This page lists proposed article mergers as a supplement to the merge categories; it is an index of ongoing discussions of possible mergers, and does not replace any of the other steps in the merger process. Please add the appropriate merger tag(s) to the articles before listing them here.
1): Mergers that are so obviously necessary and appropriate that no one is expected to object;
2): Mergers that would benefit from discussion with the other editors at the affected articles' Talk page about whether and/or how to perform the merge; and
3): Mergers that are controversial, potentially difficult to carry out, or where at least one affected article is either rated Class B or higher or is over 100K in size will need assistance from uninvolved editor(s) in determining whether to merge the pages.
If the pages that you would like to merge fall into the type 1 group above, then it is not necessary to propose a merger at all. You should boldly do the merger now, without formally proposing it. (In the event that someone unexpectedly objects, then the merger can be undone easily, and you can formally propose the merger for discussion at that time.)
If the merge falls into the type 2 grouportype 3 group above, then proposing a merger can be done in three steps (as the proposer, you should still be willing to carry-out a type 2 merge):
Step 1: Create a place for discussion. Go to the Talk Page (also known as the discussion page) of the target article (the one you want to merge to) and create a section (eg: "Merger proposal") to discuss the merger. If there's already a discussion on the talk page regarding the merger, you can omit this step. Whether the discussion is new or old, make sure the discussion section names all articles involved and links to them. The section name can be anything that includes the word merge (for example ==Merger discussion==).
Step 2: Put one of the Merge Request Banners (MRB) at the top of the articles you wish to be merged. The merge request templates {{Merge from}} and {{Merge to}}, or {{merge}} are the most common banners used. Remember to make sure that the Discuss link in each tag points to the same section you've created in step 1 (this is to prevent having two separate discussions going on at two different talk pages). (Merge Request Banners should NEVER be placed on article TalkPages.
If you need outside feedback regarding mergers that are either tricky or of a controversial nature, please do the following:
Tag the article as shown above
Create a discussion as shown above
Notify the talk page of the appropriate Wikiproject to get knowledgeable people to comment on it. (To find out which Wikiproject the page is associated with, check the associated talk page. It should be tagged with a template, such as Wikipedia:WikiProject Ice Hockey.)
If there is consensus to merge, but the merge is difficult, request help at Merge Talk for assistance.
Cut-and-paste move fixes: If you have moved an article by this deprecated method, then you need to request page histories to be merged; list them at requests for history merge. Please do not perform further moves by cut and paste.
NOTE: Please do not re-list old merge proposals that are already tagged and in the "to Merge" queue (including requests made up to two years ago), as these will be handled as we get to them. -Project Merge
If you need assistance with proposing a merge, list it below and someone will make sure it's properly listed. Note that this will not get the merge completed, as there is a large merge backlog. After a merge is listed properly, move it to the "Answered requests" or "Awaiting consensus" sections below as appropriate.
MergeBride kidnapping in Kazakhstan into Ala kachuu. The Kazakh terminology used is similar to that of the Kyrgyz term and is the same practice that is done in Kyrgyzstan. I feel that a few sections can be used for applications and laws against bride kidnappin in each of the two countries. Please review and make the appropriate decisions, thank you! 202.94.70.51 (talk) 09:46, 22 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeGreatest Hits! Part 1 into The Party Album (Vengaboys album). These are the same album, and a different album title (more specifically, one used in the group's country of origin) doesn't warranty a seperate page. On another note, the "standard" tracklist isn't listed on the (main) Party Album page and it has to link to the other, redundant page to display it. TapLover (talk) 08:27, 7 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeList of fictional artificial intelligences into List of fictional computers. There is no clear criterion to distinguish when a computing device belongs on the fictional computers list versus the fictional artificial intelligences list, and many of the fictional computers are in fact fictional artificial intelligences. Suggest merging to the computers list as that list is significantly more robust. Dash77 (talk) 22:58, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeZoonotic origins of COVID-19 into Origin of COVID-19. The merge discussion originally started off in November last year on Origin of COVID-19's talk, with the opener stating that it was not clear whether Zoonotic origins of COVID-19 was created as a proper WP:CFORK of Origin of COVID-19 or whether it only functioned as a WP:POVFORK. A merge discussion also occurred on Zoonotic origins of COVID-19's talk with there seemingly being consensus developing for a merge only for it to go stale and for nothing to happen. Recently a merge discussion at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Zoonotic origins of COVID-19 came to no consensus and the closing admin directed discussion back to the talk page. TarnishedPathtalk11:44, 26 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge: Hoping someone can advise, as not sure on this one. I cleaned up Americana Music Association a little recently, but realised later there was a very similar page just for their annual conference/festival- Americana Music Festival & Conference. Most of the content on Americana Music Association was about the conference so I felt maybe they could be merged. There's not a great deal of sources just on the Association so expanding that page didn't seem likely. I then realised there's a third page on their Music Honors & Awards (an event that takes place as part of their conference)- which actually seems to have more sources than the other two- Americana Music Honors & Awards. So now I'm really not sure of best thing to do- three way merge? Or just keep separate and assume they can grow and become more distinct over time? Thanks. Editing84 (talk) 10:27, 27 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge: Chicago Board Options Exchange into Cboe Global Markets. These two articles are referring to the same entity. The Chicago Board Options Exchange became CBOE Holdings at the time of its IPO in 2010. In 2017, CBOE Holdings rebranded as Cboe Global Markets. At that point the Chicago Board Options Exchange / CBOE stopped existing. There is no separate CBOE exchange or legal entity, and there are no accurate contemporary media mentions of "Chicago Board Options Exchange" because, again, that entity doesn't exist anymore. To be clear, I work for Cboe and have been making article edits requests on the Cboe Global Markets Talk page. I have a pending request there about updating the History section that would further clarify this issue. Spencer at Cboe (talk) 21:44, 11 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeList of academic fields into Outline of academic disciplines. The lists almost entirely overlap. There was already a merge discussion initiated on both talk pages, but it didn't turn into a merge proposal. The lists are very extensive, and there are significant structural differences that might benefit from discussion and feedback before merging, especially from WP:WPLIST. I'm not an experienced editor and don't know how to get this started. 正负号 (talk) 18:22, 22 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeOutgames into World_Outgames. They are both referring to the same organization, but the Outgames page appears to be created for a school project in 2012, while the World Outgames page was created in 2006 and contains much more information. Probably uncontroversial, but I've hit the limits of my editing knowledge just getting this request put in! Raccoon428 (talk) 21:04, 30 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Afterall involved articles are tagged for merger discussion:
the request should be added to the bottom of this section.
This section can also be used if a proposal needs further
discussion due to age or disagreement. All merger comments
and discussions should be directed to the Discussion
subsection of the targeted articles' talk page, not here. We can
also attempt to get more people to comment on proposals.
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MergeEagleCam into IM-1. I'm personally against this merge, and I'd like EagleCam to remain its own article, but the discussion is getting longer, less concise, and is heading towards a standstill / no consensus. I believe we could use some more opinions from diverse backgrounds to reach a consensus, even if it doesn't lead to the result I personally want. SpacePod9 (talk) 03:44, 4 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeBritish Lung Foundation and Asthma UK into a new Asthma and Lung UK article. These two organisations have merged and now operate as a single organisation, Asthma + Lung UK (ie they are defunct as separate entities). I've mentioned this on their respective Talk pages and added merge banners to each of them, but I don't think I've heard anything on this (apologies if I've missed it!) - so am flagging it on this page. I have a draft article ready if needed. Any advice on next steps welcome! KTnow (talk) 14:10, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your advice @Choucas Bleu, @Toadspike and @Klbrain. I've created a new draft here: Draft:Asthma + Lung UK. It doesn't reflect ALL the content from the two original pages (British Lung Foundation and Asthma UK) since much of the content was poorly sourced. I've pulled across content which I managed to find good sources for. One question: I can't redirect the original pages to the new page until the new page is live. Is it just a case now of waiting for an editor to review it? Or can I make it live myself? Thanks! KTnow (talk) 11:38, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
After discussion concludes, completed requests should be
moved here (to the top of this list). Please mark as
{{Done}} (or{{merge done}}
if merge has actually occurred), {{Not done}},
or {{Working}} when consensus has been reached.
MergeUltra-processed food and Hyperpalatable food into Nova classification. There are no real competing definitions of "ultra-processed food" to the Nova classification's definition, so there isn't really a need for a separate article. "Hyperpalability" is also a concept generally not discussed outside of the concept of "ultra-processed food", but as it does have an independent definition I'm more willing to be convinced it should be kept as a separate article. Discussion is here. I think this is where I'm meant to put this.--Eldomtom2 (talk) 18:22, 9 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge: Te Whanganui-a-Tara into Wellington Harbour. These pages are directed to the same subject, with Te Whanganui-a-Tara being the Māori name for the harbour. The information on the Te Whanganui-a-Tara page not already included on the Wellington Harbour page, such as the mythology section, could be readily incorporated into that page. -Radicuil (talk) 01:04, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeAcer Aspire laptops into Acer Aspire. The Laptop specific article already uses text from the primary article, and only offers specifications for specific laptop models, like a product line-up. The "Laptops" page has been a proposed merge as early as 2011, and I think it would make things more clear and succinct. 192.77.12.11 (talk) 04:46, 26 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
MergeCacodemon into Demon. The source article was mostly an WP:EXAMPLEFARM and after cutting said farm, there isn't a whole lot left. Merger discussion has been running for a week, mostly opposed, and discussion has turned to the validity of various examples. Some examples have been restored, some not. Wider discussion may or may not solidify a consensus. Either way, this is not a unanimous decision and therefore requires an uninvolved closer. Just Another Cringy Username (talk) 17:51, 23 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeStephen Paddock into 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Paddock is not notable outside of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and therefore the content of his article can be condensed and contained within the event artcile. Because the Paddock article is of a controversial nature and B classification, uninvolved editor assistance is requested per item 3. Per guidelines, discussion started here on the target page. Thank you for your assistance. Geeky Randy (talk) 13:41, 21 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
MergeGeomatic engineering into Geomatics. This is the 2nd time the merge has been proposed, and the discussion has stagnated with one in favor in addition to the one who proposed the merge (me), and one against. I have requested feedback from users of both Wikiproject maps and Wikiproject geography. Merge is proving controversial and would need assistance from uninvolved editor(s) in determining whether to merge the pages. The merge discussion has been open since December, I don't want to act on a consensus of just two against one. Please note that there are potential plagiarism and source issues on the geomatics engineering page.
MergeTimeline of U2toU2 The former article needs some work, and could easily be merged into the latter. The U2 timeline article is not great, and the U2 article could benefit from expanded history section. Geardona (talk) 02:56, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Y Merger complete. -- Robertjamal12 ~🔔 15:33, 4 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Not done Consensus against merging Toadspike [Talk] 17:35, 21 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Working merger approved, still needs to be performed. Choucas Bleu (T·C) 14:26, 23 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]