diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx index f6eed66..1d93198 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx @@ -8,32 +8,40 @@ tags: ["wikipage", "editing", "guidelines", "documentation", "vocadb"] import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; import { BoxGroup } from "@/components/Box.tsx"; -This page documents the most fequently asked questions and edit mistakes regarding VocaDB entries. +This page documents the most frequently asked questions and edit mistakes regarding VocaDB entries. ## Songs ### Are instrumental/human-sung songs allowed on VocaDB? +Select songs are allowed as exceptions, as mentioned on this rule. + ### Should the original artist be added to covers/remixes? +No. + ### If a Vocaloid song was released simultaneously with a human vocals version, which one is the original? -### I think that a song is using an append, or another version than indicated, but can't confirm. Which voicebank should I use? +### I think that a song is using an append, or another version than shown, but can't confirm. Which voicebank should I use? -See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net/docs/choosing-the-correct-voicebank-credit) +See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net/docs/choosing-the-correct-voicebank-credit). ### Are work in progress (WIP) versions of songs allowed on VocaDB? +No. + ### What is the publish date of a song? +The date when the song was first made public. + ## Other common edit mistakes @@ -53,11 +61,13 @@ See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net ### If an album was released as multiple editions (such as regular/limited), is there need to create separate entries? +Only if it has different tracklist, additional discs, different cover art, or a catalog number. + ### Should I create an album entry for a single song? -If there is clear indication that the song was released as a single, then yes, you can use the ["Single" album type](/docs/docs/album-entry-editing#single). +If it is clear that the song was released as a single (see [this related rule](https://wiki.vocadb.net/rules/no-releaseless-albums)), then yes, you can use the ["Single" album type](/docs/album-entry-editing#single). ## Voicebanks diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx index ee08be6..de909a3 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx @@ -7,28 +7,69 @@ tags: ["wikipage", "documentation", "vocadb"] import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; -🚧 +This page documents the most frequently asked questions about using the VocaDB website. -This page documents the most fequently asked questions regarding using the VocaDB website. +Do you have any other questions? Ask it away on [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) or [the discussion forum](https://vocadb.net/discussion). -## Trying to login takes me to the home page without actually logging me in / homepage doesn't load +## VocaDB won't load! -#### If this solution does not work for you, please join the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) and ask for help. +Also applies to these questions: -### Chrome: +- I'm stuck in the Miku background and nothing appeared! +- I got hit with the Cloudflare "Internal server error"! + +VocaDB can be slow sometimes due to high traffic. Ensure your internet connection is good and check back later. + +Maintenance may also happen from time to time, albeit rarely. Check [the status page](https://vocadb.openstatus.dev/), [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz), or the [Twitter](https://x.com/VocaDB) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/vocadb.net) social media accounts for the status of the site. + +You can also try clearing your cookies. Read the next FAQ entry for more information. + +## Trying to login takes me to the home page without actually logging me in! + +Clear your cookies (and site data) and try again. + +If this solution does not work for you, please join [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) and ask for help. + +### Clearing cookies on Chrome + +For more information, see [this Google Chrome help page](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647) 1. On the VocaDB homepage, click the settings icon in the address bar. -2. Click "Cookies and site data" -3. Click "Manage on-device site data" -4. Click the red trash can icon -5. Refresh the page - ![Chrome guide](public/images/chromecookieclear.webp) +2. Click "Cookies and site data". +3. Click "Manage on-device site data". +4. Click the red trash can icon. +5. Refresh the page. + +![Chrome guide](public/images/chromecookieclear.webp) + +### Clearing cookies on Firefox -### Firefox: +For more information, see [this Mozila Firefox help article](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox). 1. On the VocaDB homepage, click the padlock icon in the address bar. -2. Click "Clear cookies and site data" +2. Click "Clear cookies and site data". 3. Press "Remove" when prompted. 4. Refresh the page. ![Firefox guide](public/images/firefoxcookieclear.webp) + +## Why is this song entry in VocaDB even though it has no Vocaloid? + +Songs covered by 5 song entries with vocal synthesis are allowed in VocaDB. Songs included in an album with a vocal synthesis are also allowed. + + + +## I uploaded a new image, and it doesn't change! + +This happens because of the caching happening on Cloudflare and your browser. Wait around 24 hours for the cache to expire and update the new image. + +For more information, see [this GitHub issue](https://github.com/VocaDB/vocadb/issues/1994). + +## I don't want my songs on VocaDB. How can I remove them? + +Also applies to these questions: + +- I don't want this information that is related to my work. How can I remove them? +- This information about my song is not accurate! + +See the [Content removal guidelines](/docs/content-removal-guidelines) for more information.