Why are Toph's description for Sandbending and Metalbending copy-pasted from the Avatar Wiki?

[Dragontime]

I went to Toph's page today just out of curiosity, and couldn't help but notice that her descriptions for sandbending and metalbending come directly from the Avatar Wiki:

http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Toph_Beifong#Earthbending

I know all contributions to Wikia are to be released under the CC-BY-SA, (or whatever it is) but this is kind of shameful. We should probably change it to something else.

 

[Lina_Shields]

Perhaps the descriptions for sandbending and metalbending can be re-written to avoid plagiarism issues?

I'll re-write the descriptions, post it here, and people can check it or something.

 

[Nico-v11]

The description could also have the avatar wiki as a citation.

 

[Amelia_Lonelyheart]

Rewritten descriptions would be preferred, but if no one is willing to do so (I would, but I haven't seen the show in ages), then we would have to cite them like Nico said.

 

[Dragontime]

Well, as per me, the following desc. would probably be acceptable:

"Sandbending: Using her Seismic Sense, Toph is also capable of bending sand, using it for both offensive and defensive purposes as she would use earth. Although initially described as loose and hard to bend, Toph has gained proficiency in bending sand to a degree as well as her regular Earthbending. She can also condense the sand for easier bending.

Metalbending: Using her Seismic Sense, Toph is able to detect the earth particles within metals, and can, therefore, bend metal for her own use. Most Earthbending techniques are available in Metalbending. During her time with the Metalbending Police Force, she also used the metal as a method of transport in the form of a grappling hook. However, Toph cannot bend highly refined materials, such as platinum."

 

[Lina_Shields]

Those descriptions look okay to me. Let's wait for the opinions of other staff members regarding this however.

 

[Amelia_Lonelyheart]

They seem solid to me as well.

 

[Antvasima]

I am obviously fine with rewriting the text. I do not like when people copy-paste from other wikis, and we technically have a rule against that,

 

[Dragontime]

Should I go ahead and make the changes?

 

[Antvasima]

Yes. That would be fine, thanks.

 

[Dragontime]

I have made the edits. We can close the thread now.