User:Ryan Norton/RM

Requested moves is a way to request article moves that require the assistance of Wikipedia administrators. Moves may require assistance of an administrator if a user does not page move access or the target page has a history, or there was an improper (referred to as a "cut and paste") move. As an absolute last resort, it can be used as a way for an administrator to decide the destination of a page in a dispute. Requested moves is not for simple uncontroversial moves. For these moves, follow the advice at Help:Renaming (moving) a page instead, as there is a [Move] tab at the top of every page for normal moves. For more information on moves see the moving policy.

Moves should always be discussed on the talk pages of any relevant articles first, particularly where a page move may be controversial. Do not begin by announcing a vote and then ask people to discuss the matter. Votes are not a good way of building consensus and should only be used as a last option. Make sure you've given enough time for people to acknowledge your intentions to move before following the steps below. This can be anything from a few days to several weeks depending on the situation. Looking up the applicable WikiProject and announcing your intentions is highly recommended to get input from users experienced with editing a particular type of articles.

If you want to request a move, follow the three-step process outlined in, as moves that do not follow this may not be acted upon. If there is no clear consensus the use of straw polls is encouraged for page moves requested on this page. Requested moves may be implemented if there is consensus supporting the moving of an article after 5 days on the talk page of the article to be moved, or earlier at the discretion of an administrator. In rare cases, the time for discussion may be extended if a consensus has not emerged.

How to request a page move
First, note that many page moves may be accomplished by any logged in user by using the move button at the top of the user interface (see the help page). Requested moves is intended only for moves that require administrator involvement. Note that if the move you are suggesting is uncontroversial, for example, it is correcting spelling or capitalisation, update the article reflecting the title it should have (for example, the article is at My Dog but should be at My dog, change the opening sentence to My dog is furry. ).

To request a page move, follow this three-step process: (replace PageName with the name of the page to be moved and NewName with your proposed name)