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| The '''Weezerpedia Discord server''' is a public chatroom on the instant-messaging platform [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discord Discord], dedicated to discussion surrounding [[Weezerpedia]]. It was created on [[December 6]], [[2020]] by site admin [[User:Deckra|Deckra]] in conjunction with [[User:MyNameIsJason|MyNameIsJason]]. Since its inception, it has garnered over 300 members, and serves as a primary hub for the Weezerpedia community and its editors. It has been joined by numerous notable [[Weezer]] figures, including [[Rivers Cuomo]], [[Jason Cropper]], [[Karl Koch]], [[Rachel Haden]], [[Ryen Slegr]], and others. | | The '''Weezerpedia Discord server''' is a public chatroom on the instant-messaging platform [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discord Discord], dedicated to discussion surrounding [[Weezerpedia]]. It was created on [[December 6]], [[2020]] and opened to the public on [[December 7]], [[2020]] by site admin [[User:Deckra|Deckra]] in conjunction with [[User:MyNameIsJason|MyNameIsJason]] and [[User:HMC|HMC]]. Since its inception, it has garnered over 300 members, and serves as a primary hub for the Weezerpedia community and its editors. It has been joined by numerous notable [[Weezer]] figures, including [[Rivers Cuomo]], [[Jason Cropper]], [[Karl Koch]], [[Rachel Haden]], [[Ryen Slegr]], and others. |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
| The server was first conceived in early December [[2020]], when Deckra added a section to the [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages user page] of MyNameIsJason suggesting the creation of a Weezerpedia Discord server to, quote, "actually talk to each other more and make it easier to collaborate and communicate on the things we do". The following weekend, the server was created, and advertised on the banner of the site's main page. Some of its earliest members included admins Deckra, Jason, and [[User:HMC|Dylan (HMC)]], notable fan [[User:Tom|King Tom]], and editors [[User:Stgrunu|Grunu]], [[User:Theangel|Theangel]], Leaversa, [[User:Moonbritches|Moonbritches]], [[User:Jane|Jane]], among others. Discussion channels present since the server's inception consist of "#general" and #media-general", which are home to miscellaneous conversation, "#projects", where users can collaborate on and discuss subjects which pertain to the editing, improvement, and upkeep of Weezerpedia, and "#help", where users can request assistance on things related to Weezerpedia or Weezer. Later additional channels include "#vc", a text-based companion to the server's voice channel (which has cycled through various names, but remains "'[[Angus]]' waiting room" as of September [[2022]]), "[[Weezerpedia Discord Q&A with Karl Koch|#karlification]]", created on [[March 22]], [[2022]] to serve as a hub for users to direct questions towards [[Karl Koch]], and various now-defunct channels. The server's creation marked a considerable increase in the volume of editing and popularity of Weezerpedia over the following year, to some extent revitalizing the site. Over time, the server's primary purpose shifted from Weezerpedia editing discussion to general Weezer and non-Weezer discussion, though editing discussion remains common in #projects. | | The server was first conceived in early December [[2020]], when Deckra contacted MyNameIsJason suggesting the creation of a Weezerpedia Discord server to make communication and collaboration regarding the site easier. The following weekend, the server was created, and advertised on the banner of the site's main page. Discussion channels present on the server consist of "#general" and #media-general", which are home to miscellaneous conversation, "#projects", where users can collaborate on and discuss subjects which pertain to the editing, improvement, and upkeep of Weezerpedia, and "#help", where users can request assistance on things related to Weezerpedia or Weezer. "[[Weezerpedia Discord Q&A with Karl Koch|#karlification]]" was created on [[March 22]], [[2022]] with the intent to serve as a hub for users to direct questions towards [[Karl Koch]]. The server's creation marked a considerable increase in the volume of editing and popularity of Weezerpedia over the following year, to some extent revitalizing the site. Over time, the server's primary purpose shifted from Weezerpedia editing discussion to general Weezer and non-Weezer discussion, though editing discussion remains common in #projects. |
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| The server is particularly notable for some of its members. Lead singer of Weezer, [[Rivers Cuomo]], joined on [[October 20]], [[2021]], however as of September [[2022]], he has yet to send a single message. He is active on his personal Discord server, and has additionally joined [[Weezercord]], the officially endorsed main server for Weezer. Similarly, founding Weezer member [[Jason Cropper]] joined on [[December 22]], [[2020]], but has only sent one message, "All right!", in an admin-accessible channel. [[That Dog]] singer and previous member of [[the Rentals]], [[Rachel Haden]], joined the server on [[May 18]], [[2022]], and sent a handful of messages before becoming inactive after June of the same year. [[Ryen Slegr]] of [[Ozma]] joined at some point before March [[2021]] under the username "ozmasoundings". He, like Cuomo, has not sent any messages as of September [[2022]]. Of most note amongst Weezer figures present on the server is Weezer historian, webmaster, and unofficial fifth member, [[Karl Koch]]. Dissimilar to other Weezer-related people to join, Koch (who adorns his username and moniker [[Karlophone]]) has made an effort to maintain a semi-consistent active presence on the server, regularly interacting with other members. He first joined on [[January 21]], [[2022]] to address a login issue with his Weezerpedia account. Later in March, prompted by a question sent by [[User:Moonbritches|Moonbritches]] regarding the [[Ozma]] demo tape ''[[Cuatro]]'', he again began posting. This return spurred a wave of questions and discussions which he engaged in, culminating in the creation of the "#karlification" channel, where he has continually fielded user questions related to Weezer and Weezerpedia. There are some notable users without direct connections to the band, such as [[User:Honkey doorie|Justin Hoenke]], a long-time fan of the band who made regular appearances in issues of ''[[Weezine]]''. | | The server is particularly notable for some of its members. Founding members of Weezer [[Jason Cropper]] (joined [[December 22]], [[2020]]) and [[Rivers Cuomo]] (joined [[October 20]], [[2021]]) as well as [[Ryen Slegr]] of [[Ozma]] are present, but have yet to send any messages in the server. [[That Dog]] singer and previous member of [[the Rentals]] [[Rachel Haden]] (joined [[May 18]], [[2022]]) was briefly active upon joining but has been inactive since. Of most note amongst Weezer figures present on the server is Weezer historian, webmaster, and unofficial fifth member, [[Karl Koch]]. Dissimilar to other Weezer-related people to join, Koch (who adorns his username and moniker [[Karlophone]]) has made an effort to maintain a semi-consistent active presence on the server, regularly interacting with other members. He first joined on [[January 21]], [[2022]] to address a login issue with his Weezerpedia account, and later in March (prompted by a user asking him a question) he again began posting. This return spurred a wave of questions and discussions which he engaged in, culminating in the creation of the "#karlification" channel, where he has continually fielded user questions related to Weezer and Weezerpedia. |
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| ==Major contributions to Weezerpedia== | | ==Major contributions to Weezerpedia== |
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| *A major increase in the use of references on pages | | *A major increase in the use of references on pages |
| *An overhaul of the [[List of Weezer concerts|concert]] naming system | | *An overhaul of the [[List of Weezer concerts|concert]] naming system |
| *Significantly greater focus on the works of Weezer members and Weezer-related people, including the musical projects of [[Karl Koch]], [[Ozma]] and its members, the the Haden Triplets ([[Rachel Haden|Rachel]], [[Petra Haden|Petra]], and [[Tanya Haden|Tanya]]), [[Jason Cropper]], [[Carnival Art]], etc. | | *Significantly greater focus on the works of Weezer members and Weezer-related people, including the musical projects of [[Karl Koch]], [[Ozma]] and its members, [[The Haden Triplets|the Haden Triplets]], [[Jason Cropper]], [[Carnival Art]], etc. |
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| The server has fostered what is considered by many to be a very friendly and approachable fan environment, in contrast to the notoriously negative or gatekept natures of other contemporary fan groups such as [[All Things Weezer]] or [[Mister Rivers' Neighborhood]]. The close-knit nature has allowed for the formation of many friendships which extend outside the realm of Weezerpedia, and has resulted in at least one long-term relationship between users who met on the server. The server adopts the common forum reacts used on [[All Things Weezer]] as emojis, where they serve a similar purpose as they would on a forum (a majority of posts recieve ratings, most commonly ":funny:", ":agree:", or ":disagree:"). There exists many server-specific in-jokes which have developed over its existence, such as ''Zerwee 3'', "girlboss", right/wrong font, verysmallram, and countless others.
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| ==Weezer collecting server== | | ==Weezer collecting server== |
| An off-shoot of the Weezerpedia Discord was made by Deckra on [[April 22]], [[2021]], dedicated specifically to the discussion of physical Weezer music and merchandise collecting. It has significant overlap with the main Discord server, though it is much smaller in scale and member count. Karl Koch has joined the server, however, as of September [[2022]], he has yet to send a message in it. Other notable members include Smailtronic and Joel-G, collectors who likely have the world's most comprehensive Weezer collections. | | An off-shoot of the Weezerpedia Discord was made by Deckra on [[April 22]], [[2021]], dedicated specifically to the discussion of physical Weezer music and merchandise collecting. It has significant overlap with the main Discord server, though it is much smaller in scale and member count. Karl Koch has joined the server, however, has yet to send a message in it. |
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