Talk:List of pseudonyms

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[edit] Original names in italics

Why are the original names in italics ? Looks odd. Do any other pages have a similar kind of convention ? Jay 16:40, 1 Feb 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Two people with same pseudonym

Dr. Seuss? what if two persons share name?

[edit] Links for real names

Why are nearly all real names made into Wikipedia links? Most, if not all, of them are merely redirects to the pseudonym's article. It's my understanding that links to redirects are frowned upon in Wikidom. On the other hand, it might make some sense to have these links so that people will add redirect pages, with the broken links showing which ones remain to be created. Opinions, anyone? -- Jeff Q 18:45, 4 Jun 2004 (UTC)

I was just thinking about this. I agree - don't bother linking to a re-direct, just make sure there is a redirect. We should also have some sort of convention such as the real names are in brackets, only linked if going to a different article - put at the top of the page. Anyone?

A.K.A.47 16:20, 20 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Manoj (Mayank)

I am new to this place but this link definitely seems like a prank. The two names are fairly common Indian names and I dont think they are pseudonyms at all.

Errrrmm, Who are you? I mean - welcome to wikipedia. whomever you may be.
A.K.A.47 16:23, 20 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] "Fake Names" for musical groups?

Should there also be a list of pseudonyms for established musical acts, like The Wonder Who? for The Four Seasons or Suzy and the Red Stripes for Paul McCartney and Wings? B.Wind 20:32, 28 May 2007 (UTC)