Wikipedia:Templates for discussion/Log/2026 June 14

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The result of the discussion was relisted on 2026 June 22. (non-admin closure) Zackmann (Talk to me/What I been doing) 04:47, 22 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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The result of the discussion was merge to Template:Parameter. Izno (talk) 00:22, 24 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Propose merging Template:Parameter2 with Template:Parameter.
{{Parameter2}} was recently created as a spinoff of {{Parameter}} because the creator wished for a version of the template with syntax highlighting; see Template talk:Parameter#para2. However, it's generally advisable to avoid creating redundant templates unless absolutely necessary. In this case, we ought to just figure out how to get syntax highlighting working at the normal template and implement it there. Sdkbtalk 22:44, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy delete - If you want a new feature added to {{Parameter}}, add that feature... There is no reason to create a redundant copy just for syntax highlighting. Zackmann (Talk to me/What I been doing) 22:47, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Merge per nominator's rationale. As I said at that template's talk page, having a second worse template that just does 1 thing better is a mess FaviFake (talk) 23:02, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Merge. Syntax highlighting has been in widespread use for a long time and should be incorporated into standalone templates like {{Parameter}}.   ~ Tom.Reding (talkdgaf)  02:12, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Merge - with the understanding that this is an upgrade and non-breaking change, right? I.e., if it lacks |syn=yes, it will appear the same way as it did before. Mathglot (talk) 05:17, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Mathglot, comments about the upgrade to syntax highlighting itself are probably better centralized at the linked discussion. I'll reply there. Sdkbtalk 06:03, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Merge: No opinion on whether this formatting should be opt-in or opt-out, but it should be handled by the same template since it is doing the same thing. Rjjiii (talk) 06:27, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. Functionality discussion should be held at the template talk page. Gonnym (talk) 09:35, 15 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Merge and keep the colored output: On other projects the colored output has been the standard for years already. --Grufo (talk) 06:04, 16 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Deletemerge but don't wait on merge to delete. Agreed with adding functionality to existing template, rather than fracturing the namespace with otherwise absolutely identical features and purpose. Instead of forking functionality, if there's a frequent need to enable/disable an oppositely-defaulted feature, then a special-purpose template might be justified. C.f. {{cvt}} = {{convert|abbr=on}}, or even shorthand {{mvar|x}} = {{math|''x''}}. But forking to implement a feature is not it. Better done in template sandbox or userspace first. sbb(talk) 23:00, 20 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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The result of the discussion was relisted on 2026 June 21. Izno (talk) 17:01, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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The result of the discussion was delete. Izno (talk) 17:01, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Template only links 5 individuals, most of whom are closely related to each other and would already be linked on the other's page, limiting the template's usefulness. Illini11 (talk) 15:05, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Delete no use at all. Zackmann (Talk to me/What I been doing) 16:01, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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The result of the discussion was relisted on 2026 June 21. Izno (talk) 17:00, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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The result of the discussion was delete. Izno (talk) 17:00, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Unused navigation template. OrdinaryScarlett (talk) 08:11, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Delete, two out of four links recently became redirects after a discussion. With only two links now, that's not enough for a navbox. BLAIXX 14:05, 14 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
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The result of the discussion was relisted on 2026 June 21. Izno (talk) 17:01, 21 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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