WikiQueer:Requested moves/Header

Requested moves is a place for requesting the retitling of an article, a template, or a page in the WikiQueer namespace. Any autoconfirmed users can use the [move] tab located at the top of each page to perform simple moves (see WikiQueer:Moving a page). Unregistered users and users not yet confirmed may request moves here. Administrator help is required in some situations. Such moves can also be listed here.

In some situations the appropriateness of a move may be under dispute, and discussion is necessary in order to reach a consensus. There is no obligation to list such move requests here; this page may be seen as a place to advertise move debates that would benefit from wider community input, or for users to request assistance from administrators in moving pages.

Discussions about retitling of an article (page move) can always be carried out at the article's talk page without adding an entry here. See the directions in the section Requesting controversial and potentially controversial moves.

Most move requests are processed by a handful of regular contributors who are familiar with naming conventions, nonbinding precedents, and page moving procedures. Two pages often cited during move discussions, which you might want to familiarize yourself with before making your request, are our naming convention regarding primary topics and our guideline on using common English names. See also the How to Determine WikiQueer Article Titles and Title discussions essays for additional guidance. Requests are generally processed after seven days, although backlogs often develop. If there is a clear consensus after this time, the request will be closed and acted upon. If not, the closer may choose to re-list the request to allow time for consensus to develop, or close it as "no consensus". The processes involved in closing requests, performing moves and necessary tidying tasks when a move is performed can be viewed at closing instructions.

Processes beyond the scope of this page
Separate processes exist for moving certain types of pages, and for changes other than page moves:


 * Renaming a category – propose the move at WikiQueer:Categories for discussion.
 * Renaming an image or other file – see WikiQueer:Moving a page.
 * Renaming a stub template – propose the move at WikiQueer:Stub types for deletion.
 * Moves from user space – (new/unconfirmed users only) add  to the top of the article.
 * Merging two articles – make a request at WikiQueer:Proposed mergers, or be bold and do it yourself.
 * Requesting that page histories be merged – list them at WikiQueer:Cut and paste move repair holding pen.

Requesting controversial and potentially controversial moves
Do not put more than one move request on the same article talk page, as this is not supported by the bot that handles updates to this page. (For requesting multiple moves, see below.)

This process is only necessary if there is any reason to believe a requested move would be contested.

A new section should be made on the talk page of the discussed page, as explained in the section below. For uncontroversial move requests (e.g. spelling and capitalization fixes), see Uncontroversial requests below.

Requesting a single page move
If your proposal involves moving more than one page please use the process for "Requesting multiple page moves" below.

To request a single page move, create a section at the bottom of the Talk page of the article you want to be moved. It should be formatted like this:



== Requested move == NewName Place here your rationale for the proposed page name change, ideally referring to applicable naming convention policies and guidelines, and providing evidence in support where appropriate. ~

The name of the section does not necessarily need to be "Requested move", though it is suggested. "NewName" is what you want the new name of the page to be. If there was a previous discussion use == Requested move xxxx== where xxxx can be the year if that is appropriate or 2 for the second discussion.

This can also be done by clicking the "new section" tab on the talk page and inserting Note that the Subject/headline should be left blank, as the heading, Requested move, is created along with a location for survey and discussion by this template, and that the template must be substituted. The template will also automatically include your signature.

Requesting multiple page moves
On one of the talk pages of the affected articles, create a request and format it as below. The following is an example for three pages.

'''Note that the article specified for  is the article for the talk page where you are holding the discussion. For example, if you were proposing a move for the article  and other articles, you put this template on Talk:WikiQueer and   would be  .'''

 == Requested move ==

It is not necessary to sign a request using this template with  as the template does this automatically. Do not skip pairs of numbers. The template currently supports up to 30 listings.

After you make your move request on the talk page of one of the articles, per above, RM bot will automatically place a notice on the talk page of the additional pages that are included in your request, advising that the move discussion is in progress, where it is, and that all discussion for all pages included in the request should take place at that one location.

The template movenotice can be used on the current page (not the talk page) to draw attention to the proposed move and the discussion on the appropriate talk page.