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* '''Consistency''' – The title is consistent with the pattern of similar articles' titles. Many of these patterns are listed (and linked) as [[#nameconbox|'''topic-specific naming conventions on article titles''']], in the box above. | * '''Consistency''' – The title is consistent with the pattern of similar articles' titles. Many of these patterns are listed (and linked) as [[#nameconbox|'''topic-specific naming conventions on article titles''']], in the box above. | ||
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These should be seen as goals, not as rules. For most topics, there is a simple and obvious title that meets these goals satisfactorily. If so, use it as a straightforward choice. However, in some cases the choice is not so obvious. It may be necessary to favour one or more of these goals over the others. This is done by consensus. | These should be seen as goals, not as rules. For most topics, there is a simple and obvious title that meets these goals satisfactorily. If so, use it as a straightforward choice. However, in some cases the choice is not so obvious. It may be necessary to favour one or more of these goals over the others. This is done by consensus. | ||
When titling articles in specific fields, or with respect to particular problems, there is often previous consensus that can be used as a precedent. Look to the guideline pages referenced. When no previous consensus exists, a new consensus is established through discussion, with the above questions in mind. The choice of article titles should put the interests of readers before those of editors, and those of a general audience before those of specialists. | When titling articles in specific fields, or with respect to particular problems, there is often previous consensus that can be used as a precedent. Look to the guideline pages referenced. When no previous consensus exists, a new consensus is established through discussion, with the above questions in mind. The choice of article titles should put the interests of readers before those of editors, and those of a general audience before those of specialists. | ||
Redirects should be created to articles that may reasonably be searched for or linked to under two or more names (such as [[:Category:Redirects from alternative spellings|different spellings]] or [[:Category:Redirects from former names|former names]]). Conversely, a name that could refer to several different articles may require | Redirects should be created to articles that may reasonably be searched for or linked to under two or more names (such as [[:Category:Redirects from alternative spellings|different spellings]] or [[:Category:Redirects from former names|former names]]). Conversely, a name that could refer to several different articles may require disambiguation. | ||
==Use commonly recognizable names== | ==Use commonly recognizable names== | ||
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[[Category:Chalo Chatu content policies]] | [[Category:Chalo Chatu content policies]] | ||
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