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{{Initiated|01:41, 13 January 2020 (UTC)|done=yes}} Would an experienced editor assess the consensus at ]? Thanks, ] (]) 23:27, 22 February 2020 (UTC)
:This is a tricky one because there is a clear consensus to go against the policy at ], and the discussion is being carried out at a WikiProject level, so its closure could have far-ranging implications. My gut instinct is that this calls for an amendment to AT and/or an addition to ] (which currently does not have any advice on official vs colloquial names), but it's possible that the appropriate call at this time is to start a new discussion at ]. I'd appreciate input from editors that have made similar closures before. <sub>signed, </sub>] <sup>]</sup> 21:25, 28 March 2020 (UTC)
::I think some kind of discussion would be needed at ] since it is ''policy'' whereas the RfC at ] would likely be added to ] which is a ''guideline''. Policies supersede guidelines. Regards ] ] 23:14, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
:::I have unarchived the discussion () and left a note reminding folks there that if they wish to use official titles rather than commonly used titles, they should get broader consensus at ]. ] (]) 14:05, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
::::I have set up a discussion at AT: ], but I have worded it poorly so the issue has not been explained properly. I will need to rephrase it. ] (]) 11:27, 12 April 2020 (UTC)

: {{Done}} <b>]</b> 22:05, 29 April 2020 (UTC)


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{{Initiated|21:41, 22 February 2020|type=RfC}} The RfC was closed by one of the participants on March 13th. However, a new discussion (not an RfC) was opened below the RfC 3 days after the RfC was opened (]). That discussion is still ongoing, but two editors that support one side are claiming consensus, when clearly it is not the case. Please advise. ] (]) 03:52, 14 March 2020 (UTC)

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{{Initiated|19 March 2020}} Would an experienced editor assess the consensus at ]? Thanks, ] (]) 01:41, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

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    (Initiated 1749 days ago on 27 March 2020) Flyer22 Frozen (talk) 16:11, 28 April 2020 (UTC)

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    @James343e: Presumably you mean Talk:Ludwig van Beethoven#European. This was never a formal WP:RFC, but even so, to request closure after just over twelve hours is unusual. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 16:07, 30 March 2020 (UTC)
    Yes, sorry I made the mistake of being too precipitate. I think we are solving the discussion. I will only ask for help back if absolutely necessary. Cheers, James343e (talk) 16:10, 30 March 2020 (UTC)

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    (Initiated 1731 days ago on 14 April 2020) Would an editor assess consensus and close this RfC when the time is right? Thanks--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 19:19, 27 April 2020 (UTC)

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    Misplaced Pages:Reliable sources/Noticeboard#Newslaundry on OpIndia

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    Hi Cunard, I noticed that you restored this discussion from the archive and then listed it here for closure. This discussion was actually an ordinary discussion and not an RfC. If you believe a formal closure would be helpful, that is totally fine, but I think this request belongs in the #Other types of closing requests section. Thanks for keeping all of the RfCs in order – it's something I really appreciate! — Newslinger talk 10:00, 19 April 2020 (UTC)
    Thank you, Newslinger (talk · contribs), and thank you for the excellent work you've done at WP:RSN and WP:ANRFC! I have moved this close request from the #RfCs section to the #Other types of closing requests section. There has been substantial discussion about the reliability of the source, so I think a close would be helpful to determine whether the source can be used to verify the proposed material. If you think the issue is already resolved or a close would not be helpful, I am fine with withdrawing this close request. Cunard (talk) 10:20, 19 April 2020 (UTC)
    I don't think a withdrawal is needed. This discussion will be, in all likelihood, the first of many discussions on this source, and a closure would probably be helpful. — Newslinger talk 11:08, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

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