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Adding Pages or Covers to a Scan already posted?
rangerhouse:
?? Should I combine my scan ?? (the missing pages or covers) with the current scan (missing pages) and post or just post the missing pages? and let DCM put add the missing pages ?
Just wondering. Thanks
JonTheScanner:
I'd definitely vote for the latter. In the short run some people will have to DL the whole thing again, but in the long run it's clearly a much better arrangement. When I filled a dozen or so Wings Comics (from JVJ bless him) at once, I did create a file with just all the added pages as well as updating the existing files, but I wouldn't generally do that.
I suppose both a filled old file and a fills only file could be put up, but I'd think someone would want to remove the latter after a while. Speaking of which, it's probably time the Wings fill file (1st one in the Wings section) could be removed.
Roygbiv666:
--- Quote from: JonTheScanner on October 20, 2010, 09:55:37 AM ---I'd definitely vote for the latter. In the short run some people will have to DL the whole thing again, but in the long run it's clearly a much better arrangement. When I filled a dozen or so Wings Comics (from JVJ bless him) at once, I did create a file with just all the added pages as well as updating the existing files, but I wouldn't generally do that.
I suppose both a filled old file and a fills only file could be put up, but I'd think someone would want to remove the latter after a while. Speaking of which, it's probably time the Wings fill file (1st one in the Wings section) could be removed.
--- End quote ---
Wouldn't it be better for the scanner to create a single, updated file with the old and new pages, then post that? Then, any new downloaders get the (more) complete scan, and the old one can be deleted?
That way, only the scanner is doing the actual work, not anyone else? For example, if the scanner uploaded just the missing pages, then everyone who downloads need to take two files (the incomplete and the additional), download them, extract the jpgs, recombine them, etc.
Geo (RIP):
The way we've been doing it on DCM is to post the updated (c2c) file as "updated", then remove the old file (especially if it's a fiche). A lot of people don't have the time, skills, or software to add in the missing pages, so it's better to upload an updated file and state it as so if you didn't do so the first time around. Of course we (the staff here) have added pages in on occasion when requested if they are available to us, as Jon has done with his fills and as time is available to do so.
Geo
Yoc:
Thanks very much for you fills Rangerhouse!
And welcome to the forums as well. :)
My suggestions on fills,
first check the incomplete scans and see if your own comic might be in better shape. If it is and you have the time a new, c2c scan would be very welcome.
If you only want to add fills then yes, please do upload a new c2c file with (Updated) or (now c2c) in the file name and we can remove the incomplete version. Also when uploading such files include the name of the original scanner or uploader when known as you both deserve credit for the complete book.
You've uploaded some great stuff/fills. I look forward to your future posts. Please don't hesitate to call on us here if you have any other questions, suggestions or thoughts.
-Yoc
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