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{{Short description|Fanverse Wiki guideline on article splitting}}
{{Fanverse policy}}
{{Notice|Page splitting on Fanverse Wiki is an uncommon and deliberate process. Editors should only propose splits when absolutely necessary to preserve clarity, tone, and readability.}}

== Overview ==
On '''Fanverse Wiki''', splitting articles is a rare editorial measure, only used when the size, scope, or structure of a page severely hinders navigation, storytelling clarity, or usability. Unlike wikis with thousands of micro-articles, Fanverse values cohesion, context, and presentation above page count. The emphasis is on keeping articles comprehensive, cinematic, and well-structured — not fragmented.

Split proposals should not be made casually or due to temporary growth. Instead, splits must reflect long-term editorial need, narrative integrity, and layout cohesion.

== General philosophy ==
* Article splitting is the exception, not the rule.
* Splits should preserve in-universe immersion and out-of-universe professionalism.
* Every split must improve readability, organization, or narrative flow.
* Do not split articles to remove "unwanted" sections or to bury controversial material.

== When to consider a split ==
{{Anchor|When to split}}
Fanverse Wiki recommends article splitting only under the following conditions:

* The article has grown beyond '''15,000–20,000 words of readable prose''', making it difficult to read or maintain.
* A specific section has expanded into a fully distinct subtopic that cannot be effectively summarized (e.g., a character biography overshadowing a team article).
* A film, character, or season article is serving double-duty for unrelated subjects (e.g., combining lore and production in a chaotic structure).
* The article contains extensive list material (e.g., episodes, cast credits, in-universe events) better handled in a dedicated subpage.

== When ''not'' to split ==
Avoid splitting if:

* The reason is purely aesthetic or preference-based.
* The resulting subarticle would lack sufficient standalone content.
* The content is trivial or easily summarized in a paragraph or two.
* The page in question is not under strain (length, layout, technical size, or confusion).

=== Specific DON'Ts ===
* Don’t split because a section receives heavy editing traffic.
* Don’t split for temporary formatting issues that could be solved with better layout.
* Don’t split development and lore unless absolutely unmanageable.

== Summary style usage ==
If a split is justified, the best approach is to use the '''summary style''' method. This involves:

* Creating a clean, titled section in the main article with a short summary of the content.
* Moving the full version of that content to a new standalone article.
* Using {{tl|Main}} or a hatnote at the top of the summary to point to the full article.
* Ensuring both pages remain logically and narratively linked.

=== Example ===
If an article like ''Spider-Verse: Miles'' includes a sprawling 3,000-word breakdown of Miles’s abilities, that section may be summarized into a few paragraphs, with the detailed breakdown moved to '''[[Powers of Miles Morales]]'''.

== Attribution requirements ==
Whenever content is moved from one page to another, proper attribution is required per site policy. You must:

* Leave an edit summary in the new article stating the origin (e.g., “Split from [[Spider-Verse: Miles]]”).
* Use the {{tl|Split attribution}} template if necessary.
* Maintain the page history in both locations if under dispute.

== How to propose a split ==
Splits should always go through a transparent process:

# Start a new section on the article’s talk page titled: <code>== Split proposal: [Subarticle name] ==</code>
# Clearly explain your rationale, including article size, structural issues, and long-term value.
# Wait for feedback. If there is no response within 7 days and the split is uncontroversial, proceed with caution.
# If objections arise, build consensus through discussion.
# Use {{tl|Under discussion}} on the main article until the proposal is resolved.

== Executing the split ==
Once consensus is reached:

* Move the content to the new article using standard wiki markup.
* Add appropriate templates: {{tl|Main}}, {{tl|Split from}}, {{tl|Split attribution}}, or {{tl|Summary style}} where needed.
* Clean up references and navboxes.
* Update the original article’s structure so it no longer feels “empty” or disjointed.

== Naming split pages ==
Follow these conventions for naming split pages:

* Use precise, natural titles: e.g., '''Miles Morales (biography)''' or '''Doctor Doom (development)'''
* Avoid awkward suffixes like “/Details” or “/Extended”
* Ensure consistency with other articles in the same group or category.

== Alternative solutions to splitting ==
Before initiating a split, consider:

* '''Collapsing content''' using {{tl|Collapsible section}} for long lists or minor subtopics.
* '''Transclusion''' if content is used in multiple places (especially navboxes or timelines).
* '''Subpage usage''' for navigation-heavy tables or appendices (e.g., timelines or credits).

== Marking for potential split ==
If you're unsure whether a split is needed:

* Use {{tl|Split needed}} at the top of the article or section.
* Add a brief note on the talk page with reasoning.
* Do not perform a bold split without discussion unless it’s a clear formatting rescue.

== Final note ==
Fanverse Wiki values structure, not sprawl. Articles are meant to be cinematic, readable, and immersive. Before splitting, always ask:

> “Will this improve the experience of someone reading this article from start to finish?”

If not, don’t split. Refactor, summarize, or reorganize instead.

== See also ==
* [[Fanverse Wiki:Manual of Style]]
* [[Fanverse Wiki:Stub policy]]
* [[Fanverse Wiki:Summary style]]
* [[Fanverse Wiki:Article size]]
* [[Fanverse Wiki:Content policy]]
* [[Help:Splitting a page]]

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