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First, I want to be absolutely clear here: I am not out to be argumentative or pick a fight here. I'd like to resolve this in a friendly, courteous manner.
I have to ask, though: Why did you unilaterally move Bag of Holding to Holding Bag? I take issue with it.
You didn't discuss it on the talk page or give anyone a heads up. I understand if you're not familiar with D&D terminology, but "Bag of Holding" is its formal name in D&D and has been for nearly thirty years. That is the name everyone uses in the game and the name that's cited in all the manuals and publications. Your change is the equivalent of moving Eiffel Tower to "Eiffel's Tower" or "The Tower of Eiffel."
Now, if you want to argue that the concept that a bag bigger on the inside than outside goes beyond D&D and want to rewrite the whole thing with that in mind, you should bring up on the talk page and see if a consensus can be reached. Then you can consider renaming it. But just saying "it doesn't make sense" is POV.
Please discuss your view on this, either on the talk page or here. If I don't hear a solid justification for this move, I'm going to move it back in the next few days.
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I deleted it for the reason listed in the deletion log. Please read that, and read any links included within it. Also, read the section on this page immediately above this one. - Rjd0060 (talk) 01:29, 25 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]
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non-notable song. Any crucial info can be merged with Anthology, but I really can't see this warranting a full article
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Yeah, I used to be on YouTube but they banned me. I had the Beatles at Shea Stadium videos up for the longest time, then all at once EMI Music decided it was time to bring them down, along with my account. Maybe that means they're finally working on a release of the material? Probably not, haha.
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