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How to Submit Content Edits on VerseDB

Contributing to VerseDB is easy! This guide walks you through the process of finding, editing, and submitting changes to make the database more accurate and complete.

Before You Begin

Requirements

✅ Account Required – You must be logged in to submit edits ✅ Email Verified – Verify your email address to unlock editing ✅ Read Guidelines – Familiarize yourself with content standards

What You Can Edit

  • Characters: Names, powers, abilities, biographies, relationships
  • Series: Descriptions, publication details, creator credits
  • Issues: Release dates, prices, story arcs, character appearances
  • Creators: Biographies, birth/death dates, roles
  • Publishers: Company info, founding dates, headquarters
  • Story Arcs: Descriptions, related series/issues
  • Teams: Rosters, formation dates, descriptions

Step-by-Step: Submitting an Edit

1. Find Content to Edit

Browse or search for the content you want to improve:

  • Navigate to a character, series, issue, creator, publisher, story arc, or team page
  • Look for missing, incorrect, or outdated information

2. Click the Edit Button

Look for editing interfaces:

  • Field-specific edit icons next to individual fields
  • "Edit" buttons on content pages
  • Relationship management buttons (Add Creator, Add Character, etc.)

3. Make Your Changes

For Text Fields:

  1. Click the edit icon/button for the field
  2. Enter your proposed change
  3. The system shows the old value and your new value
  4. Preview your changes before submitting

For Relationships (Creators, Characters, Story Arcs, Teams):

  1. Click "Add [Relationship]" or "Manage [Relationship]"
  2. Adding: Search and select entities to add
  3. Removing: Select existing relationships to remove
  4. Both: Some dialogs let you add and remove in one submission

4. Review Your Edit

Before submitting, verify:

  • ✅ Information is accurate and sourced
  • ✅ Formatting matches existing standards
  • ✅ No typos or grammatical errors
  • ✅ Changes are neutral and factual

5. Submit for Review

Click "Submit" to send your edit for review.

What happens next:

  • New users (Level 1-49): Submission goes to moderators for review
  • Experienced users (Level 50+): Submission auto-approves instantly
  • You'll receive a confirmation message

Understanding the Content Lock System

Why Content is Locked

VerseDB prevents editing conflicts by locking content when someone is editing it.

Lock Types

🔒 Editing Locks

  • Duration: Short-term (typically 5-15 minutes)
  • Purpose: Prevents conflicts during active editing
  • Released when: You submit, cancel, or the lock expires

🔐 Submission Locks

  • Duration: Longer (during review process)
  • Purpose: Prevents edits to content with pending submissions
  • Released when: Edit is approved or rejected

What If Content Is Locked?

If you try to edit locked content, you'll see:

  • Who is currently editing
  • When the lock expires
  • Option to wait or come back later

📌 Locks expire automatically, so check back soon!

Edit Statuses

Draft

  • Edits saved but not yet submitted
  • Only you can see your drafts
  • Can be edited or discarded

Pending

  • Submitted and awaiting moderator review
  • Cannot be edited while pending
  • You'll receive an email when reviewed

Approved ✅

  • Moderator approved your edit
  • Changes are now live in the database
  • You earned approval XP!

Rejected ❌

  • Moderator rejected your edit
  • Check rejection notes for reasons
  • You can submit a revised edit

Field-Specific Guidelines

Text Fields

Examples: Description, biography, summary

  • Use clear, concise language
  • Keep descriptions neutral and factual
  • Avoid spoilers in main descriptions
  • Cite sources when adding historical facts

Names and Titles

Examples: Character names, series titles

  • Use official capitalization
  • Include subtitles where applicable
  • Format: The Amazing Spider-Man (not the amazing spiderman)

Dates

Examples: Release dates, birth dates, founding dates

  • Use format: MM-DD-YYYY (e.g., 06-16-2025)
  • Verify dates from official sources
  • Leave blank if unknown (don't guess)

Numbers

Examples: Issue numbers, prices, page counts

  • Use numeric values only
  • For prices, include decimal: 3.99 (not $3.99)
  • For issue numbers: 1 (not #1)

Relationships

Examples: Creators, characters, story arcs

  • Only add verified relationships
  • For creators: Select appropriate role (Writer, Artist, etc.)
  • Remove incorrect relationships when found
  • Use official credits from printed comics

XP Rewards for Submissions

Base XP

  • Submission XP: 10 XP for submitting
  • Approval XP: 25 XP when approved

Bonus XP

  • First Edit Ever: +50 XP
  • First Edit in Category: +30 XP (e.g., first character edit)
  • Error Correction: +20 XP (fixing marked errors)

Field Complexity Multipliers

Different fields award different XP based on complexity:

  • Simple fields (typos, formatting): 1x multiplier
  • Medium fields (descriptions, dates): 1.5x multiplier
  • Complex fields (relationships, multiple changes): 2x multiplier

📌 Check the XP system guide for detailed reward configurations!

Tips for Successful Submissions

✅ Do's

  • Start small – Begin with typo fixes and simple edits
  • Use reliable sources – Official publisher websites, printed comics
  • Be specific – Clearly explain what you're changing and why
  • Stay neutral – Keep descriptions factual, not opinion-based
  • Double-check – Review your edit before submitting

❌ Don'ts

  • Don't guess – Only submit information you can verify
  • Don't plagiarize – Paraphrase from sources, don't copy verbatim
  • Don't editorialize – Avoid phrases like "the best" or "terrible"
  • Don't rush – Take time to ensure accuracy
  • Don't submit duplicates – Check for pending edits first

Common Issues and Solutions

"Content is currently locked"

Solution: Someone else is editing this content. Wait for the lock to expire (usually 5-15 minutes) or come back later.

"Pending submission exists for this field"

Solution: This field already has a pending edit awaiting review. Wait for that edit to be processed first.

"Field is not editable"

Solution: Some fields require higher permissions. Level up to unlock more editing capabilities.

"Submission failed"

Solutions:

  • Refresh the page and try again
  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify you're still logged in
  • Contact support if the issue persists

After Submitting

Track Your Submissions

View your submission status in your profile:

  1. Go to Profile → Contributions
  2. See all your submissions and their statuses
  3. Filter by status (Pending, Approved, Rejected)

Reviewing Feedback

If your submission is rejected:

  1. Check the rejection notes from moderators
  2. Understand why it was rejected
  3. Fix the issues and resubmit
  4. Learn for future submissions

Earning XP

Approved submissions award XP:

  • Check your XP progress in your profile
  • Watch your level increase as you contribute
  • Unlock new permissions at higher levels

Next Steps

Ready to make your first edit? Find a page and start contributing!

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