it hasn't been challenged because it's just not that big an issue in the first place. Again just sayin'. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 14:03, 13 January 2019 (EST)
 
Frankly I'm unsure as to why the "The" rule exists at all aside from noone wanting to put in the effort to switch everything over. It's ugly and absolutely nowhere else does it. --[[User:Tamarin88|Tamarin88]] ([[User talk:Tamarin88|talk]]) 19:40, 12 January 2019 (EST)
 
: We had [[Talk:Main_Page/Archive_8#The_Titling.2C_The|that discussion]] already. That being said Tamarin now you have made the insinuation I took issue with before - one that frankly peeves me quite a bit. That said, no I don't believe there is any dire need to go about such a massive wholesale change on the site that really will improve next-to-absolutely-nothing on here aside from satisfying some aesthetic ideal. Imply we're a bunch of lazy slobs for it if you want, but again that is one of the methods that is least likely to get us to consider changing anything. But perhaps no one has bothered putting forth the effort for this 'problem' because there is none and as such the effort is not nearly worth the bother. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 14:03, 13 January 2019 (EST)
 
::I totally agree with Stan. We have redirects for using on actors and guns pages. And site technical administrators have enough troubles with maintaining its current status, without being distracted by doubtful offers. [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 14:53, 13 January 2019 (EST)
 
  
== Weird redirects on mobile ==
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[[Image:TERMSE_SIDEA-35.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]]
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[[Image:T2JDBeretta92FS-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[Image:DH_McClane3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|none|]]
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[[Image:CommandoS&W39-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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[[Image:Vlcsnap-40281.jpg|thumb|none|601px|]]
  
When opening the site on mobile for... let's say, the first time in a day: am I the only one who automatically gets redirected to strange websites like tlgram.me and something like sls gateway? --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 07:57, 20 January 2019 (EST)
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== Monsters vs Aliens? ==
:I checked it just now (it's first time in a day) and found no problems. You are logged or not? Sometimes there are various pop-ups for unregistered users, maybe it's this case? [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 08:24, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
::Eh, it's unrelated to those pop-ups. I'm indeed logged in, and it's almost always the Recent Changes link that I open for the first time. The issue started happening with me 2-3 months ago, and I thought it was temporary, but it's still occurring as of now. --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 09:01, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
:::Have you eliminated the possibility that it's malware on your phone? [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 10:07, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
::::Well, not that it's impossible, but aside from the fact that I commonly clean it up for maintenance/optimization, this literally only happens with this website (which is why I asked). Maybe it depends on the browser used or something; but anyway I'll make some more thorough cleanup and see if this persists. --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 17:59, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
:Exactly the same problem. Using Chrome on Galaxy Note 4. [[User:Lunar Watcher|Lunar Watcher]] ([[User talk:Lunar Watcher|talk]]) 19:37, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
:I need to chime in on this.  I've been getting this re-direct for the past few months on two different phones (Sony Xperia XZ and XZ2 Premium, both on Chrome). -- [[User:HashiriyaR32|HashiriyaR32]] ([[User talk:HashiriyaR32|talk]]) 21:35, 20 January 2019 (EST)
 
::^ So I'm not the only one. I'm using Chrome too, on a Galaxy device. --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 07:14, 21 January 2019 (EST)
 
Also checked some other browsers (namely, default Galaxy's browser, Opera and UC). I didn't get redirects on default browser (the only one on my phone without any kind of adblocker). Looks like it's Chrome's problem. [[User:Lunar Watcher|Lunar Watcher]] ([[User talk:Lunar Watcher|talk]]) 19:19, 27 January 2019 (EST)
 
:I was wrong. [[User:Lunar Watcher|Lunar Watcher]] ([[User talk:Lunar Watcher|talk]]) 19:22, 27 January 2019 (EST)
 
This shouldn't be happening and I'm looking into it now. It's very strange because I can't consistently reproduce it. If someone has a setup where it always happens I can try and create a virtual environment with those properties and track it down. --[[User:Bunni|bunni]] ([[User talk:Bunni|talk]]) 14:32, 26 February 2019 (EST)
 
  
== Some type of Non-Gun??? ==
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Should we add a page about Monsters vs Aliens, the movie has some detailed guns like the M4 Carbine
Need some help identifying this.  This pistol is obviously some kind of prop Non-Gun, as it just makes a flash once fired with no moving parts or shells ejected.  I thought it might be some Colt model at first but it looks a bit too short. [[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 19:37, 26 February 2019 (EST)
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 7.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Here is a very clear picture of it.  Any ideas???]]
 
[[File:Colt1911NonGunSC91 9.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
  
==Can anyone make out what this is?==
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== Prodigal Son - Season 2, Unknown semi-auto pistol ==
I am not too keen on revolvers to begin with.  I thought maybe a Smith & Wesson Model 15 but the barrel looks too short.  Anyone have any ideas?
 
[[Image:UnknownShortBarrelRevolverSC 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
:Looks like a rubber cast of a Smith and Wesson Model 27 with a 3.5" barrel. [[User:Black Irish Paddy|Black Irish Paddy]] ([[User talk:Black Irish Paddy|talk]]) 10:43, 27 February 2019 (EST)
 
  
==Editing this image==
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I believe have a positive ID on the "unknown" semi-auto pistol listed for Prodigal Son - Season 2.
  
Can't seem to edit [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Beretta8000CougarF.jpg this image] since it doesn't have a category. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 09:22, 12 March 2019 (EDT)
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I requested an account specifically to help with this ID but I don't understand how to correctly add this info
:That's a random bug that can sometimes happen. It should be fixed if an admin deletes the file and directly restores it.. --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 09:55, 12 March 2019 (EDT)
 
::I just tried deleting the file and restoring. No change. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 11:52, 12 March 2019 (EDT)
 
:::Ok I've reuploaded it under a new file name. Can you delete [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:BerettaCougarF.jpg this] and [http://www.imfdb.org/index.php?title=File:Beretta8000CougarF.jpg&redirect=no this]? Then we will be able to rename [http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Beretta8000-CougarF.jpg this] into the original title "Beretta8000CougarF.jpg" and avoid having to change the name in all pages. --[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]] ([[User talk:Ultimate94ninja|talk]]) 16:01, 12 March 2019 (EDT)
 
::::I didn't see your message before I deleted and reuploaded the same image under the same name. It did fix it though. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 16:21, 12 March 2019 (EDT)
 
  
== What should be done when a user objects to the decisions of an administrator? ==
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If someone could vet this and add it, I'd appreciate it!
  
What should be done if a user objects to the actions or decisions of an administrator? If a user accuses an administrator of behaving improperly, or has a dispute with an administrator's actions (i.e. a dispute not on content, but on conduct), is there any form of arbitration process ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration like on Wikipedia]) to resolve the dispute? --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 15:24, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
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Prodigal Son - S02E10, "Exit Strategy". At approx 34m:30s, Felix (spoiler: Clayton Fielder's twin) climbs a staircase while brandishing, then racking, a silver-tone semi-auto I identify as a TriStar P-120 (CZ75 clone). It's later seen several times from virtually every conceivable angle starting around 38:10.
:Ban, of course. Administrators are therefore administrators, because nobody argues with them. --[[User:Slon95|Slon95]] ([[User talk:Slon95|talk]]) 15:40, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
 
This question is just in case, or on some specific occasion? [[User:Greg-Z|Greg-Z]] ([[User talk:Greg-Z|talk]]) 16:37, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
 
:: Eh, it is a legitimate question - I will say being an admin doesn't give one license to act or be 'high and mighty'. '''IF''' that is actually the case, mind you - Which I personally don't think to be so much, either generally or in regards to a particular admin and issue that precipitated this query (Yes you know who and what I'm talking about). For the most part the admins do just fine, yes even that sometimes overbearing Tim bastard. :P As for the question of recourse on a 'what if' basis, well, only thing I can suggest (beyond the already existing and proffered process of talking it out directly) is consulting with the other admins and/or bunni. But even I who have butted heads a time or two stress it's not something to do lightly. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 16:48, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
 
  
For the record, my decision to ask the question is influenced by the "recent incident", though not completely. I had personally went into conflict with the administration a few times. Most of the time I decided to back down and not pursue further when situation begins to escalate. While I was never banned because of those conflicts, the manner these previous disputes were handled made me feel uncomfortable about the administration of IMFDB. The recent incident made me decide to come out and ask if there is any form of professionally conducted arbitration process to resolve disputes that ''do'' get out of hand. --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 17:13, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
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:I checked it and I think you're right, so I did make all the necessary changes. By the way, don't forget to put your nickname and time in all discussions using 4 "~" at the end of each post. [[User:Pustelga7|Pustelga7]] ([[User talk:Pustelga7|talk]]) 15:30, 4 June 2023 (UTC)
:I'm not aware of any formal arbitration process, I always tell users to work it out on the talk page. I don't care how old you are, I expect all users to act with maturity and civility. (And if we're talking about the same user, I'd like to point out that the temporary ban has already expired.) I personally make a point to avoid publicly contradicting my fellow admins, and it would seem my fellow admins agree. The last time I saw an admin publicly contradict another, it was turning a temporary ban into a permanent one. We do have an admin only section on the forum where we can discuss things in private however. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 20:42, 5 April 2019 (EDT)
 
::There's no formal process, it's yet to have ever really been an issue. I'm sure we'll make something up if it ever does. In that specific instance, Alex was demanding I discuss something when I already ''had'' discussed it on the other user's talk page. I would say the best way is "discuss your issue with the admin in question" and the worst way is "edit war with the admin." Or even more simply, if you're instructed to stop doing something, nobody is going to ban you for discussing the matter, but they ''are'' going to ban you for just doing the same thing again. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 00:29, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
 
:::I do agree that Alex was wrong to edit war with an admin. The event was more of a catalyst that made me decide to come out and speak up my mind.
 
  
:::Frankly speaking, I am OK with the solution of just "work it all out on the talk page". It's just that I guess on some level we're just not that good at discussing. Evil Tim and Slon95's discussion on whether or not the Fedorov Avtomat magazines were or were not hand-fitted for example. It escalated the situation, did not generate constructive discussion (neither side was providing verified sources of information), and ended only because one side decided to not pursue further. There's a --[[User:Wuzh|Wuzh]] ([[User talk:Wuzh|talk]]) 00:56, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
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: Thank you!
  
::::It escalated it to a point where one side backed down, it's not ideal in any sense but it prevents some prolonged banter in the talk page about whose source is right and whose source is wrong. For my two cents, it doesn't really matter if swapping mags was accurate for a Federov or not, BF 1 would've done it anyway even if there's a well regarded source saying they didn't. This is the same game where people can somehow carry around full size M1917 machine guns without splitting in half, realism isn't their priority. --[[User:PaperCake|PaperCake]] 14:39, 6 April 2019 (EST)
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Therealnecroscope, 06:35, 6 June 2023
  
== need help identifying revolver ==
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(Testing nic/time)
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[[User:Therealnecroscope|Therealnecroscope]] ([[User talk:Therealnecroscope|talk]]) 10:35, 6 June 2023 (UTC)
  
[[image:Hdtfrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|it looks like a smith and wesson model 500 but chambered in .44 magnum]]
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==White M18 grenade==
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Are white M18 smoke grenade only seen in TV/movies/games? Been seeing some of those. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 17:34, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
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:I don't think they come in white IRL. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 18:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)
  
:Yeah, that's the extended barrel M500
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==Stunt/action choreography for a director's page==
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On the page for stunt choreographer and two-time film director [[Kensuke Sonomura]], I've added a list of films and games that he contributed stunt direction and choreography to. I'm planning on fully adding these productions to his category, but I was told to ask an admin first because stunt coordination is a pretty niche credit, however I believe that these productions should be added to his category as stunt and action sequences are vital and important parts of these films and games. Is it safe to add the pages? --[[User:Dnkakusei|Dnkakusei]] ([[User talk:Dnkakusei|talk]]) 12:50, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
  
:[[Image:S&W500.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 500 (10.5" barrel) with extended ejector shroud, accessory rail, and sling - .500 S&W Magnum]]  
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==Firearm citations without screen grabs?==
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I am new here, and I have not seen any guidelines about whether it's okay to cite a firearm in a movie listing without an associated screen grab. Is it better to have a weapon identified, even without a photo? ... or is it really better to make sure that each citation includes corresponding screen grabs? --[[User:226X5-9-TAC|226X5-9-TAC]] ([[User talk:226X5-9-TAC|talk]]) 23:02, 15 December 2023 (UTC).
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:First off, welcome aboard. As for your question, if it's a pre-existing page, then pointing out a specific gun that doesn't already have a screencap is fine, as long as you're specific about when and where it appears (though having a screencap is always preferable). If it's for a page that doesn't exist yet, we'd prefer not - we have an excess of pages without screencaps as-is. [[User:Pyr0m4n14c|Pyr0m4n14c]] ([[User talk:Pyr0m4n14c|talk]]) 23:43, 15 December 2023 (UTC)
  
:Couple of little changes like the flash hider design and length of rail. As a videogame gun, chambering doesn't really matter because you could ''say'' it was chambered for any calibre you like. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 16:05, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
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== Identifying revolver ==
  
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What type of revolver is this? Film is from 1938. [[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 17:55, 22 December 2023 (UTC)
  
thanks bub [[User:TheExplodingBarrel|TheExplodingBarrel]] ([[User talk:TheExplodingBarrel|talk]]) 16:09, 6 April 2019 (EDT) i also forgot to actually sign my post in the original one
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[[File:L&HTroubles Revolver 1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]]
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: Not really a detailed enough shot to tell much. Appears to be a mid-size, .38 or therabouts. Ejector rod looks rather long which makes me think it has a socket, which would make it a S&W. If so, likely a  Military & Police model. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 17:30, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
  
:On second thoughts, looks like they may have based it partly on [https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f3/70/3d/f3703d4c295d887195a6a44ce9501bc7--custom-guns-knifes.jpg this Performance Center gun], which is actually a Model 629. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 16:15, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
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==NCIS Sydney==
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Should I wait until the episode/s airing in Australia in the last few weeks this month are accessible in Canada/US next month (January 2024) before screencapping, even though the show's backed by CBS and Paramount Plus? [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 10:05, 23 December 2023 (UTC)
  
:[[Image:Hdtfrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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== Happy New Year! (2024) ==
:[[Image:Smith Wesson 44 Magnum Hunter 009-sm.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Performance Center Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum Hunter - .44 Magnum]]
 
:Seems all they did was remove the panel that says Performance Center and mess up the flash hider a bit. [[User:Evil Tim|Evil Tim]] ([[User talk:Evil Tim|talk]]) 16:25, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
 
  
there is an unused alternate texture set that does match the 629 image you found
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Happy New Year to all IMFDB and may this year be prolific in page editing too!--[[User:Dannyguns|Dannyguns]] ([[User talk:Dannyguns|talk]]) 08:57, 1 January 2024 (UTC)
[[File:Hdtfrevolver2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
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:Yeah, Happy New Year 2024, and pass the ammunition (and the page edits). May many new relevant pages be created too! --[[User:Mazryonh|Mazryonh]] ([[User talk:Mazryonh|talk]]) 01:24, 2 January 2024 (UTC)
[[User:TheExplodingBarrel|TheExplodingBarrel]] ([[User talk:TheExplodingBarrel|talk]]) 16:32, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
 
: Was going to say the cylinder isn't nearly big enough for the X-frames. This is indeed based off the .44. [[User:StanTheMan|StanTheMan]] ([[User talk:StanTheMan|talk]]) 21:48, 6 April 2019 (EDT)
 
  
==Need an assessment===
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== Identifying Rifle (or shotgun) on Wall ==
  
Checking the [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Ace_Attorney Ace Attorney article]] again, I don't think the pistol I IDed as a Norinco QSZ-92 is it. I may have made a mistake. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 09:26, 10 April 2019 (EDT)
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Any idea what this is on the wall? [[User:Theakker3|Theakker3]] ([[User talk:Theakker3|talk]]) 02:28, 13 January 2024 (UTC)
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[[File:Blockheads Unknown gun.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]]
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:Winchester Model 1895? --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 05:20, 13 January 2024 (UTC)
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== Optical sight ID??? ==
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Any idea what could be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsvkUahKho this sight]? The mod appears to be Iraq War setting. --[[User:Nanomat|Nanomat]] ([[User talk:Nanomat|talk]]) 02:29, 13 January 2024 (UTC)
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==Paintball gun==
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Anyone know this [https://imfdb.org/wiki/File:AGGA_04.jpg gun]? [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 16:15, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
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==Changing name==
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Requesting to change the name of [https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Pix1088569531.jpg this file] to something like Lawman Mk III Snubnose. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 12:38, 18 March 2024 (UTC)
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:Done. --[[User:Funkychinaman|Funkychinaman]] ([[User talk:Funkychinaman|talk]]) 15:04, 18 March 2024 (UTC)
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::Thanks @Funkychinaman. Don't know why that was locked. [[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 14:12, 20 April 2024 (UTC)
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== Same FN MAG image ==
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I notice that these two images are the same:
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https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:FNMAG.jpg
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https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Mag58postb.jpg
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[[User:Ominae|Ominae]] ([[User talk:Ominae|talk]]) 14:13, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

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Happy 2023

Happy New Year's to all. --Ben41 (talk) 21:36, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

I guess, I made ID of Thark Rifle in John Carter movie

At the John Carter movie, most Tharks (Green Martian clan) use Thark Martian rifles. Of course, it was futurised guns, but, after closing inspection of the original movie props, I notice, that's this futusistic rifles were made from Tanegashimas (of course, a modern replicas). For proving this guess, I made a photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. So, I guess, that's useful to ID the gun as Tanegashma. Pyramid Silent (talk) 13:42, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

A photoshoping compilation of the movie props and modern Tanegashima replica. The serpent for the match and closing powderbox (1), which is almost similar on the Tanegashima and Thark rifle. The pistol-grip buttstock (2) which is also almost similar. Of course, the movie prop is equipped with some part of other guns (percussion hammer) as well as some junks, to look more futuristic, as well, it's sawn in half, but the basing gun is Tanegashima.

Smiling Friends page?

The western animation series Smiling Friends has quite a few realistically-drawn firearms which I documented on my sandbox here. I would just like to know if the show qualifies for a page on this site. --Dnkakusei (talk) 13:47, 6 February 2023 (UTC)

Delete category backlog

Just want to holler at the mod/s just in case. Ominae (talk) 07:56, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

Got more screenshots from Detective Conan marked for deletion since Netflix Japan's able to get remastered episodes out and I'm slowly using them to update pages here. Ominae (talk) 01:19, 3 March 2023 (UTC)
Got more stuff for deletion. Ominae (talk) 06:52, 6 July 2023 (UTC)

Blue Muzzle Flashes

Something I have noticed with classic action films, mostly within the 80's era, is that a lot of muzzle flashes appear more blue than yellow. Did this have something to do with the type of blanks/props that were being used back then, or was this just a result of 1980's cinematography? --Theakker3 (talk) 12:40, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

TERMSE SIDEA-35.jpg
T2JDBeretta92FS-3.jpg
DH McClane3.jpg
CommandoS&W39-3.jpg
Vlcsnap-40281.jpg

Monsters vs Aliens?

Should we add a page about Monsters vs Aliens, the movie has some detailed guns like the M4 Carbine

Prodigal Son - Season 2, Unknown semi-auto pistol

I believe have a positive ID on the "unknown" semi-auto pistol listed for Prodigal Son - Season 2.

I requested an account specifically to help with this ID but I don't understand how to correctly add this info

If someone could vet this and add it, I'd appreciate it!

Prodigal Son - S02E10, "Exit Strategy". At approx 34m:30s, Felix (spoiler: Clayton Fielder's twin) climbs a staircase while brandishing, then racking, a silver-tone semi-auto I identify as a TriStar P-120 (CZ75 clone). It's later seen several times from virtually every conceivable angle starting around 38:10.

I checked it and I think you're right, so I did make all the necessary changes. By the way, don't forget to put your nickname and time in all discussions using 4 "~" at the end of each post. Pustelga7 (talk) 15:30, 4 June 2023 (UTC)
Thank you!

Therealnecroscope, 06:35, 6 June 2023

(Testing nic/time) Therealnecroscope (talk) 10:35, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

White M18 grenade

Are white M18 smoke grenade only seen in TV/movies/games? Been seeing some of those. Ominae (talk) 17:34, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

I don't think they come in white IRL. --Funkychinaman (talk) 18:12, 12 October 2023 (UTC)

Stunt/action choreography for a director's page

On the page for stunt choreographer and two-time film director Kensuke Sonomura, I've added a list of films and games that he contributed stunt direction and choreography to. I'm planning on fully adding these productions to his category, but I was told to ask an admin first because stunt coordination is a pretty niche credit, however I believe that these productions should be added to his category as stunt and action sequences are vital and important parts of these films and games. Is it safe to add the pages? --Dnkakusei (talk) 12:50, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Firearm citations without screen grabs?

I am new here, and I have not seen any guidelines about whether it's okay to cite a firearm in a movie listing without an associated screen grab. Is it better to have a weapon identified, even without a photo? ... or is it really better to make sure that each citation includes corresponding screen grabs? --226X5-9-TAC (talk) 23:02, 15 December 2023 (UTC).

First off, welcome aboard. As for your question, if it's a pre-existing page, then pointing out a specific gun that doesn't already have a screencap is fine, as long as you're specific about when and where it appears (though having a screencap is always preferable). If it's for a page that doesn't exist yet, we'd prefer not - we have an excess of pages without screencaps as-is. Pyr0m4n14c (talk) 23:43, 15 December 2023 (UTC)

Identifying revolver

What type of revolver is this? Film is from 1938. Theakker3 (talk) 17:55, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

L&HTroubles Revolver 1.jpg
Not really a detailed enough shot to tell much. Appears to be a mid-size, .38 or therabouts. Ejector rod looks rather long which makes me think it has a socket, which would make it a S&W. If so, likely a Military & Police model. StanTheMan (talk) 17:30, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

NCIS Sydney

Should I wait until the episode/s airing in Australia in the last few weeks this month are accessible in Canada/US next month (January 2024) before screencapping, even though the show's backed by CBS and Paramount Plus? Ominae (talk) 10:05, 23 December 2023 (UTC)

Happy New Year! (2024)

Happy New Year to all IMFDB and may this year be prolific in page editing too!--Dannyguns (talk) 08:57, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, Happy New Year 2024, and pass the ammunition (and the page edits). May many new relevant pages be created too! --Mazryonh (talk) 01:24, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Identifying Rifle (or shotgun) on Wall

Any idea what this is on the wall? Theakker3 (talk) 02:28, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Blockheads Unknown gun.jpg
Winchester Model 1895? --Funkychinaman (talk) 05:20, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Optical sight ID???

Any idea what could be this sight? The mod appears to be Iraq War setting. --Nanomat (talk) 02:29, 13 January 2024 (UTC)

Paintball gun

Anyone know this gun? Ominae (talk) 16:15, 6 March 2024 (UTC)

Changing name

Requesting to change the name of this file to something like Lawman Mk III Snubnose. Ominae (talk) 12:38, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Done. --Funkychinaman (talk) 15:04, 18 March 2024 (UTC)
Thanks @Funkychinaman. Don't know why that was locked. Ominae (talk) 14:12, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Same FN MAG image

I notice that these two images are the same:

https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:FNMAG.jpg

https://www.imfdb.org/wiki/File:Mag58postb.jpg

Ominae (talk) 14:13, 20 April 2024 (UTC)


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