Topic: [REJECTED] Tag alias: partial_transformation -> mid_transformation

The tag alias #50940 partial_transformation -> mid_transformation has been rejected.

Reason: The name would better the other way, but given how many people use each, it should be done this way.

It could be argued that partial_transformation is for if the transformation is complete and mid_transformation is for when there is still more to go, but that sounds like TWYK not TWYS.

EDIT: The tag alias partial_transformation -> mid_transformation (forum #305727) has been rejected by @Millcore.

catt0s_0fthenight said:
Reason: The name would better the other way, but given how many people use each, it should be done this way.

FWIW, the point of an alias is that people can use whichever they prefer, while ensuring users get the same/expected results regardless of which they prefer. The alias target doesn't have to be the one that's used more, if there's a better name. But otherwise, I agree. partial_transformation sounds like a transformation that didn't complete (which doesn't play nice with TWYS), whereas mid_transformation comes across more as a snapshot of an on-going transformation.

watsit said:
partial_transformation sounds like a transformation that didn't complete (which doesn't play nice with TWYS), whereas mid_transformation comes across more as a snapshot of an on-going transformation.

You're right on that. In fact, Partial Transformation is even a trope listed on TV Tropes.

So I'm saying no this alias for that, even if it causes difficulties with TWYS.

The tag alias partial_transformation -> mid_transformation (forum #305727) has been rejected by @Millcore.