Ray Saintonge wrote:
> jellings wrote:
>
>> To clarify on my original post:
>>
>> I have a text file of dictionary terms - word, definition plus another
>> file of word, synonyms - since I already have it in this format it
>> would be a lot easier to import it.
>>
>> I CAN reformat the file, but to enter it manually would take too long
>> (there are over 20,000 entries in the dictionary file alone, more in
>> the synonyms).
>>
>> I do not have a complete understanding of the database schema so the
>> answer may be obvious to others; any insight would be helpful.
>
>
> Now that you have clarified your intention it is evident that this is
> a Wiktionary matter.
>
> This might be raised in [[Wiktionary:Beer parlour]], but I suspect
> that it would not receive a warm reception. While the words which are
> not yet in Wiktionary might be welcomed there would remain the
> question of how do you propose to reconcile your contributions with
> the words that we already have. To the extent that any upload may be
> possible it should also be done at a rate that is slow enough to allow
> others to ask questions about each of your contributions. Perhaps by
> first entering a small sample of your files you could develop the
> confidence of the Wiktionary community that your contributions are
> acceptable.
>
> Ec (en:Wiktionary sysop)
Hoi,
This is a great example where the en:wiktionary assumes that is only has
been adressed when dictionary terms are mentioned. It also assumes that
its practices are the same on all wiktionaries. It is only one
wiktionary and they are not.
There are several wiktionaries that welcome quality content and load
them in bulk with a bot onto their pages. We even apply for temporary
bot status so that it can be uploaded with a personalised bot (good for
the GFDL requirements). This is a great way of beefing up the content of
a project. Certainly when as often happens, the content is either
specialised or with translations to a specific language it can be an
extremely worthwhile addition to the wiktionary.
The argument that the upload should be slow enough for the community to
ask questions is based on what, fear ?? There is already plenty of
content on en: that is questionable like words spelled wrong, this is
spelled out, but hey, it is a dictionary and content SHOULD be correct.
So when you argue let us know what the content is about, I could agree.
When you say do it slowly as we want to look into every addition, I
would say that this is not feasible using a bot.
Thanks,
GerardM