Talk:Jim Ignatowski/Archives/2013

Requested move

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The result of the proposal was no consensus. Redirects will have to do. --BDD (talk) 21:41, 4 December 2013 (UTC)

Jim Ignatowski → ? – This is a fictional character from Taxi sitcom. "Reverend" is used by many sources (and fans alike). It should be added before "Jim", but should it be Reverend Jim or Reverend Jim Ignatowski? I made embarrassingly numerous attempts to change Coach Ernie Pantusso, but they failed. As I learned, nicknames and natural names can mix together. --Relisted.  — Amakuru (talk) 14:45, 27 November 2013 (UTC) George Ho (talk) 19:15, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

Oppose change Wherever possible, such titles Rev. Right Rev. etc should not be used. See for example Billy Graham. See this extensive list Category:American evangelists devoid of the title, any title werldwayd (talk) 22:51, 18 November 2013 (UTC) werldwayd (talk) 22:54, 18 November 2013 (UTC) Permission granted --George Ho (talk) 23:48, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

I am sorry. I withdraw my comment as I jumped into conclusion real quick. I thought we were discussing real life reverends. The discussion is still open. I apologize werldwayd (talk) 23:32, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

I cannot fully grasp what you mean and your comparison with the real-life reverend and the fictional character. WP:NCP doesn't apply to Jim/Iggy, so... let's hear more from you. --George Ho (talk) 23:21, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

Can I strike your prior comment then? George Ho (talk) 23:35, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

Go ahead. Strike out the original comment werldwayd (talk) 23:46, 18 November 2013 (UTC)

As you say, this is a fictional character. This is the name he was known by on the show. Just keep it, there is no reason to change it, for the sake of change. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 01:45, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

Not all official names (or birth names) can be article names per WP:COMMONNAMES, Liz. Moviefone, Time, and American Spectator use "Reverend Jim" (or "Reverend Jim <surname hard to type or remember>"). Niagara and TMZ use the current title. Older sources called him "Rev. Jim" in Youngstown Vindicator, Williamson, etc. Books use Rev. Jim Igga., like [1][2][3][4]. Search in Google Books and News. George Ho (talk) 01:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

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