Talk:Doorman

Request for (disambiguation) title

Can this page be titled to clarify that it is a disambiguation page? I just saw the definition when I looked at the page and accidentally chose it to link from another article. Seems like other disambiguation pages include "(disambiguation)" in the title. Popoki35 (talk) 06:12, 6 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Popoki35: WP:NOPRIMARY: If there are multiple topics (even just two) to which a given title might refer, but per the criteria at § Is there a primary topic? there is no primary topic, then the base name should lead the reader to the disambiguation page for the term.

Per MOS:COMMONWORDS, when you add links, you need to make sure that the links are directed to the correct articles.

Tip: In the "Gadgets" tab of your preferences, you can enable "Display links to disambiguation pages in orange". I found that to be helpful.

This does not always work, though. When there is a primary topic, links to it won't be highlighted by the gadget.

Best practice is to check every link you add to make sure it leads to the intended article. Happy editing, Paradoctor (talk) 07:20, 6 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm certainly not saying I didn't make a mistake. I was asking if this page could be titled consistently as I've seen other disambiguation pages titled. I may never link to this page again; I just thought it could be an improvement. If the answer is no, that's fine. I don't really care. Popoki35 (talk) 04:22, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Again, please read WP:NOPRIMARY. This page is titled consistently with the rules for disambiguation pages. You realize that Doorman (disambiguation) does exist? Paradoctor (talk) 05:29, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

How lovely. I formally retract my request. I did try to read by the way, but there's a steep learning curve to even understand what some of these policies are talking about when you're a new editor. I apologize. Popoki35 (talk) 16:33, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No need to apologize for anything, you did nothing wrong. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or anyone else. There is always the WP:TEAHOUSE. Happy editing, Paradoctor (talk) 17:30, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]