Association of Mergist Wikipedians

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I, Reene, hereby establish the Association of Mergist Wikipedians (AMW).

The AMW believes that while some information is notable and encyclopedic and therefore has a place on Wikipedia, much of it is not notable enough to warrant its own article and is therefore best merged. In this sense we are similar to Inclusionists, as we believe in the preservation of information and knowledge, but share traits with Deletionists as we disagree with the rampant creation of new articles for topics that could easily be covered elsewhere.

Our logo is meant to symbolize the power of smaller elements brought together to create something better than scattered parts could be.

Naturally, as tastes and beliefs vary, our members may tend toward either Inclusionism or Deletionism as their beliefs suit them. However, we as Mergists for the most part tend toward the middle and prefer balance over views that are radical and blanket in nature.

All you have to do to become a Mergist is add your name to the list below.

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[edit] Goals

  1. Outpace rampant Inclusionism and Deletionism
  2. Merge articles (especially stubs) as necessary
  3. Further our goal of a balanced Mergist point of view
  4. Encourage others to become Mergists by explaining our point of view to them

[edit] The pillars of Mergism

These pillars of Mergism have their foundation in the official policies of Wikipedia:

  1. Wikipedia is not a dictionary - an entry that consists of just a definition does not belong here, but it might belong in a larger concept article or in Wiktionary.
  2. Avoid redundancy - adding to existing articles should be considered before creating entirely new ones.

[edit] Members

Image:P social sciences.png Add your name here if you want to join this association:

  1. Reene (リニ) 19:28, 27 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  2. Joyous 23:31, 27 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  3. Gtrmp 02:20, 29 Nov 2004 (UTC)
  4. Anthony DiPierro 15:45, 1 Dec 2004 (UTC)
  5. Sam [Spade] 16:44, 1 Dec 2004 (UTC)
  6. Neutrality 00:17, 2 Dec 2004 (UTC)
  7. Tyln 09:01, 6 Dec 2004 (UTC)
  8. Tony Sidaway 16:39, 8 Dec 2004 (UTC)
  9. JRM 14:43, 11 Dec 2004 (UTC) I'm inclusionist on information, not articles
  10. Johnleemk 12:52, 8 Jan 2005 (UTC) If a topic is encyclopedic, it should be in Wikipedia in some form. I don't tend to extreme mergism, though; I believe there's a division among encyclopedic topics, too: Those that deserve their own article, and those that don't. Otherwise, we might as well either compile everything into one page (Wikipedia is not paper!) or split each sentence into its own page (Wikipedia is not paper!).
  11. en:User:Premeditated Chaos 01:50, 17 Jan 2005 (UTC) - Heck yes. Not every fact or concept deserves an article; however, many deserve mentions in larger articles.
  12. Dpbsmith 02:52, 25 Jan 2005 (UTC)
  13. JFW T@lk 03:29, 30 Jan 2005 (UTC) (I'm a mergist deletionist - delete whatever cannot be merged)
  14. Craigy144 00:15, 25 Jan 2005 (UTC)
  15. Radiant! Information does not want to be alone. 09:22, 16 Mar 2005 (UTC)
  16. Josh 07:23, Mar 22, 2005 (UTC)
  17. Rmrfstar 02:28, 27 Mar 2005 (UTC) -- organization with a little discrimination
  18. VivaEmilyDavies 16:54, 7 Apr 2005 (UTC)
  19. Cryoboy 18:00 ,18 Apr 2005
  20. BrokenSegue 22:02, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)
  21. Faethon7 12:52, 13 Apr 2005 (UTC)
  22. Randy Johnston 22:28, 22 Apr 2005 (UTC)
  23. Master Thief Garrett 04:15, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC) Deleting data helps make you feel better, but merging it helps others make articles better!
  24. 172.215.10.171 11:42, 25 Apr 2005 (UTC)
  25. Francesco
  26. Jondel 08:59, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC) Delete garbage, include mistakenly deleted notables!
  27. BDAbramson Merger makes things easier for those who want to see it all in one place.
  28. Sabine's Sunbird I like the idea from taxonomy... lumper (as opposed to splitter).
  29. Mindspillage 02:51, 20 May 2005 (UTC) Information needs enough context to make it useful.
  30. 140.247.103.169 22:01, 21 May 2005 (UTC) I agree with JRM: "information, not articles."
  31. Android79 03:48, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
  32. Ringbang 20:19, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
  33. MarSch 15:02, 26 May 2005 (UTC) see my merging masterpiece at w:bijection, injection and surjection
  34. Ganymead 19:14, 28 May 2005 (UTC) Mergist with deletionist tendencies.
  35. Chameleon 14:12, 29 May 2005 (UTC)
  36. Neonumbers 11:49, 11 Jun 2005 (UTC)
  37. Lifeisunfair 02:15, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC) — Common sense must prevail.
  38. Jacob 05:03, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)
  39. Gemini6Ice 00:56, 29 Jun 2005 (UTC)
  40. Patio 06:17, 30 Jun 2005 (UTC) To merge or not to merge
  41. Quinobi 7 July 2005 11:38 (UTC) emergency management
  42. Omegatron 21:35, 14 July 2005 (UTC) - This Association should be merged with Association of Wikipedians
  43. Iirolaiho 09:53, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
  44. Alan Au 03:38, 28 July 2005 (UTC)
  45. CanadianCaesar 22:21, 29 July 2005 (UTC)
  46. --Mddake 01:04, 2 August 2005 (UTC) Moderation is probably a good thing.
  47. FreelanceWizard 01:15, 5 August 2005 (UTC) Merge and refactor mercilessly! Delete what is redundant, irrelevant, or non-notable -- even inside an article -- and combine what remains to strengthen the whole. Keep important information and kill needless articles!
  48. Junkyardprince 01:36, 6 August 2005 (UTC)
  49. Gate2Valusia 02:47, 19 August 2005 (UTC) Lately, I've been merging a lot of Cthulhu mythos stubs in Wikipedia, so I guess that makes me a mergist. My belief is that the longer an article remains a stub, the more likely it is that it will be deleted in the future. Many stub articles can probably never be expanded anyway (and this is especially true of fantasy stubs); thus, merging them into another article is probably the best way to preserve them. Furthermore, a merged article, containing lots of integrated pieces (i.e., former stubs) is less likely to get the proverbial axe! (BTW: Here are some articles I created by merging stubs: Wikipedia:Celestial bodies (Cthulhu mythos), Wikipedia:Arcane literature (Cthulhu mythos), Wikipedia:Deep One (Cthulhu mythos).)
  50. Garrett Albright — Do we really need an article for every Simpsons character?
  51. Alphax, but I'm also a member of the AWWDMBJAWGCAWAIFDSPBATDMTD.
  52. Anetode 20 September 2005
  53. Idont Havaname 17:57, 25 September 2005 (UTC) - Do we really need a separate article for every Pokemon character, Gundam weapon, Yu-Gi-Oh card, elementary school, and unheard-of album? Merge 'em back, or just delete them! (I'm also in m:ADW.)
  54. Karmafist 04:49, 26 October 2005 (UTC) I should also join awewakosdkmasdvlkatrtd, or whatever it is...
  55. Jacqui ★ 01:41, 28 October 2005 (UTC) I lean toward inclusion of most verifiable information and deletion of advertisements and POV forks. I believe merging to be one one of many ways that help users find information.
  56. Mgm|(talk) 10:57, 29 October 2005 (UTC) (also member of AWWDMBJAWGCAWAIFDSPBATDMTD).
  57. Vyzasatya 29 September 2005
  58. Puzzlet Chung 19:45, 30 October 2005 (UTC)
  59. Plutor 18:14, 1 November 2005 (UTC)
  60. Mysekurity 07:35, 5 November 2005 (UTC) Like those above, I too am a member of that really long name thing (see above, I don't feel like copy-pasting).
  61. maclean25 8 November 2005
  62. Ξxtreme Unction 18:09, 11 November 2005 (UTC) ∾ I am either a Mergist with strong Deletionist tendencies, or a Deletionist with strong Mergist tendencies. I suspect the latter, though I do have a high tolerance for pop-culture-related articles, especially those about computer gaming and genre fiction. However, I am absolutely croggled that we have individual articles for every freakin' mini-game ever to appear on The Price is Right. I don't think I want to live in a world where there's an individual Wikipedia article for every one of those games.
  63. Just zis  Guy, you know?, 13:41, 12 November 2005 (UTC), as a mergist for real info (including not-independantly-notable schools) and a deletionist for spam, bandcruft and listcruft.
  64. Cpritchett42 22:17, 20 November 2005 (UTC) Just keep mergin'.
  65. Dna-webmaster 05:08, 25 November 2005 (UTC) I didn't realise I was a Mergist until I found this group! Include me, and do not delete me, since I am neither Inclusionist nor Deletionist...
  66. --||bass 21:13, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
  67. --24.145.241.192 21:47, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
  68. Jokermage 16:31, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
  69. I'd like to put my name at the top, but I suspect that would be considered "cheating" or something... Keenan Pepper 23:25, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
  70. Sjschen 23:53, 10 December 2005 (UTC) I'm in.
  71. — JeffWP | (talk) | 02:16, 24 December 2005 (UTC): Information is better in context.
  72. NickDupree(talk) | 01:16, 29 December 2005 (UTC): I believe in single, comprehensive, complete articles on a topic, with daughter articles when applicable, NOT many, small, uncoordinated, duplicative articles. Whenever possible, these should be boldly merged into a comprehensive, omnibus article. Thus, I am a Mergist. I'm responsible for merging 3 Ba'al articles into the one, main Baal.
  73. McNeight 00:11, 4 January 2006 (UTC): Already an unofficial member.
  74. Quarl 2006-01-04 14:10 UTC
  75. VGFubmVyIEplcHNlbg== 05:09, 12 Jan 2006 (UTC)
  76. zh:User:Gakmo--11:39, 13 January 2006 (UTC)
  77. user:TheLimbicOne|TheLimbicOne Following links to tangential information is fun; following links to essential| information of a parent topic is ludicrous.
  78. TempyIncursion, 05:49, 21 January 2006 (UTC), Time is best saved when relevent information is concise and complete.
  79. Deckiller I have spearheaded three merge projects (Xenogears, Xenosaga, Chrono Cross) and merged several smaller items. It's fun ^_^ and it's a way for me to repent for my fancruft-ness back in July...
  80. Proto - one day, there will only be two articles on Wikipedia, and they will both be about meat. Proto 16:39, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
  81. Iglesias Resistance is futile. Please vote for the merger of wikipedia:Whipple procedure and wikipedia:pancreaticoduodenectomy lest Wikipedia becomes a medical textbook. ;)
  82. User:Ewlyahoocom I was just about to start a new page for each of the chocolates in this 2 lb. Whitman's Sampler (I had intended to give it to my girlfriend for Sweetest Day but -- long story short -- looks like I'll be spending that day alone again) but I'd gotten hung up whether the Chocolate Whip and Chocolate Truffle really deserved to each have their own page, cause, you know, they're almost the same but they each have their own cultural significances. Then I got sidetracked thinking about the Fussy Assortment and whether each of its chocolates should have their own page -- even though in some cases they really are the same as those in the 2 lb. (or the 1 lb.) Sampler's. Then, Thank God, I found this page. 4 February 2006 (UTC)
  83. Imperialles 12:30, 5 February 2006 (UTC)
  84. FloNight 05:56, 6 February 2006 (UTC) Many Afd really needed merge
  85. Beth Wellington Learned about you from Radiant! 21:14, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
  86. Anglius 01:51, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
  87. -Chairman S. 08:23, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
  88. Grön 07:42, 20 February 2006 (UTC)
  89. Haza-w A firm mergist at heart. 20:28, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
  90. Cymsdale 23:05, 1 March 2006 (UTC)
  91. Siennalizard 9 March 2006 - Here's to a better Wikipedia: an unbloated one; a consolidated one.
  92. Olin 01:05, 3 April 2006 (UTC) Oh, yeah, baby!
  93. Znode 05:25, 3 April 2006 (UTC)
  94. Keppa 21:00, 26 April 2006 (UTC)
  95. Crazyswordsman: I'm an inclusionist-leaning mergist, but I don't think everything is worthy of its own article. However, I don't like listclutter, and think that lists should be broken down into several smaller lists or individual articles if they are too long.
  96. Eleassar my talk 12:54, 29 April 2006 (UTC)
  97. DVD R W 00:48, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
  98. Mz14:35, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
  99. Kukini 15:13, 11 May 2006 (UTC) Another joiner.
  100. yms Well... let me begin the second hundred... 20:16, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
  101. Laura S 17 May 2006
  102. Lady Aleena 18 May 2006 (Mergist with Inclusionist tendencies)
  103. Kruosio 15:19, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
  104. The Lake Effect 26 May 2006 : Sometimes you just have to move out of your parents' basement - just like a big subtopic, you have to find your own article. There is such a thing as "too much scrolling."
  105. Michael Adams 10 June 2006 : founder of Wikipedia:Wikipedia:WikiProject Integration
  106. Draxle 01 July 2006
  107. SMcCandlish [talk] [contrib]
  108. 64.252.33.106 18:16, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
  109. Pleather: I don't know if I'm a mergist by temperament, but the practicalities of trying to wade through all the omnicruft out there has made me one. If you can't delete 'em, join 'em (together, that is).
  110. Trysha 19:30, 21 September 2006 (UTC) I Like it.
  111. Consequentially 03:42 11 October 2005 (UTC)
  112. FozzyMaple
  113. Koweja 18:09, 20 November 2006 (UTC)
  114. Memmke 09:23, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
  115. Dskluz 22:01, 4 December 2006 (UTC) -- Leaning toward deletion. Wikipedia is great, but if people are going to think of it as a reliable source, we need to cut out all the erroneous junk. However, it is better to merge than to delete.
  116. 69.40.224.207 15:53, 31 December 2006 (UTC)
  117. SilkTork Home at last! 19:56, 24 January 2007 (UTC)
  118. ◄Zahakiel► 23:37, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
  119. Krator 14:25, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
  120. Xcentaur 04:35, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
  121. Noclevername 21:33, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
  122. Arcayne16:20, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  123. It is better to have fewer but high quality articles than many low quality ones. --James, La gloria è a dio 22:32, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
  124. tbjablin 01:46, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
  125. PresN 02:48, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
  126. Flex 15:27, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
  127. --Benfeig 22:02, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
  128. Mtmelendez 21:13, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
  129. 202.164.174.154 07:11, 17 May 2007 (UTC) Doing the right thing
  130. Gribeco 03:22, 21 May 2007 (UTC) Deep Down, You Know Mergism Makes Most Sense.
  131. 70.185.194.248 10:57, 22 May 2007 (UTC) Merging is best if possible, but a bunch of stuff needs to be deleted to ensure that wikipedia is a reliable collection of info.
  132. Mtmelendez
  133. ליאור Lior 09:06, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
  134. simxp (talk) 04:40, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
  135. Raskolnikov 08:06, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
  136. Rycr 07:59, 23 August 2007 (UTC)
  137. Cailil 15:37, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
  138. Iridescent 22:32, 4 September 2007 (UTC)
  139. Madcoverboy 10:01, September 5, 2007 (UTC)
  140. Tallard 14:12, 22 October 2007 (UTC) -- Itsy bitsy articles that live on separately usually mean some level of duplicate content, which is impossible to keep up to date because modifications to one article don't get reflected in the other, and similar discussions will lead to different results.
  141. Brian Hunter 13:19, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
  142. habj 19:00, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
  143. --MiCkEdb 19:10, 12 November 2007 (UTC)
  144. Skolan124 09:40, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
  145. Marcelobbr 16:04, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
  146. Terra What do you want? 11:39, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
  147. RachelSummers77 18:45, 2 March 2008 (UTC)
  148. Qwfp 5 March 2008. I'm a Darwikinist mergist.
  149. StefanB 16:23, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
  150. Buster7 7 May 2008 (UTC) Who knows what information JANE will need to save the Galaxy?
  151. pino100 16:14, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
  152. Arkuat 08:08, 4 June 2008 (UTC) See en:User_talk:Arkuat#Thinking about Mergism.
  153. Tyciol 18:16, 19 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] General Secretary

Image:P philosophy.png The current General Secretary is Neutrality.

If you request a revote, please do it here.

[edit] Promotion and User boxes

You can use these templates to announce your membership and promote this association:

Basic user box: add {{User mergist}}, which generates

This User Is a Member of the Association of Mergist Wikipedians


Babel user box: add for instance {{babel-2|en|mergist}}, which adds the box to the babel box

[edit] Tasks

[edit] General

Looking for something to do? These areas of Wikipedia are positively littered with little nuggets that cry out for the attention of a dedicated Mergist:

  • New pages - Little mini-articles are pouring in every day that need our attention.
  • Articles to be merged - Hundreds of articles that have been tagged for merging. Some are easy; some are a little more of a challenge. An extra bonus: it auto-updates!!
  • Duplicate articles - A smaller group of articles that need merging. This one doesn't auto-update, but there's room for discussion.
  • Stubs - There are thousands of stubs that can be merged by the truly devoted mergist.
  • WikiProject Integration - Project to support mergist activities.

[edit] Votes needing attention

Below are links to VfD and VfU pages that AMW members ought to investigate. The idea is that these are votes which AMW members should be aware of, so we can read the articles and discussions and then weigh in appropriately. Anyone may add to this list, but please include a very brief description of who/what the article is about (though the presence of this summary does not mean that AMW members should fail to read the article itself).

Use this format (for instance):

  • Article name(s) - expires 1 January 2010 - this/these article(s) describes...

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[edit] Compare with other associations

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