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This is pretty simple. I think we should get rid of all the disambig pages that feature only two articles. They are unnecessary and the same effect is achieved by having Template:For at the top of each article. Joe Copp 02:02, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

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Pictogram voting support Support — They are indeed useless. http://i.imgur.com/TLfINDf.gif This username better work http://i.imgur.com/TLfINDf.gif 02:06, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting support Support — I agree with this. T4DZ talkFlag of Panama 02:07, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting support Support — I do this with songs on the K-ON! wiki when there are only 2 songs, it's much easier than having a disambiguation page for two things. http://i.imgur.com/GhKJh.pngP90Deathmanhttp://i.imgur.com/uceaHlB.png02:08, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Somewhat Oppose but understanding to the situation - Unnecessary? Somewhat. However, they don't really "hurt" the wikia and do help with searching for something that is similarly named to another. I can see why they should be gone, but I feel the good for it does over-weigh its unnecessary. 132527029757.gifArgorrath おしゃべり%E7%95%B0%E8%AD%B0%E3%81%82%E3%82%8A.jpg02:14, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Thing is, the disambigs add a 50% chance that you get an unnecessary step. If I'm looking for Scavenger (perk) and the redirect for "Scavenger" brings me straight to that page, then it's a one-and-done search. However, if there's a disambig page in the way, that's a whole additional page I have to navigate to get to where I want to go. Not the biggest deal, but it's enough of a neusance that it should be eliminated, especially when Template:For exists. Joe Copp 02:20, August 17, 2013 (UTC)
True, but there also exists the issue of 'choosing' which page should get the first link spot. The Perk could be considered more important since it's in MP and people may want to search it. However the Scavenger is a unique weapon in zombies mode, and not as straight forward as the perk, which does what it says on the tin, and as such it may be better to have that placed on the main spot. I can understand in cases where one thing may be obviously more searched than the other, but at least the Disambig page, even for two pages, allows us to keep the pages separate so we don't have to worry about whom gets top spot. 04:55, August 17, 2013 (UTC)
Another example would be All In. While linking straight to the mission may make the most sense, the trophy may be getting searched by more users in order to look up how to unlock it, or for any hints or tips we may have had on said page. 05:02, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting oppose Oppose — - Sam and Argo basically summed up what I was going to say.-Diegox223 Zed's dead, baby.Personal Diegox223 Deadpool logo05:02, August 17, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting support Strong Support — Per all, also I hate disambigs in the first place. Personal AndImBatman Sig imageBats a.k.a Rarity Filly  06:30, August 18, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting oppose Oppose — Per Sam and Argo. -- laagone (talk)  11:12, August 18, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting oppose Oppose — Per MLG. Redskin-26 16:33, August 18, 2013 (UTC)

Pictogram voting oppose Oppose — Per Redskin. http://i.imgur.com/E2uiO5T.png SmilularTalk http://i.imgur.com/KNXWYe1.png 01:35, August 19, 2013 (UTC)

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