User talk:Finl4yl1ck
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Pipe Switches[[edit source]]
Hi, I've noticed that you like to edit pages to introduce pipe switches. I thought I'd give you a heads up to say that pipe switches are unnecessary and shouldn't be performed. Ben Moore812 ☎ 21:39, November 27, 2018 (UTC)
- Could you please provide an example of a pipe switch that allegedly shouldn't be performed? Rules are either quoted verbatim or enforced by an admin. Ben Moore812 is not, I'm a afraid, eligible to enforce rules on this wiki.– The preceding unsigned comment was added by Amorkuz (talk • contribs) . 23:35, November 27, 2018 (UTC)
- User:Shambala108 reverted this edit stating "These pipe switches are unnecessary and shouldn't be performed. This, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, and this edit are the examples in the past month of dodgy edits regarding pipe switching. I can't find the policy page but I've definitely been told not to do stuff like this before. --Borisashton ☎ 00:12, November 28, 2018 (UTC)
Since my name has been invoked, I might as well add my two cents. Thread:123048, "Plural Links", explains that we do not need to pipe switch plurals and other similar suffixes. It doesn't give a reason, but here's one I've encountered: It's much easier to change links for page renames if there aren't any pipe switches. So to make a long story short (too late), don't pipe switch if you don't have to. Thanks, Shambala108 ☎ 02:06, November 28, 2018 (UTC)
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- Do not pipe switch plurals or other suffixes. In addition, the change you made to the uncredited cast/crew citations on The Mutants (TV story) was incorrect. Do not remove citations and lump them all in one place. Thanks, Shambala108 ☎ 19:09, November 28, 2018 (UTC)
One more reminder[[edit source]]
Hi please don't pipe switch plurals Thread:123048 and don't lump all citations together. I've already addressed both of these issues with you before thanks. Shambala108 ☎ 21:59, January 27, 2019 (UTC)
For(u)m Letter[[edit source]]
Hey there, I hope your Halloween was decent. As you might know, we've not had forums for over two years at this point. A few of the regular editors have been having a discussion on this topic at Forum talk:Index and we'd like the input of other prominent editors if you have the inclination. Cheers. Najawin ☎ 08:40, 1 November 2022 (UTC)
