Talk:Padraic McGuinness

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[edit] Proposed move

It was well known that his full name was Padraic Pearse McGuinness, and that his friends called him "Paddy", but nevertheless his byline was always just plain "P. P. McGuinness". He was never known as "Padraic McGuinness". If anyone took the trouble to spell out his name, they'd call him "Padraic Pearse McGuinness", not just "Padraic McGuinness".

Everyone knows that J. D. Salinger's full name is Jerome David Salinger, but his article is still "J. D. Salinger". Lots of similar examples.

I therefore propose this article be moved to "P. P. McGuinness". -- JackofOz (talk) 19:42, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

I think it would be better to leave it where it is, and put in a re-direct page from PP McGuiness. Our subject was known by all three names. Also, using the initials may cause more confusion, as people type in full-stops or no full-stops or just spaces. There is already a redirect page for Paddy McGuinness. Lester 03:54, 31 January 2008 (UTC)