From 5303255481b45e5632792ee561e1c6655196b64b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:02:30 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/5] Improve website FAQ - Add new questions that are frequently being asked - Link Discord server more prominently for questions --- src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx | 54 +++++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 42 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx index ee08be67..ed4ac489 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx @@ -7,28 +7,58 @@ tags: ["wikipage", "documentation", "vocadb"] import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; -🚧 - This page documents the most fequently asked questions regarding using the VocaDB website. -## Trying to login takes me to the home page without actually logging me in / homepage doesn't load +Have any other questions? Ask it away on [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) or [the discussion forum](https://vocadb.net/discussion). + +## VocaDB won't load! + +Also applies to these questions: + +- I'm stuck in the Miku background and nothing appeared! +- I got hit with the Cloudflare "Internal server error"! + +VocaDB can be slow at some times 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. + +## 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. -#### If this solution does not work for you, please join the [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) and ask for help. +### Clearing cookies on Chrome -### 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. -### Firefox: +![Chrome guide](public/images/chromecookieclear.webp) + +### Clearing cookies on 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 to the new image. + +For more information, see [this GitHub issue](https://github.com/VocaDB/vocadb/issues/1994). From 8f3509bad5ff0632b63bf9505bb983c9d914b7a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:03:41 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/5] Clarify editing FAQ - Add **the direct answer** instead of offloading it to the rule - Clarify singles question with linking to the rule that requires releases --- src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx index f6eed663..9a8ca6a7 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx @@ -14,10 +14,14 @@ This page documents the most fequently asked questions and edit mistakes regardi ### 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? @@ -30,10 +34,14 @@ See the page for [Choosing the correct voicebank credit](https://wiki.vocadb.net ### 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 From 1f3535522792104980d8b9aaabda80aa3aa53543 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:05:58 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/5] Add question about content removal --- src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx index ed4ac489..a7fdae7a 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx @@ -62,3 +62,12 @@ Songs covered by 5 song entries with vocal synthesis are allowed in VocaDB. Song This happens because of the caching happening on Cloudflare and your browser. Wait around 24 hours for the cache to expire and update to 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. From 303f3a1fe001856a4fd6bf0d753ad2d093542172 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:13:14 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/5] Grammar fixes on FAQ pages --- src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx | 6 +++--- src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx | 10 +++++----- 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx index 9a8ca6a7..1d931981 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB editing FAQ.mdx @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ 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 @@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ No. -### 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? diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx index a7fdae7a..10aa91d2 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ tags: ["wikipage", "documentation", "vocadb"] import RuleEmbed from "@/components/markdown/RuleEmbed.astro"; -This page documents the most fequently asked questions regarding using the VocaDB website. +This page documents the most frequently asked questions about using the VocaDB website. -Have any other questions? Ask it away on [the Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/3bwXQNXKCz) or [the discussion forum](https://vocadb.net/discussion). +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). ## VocaDB won't load! @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Also applies to these questions: - I'm stuck in the Miku background and nothing appeared! - I got hit with the Cloudflare "Internal server error"! -VocaDB can be slow at some times due to high traffic. Ensure your internet connection is good and check back later. +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. @@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ Songs covered by 5 song entries with vocal synthesis are allowed in VocaDB. Song -## I uploaded a new image and it doesn't change! +## 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 to the new image. +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). From 9f0f872a362864d5e898c40b7d74be884099dd62 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans5958 Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:30:11 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/5] Add mention of clearing cookies when site doesn't work --- src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx index 10aa91d2..de909a31 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/VocaDB website FAQ.mdx @@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ VocaDB can be slow sometimes due to high traffic. Ensure your internet connectio 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.