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Generally speaking, we [[dab|disambiguate]] by the first story a person or thing appears in. However, this isn't usually practicable when an [[alternate timeline]], [[parallel universe]] or a [[pocket dimension]] is involved. | Generally speaking, we [[dab|disambiguate]] by the first story a person or thing appears in. However, this isn't usually practicable when an [[alternate timeline]], [[parallel universe]] or a [[pocket dimension]] is involved. | ||
== Multiple versions of same person often introduced in same story == | == Multiple versions of same person often introduced in same story == | ||
Imagine the case of [[Greg Sutton]]. He was a character introduced in ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]''. But so was the version of him in the [[ | Imagine the case of [[Greg Sutton]]. He was a character introduced in ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]''. But so was the version of him in the [[Inferno Earth|parallel Earth of that story]]. So the name '''Greg Sutton (Inferno)''' is ambiguous. | ||
It's important, therefore, to disambiguate on the basis of the entire location, not just the story — even if that means creating a name for the world. Hence, [[Greg Sutton (Inferno Earth)]] achieves the goal of clarity. Equally, so does [[Pete Tyler (Pete's World)]]. | |||
== Historical figures in alternate realities == | == Historical figures in alternate realities == | ||
Another good reason to disambiguate by a named reality is the case of the historical figure. Often, realities become "alternative" because someone famous is said to have done something different than what they did in our "known" universe. The famous person may not even make an appearance in the story, so you can't use the story name as a dab term. | Another good reason to disambiguate by a named reality is the case of the historical figure. Often, realities become "alternative" because someone famous is said to have done something different than what they did in our "known" universe. The famous person may not even make an appearance in the story, so you can't use the story name as a dab term. | ||
