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The result of the proposal was procedural close. The article has been converted into a redirect. There's consensus for move, however, so if restored to an article, Decisions EP is the best destination until we decide otherwise. --BDD (talk) 22:42, 4 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Support – I had gone ahead and done the move and deleted this RM since it seemed clear that the article is about the EP, not the song that has several versions on the EP. But then I noticed the prior move indicating that at least one editor believes the article is about the song. So I restored this RM. Dicklyon (talk) 22:35, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose It is my understanding that an EP has a distinct collection of songs on it, such as Hurt: The EP does. This just contains different mixes of the same song, much like 12-inch singles and a lot of CD singles would. --StarcheerspeaksnewslostwarsTalk to me22:18, 20 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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I have an article for "Decisions" drafted in my sandbox. I ask that it be reviewed/placed in the main article space, as there is certainly enough information available regarding the song to turn it into a Good Article with some more work. WikiRedactor (talk) 00:31, 19 January 2014 (UTC)
WikiRedactor (talk) 00:31, 19 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Check for Provide an accessible overview (MOS:INTRO): Done
Major Point 1: Background and composition "It was independently released through online music stores on July 10, 2012 with its accompanying remixes extended play (EP); it was released as a stand-alone track on February 8, 2013. Cyrus' inclusion on the song was initially not publicized, with the intention for of it making its own impact separate from her reputation, although Cyrus later confirmed the collaboration. "Decisions" is an electronic dance music (EDM) and dubstep track that lyrically discusses the general desire for wealth and success, frequently mentioned as "bitches love cake" during the track." (summarised well in the lead)
Major Point 2: Critical reception "Upon its release, the track received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated Cyrus' inclusion and its diversity from her earlier works, but were ambivalent towards its overall production." (summarised well in the lead)
Major Point 3: Music video "An accompanying music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles, California and was released on November 1, 2012." (summarised well in the lead)
Major Point 4: Live performance "" (not in the lead, do you think it should be mentioned? I’m not sure.)
Major Point 5: Parody "The original version failed to chart on any national record charts, although the parody "Hunger Games" by TheBajanCanadian peaked at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart." (summarised well in the lead)
Check for Relative emphasis: Done
Major Point 1: Background and composition "It was independently released through online music stores on July 10, 2012 with its accompanying remixes extended play (EP); it was released as a stand-alone track on February 8, 2013. Cyrus' inclusion on the song was initially not publicized, with the intention for of it making its own impact separate from her reputation, although Cyrus later confirmed the collaboration. "Decisions" is an electronic dance music (EDM) and dubstep track that lyrically discusses the general desire for wealth and success, frequently mentioned as "bitches love cake" during the track." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
Major Point 2: Critical reception "Upon its release, the track received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated Cyrus' inclusion and its diversity from her earlier works, but were ambivalent towards its overall production." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
Major Point 3: Music video "An accompanying music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles, California and was released on November 1, 2012." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
Major Point 4: Live performance "" (not in the lead, do you think it should be mentioned? I’m not sure.)
Major Point 5: Parody "The original version failed to chart on any national record charts, although the parody "Hunger Games" by TheBajanCanadian peaked at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart." (the lead gives due weight as is given in the body)
I'm glad to see your work here. I do have some insights based on the above checklist that I think will improve the article:
I think the lead can be improved in order to provide an accessible overview and to give relative emphasis.
I think the layout needs to be fixed.
Besides that, I think the article looks excellent. WikiRedactor, please feel free to strike out any recommendation from this review which you think will not help in improving the article which is our main aim here. All the best, --Seabuckthorn♥23:13, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your review! I was a little hesitant to merge the live performance and parody information into a "Live performance and parody" section because they are so unrelated, although I moved both sections' information into a single paragraph under "Background and composition". If you're not really feeling this arrangement, I'll go ahead and create a separate section. I also added a mention of the live performance in the introduction. If there are any other adjustments you'd like made to the article, I'll be more than happy to make them! WikiRedactor (talk) 23:22, 18 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks! The article looks perfect now. And to be honest, I wanted exactly this modification but was a bit hesitant to suggest in my review because it involved removal of two sections, so thanks a lot! Thanks, WikiRedactor, very much for your diligence, care and precision in writing such great articles. --Seabuckthorn♥22:57, 19 February 2014 (UTC)[reply]
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