Talk:The Itchyworms

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On 11 August 2021, it was proposed that this article be moved from Itchyworms to The Itchyworms. The result of the discussion was moved.

Humorous?

I deleted "humorous" from the band's description. It's limiting the band's genre. Besides, most of the band's songs aren't even humorous. This could apply to Parokya ni Edgar's music, but not to Itchyworms'.Moonwalkerwiz 07:13, 4 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 11 August 2021

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: moved. Recent coverage in RS's favours the new name. (closed by non-admin page mover) Vpab15 (talk) 20:20, 2 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Itchyworms → The Itchyworms – Rebranding of band formerly named Itchyworms. Inclusion of The is now required for all citations of the band name where it was previously cited as simply Itchyworms 124.83.105.98 (talk) 12:28, 11 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: No evidence given. The official website, http://www.itchyworms.com/, is not functioning. My rough impression is that usage is mixed (both by the band and by independent sources). When usage is mixed, I believe Wikipedia usually omits "the". —⁠ ⁠BarrelProof (talk) 22:22, 11 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: I am talking in behalf of the band as I am their current road manager, and the addition of "The" before "Itchyworms" proves crucial to our branding. If you check social media for posters of recent interviews, events, and guestings, we're always billed as "The Itchyworms". Needing the Wiki page changed so as to alleviate unnecessary further discussions with clients and media re: branding every single time --PoisonThyParty (talk) 00:39, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

It is for you to provide references, not we. Check WP:RS. Wikipedia requires usage from reliable, secondary sources. By talking on the band's behalf, you are a primary source. The crux is what do others call them?, and for that you need to show reportage, more or less. For examples, The Boomtown Rats or The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band or reductio ad absurdem The The? The band's former nane would almost certainly be kept unless some WP:Conflict of interest prevented it 85.67.32.244 (talk) 01:04, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Commenting again to add proof. For one, the addition of "The" can be seen in the band's logo that can be found on the official merch site and SNS including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify (most of which are verified). Checking on news, several articles have also properly cited the band according to branding such as the articles from Bandwagon , Rappler , Business Mirror, and NMEPoisonThyParty (talk) 05:33, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
- Weak support: That's not a lot, but it's probably sufficient per WP:NAMECHANGES, since there doesn't seem to be a lot of coverage of this band. —⁠ ⁠BarrelProof (talk) 15:27, 12 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment: How can we proceed with this name change then?23:25, 12 August 2021 (UTC)PoisonThyParty (talk)
  - Be patient. There's a saying here that on Wikipedia there is no deadline. This has only been discussed for one day. RM discussions are supposed to usually take about a week. Lately they've been taking longer than that. We need to wait enough time to allow others to comment, and then someone will "close" the discussion (see WP:RMCI). —⁠ ⁠BarrelProof (talk) 02:24, 13 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  - Okay got it, thank you so much for all the help! :) PoisonThyParty (talk) 04:23, 13 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose. WP:RS haven't caught on with "The Itchyworms". I've specifically searched for "Itchyworms" without "The Itchyworms" showing up, and several WP:RS still use the former: ABS-CBN News (just this week!), SBS Australia (just this month), PEP (earlier this year), Manila Bulletin (compare "The Juans" vs. "Itchyworms"), Manila Times, GMA News; these are in the past 12 months. If WP:RS have caught on using "The Itchyworms" without the band and the label telling them do so, then perhaps we can move it. Otherwise, this is too soon. Howard the Duck (talk) 22:45, 19 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Note: WikiProject Tambayan Philippines has been notified of this discussion. — Shibbolethink ^(♔ ^♕) 11:09, 20 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.