Talk:Rolls-Royce (disambiguation)

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It seems to me that Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce (disambiguation) are both disambiguation pages and the reader would be better served if all the information was on a single page. -- I@n 02:24, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Rolls-Royce was specifically created not to be a disambiguation page, but to give a brief overview of the major companies that use the name. When someone types in Rolls-Royce, they are very likely looking for the car manfacturer, and the page gives them a high-level summary, and links for more information. If they're looking for one of the other companies, the pointer to the disambig page is right at top. In addition, merging the page will re-create over 400 links that will need to be disabiguated. I therefore think the pages should not be merged. Simon12 03:44, 27 August 2006 (UTC)

Well I don't believe that having to change links is a strong argument against - its nothing AWB can't fix. Better that we find the optimum structure IMO. Certainly Rolls-Royce has more substance than a normal disambig page, but I cannot see how merging wouldn't make understanding the name and company structure a bit easier. And how do you know that someone typing "Rolls-Royce" is only looking for the car? -- I@n 07:09, 27 August 2006 (UTC)