Template talk:latinverb

I have two issues with this template: While I would make edits myself, I realize that this is a widely used template and thus must be dealt with in a more cooperative manner. I'm not sure if this is an accepted practice, but would it be possible for me to create a separate la-verb in order that a transition between the versions be made smoother? Medellia 20:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 1) the vast majority of Latin templates are entitled with the prefix la-; accordingly, this should be "la-verb"
 * 2) the links produced by this template do not allow for macrons to be used appropriately


 * I agree that this should be.
 * Wasn't there some extended discussion very recently about macrons in Latin? Has consensus been reached on the topic?  Have all the relevant parties had a chance to even see the discussion yet?  This may be premature.
 * As far as mechanics, yes, creating a separate template and 'bot-converting them over is what was done not too long ago for English entries. (Note that doing so, caused some colorful disputes to arise.  So don't expect the transition to be perfectly smooth, politically.)
 * --Connel MacKenzie 21:00, 10 November 2006 (UTC)


 * Consensus, no. Near consensus, I would say yes. I would furthermore agree that waiting on a firm decision either way would be the best plan. Medellia 17:42, 12 November 2006 (UTC)


 * There have been two strong advocates (and one milder advocate) for macrons in Latin, aside from the fact that the Latin Wiktionary uses them in its inflection lines. There has been one outspoken opponent, and everyone else has been mute on the subject.  For Latin, this seems as close to consensus as we're likely to get.
 * However, before we begin the transition, we need consensus on the lemma form, because the lemma page is the one the uses the inflection line according to current standards. Now, we might end up deciding that each of the four principal parts will get the inflection line for verbs, but that would need to be discussed since it's a departure from accepted practice. (put any such discussion on the talk page for WT:AL)  We're also waiting to see whether the new code the Rod (A. Smith) developed for the Latin noun template has been implemented.  If it has, then he'll be able to design a much sleeker new template that would merely require entering four parameters instead of the five to seven that will be required for every Lain verb inflection without the new code.
 * Other than that, yes, the new template should be la-verb; though we might want a separate {la-verb-supine} or some such for the inherently passive verbs. --EncycloPetey 23:29, 13 November 2006 (UTC)