Wikipedia:Disambiguations for discussion
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Disambiguations for discussion (Dfd) is a place where disambiguations for which one or more issues arise can be discussed.
Before nominating a disambiguation for discussion[edit]
Before opening a DfD debate, there are certain actions you can take boldly without administrative assistance. If such a move is uncontroversial, (meaning that it does not get reverted if performed once), there is no need for a DfD debate. If it gets reverted, then a DfD debate can be opened.
Actions that can be taken without assistance include:
- Creating a disambiguation page at a title where no page currently exists
- Adding and removing entries on existing disambiguation pages
- Merging two or more separate disambiguation pages
- Splitting an existing disambiguation page into two or more pages
However, there are two kinds of actions that should never be undertaken without discussion:
- Moving an article used as a primary topic to a new, non-existent title, and converting the previous title to a new disambiguation page if there was none before (see WP:USURPTITLE)
- Moving a plain title used for a disambiguation page to XXXXX (disambiguation), then using that plain title for a new article
What to use this page for[edit]
Primary topic debates[edit]
A primary topic is the main meaning of a term with multiple meanings. For example, the primary meaning of the word pillow is a large cushion support for the head or for the body. Any other meanings of the word pillow are found on the page Pillow (disambiguation).
For some words and names in which two or more meanings are pretty common, it may be difficult to determine a primary topic. An example is the word squash, which may refer to the plant (Squash (plant)) and the sport (Squash (sport)) as well as all of the less common meanings. When this is the case, it is generally the custom to use the plain title as the disambiguation page.
There are times when it is debateable whether to use a plain title for a primary topic or as a disambiguation page, or which meaning of a term should be the primary topic. Such debates can only be resolved through a discussion with an attempt to obtain a consensus.
Reasons to make a title a primary topic[edit]
- Obvious usage: It is obvious to all through a consensus that a single meaning of the title is the most common usage. For example, while there are many meanings of the word "oxygen", Oxygen is used for the element, and all other meanings are found at Oxygen (disambiguation).
- Traffic statistics: Care must be taken to account for the current arrangement of articles, though, when comparing the traffic for the base name vs. traffic for the other topics. New redirects are sometimes created to assist with this determination, such as with EA; see Talk:EA (disambiguation)#Requested move (May 2010).
- Incoming wikilinks from Special:WhatLinksHere
- Google searches of web, news, scholar, or book hits searches
Invalid reasons for making a title a primary topic[edit]
- Oldest topic
- Original holder of the name
- Most recent topic
- Anecdotal evidence from the nominator (usually, "this is the only one I'm familiar with")
Deletion/merging of disambiguation pages[edit]
There are various reasons for a disambiguation to be deleted or merged. Please be aware that any disambiguation that meets criteria for speedy deletion can be speedy deleted accordingly.
Disambiguations with too few entries[edit]
A disambiguation is considered to have too few entries if the title used does not contain "(disambiguation)", and it lists nothing more than the primary topic and one other entry.
If there is a single meaning of a term other than that of the primary topic, it should be entered onto the top of the primary topic's page as a hatnote.
If the page has an edit history that has versions significantly longer than the one proposed for deletion, it should be merged or redirected in order to keep older versions accessible in the event one wishes to improve upon it.
It is probably a good idea before nominating a disambiguation for deletion over having too few entries to see in the edit history if there is an older version with more entries. If so, it may be worth discussing if other entries that were removed belong or not, if this has not been done already.
Dictionary entries[edit]
Wikipedia is not a dictionary. If a disambiguation page contains nothing more than a series of dictionary entries for a term, it should be deleted on the basis of this guideline.
Variations[edit]
Two or more variations of a title with the same meaning can be merged when all entries are combined and the resulting single page is still short enough to all or mostly be seen on the same screen. They are considered variations for this guideline when there are:
- Case variations (ALL CAPS verses lowercase)
- Tense variations (plural, -ed, -ing, etc.)
- Compound verses two separate words (e.g. "Passionfruit" and "Passion fruit")
Variations should NOT be merged when:
- They are spelled differently, and there is a notable difference between the spellings (e.g. Wait and Weight (disambiguation))
- They are spelled and pronounced differently most of the time (e.g. Base and Bass, both disambiguations)
- The main entry has a specific disambiguating purpose, such as in name disambiguations, where if combined, would dominate the list
Article alerts[edit]
Articles for deletion
- 24 Jun 2024 – June (The Handmaid's Tale) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 23 Jun 2024 – Alex (Supergirl) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 23 Jun 2024 – 1856 Cumberland (South Riding) colonial by-election (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 23 Jun 2024 – 1856 Cumberland (North Riding) colonial by-election (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 22 Jun 2024 – List of places named Sokil (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dantheanimator (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 22 Jun 2024 – TransPennine Express (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by JuniperChill (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 21 Jun 2024 – Preethi (name) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Jax 0677 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 19 Jun 2024 – LGBT in Israel (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MikutoH (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 19 Jun 2024 – Se-tenant (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Altenmann (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 18 Jun 2024 – Mario Party (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Loytra (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
- (5 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 23 Jun 2024 – Carbonado (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Ella Atherton (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Embarras, Alberta (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Il Caffè (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Battle City (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Batman the Return (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Akamai (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Airways International (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Janata Samajbadi Party (Loktantrik) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c): concern
- 23 Jun 2024 – Billionaires Row (disambiguation page) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c): concern and endorsed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c) on 23 Jun 2024
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Categories for discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – Category:Disambig-Class Fossorial articles (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Pppery (alt) (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 18 Jun 2024 – Botswanan (talk · edit · hist) →Botswana was RfDed by Presidentman (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jun 2024 – LGBT in Russia (talk · edit · hist) →LGBT in Russia (disambiguation) was RfDed by MikutoH (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jun 2024 – TOM (programming language) (talk · edit · hist) →Tom#Acronyms was RfDed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2024 – Raisi (talk · edit · hist) →Ebrahim Raisi was RfDed by Duckmather (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jun 2024 – Glory Hallelujah (talk · edit · hist) →England Keep My Bones was RfDed by Rusalkii (t · c); see discussion
- 20 May 2024 – Stressed out (talk · edit · hist) →Stressed Out (disambiguation) was RfDed by Crouch, Swale (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 23 Jun 2024 – Shoaib Khan (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Shoaib Khan by Joeykai (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – Michael Levitt (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Michael Levitt by Joeykai (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – Craig Young (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Craig Young by Joeykai (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – Government of Wales Act (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Wales Act by DotCoder (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – The Village (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Village (disambiguation) by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jun 2024 – Irish hunger strike (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Irish hunger strike (disambiguation) by Jean-de-Nivelle (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Alcaeus (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Alcaeus (disambiguation) by Aza24 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Allspark (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Deleted to make way for a move by Intrisit (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Temu (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Temu (disambiguation) by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – The Sand Pebbles (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sand Pebbles by Roman Spinner (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be merged
- 28 May 2024 – Pickles (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pickle by Walsh90210 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 May 2024 – Sam Shore (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Samuel Shore by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Apr 2024 – Reflexivity (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Reflexive by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Geoffrey Andrews (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Jeffrey Andrews by Boleyn (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Pags (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pag by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Pag (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pags by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Feb 2024 – B Train (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to B Line by Presidentman (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Feb 2024 – Reflexive (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Reflexivity (disambiguation) by FatalSubjectivities (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Feb 2024 – Watering hole (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Waterhole by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Jan 2024 – Satya Narayan (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Satyanarayan (disambiguation) by Redtigerxyz (t · c); see discussion
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Articles for creation
- 23 Jun 2024 – Draft:Mary Eleanor (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 2600:8807:A781:2E00:A0E8:65EC:9154:1F88 (t · c)
- 04 Jun 2024 – Draft:Pleasing (brand) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Bloopyfloop (t · c)
- 21 Jun 2024 – Draft:Mary Watkins (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 2600:8807:A781:2E00:7C9B:10A3:5705:7FF8 (t · c) was deleted
- 20 Jun 2024 – Draft:Mary Yates (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 2600:8807:A781:2E00:41CF:BD0:846A:D9D8 (t · c) was deleted
- 13 Jun 2024 – Draft:River of Dreams (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Qwerfjkl (bot) (t · c) was accepted to River of Dreams (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) by Qcne (t · c) on 20 Jun 2024
- 12 Jun 2024 – Draft:Hunnic Invasion of the Roman Empire (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Roberthooke003 (t · c) was deleted