When we complete a missing issue or incorrect data request, we move the thread here to organize the boards and let people know the book is available.
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Ronbatman Administrator Posts: 2530
5/28/2018
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Thank you to all of you who have been adding creators to the database, it makes the site better and more complete. That part is awesome. I'm currently going through approving or deleting submissions and I'm down to 200. I'd like to offer some suggestions to speed up the process.
1. Capitalize the creators first and last name. If you don't, I have to.
2. Spell the creator's name correctly. I get about 20% spelled incorrectly which causes duplication.
3. Confirm that their name isn't in the database. Steve might be under Stephen, or Steven or even Stephan
4. If the creator only uses one name put a space in the first name spot and then their single name in the last name spot.
We receive so many submissions each day and this will help.
Thanks,
Ron
In case you're wondering what I'm talking about this is the page. https://comicspriceguide.com/creators
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iron_puppy Posts: 197
5/28/2018
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You're making me very happy! 
Thank you!
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solarno Posts: 166
6/2/2018
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Ronbatman wrote:
4. If the creator only uses one name put a space in the first name spot and then their single name in the last name spot.
Hey Ron,
Is it possible to get the submissions instructions updated to reflect this? Currently the instructions state "If one name, please put it in the last name field." with no mention of a space in the first name field.
Cheers!
Jim
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solarno Posts: 166
6/5/2018
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Ron,
Recently submitted a bunch of creators, but wanted to bring a specific one up, Tom Mason. There is already a Thomas Mason in the database but he is a different creator. Tom was most active in the 90's where Thomas has been most active in the past decade.
Thanks!
Jim
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Ronbatman Administrator Posts: 2530
6/5/2018
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I might have deleted that because I thought it was a duplicate. Can you resubmit it? Sorry. I wish there was a way to further differentiate those two creators.
We are close to PopCon so don't expect much progress Thursday and Friday.
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solarno Posts: 166
6/5/2018
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The submission says its already there so you didn't delete it. Ha!
No worries on how long it takes. I've been going through my boxes of old Robotech books and have created a master spreadsheet for creators.
Differentiation is always going to be an issue when there are creators with very similar names. In this case, Comic Vine is where I discovered Tom and Thomas were different people.
Tom Mason: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/tom-mason/4040-50129/issues-cover/
Thomas Mason: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/thomas-mason/4040-56454/issues-cover/
In situations like this I think the best case is to just trust that the submitter is choosing the correct person. I know if I'm not sure I'll look to see what else a particular creator has attributed to them on CPG to determine if its a reasonable match. If that doesn't help then I'll hit up a few other online sources to try and confirm.
As always, much appreciation for all the work you and the (tiny but mighty) CPG team does.
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