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'''Redirects''' are short pages which serve to move the reader automatically to a different page. These pages do not count toward the wiki's article total, and are primarily used either on names that are popularly typed into the search bar, but informal ("Dedede" instead of [[King Dedede]]), or for articles about subjects with multiple official names ("Larkspur Liar" instead of [[Whispy Woods]]). In these cases, a redirect page is made to automatically redirect the reader to the appropriate page. | '''Redirects''' are short pages which serve to move the reader automatically to a different page. These pages do not count toward the wiki's article total, and are primarily used either on names that are popularly typed into the search bar, but informal ("Dedede" instead of [[King Dedede]]), or for articles about subjects with multiple official names ("Larkspur Liar" instead of [[Whispy Woods]]). In these cases, a redirect page is made to automatically redirect the reader to the appropriate page. | ||
Because plural names can be created with standard links (<code><nowiki>[[Waddle Dee]]s, [[Boss]]es</nowiki></code>), plural redirects are ''generally discouraged'', except in cases of a subject that is already plural or has irregular pluralization ([[Poppy Bro Jr.]] instead of [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], [[Awoofies]] instead of [[Awoofy]]). Likewise, typo redirects are ''heavily discouraged'' unless they are official or commonly used ([[Magalor]], [[Meta-Knight]], [[Mr. Flosty]]). | |||
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In addition, there may be cases where moving pages or other chicanery results in the creation of a "double redirect". A double redirect is a redirect which points to another redirect. These should not exist on any wiki worth its salt, and should be corrected as soon as they are spotted. Editors are encouraged to check [[Special:DoubleRedirects|this list]] on occasion to see if any double redirects exist on the wiki and purge them. | In addition, there may be cases where moving pages or other chicanery results in the creation of a "double redirect". A double redirect is a redirect which points to another redirect. These should not exist on any wiki worth its salt, and should be corrected as soon as they are spotted. Editors are encouraged to check [[Special:DoubleRedirects|this list]] on occasion to see if any double redirects exist on the wiki and purge them. | ||
Redirects should not lead to uncreated pages. When creating a redirect, make sure the page you are directing to actually exists. | |||
Additionally, some standards should be followed when naming new redirect pages. For more information on that, see the [[WiKirby:Naming policy|Naming policy]]. | Additionally, some standards should be followed when naming new redirect pages. For more information on that, see the [[WiKirby:Naming policy|Naming policy]]. | ||