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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Warofdreams (talk | contribs) at 16:53, 8 August 2006 (→Additions: reply to Damac). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Whig Party template ambiguous

See Talk:Tyrone (UK Parliament constituency) please --Wolfling 13:42, 11 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Party colours

I've created quite a few party colours, and I've broadly worked within the following parameters for parties with no particular official colour:

  • Red/dark pink: Socialist, communist and social democratic parties
  • Blue/purple: Conservative, Eurosceptic, Christian, regionalist and residents' parties
  • Yellow: Liberal parties
  • Green: Green, Irish nationalist and Islamic parties
  • Grey: Fascist parties
  • Orange/brown: Unionist parties
  • Bright pink: Joke parties
  • White: Independents
  • Beige: Parties of unclear classification

This has evolved over time, so it's not always been adhered to, but I'd like to propose it as an alternative to that on the project page, on the grounds that it is largely in place. Any suggestions for changes are welcome. Warofdreams talk 01:16, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

  • This is an interesting systematic approach. As you say it largely builds on what has already been done for UK parties. I am not sure how it translates internationaly.
  • I have tried to use lighter shades of a party colour for Independents associated with that party (Independent Conservative etc.). I also used pink for local groups of residents and silver for Slough Independents (a local group which contested the Slough election 2006. Whatever scheme is adopted for national elections needs to preserve some place for local parties and groups.

--Gary J 08:59, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

As you know Warofdreams, I have been busy with the meta frame boxes of late =P =). I think a system as you describe is perfect, and I am very much in favour of a page like this making it easier to find the colour and the parties ranked in this way. I have tidied your list of parties, btw doktorb | words 16:00, 23 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Additions

I suggest a meta-data be created for Independent Unionist. --Damac 09:32, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think I have already created a meta-shortname and meta-color for Independent Unionist, although it may not have been on this list previously. --Gary J 21:33, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I see that but there is something wrong on Mid Ulster (UK Parliament constituency).--Damac 16:01, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
"Independent Unionist" isn't really a suitable title, as it will mean different things in different countries. If there's enough to say on the topic, it should probably be at Independent Ulster Unionist, or Independent Unionist (Ireland). Incidentally, the links at the bottom have been separated because I'm unsure that they use the correct name, or there is no article on the party - basically, the templates do not work correctly. Warofdreams talk 16:53, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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