User:Realist2/Jackson family wikiproject debate
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Since this involves two Wikiprojects, it seems best to hold the proposal in a central place, so here will do.
Phase 1 Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson have Wikiprojects of their own, so it seemed logical to also start a project for The Jackson 5 related articles. The vast majority of articles relating to the musical group are not covered within the scope of WP:MJJ believe it or not. It is not clear by any stretch of the imagination which articles fall within or outside the scope of WP:MJJ. Consensus and custom has shown that editors do not want Jackson 5 related material to be included within the scope of WP:MJJ.
Therefore, I considered starting a separate project for the famous group, but this would have caused unnecessary overlapping of project tagging. For example, it could be argued that Joseph Jackson falls within the scope of WP:MJJ, WP:JANET and a newly created Jackson 5 project. It would have been a little ridiculous in my opinion. Instead, I propose that all articles relating to the Jackson family would be brought together into a super project of 450+ articles, WP:MJJ and WP:JANET could be disbanded as redundant.
As of June 7 it seems there is overwhelming consensus that we should create a Jackson family Wikiproject and some editors would also like specialized units for Michael and Janet. The debate will close when no further comments have been made for an entire week (I want as many people to comment as possible). Therefore, the debate will close no earlier than June 14, assuming we have no further comments.
Could project members debate the issue below and see if we can ascertain consensus. None project members are welcome to add their thoughts too, but should make it clear they are not project members. If you have commented here please add the page to your watchlist until the issue is resolved. I would rather not have to contact people individually. Thanks. — R2 14:00, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
Phases 2:Could all editors now add their thoughts to the second debate. It will be left open until June 22. Please watchlist this page so that I do not have to keep contacting you all individually. You'll be able to take it of your watchlist again in no mor than a few weeks. — R2 16:15, 14 June 2009 (UTC)