Bharatpedia:Requested moves/Controversial

The discussion process is used for potentially controversial page moves. A move is potentially controversial if either of the following applies:

• There has been previous debate about the best title for the page.
• Someone could reasonably disagree with the proposed move.

Use this process whenever there is reason to believe a move may be contested. For technical moves, such as correcting obvious typographical errors, see Requesting technical moves. The technical moves procedure may also be used for uncontroversial moves when the requested title is occupied by an existing page.

Do not create a new move request when one is already open on the same talk page. Instead, contribute to the existing discussion if you wish to propose another alternative. Multiple closed move requests may appear on the same page, but each should have a unique section heading.

Do not create a move request to rename one or more redirects. Redirects cannot be used as current titles in requested moves.

Requesting a single page move

To request a single page move, click the "Add topic" or "New section" tab on the talk page of the page you want to move. Do not add a separate subject or heading. Insert the following code:

{{subst:requested move|New name|reason=Place your rationale for the proposed page name change here. You do not need to add your signature because the template will do so automatically.}}

Replace New name with the requested new title. If you want the discussion to consider multiple possible titles, you may use a question mark instead.

The template automatically creates a heading such as "Requested move [date]" and signs the request for you.

Explain the reasons for the proposed move by referring to applicable naming conventions, policies and guidelines, and provide supporting evidence. If your reasoning includes search engine results, prioritise searches of reliable sources, such as books, news publications and scholarly papers, over general web results.

You do not need to edit the page being discussed. After the request is added to its talk page, the relevant page-move notification should be displayed on the affected page, using the appropriate Bharatpedia template or automated process.

Unlike some other discussion processes, a move nomination does not have to be neutral. Explain your position clearly, use evidence where available, and refer to applicable policies and guidelines, particularly the article title policy and the relevant guidance on disambiguation and primary topics.

Relevant Bharatpedia projects or discussion forums may be notified when a move request could benefit from their input. Notifications should be neutral and intended to invite participation, not to influence the outcome. Avoid excessive or selective notifications that could distort the discussion.

Single-page move on a different talk page

Occasionally, a move request must be made on a talk page other than the talk page of the page being moved. For example, this may be necessary when the page's talk page redirects to a central discussion page.

In such cases, use the following code:

{{subst:requested move
|reason=(the reason for the page move goes here).
|current1=(present title of page to be renamed)
|new1=(proposed title of page)
}}

The unnamed parameter is not used in this format. The current1 and new1 parameters identify the existing title and the proposed new title.

Requesting multiple page moves

A single template may be used to request multiple related page moves. Create the request on the talk page of one of the affected pages.

The following example shows a request involving three pages. For two pages, omit the lines for current3 and new3. For additional pages, add further numbered pairs of currentN and newN parameters.

Before requesting a large number of related moves, consider whether a naming convention should be discussed and changed first. If so, raise the matter on the relevant Bharatpedia policy or discussion page.

To request multiple page moves, edit the bottom of the selected talk page without adding a new heading, and insert the following code:

{{subst:requested move
| current1 = Current title of page 1 (may be omitted when the discussion is hosted on a page proposed to be moved)
| new1     = New title for page 1
| current2 = Current title of page 2
| new2     = New title for page 2
| current3 = Current title of page 3
| new3     = New title for page 3
| reason   = Explain the proposed changes, referring to applicable naming conventions, policies and guidelines, and provide supporting evidence. You do not need to add your signature because the template will do so automatically.
}}

For example, to propose moving the pages Example and Example 2, place the template on the talk page of one of the affected pages and provide the current and proposed titles for both pages. The discussion for all affected pages should take place on that same talk page.

Do not sign the request separately with ~~~~, because the template signs it automatically. Otherwise, two signatures may appear. Do not skip numbers in the parameter pairs.

The appropriate notification mechanism should inform participants on the other affected pages that a move discussion is taking place and direct them to the central discussion. All discussion relating to the requested moves should remain in that one location.

When a multiple-move discussion is hosted on a page that is itself proposed to be moved, the current1 parameter for that page may be omitted if the template can determine its current title automatically. If the discussion is hosted on a separate project or discussion page, specify the current and proposed titles of every affected page.

To change an existing single-page move request into a multiple-page move request, update the relevant dated request template with the following parameters:

• |multiple=yes
• |current1=Current title of page 1
• |new1=New title of page 1
• |current2=Current title of page 2
• |new2=New title of page 2
• |currentN=Current title of page N
• |newN=New title of page N

Here, N represents additional pages to be moved. Follow the parameter syntax required by the local template, including any required trailing pipe.

Request all associated moves explicitly

List every page whose title you want changed. If moving one page affects the title or purpose of another page, specify the proposed title for each affected page.

For example, if you propose moving Cricket (disambiguation) to Cricket because you believe the sport should not be the primary topic, you must also specify the proposed title for the page currently titled Cricket.

The request could list:

• Cricket → Cricket (sport)
• Cricket (disambiguation) → Cricket

If you do not propose a new title for the page that currently occupies the target title, it may be difficult for participants to assess the complete proposal. A request that only lists:

• Cricket (disambiguation) → Cricket

is incomplete unless the intention is to decide the best title for the pages through discussion. In that case, the request may be clarified to ask participants to determine the appropriate title.

If a disambiguation page prevents a requested move, the proposal may include renaming that page by adding (disambiguation) to its title. For example:

• Example → Example (disambiguation)