Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2008 July 7

July 7
This is a list of redirects that have been proposed for deletion or other action on July 7, 2008

WikiTaxi → Database download
The result of the debate was Delete. Lenticel ( talk ) 22:53, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

A cross-namespace redirect from the term often used also outside Wikipedia. Eleassar my talk 19:13, 7 July 2008 (UTC) 'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'

Bettina Neuefeind → Lawrence Lessig
The result of the debate was Keep. Lenticel ( talk ) 22:51, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

I was looking at the history and there is nothing worth salvaging. Yet, when looking at the history I noticed that someone had blanked the page on the basis that the redirect was "sexist". The editor was reverted and asked to bring the matter here but the matter was never brought here. So I bring it here to see if the experienced users on redirects matter think this one should be deleted according to policy. I dont know if it is standard to have non-notable spouses' names link to their notable spouse article... Brusegadi (talk) 11:58, 7 July 2008 (UTC) 'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
 * Yes, actually it is standard practice to merge-and-redirect a page about a non-notable family member to the page about the notable subject. I don't know why anyone would consider that "sexist".  Keep as is unless there is better evidence to the contrary.  Rossami (talk) 22:40, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep. If this redirect is sexist, then, since Ms. Neuefeind has virtually no independent notability, the article (pardon me, the redirect) on her should be speedied per A7, and any mention of her in the target article should also be removed, making her even more obscure than she already is per Wikipedia notability guidelines. But this is the first time I've seen a redirect being called sexist. Given that the account that blanked the page was created not too long ago, one should sift through its edit history to see whether there are more such blankings. I think I'll do it. --Blanchardb- Me • MyEars • MyMouth -timed 00:01, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Looks like this person has learned his/her lesson since then. Recent edits are constructive. POV, yes, but not blatantly so, and straightforward about being POV. --Blanchardb- Me • MyEars • MyMouth -timed 00:12, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Aerospace Research Pilots School → U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
The result of the debate was Keep. Lenticel ( talk ) 22:50, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

Misspelled redirect; "Pilots" should be "Pilot" Skeet Shooter (talk) 02:24, 7 July 2008 (UTC)


 * Isn't that a reason to keep a redirect? -- Ned Scott 06:20, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

'The above is preserved as the archive of a RfD nomination. Please do not modify it.'
 * Keep; seems like a plausible misspelling, and hence it's likely to be useful. Scog (talk) 08:36, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
 * keep; useful per nom and Scog. Brusegadi (talk) 11:59, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep. The nom's rationale is actually a good reason to move this redirect, not delete it. But since a page move here would create a double redirect, the creation of a brand new redirect with the proper spelling is a better option. --Blanchardb- Me • MyEars • MyMouth -timed 00:14, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep Very plausible spelling mistake. Mastrchf  (t/c) 02:45, 9 July 2008 (UTC)