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Fiction Survey 2008
Taking a cue from WP:BIO, I'm interested in what the community thinks about the appropriateness of various fictional topics. Please give your answer (preceded by an *) under as many sections as you would like. Please do not respond to other editors unless it is in the Discussion area below. You can give more than one reason in each section, but it would be preferable if you put them all behind one asterisk. Please write out your answer in full, do not say "per (username)" or "I agree with (username)." Incomplete sentences are fine, you can just list your reasons. There may be overlap between sections. If you want to cite policies and guidelines, please quote them and do not just refer to its shortcut. If your answer is the same for multiple sections, please copy-and-paste the full answer (do not say "see my answer to so-and-so"). This is not a vote. The results of this survey are non-binding. Think about your answer and feel free to remove it later if you want and write something different. This survey is meant to give an idea of where consensus lies. Thank you. --Pixelface (talk) 20:34, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Characters
Fictional character criterion
Should one and only one standard be applied to every fictional character when deciding whether or not it should have an article on Misplaced Pages? If yes, what should that standard be? If you answered yes, you may skip to section 1.2 Other elements.
Literary character
Speaking of a character that appears in a book or short story, but not a comic book or fairy tale.
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Article
An article for a fictional literary character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional literary character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional literary character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Television character
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Article
An article for a fictional television character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional television character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional television character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Comic book character
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Article
An article for a fictional comic book/graphic novel character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional comic book/graphic novel character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional comic book/graphic novel character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Anime character
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Article
An article for an anime character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for an anime character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for an anime character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Manga character
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Article
An article for a manga character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a manga character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a manga character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Film character
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Article
An article for a fictional film character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional film character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional film character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Videogame character
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Article
An article for a fictional videogame character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional videogame character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional videogame character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Game character
Excluding characters that appear in videogames.
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Article
An article for a game character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a game character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a game character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Advertising character
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Article
An article for an advertising character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for an advertising character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for an advertising character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Puppet
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Article
An article for a puppet is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a puppet is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a puppet is more appropriate than an article when _____
Radio characters
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Article
An article for a radio character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a radio character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a radio character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Theatre character
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Article
An article for a theatre character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a theatre character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a theatre character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Folklore character
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Article
An article for a folklore/fairy tale character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a folklore/fairy tale character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a folklore/fairy tale character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Mythological character
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Article
An article for a mythological character is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a mythological character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a mythological character is more appropriate than an article when _____
Deities
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Article
An article for a deity is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a deity is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a deity is more appropriate than an article when _____
Characters than span media
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Article
An article for a fictional character that appears in multiple mediums is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional character that appears in multiple mediums is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional character that appears in multiple mediums is more appropriate than an article when _____
Other elements
Fictional element criterion
Should one and only one standard be applied to every fictional element when deciding whether or not it should have an article on Misplaced Pages? If yes, what should that standard be? If you answered yes, you may skip to section 1.3 Works.
Vehicle
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Article
An article for a fictional vehicle is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional vehicle is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional vehicle is more appropriate than an article when _____
Item
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Article
An article for a fictional item is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional item is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional item is more appropriate than an article when _____
Location
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Article
An article for a fictional location is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional location is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional location is more appropriate than an article when _____
Concept
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Article
An article for a fictional concept is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fictional concept is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fictional concept is more appropriate than an article when _____
Storyline
- Please fill in the blank
Article
An article for a storyline is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a storyline is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a storyline is more appropriate than an article when _____
Works
Work of fiction criterion
Should one and only one standard be applied to every work of fiction when deciding whether or not it should have an article on Misplaced Pages? If yes, what should that standard be? If you answered yes, you may skip to section 1.5 Further questions.
Book
There is already an inclusion guideline for books, Misplaced Pages:Notability (book). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a fiction book is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fiction book is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fiction book is more appropriate than an article when _____
Animated film
There is already an inclusion guideline for films, Misplaced Pages:Notability (films). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for an animated film is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for an animated film is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for an animated film is more appropriate than an article when _____
Film
There is already an inclusion guideline for films, Misplaced Pages:Notability (films). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a fiction film is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fiction film is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fiction film is more appropriate than an article when _____
Television program
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Article
An article for a television program is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a television program is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a television program is more appropriate than an article when _____
Television episode
There is already a 'content guideline called Misplaced Pages:Television episodes. You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a television episode is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fiction television episode is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fiction television episode is more appropriate than an article when _____
Game
Excluding videogames. A notability proposal related to games has been created, Misplaced Pages:Notability (toys and games). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a game is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a game is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a game is more appropriate than an article when _____
Videogame
- Please fill in the blank
Article
An article for a videogame is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a videogame is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a videogame is more appropriate than an article when _____
Comic book
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Article
An article for a fiction comic book/graphic novel is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fiction comic book/graphic novel is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fiction comic book/graphic novel is more appropriate than an article when _____
Comic book issue
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Article
An article for a comic book issue is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a comic book issue is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a comic book issue is more appropriate than an article when _____
Manga
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Article
An article for a manga is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a manga is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a manga is more appropriate than an article when _____
Toy
A notability proposal related to toys has been created, Misplaced Pages:Notability (toys and games). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a toy is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a toy is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a toy is more appropriate than an article when _____
Comic strip
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Article
An article for a comic strip is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a comic strip is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a comic strip is more appropriate than an article when _____
Webcomic
There is already a inclusion guideline for web content, Misplaced Pages:Notability (web). You may defer to that or come up with your own answer.
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Article
An article for a webcomic is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a webcomic is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a webcomic is more appropriate than an article when _____
Online video
Including videos that appear on YouTube and other video sites, viral videos, flash animations, etc.
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Article
An article for a fiction online video is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a fiction online video is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a fiction online video is more appropriate than an article when _____
Additional topics
If I've left a fictional element out, please start a section for it below using the given example. Signing your name under the heading would be helpful.
BLANK
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Article
An article for a ___ is acceptable if _____
List
A list entry for a ___ is more appropriate than an article when _____
Redirect
A redirect for a ___ is more appropriate than an article when _____
Further questions
Usually belong better on lists
Fictional topics that usually belong better on lists rather than as separate articles include _____
Always belong on lists
Fictional topics that always belong on lists rather than as separate articles include _____
Usually redirect
When someone searches for a fictional topic, the search term usually ought to be a redirect instead of an article when _____
Always redirect
When someone searches for a fictional topic, the search term always ought to be a redirect instead of an article when _____
Probably should not have separate articles
Fictional topics that probably should not have separate articles include _____
Should never have separate articles
Fictional topics that should never have separate articles include _____
Major/minor characters
Differences
In your own words, describe the difference between a major and minor character.
Articles
Do you think it is more appropriate to have an article about a major character than a minor character?
Examples
In this section, give an example of two fictional elements from the same fictional work and describe why an article would be acceptable for one but not the other.
AFD trends
In this section, cite 5 to 10 completed AFDs concerning fictional topics and state a trend you have observed. State whether they were all kept/deleted/kept due to no consensus/mixed/etc and describe a trait the topics all have in common.