Template:Rfc notice/doc
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Usage
This template is intended to be placed on
request for comment
(RfC).
Use of this template is not mandatory, and it should not be used in all cases. In particular, WikiProjects generally do not need to be notified of routine, uncomplicated, or uncontroversial discussions for one or a few categories.
Please note: This template must be substituted (always using the prefix "subst:").
Syntax
To notify the creator or individual editors of an RfC, replacing
- PAGENAME of the topic of the RfC
- DISCUSSION PAGE where the discussion on RfC is happening
A section heading will be created automatically on the user talk page.
Remember to sign and date your post by adding ~~~~ following the template code.
- Examples
{{subst:rfc notice|PAGENAME}} ~~~~{{subst:rfc notice|PAGENAME|DISCUSSION PAGE#SECTION NAME}} ~~~~
Stub templates
If the nomination is for a stub template, you can add |stub=yes to adjust the message text and links.
{{subst:rfc notice|TEMPLATE NAME|stub=yes}} ~~~~
Optional parameters
The template supports two optional parameters:
- wikiproject=yes
- To notify the members of a wikiproject, this parameter replaces the text "which you created" with "which is within the scope of this wikiproject".
- action=value
- Any text specified in place of value, such as "deletion", "merging" or "renaming", replaces "discussion" with the user-specified text
Full syntax
{{subst:rfc notice|PAGENAME|DISCUSSION PAGE#SECTION NAME|wikiproject=yes|action=value}} ~~~~
See also
- Template:Cfd notice – template to notify any involved editor, page, or project of the nomination.