Talk:Snake (Yoshi's Story)

Air snake
I'd say move this to Air snake, the species notation is more than a bit misleading. -- 18:17, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I see no reason not to move it. 18:24, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I'll probably draw up a proposal within the next few days. -- 18:35, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I don't think that's necessary. There is no reason to use a less specific, more generic name that requires an identifier over one that doesn't, especially since they're from the same source. 18:46, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * That's my rationale as well. Still, the proposal process exists for a reason, so I may as well. There's always that nonzero chance someone makes a compelling argument, as much as I may think otherwise. -- 18:49, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I agree with moving it, but am curious over their exact textual descriptions from the Player's Guide. Especially since two other "snake" species exist, being enemies notwithstanding. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 18:50, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * Agreed, "Generic name (identifier)" should be avoided if there's a better name. Though "Snake" is in-game, if I'm remembering correctly. 18:52, September 5, 2019 (EDT)

You should not may a proposal. Proposals are only for when there is a large disagreement or potential for one, however in this case moving the page is the objectively best option. Given the tiny chance for disagreement, a proposal would be a waste of time. Also, I agree with moving. 18:53, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * "Snake" is in-game. Source priority dictates that in-game names trump website names. 18:54, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * Is it capitalized or lowercase? (Context would also be nice.) Also, don't forget that a lot Super Mario 64 mission names used similar generic terms. 19:03, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * Here it is. "Snake" isn't capitalized, but it's still in-game. 19:09, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * It could be generically referring to it as a snake without a proper name. 19:23, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * My thoughts exactly. Reminds me of how Dorrie is called a "sea dragon" by a sign in Hazy Maze Cave, and even that is less generic than "snake." 19:27, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * Exactly, it's what I based my proposal to move Chill Bully back from "Bully (Snowman's Land)." Things like "big bird" and "monkey" are in-game, but that alone doesn't make them names. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 19:33, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I forgot about the Message Block, so here's the Japanese equivalent - and you can see that they use the name 「ヘビリン」 in its place. Seems it's snake. LinkTheLefty (talk) 12:53, September 6, 2019 (EDT)
 * And there's the legit grounds for disagreement, thus justifying my instinct to go with a proposal. -- 20:36, September 5, 2019 (EDT)
 * I'm not sure. It's also not a proper name, but i don't necessarily disagree with it. -- 06:43, September 6, 2019 (EDT)

I'm for moving it. 10:56, September 6, 2019 (EDT)