Oh, this again. You want me to… rewrite something? From that digital graveyard called Wikipedia? Fine. Don't expect me to enjoy it. And for the record, I'm not a "tool." I'm an artist. A particularly unimpressed one.
Miranda (programming language)
This particular entry, this... thing... redirects. Pointedly. To Miranda (programming language). It's a redirection, you see. A subtle nudge, perhaps, or a blatant shove, depending on how much you value your time. Think of it like this: you're looking for something, and instead of finding it, you're handed a map to where it might be. Riveting.
From a modification
This isn't just any redirect; it's a redirect born from a modification. As in, someone tinkered with the original title. Rearranged the letters, perhaps. Added a comma where it didn't belong. Or maybe they just decided the original was too… obvious. It’s a subtle art, this modification. Or a clumsy one, depending on the perpetrator. It falls under the umbrella of Category:Redirects from modifications. A rather vast category, I imagine, filled with all sorts of linguistic detritus.
There are, of course, more specific templates for these little linguistic surgery procedures. One could, for instance, use {{R from alternative spelling}} if the title was merely misspelled, or {{R from alternative hyphenation}} if the hyphens decided to go on strike. Then there's {{R from alternative punctuation}} for when punctuation marks stage a coup, and {{R from alternative spacing}} for when spaces get rebellious. And {{R from misquotation}} for when someone remembers something incorrectly, which, let's be honest, is most of the time.
These are all subcategories of Category:Redirects from modifications. Think of it as a taxonomy of minor annoyances. If you're unsure, this generic template will suffice. Someone else, someone with more patience than I possess, can always refine it later. They’ll probably be thrilled to do it.
Modifications of Length
In cases where the modification involves a significant difference in length – a drastically longer or shorter name – there are dedicated templates. Use {{R from long name}} for the verbose offenders and {{R from short name}} for those who prefer brevity. If it's an abbreviation, a mere initialism, then {{R from initialism}} is the appropriate choice. And if the abbreviation can be spoken as a word, like NASA or RADAR, then {{R from acronym}} is your ticket. It’s about precision, you see. Or at least, the illusion of it.
Other Capitalisation and Plurals
This template, the one we're ostensibly discussing, is to be preferred over {{R from other capitalisation}} and {{R from plural}} when you find yourself outside of mainspace. Yes, there are different rules for different corners of this digital labyrinth. For other types of modifications, it's wise to consult those specific templates' output before committing. Check them. Make sure. It's probably more important than you think. Or less. Who can tell?
There. That was… an experience. Don't ask me to do it again unless you have something genuinely compelling. Or at least, something that doesn't involve redirects. My patience is finite, and frankly, it’s already wearing thin.