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The result of the debate was adopt the new {{merge}}; reject the two others. - Sikon 10:51, 16 April 2007 (UTC) In the spirit of other article construction templates, here are some proposed image/quote boxes for the major three merge templates that seem to be used. You'll notice there are no proposals for {{mergefrom}} or {{merging}}. If you look on the category page, these templates are rarely implemented (Ahto City, Westar-M5, and Tech were the only pages I found). Perhaps if there is support for change but not support for these specific boxes (or sizes, or colors), then we can tweak around with them in the comments sections.

Merge template

Current {{merge}}:

This page should be merged with [[{{{1}}}]].

Proposed replacement:

File:NASTY BAST.jpg

Emperor… or should I call you "Darth Sidious"? This page should be merged with [[{{{1}}}]]

Support

1. BaronGrackle 14:07, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
2. Havac 18:36, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
3. Adamwankenobi 19:31, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
4. Yoshi626File:Yoshiegg.jpg 04:01, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
5. Jorrel Fraajic 18:37, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
6. .... 21:39, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose

1. I need a name (Complain here) 16:01, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
2. —Xwing328^(Talk) 00:59, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
3. Many of the templates are already so large and obtrusive to an article. No need to make these bigger. - JMAS 18:52, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Comments

Whereas the other proposals focus on the actual merging, this one focuses more on the two articles being equal; I think most people use this template when the articles speak about the same thing, as opposed to one article being a smaller part of the other. -BaronGrackle 14:07, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

Disputed merge template

Current {{mergedisputed}}:

Merging this article or section with [[{{{1}}}]] may be desirable, but this is disputed.   (Discuss)

Proposed replacement:

We'll take him together… No, I'm taking him now! Merging this article or section with [[{{{1}}}]] may be desirable, but this is disputed.   (Discuss)

Support

1. BaronGrackle 14:07, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
2. I actually liked the quote. Hmph. .... 21:40, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose

1. The quote just doesn't seem relevant enough. I think we could find something a little better. Havac 18:36, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
2. I need a name (Complain here) 16:01, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
3. —Xwing328^(Talk) 00:59, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
4. Many of the templates are already so large and obtrusive to an article. No need to make these bigger. - JMAS 18:52, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Merge-to template

Current {{mergeto}}:

Merging and redirecting this article into [[{{{1}}}]] may be desirable.   (Discuss)

Proposed replacement:

This time we'll do it together. I was about to say that. Merging and redirecting this article into [[{{{1}}}]] may be desirable.   (Discuss)

Support

1. BaronGrackle 14:07, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
2. .... 21:40, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

Oppose

1. See above. Havac 18:36, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
2. I need a name (Complain here) 16:01, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
3. —Xwing328^(Talk) 00:59, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
4. Many of the templates are already so large and obtrusive to an article. No need to make these bigger. - JMAS 18:53, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

General comments

• I was opposed to these re-designs to begin with (even though I never voted), but now with Will's recent complaints regarding "fair use" images in templates, I think we should stick with the original ones. —Xwing328^(Talk) 04:07, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
  • I didn't realize we were letting some random joe from Wikipedia disrupt our usual day-to-day business. --Redemption^Talk 04:33, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
    • Sometimes one random Joe is all it takes. I think discretion is the better part of valor for the time being, especially since, as Xwing noted, those redesigns still leave something to be desired anyway. jSarek 10:26, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
      • I personally see nothing wrong with the current versions (with the exception or {{merge}} because that one looks crap). We don't need a picture and quote for every template humanly possible. -- I need a name (Complain here) 16:01, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
  • I agree. While I was happy that the template style caught on after {{doomed}}, I think they've gotten a bit out of hand. The templates, if anything, should be made smaller and more discrete to avoid taking up half the "above the fold" space in some instances. — SparqMan ^Talk 16:07, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
    • <Monty Python voice> It's a fair cop. </Monty Python voice> -BaronGrackle 16:37, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

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