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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
<code><nowiki>{{merge topic|from=PAGENAME}}</nowiki></code>
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* <code><nowiki>{{merge topic|to=PAGENAME}}</nowiki></code>
<code><nowiki>{{merge topic|to=PAGENAME}}</nowiki></code>
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* <code><nowiki>{{merge topic|from=PAGENAME}}</nowiki></code>
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== Best practice ==
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* '''Always follow the "merged to" template ''immediately'' with <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>.'''
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** This alerts users to when the change was made, and more importantly, lets archivers use discretion in when to archive a merged topic.
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* Refer each link to the exact section of the relevant page.
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* Do not continue discussion at locations which have been marked with the red "merged to" notice, continue it instead under the corresponding green "merged from" notice at the new location.
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** As a courtesy, allow 24-48 hours for those discussing at the "old" page to see the notice and catch up at the "new" page before archiving.
 
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Latest revision as of 05:43, 31 May 2008

Usage

  • {{merge topic|to=PAGENAME}}
  • {{merge topic|from=PAGENAME}}

Best practice

  • Always follow the "merged to" template immediately with ~~~~.
    • This alerts users to when the change was made, and more importantly, lets archivers use discretion in when to archive a merged topic.
  • Refer each link to the exact section of the relevant page.
  • Do not continue discussion at locations which have been marked with the red "merged to" notice, continue it instead under the corresponding green "merged from" notice at the new location.
    • As a courtesy, allow 24-48 hours for those discussing at the "old" page to see the notice and catch up at the "new" page before archiving.