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	Should Burma really re-direct to Myanmar? Burma was a distinct country for a long time and a lot of people went and did things in Burma, not Myanmar (e.g. the ], the ] etc). ] 10:12 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)		Should Burma really re-direct to Myanmar? Burma was a distinct country for a long time and a lot of people went and did things in Burma, not Myanmar (e.g. the ], the ] etc). ] 10:12 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)

			:The consensus is, Burma should have the redirect to Myanmar. Although I'm not totally in agreement with this, for now, it is for the best. I'm glad someone asked this question since it is worthy of discussion since many issues need resolve. <br>The unwritten rule has always been to use a term that is most commonly understood. Sri Lanka (''formally ''Ceylon'') would remain modern Sri Lanka out of convenience, despite its lavish history, so that those researching using Misplaced Pages will not get lost. Also, out of respect for the current nation and government. <br>Perhaps we should work more on the Burma section at ]? ] 16:15 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)

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Should Burma really re-direct to Myanmar? Burma was a distinct country for a long time and a lot of people went and did things in *Burma*, not *Myanmar* (e.g. the hippie trail, the British Empire etc). charlieF 10:12 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)

The consensus is, Burma should have the redirect to Myanmar. Although I'm not totally in agreement with this, for now, it is for the best. I'm glad someone asked this question since it is worthy of discussion since many issues need resolve.
The unwritten rule has always been to use a term that is most commonly understood. Sri Lanka (formally Ceylon) would remain modern Sri Lanka out of convenience, despite its lavish history, so that those researching using Misplaced Pages will not get lost. Also, out of respect for the current nation and government.
Perhaps we should work more on the Burma section at Myanmar? Usedbook 16:15 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)

Revision as of 10:12, 28 March 2003 editCferrero (talk \| contribs)493 editsm burma->myanmar?		Revision as of 16:15, 28 March 2003 edit undoUsedbook (talk \| contribs)Extended confirmed users2,876 edits Burma sectionNext edit →
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	Should Burma really re-direct to Myanmar? Burma was a distinct country for a long time and a lot of people went and did things in Burma, not Myanmar (e.g. the ], the ] etc). ] 10:12 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)		Should Burma really re-direct to Myanmar? Burma was a distinct country for a long time and a lot of people went and did things in Burma, not Myanmar (e.g. the ], the ] etc). ] 10:12 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)

			:The consensus is, Burma should have the redirect to Myanmar. Although I'm not totally in agreement with this, for now, it is for the best. I'm glad someone asked this question since it is worthy of discussion since many issues need resolve. <br>The unwritten rule has always been to use a term that is most commonly understood. Sri Lanka (''formally ''Ceylon'') would remain modern Sri Lanka out of convenience, despite its lavish history, so that those researching using Misplaced Pages will not get lost. Also, out of respect for the current nation and government. <br>Perhaps we should work more on the Burma section at ]? ] 16:15 Mar 28, 2003 (UTC)