Template talk:Merge vote

Keep As A Template?
See the discussion below.

Keep:
 * 1) Obviously, I vote to keep it as per my comments in the discussion. — Jyro X [[Image:Darkgrin.jpg]] 22:11, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * 2) (your vote here)

Delete:
 * 1) As discussed in my talk page, one vote regarding builds is enough. No need to get one for merging. Just put the regular merge tag and discuss. &mdash; Rapta  [[image:Rapta_Icon1.gif|19px]] (talk|contribs) 22:15, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * But, the thing you're misunderstanding here is that this isn't simply for builds, it's for articles all across the wiki. If you also share the same sentiments in those regards, then I can understand. But please don't vote negatively based solely on the affect it would have with builds. And remember, it's not a policy proposal. :) — Jyro X [[Image:Darkgrin.jpg]] 22:17, 28 December 2006 (CST)

Discussion
Any opposition to this template? Just made it similar to the Rate-a-build template because I've seen this on a lot of article pages in this type of format. Would like to keep it universal just for cleanliness' sake. — Jyro X 16:03, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * As a general rule, GuildWiki has historically preferred to avoid votes except for in builds or as a means to test general opinions. In most cases (other than builds), votes are considered non-binding, and concensus through discussion if the preferance. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 16:09, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * Ok, well this is just a general thing I see going on in most article talk pages especially the disambig ones and I (at least in my opinion) find it easier to understand and keep track of the general consensus of the discussion with a vote-like structure with an extended discussion underneath, but maybe it's just me. Maybe wait to see what other users/admins think about it before getting rid of it? — Jyro X [[Image:Darkgrin.jpg|19px]] 16:11, 28 December 2006 (CST)

I will make this simple and delete this outright. Votes have come up in the past, and repeatedly have been exclusively permitted in builds, or in very rare situations where a community pulse check was asked. Votes are repeatedly stated in GuildWiki policies outside of builds to be non-binding. For purposes of merging, no vote is needed - the existing processes work without it. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 22:47, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * Ok. Was just a thought. =) Always looking for ways to improve the wiki. — Jyro X [[Image:Darkgrin.jpg]] 22:51, 28 December 2006 (CST)
 * No problem - I was hoping you wouldn't be offended by my move. I just know where voting discussions have gone repeatedly in the past outside of builds - rejected more times than I can count.  Any re-re-re-consideration of voting should start in the community portal. --- Barek (talk • contribs) - 22:59, 28 December 2006 (CST)