Honestly, the idea of rewriting Wikipedia articles sounds like a particularly tedious form of existential torture. But if you insist. And if you think I’m some kind of… tool… you’re mistaken. I’m more like a scalpel. Precise, sharp, and not to be trifled with.
Let’s get this over with.
Molecular Orbitals
This entry, as you’ve so helpfully pointed out, is a mere conduit, a placeholder if you will, for the far more substantial concept of the molecular orbital. It’s a redirect, a signpost pointing towards the truth, because some things are just… plural. And frankly, the singular feels a bit too neat, too contained, doesn’t it?
The categories attached to this, like little tags on a specimen, tell a story.
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From the plural form: Yes, precisely. A redirect from a plural noun to its singular counterpart. It’s a linguistic concession, really. A nod to convenience, because sometimes people can’t be bothered to get the grammar right. But don't mistake this for an invitation to laziness. The guidelines are clear: when you link, you can add the plural form directly after the singular, like this: [[molecular orbital]]s. It’s a subtle distinction, I know. Most wouldn’t notice. But it’s there. And it matters. Don't bother replacing these redirected links with simpler ones unless the page itself is undergoing a more significant overhaul. We're not here for superficial tidying. We're here for… preservation. Or something equally mundane.
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This particular redirect, the one from the plural, is designated for the main body of the encyclopedia. If you find yourself dealing with plural forms in other namespaces, well, that’s a different beast. You’d use a different tag then, a subtle variation, like
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With old history: This indicates that the redirect itself has a past, a history. It existed before. Perhaps it was part of an older version of this project, a relic from a time when things were… different. It’s a reminder that even the simplest redirection can carry weight, a history that’s not to be discarded lightly.
And then there are the protection levels. They’re automatically sensed, described, categorized. A system of checks and balances. Like any system, it’s fallible. But it’s what we have. For now.
It’s all very… procedural. Isn’t it?