Forum:Proposed addition to Image Policy and MOS regarding .GIF images

One thing that has never been properly addressed in either the Image Policy or the Manual of Style is the use of .GIF animation images in articles. I believe that these need to be banned from articles. Not only are they not really encyclopedic, but they can significantly slow down some computers. Two examples of where you can find these images in articles are Azriel Leozar and Obi-Four-Stromboli (1234) (those are just two I saw today, but I'm sure there are more). They are in no way professional, and although I'm stating this as simply as possible so not to drag this on I believe that it's about time we stated that they should not be allowed in articles like this. The Voting Policy applies and this vote will, preferably, end one week from today, meaning on Saturday August 9th. - President Brandon Rhea  (Pressroom) (Record) 18:01, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Current standings

 * Support (2)
 * Neutral (1)
 * Oppose (0)

Support

 * 1) As the proposer. - President Brandon Rhea  [[Image:Presidentialseal.gif|27px]] (Pressroom) (Record) 18:01, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Yes. I have encountered these as well.  They are, well, quite honestly, very annoying.  And like Brandon Rhea said, are unprofessional.--  CurrentBigThing  ( Speak ) 18:05, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Neutral

 * 1) I would naturally support, but this isn't really a big deal to me in comparison to how much I want the jokes taken out first. We won't allow animation GIFs because they make SWFanon unprofessional, but allow said joke articles (not to mention ridiculous infoboxes)? Ridiculous! &mdash;Victor, Sr. «discussion» 18:15, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) *I agree with you, Vic, but we still need to take things one step at a time. Going neutral on this now because something else hasn't been proposed (which means you yourself have also not proposed it) is counter-productive. - President Brandon Rhea  [[Image:Presidentialseal.gif|27px]] (Pressroom) (Record) 18:18, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) **Making a policy about "no jokes allowed" and then allowing jokes is also counter productive. &mdash;Victor, Sr. «discussion» 18:19, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 4) *Unfortunately, our policy on Jokes (you can barely call it that since it's only found at Star Wars Fanon:What Star Wars Fanon is Not) has so many holes I can drive my jeep through them. All it says is that no jokes are allowed. If you want something like that more enforced, then I suggest you propose a policy that has clear guidelines for what does and does not constitute a joke article. - President Brandon Rhea  [[Image:Presidentialseal.gif|27px]] (Pressroom) (Record) 18:22, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 5) **Not exactly. We had a major consensus in this forum. But anyway, anyone who thinks an article about Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee are serious and not meant to be jokes must be missing something, or simply can't read. There definitely is stuff that can be debated, but there is definitely stuff that is definitely a joke, such as the aforementioned articles and THE CAPZ LOCK QUEEN EMPRESS SUSY RAR. But on a serious note, I'm not voting support anyway, least not yet. &mdash;Victor, Sr. «discussion» 18:29, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 6) *Just let me step in here gentlemen. If that's the case, then let us fill in those holes.--  CurrentBigThing  ( Speak ) 18:24, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * 7) *Yes, they need to be filled in. Don't expect me to be the one to write the policy, though. - President Brandon Rhea  [[Image:Presidentialseal.gif|27px]] (Pressroom) (Record) 18:25, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * You don't have to be the one. It will be a joint effort.  I'll assist you.--  CurrentBigThing  ( Speak ) 18:28, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Comments

 * I realize this is irrelevant to the topic, however, Victor has a valid point. We should make better use of the Deletion page.--  CurrentBigThing  ( Speak ) 18:18, 2 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Indeed. &mdash;Victor, Sr. «discussion» 18:19, 2 August 2008 (UTC)