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Commented on Add Translation Patch Discovery and ManagementIdeally, they would be hosted in the same database; they tend to be tiny in size—far smaller than the average image file. There are no technical hurdles preventing them from being downloaded just like images during the scraping process. There are dozens of sites that commonly hos…Upvoted Avoid rom hack search and detection in default db search Created Avoid rom hack search and detection in default db search Commented on Remove Region Assignment for Fanart ImagesIdeally, region-specific versions should be requested if the design of the 3D box, box art, etc., respects the dimensions, aspect ratio, and design of a real, equivalent case for that platform—rather than eliminating regional variations.Commented on Remove Region Assignment for Fanart ImagesFurthermore, it wouldn't make a difference anyway, since there are moderators and contributors who—out of sheer selfishness—simply don't care; they are determined to prioritize art consistent with their own region, and no one sanctions or blocks them. For years, to avoid conflict…Commented on Remove Region Assignment for Fanart ImagesI do not agree with this proposal. The problem isn't that the fanart is region-specific—which is actually very useful for anyone wanting a collection with a consistent regional visual style, or for those downloading art for games that lack physical releases (like digital-only tit…Upvoted Add Translation Patch Discovery and Management Created Add Translation Patch Discovery and Management Commented on Tag-Based Media System for Flexible Asset ClassificationOn the other hand, I think simply adding tags will just create more complexity, extra work, and arguments over which tag to use. The main issue is that the primary categories are flooded with fanart because there isn't a dedicated category for it; keeping the two separate is the…Upvoted Add Fan Translation Tags for Games Database Media Upvoted Media Deduplication & Duplicate Detection Upvoted Add Series Metadata to the LaunchBox Games Database Upvoted Support for Left & Right Game Box Spines (Ideally All 4 Sides)Commented on Create Fanart categories for every image type missing BOX 3D, LOGOS, and reconstructed for carts.Anything not based on official data and official art should be labeled as fan art, even screenshots of fantranslated roms or alternative names that are simply fan translations. As if it weren't enough that the official categories are flooded with fan art mixed with real-life recr…Commented on Separate Image Category for AI-Generated FanartBecause we handle material decades old, it's practically impossible to obtain media sources without serious damage or alterations, so the use of manual editing or AI to restore images is commonplace. Introducing these tags would reignite an old war where a small group of preserva…Commented on Tag-Based Media System for Flexible Asset ClassificationAGREE ON THE BASIC IDEA BUT STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH AI Generated, Cleaned or Restored TAGS. Explanation: It's quite obvious throughout this decade of Launchbox that the community prioritizes quality and eye-catching presentation over preservation. Because we handle material decade…Upvoted Tag-Based Media System for Flexible Asset Classification Upvoted Create Fanart categories for every image type missing BOX 3D, LOGOS, and reconstructed for carts.Upvoted Improve Quality Standards for Arcade Fanart and Cabinet Media Commented on Region Tagging Standardization & ConsistencyAgain, this is because there are many stubborn users who only want US art, so to make it easier for them to download all their art at once, they label both fan media with a US visual style and real media from Europe and/or the US as "world." It's pure and simple selfishness, and…Upvoted Region Tagging Standardization & Consistency Upvoted Expanded Country Support and Merged Region Tagging Upvoted Add “Region” Field in the Games Database Upvoted Release Dates per Region Upvoted Standardized Developer & Publisher Naming (Parent Linking)Commented on Inline Submission and Moderation GuidelinesVery useful, but again, if the guidelines are not developed democratically and reviewed periodically by veteran users, adding updates when any deficiency or conflict arises, we will be in the same situation. We will go from a chaotic and informal order full of fights and pressure…Upvoted Inline Submission and Moderation Guidelines Commented on Separate Image Category for AI-Generated FanartSuch a proposal will only serve to generate suspicion and new fights and arguments. Currently, almost any image editing or cleanup can involve AI to a greater or lesser degree. This will only serve to generate a witch hunt where some purists claim to have found a minimal alterati…Upvoted Submission Appeals & Feedback Loop Commented on Add More Image Categories for PlatformsNo way. It's time to stop promoting more image categories in general without covering the essential ones. One of the problems with the database is that many unclear additional categories have been created for fan art without completing others necessary to include all the real art…