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'''Note that there are two subjects that are being discussed in this talk page: the character in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' and the character in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. Due to the names of their articles, the discussions have ended up together.'''<br>
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Is this even necessary? He's a minor character with a very minor cameo in the Mario & Luigi games (and the unreleased Mario Kart 7) and all this information is on the page for generic Lakitus! Oh, and if this must stay, what about the Lakitu in BiS? [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] 19:09, 26 November 2011 (EST)
Is this even necessary? He's a minor character with a very minor cameo in the Mario & Luigi games (and the unreleased Mario Kart 7) and all this information is on the page for generic Lakitus! Oh, and if this must stay, what about the Lakitu in BiS? --{{User:Technickal/sig}}
:In BiS the red-shelled Lakitu was replaced with a standard green-shelled one. -[[User:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Four'''</span> <span style="color:grey">'''Paper'''</span>]] [[User talk:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Heroes'''</span>]] [[File:FourPaperHeroes.jpg|35px]] 19:14, 26 November 2011 (EST)
:In BiS the red-shelled Lakitu was replaced with a standard green-shelled one. -[[User:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Four'''</span> <span style="color:grey">'''Paper'''</span>]] [[User talk:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Heroes'''</span>]] [[File:FourPaperHeroes.jpg|35px]] 19:14, 26 November 2011 (EST)


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No difference? What makes you think that the Lakitu is actually the same as all the Lakitus? A red-shelled Lakitu who is now a racer and an ally of the Mario Bros.? And a green-shelled Lakitu who often appears as an enemy or plays the role of a Fishin' Lakitu in the ''Mario Kart'' series? Hm? Think about it. You can't say that as if a Lakitu could change his color just simply by painting it or something like that...Of course, he's a seperate character.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 20:04, 26 November 2011 (EST)
No difference? What makes you think that the Lakitu is actually the same as all the Lakitus? A red-shelled Lakitu who is now a racer and an ally of the Mario Bros.? And a green-shelled Lakitu who often appears as an enemy or plays the role of a Fishin' Lakitu in the ''Mario Kart'' series? Hm? Think about it. You can't say that as if a Lakitu could change his color just simply by painting it or something like that...Of course, he's a seperate character.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 20:04, 26 November 2011 (EST)


:In PiT you can't see the red shell because the Lakitu's back is turned anyway! Mario Kart 7 hasn't even been released anywhere yet, so we should wait on that. Just because the shell is a different color doesn't mean it's a separate character (even if the shell is naturally that color). Do we have separate pages for green and red-shelled [[Koopa Troopa]]s? (besides [[Red Shell|the]] [[Green Shell|shells]]?) {{User:Technickal/sig}}
:In PiT you can't see the red shell because the Lakitu's back is turned anyway! Mario Kart 7 hasn't even been released anywhere yet, so we should wait on that. Just because the shell is a different color doesn't mean it's a separate character (even if the shell is naturally that color). Do we have separate pages for green and red-shelled [[Koopa Troopa]]s? (besides [[Red Shell|the]] [[Green Shell|shells]]?) [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] 20:13, 26 November 2011 (EST)


:There are other normal Lakitus that aren't hostile to Mario (mostly in SMRPG) and shell colour doesn't mean anything - Green and Red (and blue, and yellow, and flashing...)-shelled Koopas don't have separate pages despite being more different (due to AI behaviours) from each-other than this Lakitu is from other Lakitus. You're going to need a stronger case. --[[User:Glowsquid|Glowsquid]] 20:15, 26 November 2011 (EST)
:There are other normal Lakitus that aren't hostile to Mario (mostly in SMRPG) and shell colour doesn't mean anything - Green and Red (and blue, and yellow, and flashing...)-shelled Koopas don't have separate pages despite being more different (due to AI behaviours) from each-other than this Lakitu is from other Lakitus. You're going to need a stronger case. --[[User:Glowsquid|Glowsquid]] 20:15, 26 November 2011 (EST)
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==Delete This Page==
==Delete This Page==
{{Settled TPP}}
{{TPP}}
{{Proposal outcome|red|oppose 17-21}}
As per the title. Seeing the argument above, how about we make an official proprosal.
As per the title. Seeing the argument above, how about we make an official proprosal.
   
   
'''Proposer''': {{User|Jazama}}<br>
'''Proposer''': {{User|Jazama}}<br>
'''Deadline''': December 11, 2011 23:59 GMT.
'''Deadline''': December 11, 2011 23:59 GMT.
 
===Support===
===Support===
#{{User|Jazama}} Like what everybody said, this "character" is too minor for his own article.
#{{User|Jazama}} Like what everybody said, this "character" is too minor for his own article.
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#{{User|Castle Toad}} Too minor, since there's no proof that this driver is the same Lakitu from M&L games (The red shell is not proof)
#{{User|Castle Toad}} Too minor, since there's no proof that this driver is the same Lakitu from M&L games (The red shell is not proof)
#{{User|MrConcreteDonkey}} - Shell color isn't really enough to base it on to call this Lakitu a character. Also, the belief that the Lakitu(s) from both games is/are the same one(s). Per all. Oh, and the picture below definitely shows two red shelled Lakitus, so, therefore, there must be more than one.
#{{User|MrConcreteDonkey}} - Shell color isn't really enough to base it on to call this Lakitu a character. Also, the belief that the Lakitu(s) from both games is/are the same one(s). Per all. Oh, and the picture below definitely shows two red shelled Lakitus, so, therefore, there must be more than one.
#{{User|KoopaKiller13}} - Unless I see a MAJOR appearance in a game after MK7, this article get the boot. What makes you think the Mario & Luigi series Red Lakitu and the Mario Kart 7 Red Lakitu are the same, anyway? We may as well just add articles about every single species' alternate colors! Do you see any articles about Red Koopas or Blue Shy Guys?
#{{User|IGGY7735}} - just a generic Lakitu
#{{User|IGGY7735}} - just a generic Lakitu
#{{User|Technickal}} Per all.
#{{User|Technickal}} Per all.
#{{User|Knife}} &ndash; I'm opposing simply because of inconsistency issues. Lakitu is in the same category as other playable species like [[Boo]], [[Blooper]], [[Hammer Bro.]], and [[Shy Guy]], none of which have their own character articles. What makes this one unique, a red shell? It's kind of silly to make an exception just because of one cosmetic difference. That ML series has no effect on the argument since there is no proof that both characters are the same (not to mention there were two red shell Lakitus as some point: see below image)
#{{User|Knife}} &ndash; I'm opposing simply because of inconsistency issues. Lakitu is in the same category as other playable species like [[Boo]], [[Blooper]], [[Hammer Bro.]], and [[Shy Guy]], none of which have their own character articles. What makes this one unique, a red shell? It's kind of silly to make an exception just because of one cosmetic difference. That ML series has no effect on the argument since there is no proof that both characters are the same (not to mention there were two red shell Lakitus as some point: see below image)
#{{User|Dhock}} Per what Knife said. I was basically gonna say that, but he said it better.


===Oppose===  
===Oppose===  
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#{{User|Magikrazy51}} Deleting an article for a character just because he's a show-up-onceler of a certain species is uncalled for. What about all the show-up-onceler Toads in Paper Mario? They're not even playable! Per everyone. Together, we can end show-up-onceler discrimination.
#{{User|Magikrazy51}} Deleting an article for a character just because he's a show-up-onceler of a certain species is uncalled for. What about all the show-up-onceler Toads in Paper Mario? They're not even playable! Per everyone. Together, we can end show-up-onceler discrimination.
#{{User|yoshiyoshiyoshi}} I support the protection of red-shelled playable lakitus.
#{{User|yoshiyoshiyoshi}} I support the protection of red-shelled playable lakitus.
#{{User|Fire-Luigi}} Per Prince Ludwig.
#{{User:Fire-Luigi|Fire-Luigi}} Per Prince Ludwig.
#{{User|Mario4Ever}} Per Hideki Konno at 2:22-2:35 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpm_rkfAoBw here].
#{{User|Mario4Ever}} Per Hideki Konno at 2:22-2:35 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpm_rkfAoBw here].
#{{User|Ultra Koopa}} He's a character, highlighted between other Lakitus and not a simple one.
#{{User|Ultra Koopa}} He's a character, highlighted between other Lakitus and not a simple one.
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#{{User|Mr.C}} Per all, although I do think the Superstar Saga part should be removed.
#{{User|Mr.C}} Per all, although I do think the Superstar Saga part should be removed.
#{{User|Toad'ShyGuy}} We aslo have articles for Yoshi, Toad, Birdo ect, don't we? This is technically the same thing: One main character of a whole large group of its species. Humans are species too. We have even articles for those minor humans of the golf series.
#{{User|Toad'ShyGuy}} We aslo have articles for Yoshi, Toad, Birdo ect, don't we? This is technically the same thing: One main character of a whole large group of its species. Humans are species too. We have even articles for those minor humans of the golf series.
#{{User|KoopaKiller13}} I'm changing my mind and opposing per (almost) all. Although, if this side wins, I'd like to request that we add separate articles about all playable enemies. I'm not saying to put them as characters, just playable, starting with this article.


===Comments===
===Comments===
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===Remove Superstar Saga information===
===Remove Superstar Saga information===
{{Settled TPP}}
{{TPP}}
{{Proposal outcome|green|support 14-0}}
Well, let's see who else thinks the SS and MK7 red Lakitus are the same guy or not. (This can be deleted if the article ends up being deleted.)
Well, let's see who else thinks the SS and MK7 red Lakitus are the same guy or not. (This can be deleted if the article ends up being deleted.)


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#{{User|ThePremiumYoshi}} - It's rather improbable these two Lakitus are the same. Per all.
#{{User|ThePremiumYoshi}} - It's rather improbable these two Lakitus are the same. Per all.
#{{User|Tails777}} After a debate with Raven Effect, I now reluctantly agree. Per all.
#{{User|Tails777}} After a debate with Raven Effect, I now reluctantly agree. Per all.
#{{User|Dhock}} There's no proof that they're the same character, as a matter of fact I highly doubt they are.
#{{User|Lakituthequick}} That is just a normal one but with a red shell. Also see my opposing vote in the TPP above.
#{{User|Lord Grammaticus}} Per above
#{{User|New Super Yoshi}}Per all.
#{{User|16-Volt}}Nowhere in the game or game guides does it say that this lakitu is THE Lakitu. Also, like RandomYoshi said, we still aren't sure if this "lakitu" is a single character, since all fishin lakitus in SMW have red shells and at least 2 red shelled lakitus appeared in the M&L:SS. per all
#{{User|Toad85}} Now ''this'' I can get behind.
#{{User|Mr.C}} Although the Lakitu in SS has a red shell, there is a slim probability that they are one and the same. Besides, there are two of those Lakitus, so that makes the probability even lower. In a nutshell, per all.


====Oppose====
====Oppose====
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::::::Fine, you got me. You are right about it being speculation and I know (I think) that we don't include speculation on articles. {{User|Tails777}}
::::::Fine, you got me. You are right about it being speculation and I know (I think) that we don't include speculation on articles. {{User|Tails777}}
Geez...you actually gave up.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 17:14, 10 December 2011 (EST)
Geez...you actually gave up.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 17:14, 10 December 2011 (EST)
:Yes cause I couldn't continue to argue without a reason. He had me to the point I couldn't say anything in defense. {{User|Tails777}}
We should probably just mention the red-shelled Lakitu from M&L Superstar Saga in the trivia section, they are most likely not the same but it is worth a little noting. -[[User:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Four'''</span> <span style="color:grey">'''Paper'''</span>]] [[User talk:FourPaperHeroes|<span style="color:green">'''Heroes'''</span>]] [[File:FourPaperHeroes.jpg|35px]] 19:50, 10 December 2011 (EST)
Maybe, since they also haven't prove that he's a seperate character too. But I need to say this; users shouldn't write "it is unknown whether he is the same character or not."--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 22:47, 13 December 2011 (EST)
:Excuse me but these two Red-Shelled Lakitus who are on '''Fawful's "side"''' are Lakitu Bros. while the character played the role of a [[Fishin' Lakitu]] before ''Mario Kart 7''.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 19:14, 19 December 2011 (EST)
::How does that prove that the Lakitu in SS is the same as in Mario Kart 7 {{User|Raven Effect}}
I just said that to increase the chances to believe that Lakitu in SS is the same as in Mario Kart 7.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 19:25, 19 December 2011 (EST)
==Question==
Now that we have classified this Lakitu as a separate character, should we do the same for the other species drivers (Koopa, Wiggler, Shy Guy)?
-IGGY7735
:No {{User|Raven Effect}}
...You just do as you wish.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 22:38, 13 December 2011 (EST)
No we have a policy against making those articles {{User|Raven Effect}}
What does the policy says? I haven't heard about this.--[[User:Prince Ludwig|Prince Ludwig]] 22:43, 13 December 2011 (EST)
:One of the admins mentioned it in the comments section of the proposal {{User|Raven Effect}}
Well, my opinion isn't exactly more binding than your opinions when it comes to wiki matters. It's not a policy to not create those articles, but it is a consistency, which is a little different. If there was a policy in place for dealing with species characters, the TPP wouldn't have been valid. Now that we have decided that Lakitu deserves an article, we may have to re-evaluate whether those other species characters (not just drivers) deserve articles as well. Apparently, the only criteria separating the Lakitu character from the other species article was that it has a distinct appearance from other Lakitus and it appeared in previous ''Mario Kart'' installments as a Fishin' Lakitu. A lot of the opposers also opposed on the basis that we have articles for Birdo, Yoshi, and Toad, but IMO those comparisons are invalid. Birdo is given an article because he/she was the single boss of SMB2 and has had a role as mini-boss in the M&L series. Toad has an article because he is a recurring character and had his own protagonist role in ''Wario's Woods''. Yoshi... do I even have to explain Yoshi? If those characters appeared only in sports games, would they still have an article? Now that we've decided that Lakitu is worthy of a separate article we have to re-evaluate what criteria we should use when deciding to create species character articles.--{{User|Knife}} 15:01, 15 December 2011 (EST)
This is a good point. What IS the criteria for what species get character pages and what don't? Since it seems the Superstar Saga information is going to get deleted, this article exists solely for it's appearance in Mario Kart 7. The only thing that differentiates this article and an article on Koopa Troopa's appearances in sports games, is that this lakitu looks different from most other lakitus (Even though red shelled lakitus have appeared as a species prior to this). So is that the criteria? In order for a species in a sport/kart game to have an article as a character of it's own, it needs to look a bit different from the majority of members in it's species? What about the different colored players in the baseball series, like the yellow, blue, or green shy guys? Do they count? Why shouldn't they, they're oddly colored. If we want to maintain consistency, then what should we do about all those other pages? What exactly IS the policy on this? [[User:Dhock|Dhock]]
== Should this page be renamed? ==
I don't know about anybody else, but I, personally, think this page should be renamed to "Lakitu (character)" or "Lakitu (red-shelled)", as the character is no longer exclusive to just Mario Kart 7. I thought about "Lakitu (Mario Kart)", but there is also the green-shelled Lakitu, so that name doesn't exactly work. I would create a talk page proposal, but I kind of want an idea of what people think before that is made so I'm not the only person supporting the change. <big>'''{{color|blue|-}}[[User:Skittles|{{color|red|Sk}}]][[User talk:Skittles|{{color|darkorange|it}}]][[Special:Random|{{color|green|tl}}]][[Special:MyPage|{{color|purple|es}}]]'''</big>
:I support too. Just move to "Lakitu (character)". It's actually supposed to be within policy to name game modifiers to stuff like (character) anyway unless otherwise. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 16:21, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
::I agree as well, but make sure more people agree before any of us makes such a move. {{User:Mario/sig}} 16:23, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
:::Supporting. {{User|Yoshi876}}
::::Agreed, makes more sense.--{{User:Dashbot/sig}} 16:25, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
:::::I'm for this, it's more informative anyway. {{User|Icemario}}
::::::Ok, now that an informal consensus has been reached, who should move the page? {{User:Mario/sig}} 16:30, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
:::::::Waiiit, the normal [[Lakitu]] appeared as a normal character in several games (SM64, MK series, and several other games), wouldn't the "(character)" identifier look sorta confusing. Maybe "(playable character)"?--{{User:Dashbot/sig}} 17:26, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
::::::::That's kinda like saying Koopa Troopa and Shy Guy appearing as normal characters in Mario Kart though {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 17:27, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
::::::::Still, I feel "character" was not the best choice.--{{User:Dashbot/sig}} 17:28, 4 April 2014 (EDT)
:::::::::Can you come up with something better? I think "character" already implies that this one is playable. Kind of how we got [[Metal Mario (character)]]. {{User:Mario/sig}} 18:04, 6 April 2014 (EDT)
== Not convinced. ==
I don't approve of this article's existence. Here are some arguments in favor of keeping the article that I rebutted:
*This Lakitu is playable and he wears a red shell; therefore, he is his own character.
A small distinction, plus the playable title, does not create a playable character article. This is the only valid argument, that this Lakitu has a distinction. I don't think it's a very strong argument by itself, though. For instance, maybe if he got his own name or if his glasses are cracked, he can qualify as his own character?
But even then, why doesn't the playable Wiggler in Mario Kart 7 has its own article? First, it has only four segments and two pairs of arms. Normally, Wigglers have five segments and one pair of arms (Power Tennis; Super Sluggers) or no arms (every other Wiggler). I suppose the change was applied so it can fit on its kart? Either way, it's a cosmetic distinction, just like that red-colored shell.
*Then why do Blue Toad and Yellow Toad have their own articles? Why do Yoshi and Toad have their own articles?
They're notable characters playing notable roles in notable games. You know, the "mainstream" games. Blue Toad and Yellow Toad are also given more roles, being hosts of Mario Party, being in outer space, and continuing to be playable alongside Mario and Luigi. This particular Lakitu is a racer and doesn't do really anything else.
It has also been established for a very long time that Yoshi and Toad are their own characters. Yoshi has ''Super Mario World'' and Toad has ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', not to mention, the plethora of comic books and television series that depict them as their own character.
{{User:Mario/sig}} 23:04, 9 June 2014 (EDT)
==Merge this to [[Lakitu]]==
{{Settled TPP}}
{{Proposal outcome|passed|6-0|merge}}
This article's existence has bothered me for some time so I decided to take action against it once and for all.
First of all, check the above header. My sister has come up with great arguments against this article's existence. Another that it's ''highly'' inconsistent with what should be classified as his own character and what not. And finally, mulitple bios from the Prima guide and Nintendo's bios suggest that this Lakitu is indeed the same character who held races in the past, barring the inconsistent shell color. All in all, I think this should get merged with Lakitu's article.
'''Proposer''': {{User|Baby Luigi}}<br>
'''Deadline''': September 17, 2014, 23:59 GMT
===Support===
#{{User|Baby Luigi}} Per everything my twin sister said in the above header
#{{User|Tails777}} Per Baby Luigi and Mario
#{{User|Mario}}
#{{User|Ninelevendo}} Per all.
#{{User|Yoshi876}} Per all.
#{{User|Ghost Jam}} Per all.
===Oppose===
===Comments===
==Merge this page with [[Lakitu]]==
{{Settled TPP}}
{{Proposal outcome|failed|1-6|don't merge}}
First of all, [[Lakitu (Mario Party Advance)|this Lakitu]] is the same character in this as he is with Lakitu. I believe it should get it's own section in the Lakitu page instead of having it's own article that is really the same character. Even if this Lakitu is a little different in this game, IT IS THE SAME CHARACTER, as I have said. I really ran out of ideas to say, but I think it is the best idea to get it merged.
'''Proposer''': {{User|PowerKamek}}<br>
'''Deadline''': August 14, 2015, 23:59 GMT
===Support===
#{{User|PowerKamek}} Per my proposal.
===Oppose===
#{{User|Time Turner}} Same appearance and same name does not equal the same entity, as it has been proven in the past with [[Gritty Goomba]]. The Lakitu that is present in Mario Party Advance, alongside ''all'' of the other MPA characters, have distinct dialog, distinct quests, distinct rewards, distinct personalities, distinct characteristics, and so on and so forth. They have all of the makings of being unique characters; the only difference is the name and the appearance. After all, that's why [[Akiki]], [[Coach (Mario Party Advance)|Coach]], [[Goombetty]], [[Goombob]], [[Hulu]], and so on all have articles, right? Despite the game treating them the same as the rest of the other characters, they have unique names and unique appearances (and even that's contrived), so only they should have articles, right? From where I'm standing, that's not how it works at all, especially taking into consideration [[MarioWiki:Minor NPCs]], which states that the wiki "encourages making articles on offically named Minor NPCs"; even if the names aren't distinct, the characters are still named "[[Amp (character)|Amp]]" and "[[Thwomp (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Thwomp]]" and "Lakitu" and so on. If Coach gets an article, so does [[Cheep Cheep (character)|Cheep Cheep]], if Goombob gets an article, so does [[Goomba (character)|Goomba]], and if all of the other characters have articles (I should point out at this point that there's no way this proposal's going to pass if it only covers one character without covering everyone else that I've mentioned), so does Lakitu. Also, what are you talking about when you say that Lakitu's "the same character". The same character as what? The "character" in Mario Kart 7 which has already been merged for having no distinct characteristics (on this ''very'' talk page)? The actual Lakitu species article even though it's meant for covering the species and not all of its offshoots? Even if the MK7 character hadn't been merged, that wouldn't suddenly make it the same Lakitu that appeared in MPA. You're going to really have to elaborate on that. So, I'm going to always argue for keeping this article and all of the ones like it.
#{{User|LudwigVon}} Per Time Turner.
#{{User|Walkazo}} - per Time Turner, including that the title should be "Lakitu (character)", as per [[MarioWiki:Naming#Determining the identifier|SMW:Naming]]: "''If the same type of thing shares the same name across multiple games, use each game title as the identifiers''", and if only one thing and one game is involved, use "''What type of thing it is (e.g. [...] character)''".
#{{User|Boo4761}} Per Time Turner
#{{User|Yoshi876}} Per Time Turner.
#{{User|RandomYoshi}} &ndash; Per all.
===Comments===
It just really bothers me looking at articles that are the same character (Lakitu). The proposal Baby Luigi had earlier in time won and it was merged, and I have no idea why the heck this article isn't on the Lakitu article. Time Turner, there is a bit of confusion here, Lakitu is ALWAYS the same character no matter what game he is on. I just don't know why users have to always disagree with me on everything. If that's the case, I'm better off leaving. I try helping, making some articles, and making (some) useful proposals like this. I'm just kinda sad that some people are rude to me, like [http://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=User_talk:PowerKamek/Archive_2&diff=prev&oldid=1832332 here] and [http://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=MarioWiki%3ASandbox&diff=1841404&oldid=1841377 here]. I really want to stay on this wiki and help. I'm very sorry and I didn't mean to make anyone mad. Please don't get mad at me. {{User:PowerKamek/sig}} 23:37, 31 July 2015 (EDT)
:PowerKamek, people like Torey (in that link) does not represent the MarioWiki community. As for Koopinator (in the other link), I have no idea how he managed to say that you're "very mean" and engage in edit wars and didn't get a warning over that. In this proposal, however, we are not hostile to you. We are simply disagreeing with your viewpoints. {{unsigned|Bazooka Mario}}
::Hey hey hey hey, slow down. First of all, one or two users being jerks towards you is absolutely no reason to be discouraged. If someone starts insulting you, tell an admin immediately, because nobody has any right to treat you like that. Secondly, it is extremely important that you realize that not everyone's going to agree with you, but that does not mean that this is because of how they think of you. I've made tons of proposals in the past that have completely failed, and there are definitely still a few that I think should have passed. However, the community decided that some of the decisions I proposed would not go through, not because of a personal vendetta, but because they absolutely believed that those decisions were not to the wiki's benefit. That's why we have proposals; it's not a shouting match between people, it's a discussion between a community. If you make a proposal that doesn't pass, don't take it personally. At the very best, you should recognize the points made by the people who opposed it, decide to what extent you agree with them, and compromise from there. Nobody is mad at you, and nobody will ''ever'' be mad at you, for trying your hardest to be a part of the wiki. {{User:Time Turner/sig}}
Thank you both. You are really good friends and you made me feel a lot better. I honestly don't mind if you guys opposed any of my proposals, I just thought you were mad at me by what you typed up in the oppose section. I am really shy and I can't think of anything else to say but what I said on the proposal. I am really a person who really has a hard time writing a whole big paragragh about something. But right now, I can elaborate more. Lakitu is the same character no matter what game he's in and this article really confuses me why it isn't merged with Lakitu. Mario Party Advance is a game right? I believe this article is better off being merged with Lakitu, since he is the same character as [[Lakitu]]. I dunno if Lakitu is a species, but I know he is a character in the Mario series. Thanks both of you for being a good friend. {{User:PowerKamek/sig}} 00:13, 1 August 2015 (EDT)
:Nothing taken. And nah, disagreement doesn't mean we're mad. It's difficult to take criticism and accept a loss of your proposal, but consider that as an opportunity to gain experience. But, criticism is just criticism. Nothing personal or aggressive. We wouldn't advance in civilization without criticism. Anyhow, saying that "the Lakitu is the same individual in every game you see him" is a speculative statement. When we create an article on Lakitu, we create it on the species. We don't know if it's the same Lakitu or not since you see multiple Lakitus [[:File:4-5nsmbwii.png|in natural settings]] (e.g. not recolor multiplayer constructs like the [[MarioWiki:BJAODN/Characters#Mario (species)|Mario species]] <s>or Pink Donkey Kong Jr.</s>). I'm not sure if the "individual dialogue and personalities" is the best argument to keep characters split due to how the majority of enemies don't have a distinct name or design. Either way, I'd avocado rather to rename the modifiers in the Mario Party Advance character articles from (character) to (Mario Party Advance). Seems clearer to me. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 15:56, 1 August 2015 (EDT)
::On their own, characters having unique dialog and personalities aren't enough for an article, but the culmination of all of the elements that I listed is what makes the MPA characters worthy of articles. For the move thing, [http://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=Penguin_(character)&action=history I just followed Steve's precedent] (this was made alongside a slew of other moves that changed the identifier from the game title to what the subject literally is), and there ''are'' generic Goombas/Koopas/etc. that appear in MPA, so I'd argue that the other identifier isn't clearer. {{User:Time Turner/sig}}
:::I just saw it as a broader thing, especially when it comes to searches. Typing Koopa Troopa (character) doesn't immediately convey to the reader that it's the NPC from Mario Party Advance. I think using (Mario Party Advance) might be more precise about the character in question, since Koopas and Shy Guys and whatso have appeared as playable characters. All in all, despite the naming guidelines, "Koopa Troopa (character)" seems a bit misleading. Or, maybe we should do Koopa Troopa (Mario Party Advance character)? {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 18:32, 1 August 2015 (EDT)
:I agree with Bazooka Mario. If we do use Koopa Troopa (character), well, character in what game? I think we should do something like Koopa Troopa (Mario Party Advance character), like Bazooka Mario said, so there won't be confusion. So shold we just rename this to "Lakitu (Mario Party Advance character)"? {{User:PowerKamek/sig}} 18:56, 1 August 2015 (EDT)
::No. Either name it "Lakitu (character)" or leave it as "Lakitu (Mario Party Advance)". [[MarioWiki:Naming#Determining_the_identifier|As MW:Naming also outlines]], things should only be called "name (game thing)" if there's both multiple games and multiple types of things involved, otherwise just use or the other. Identifiers should be as simple and straightforward as possible. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 18:21, 11 August 2015 (EDT)

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