| rdfs:comment | - I'm sure the creators of this database worked hard to find the right name for this project. However, Memory Alpha just isn't very memorable to me. Wikipedia, or Wookieepedia (the Star Wars version), just rolls off of the tongue. May I suggest the name Trekkiepedia? I'm aware of the conotation that "Trekkie" has to some people, but the name just seems more catchy. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.63.173.18 (talk). "Memory Alpha" is named in honor of that great research libary seen in TOS: "The Lights of Zetar" , M-5, in it? -- Stekev 18:17, 8 May 2006 (UTC)
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| abstract | - I'm sure the creators of this database worked hard to find the right name for this project. However, Memory Alpha just isn't very memorable to me. Wikipedia, or Wookieepedia (the Star Wars version), just rolls off of the tongue. May I suggest the name Trekkiepedia? I'm aware of the conotation that "Trekkie" has to some people, but the name just seems more catchy. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.63.173.18 (talk). "Memory Alpha" is named in honor of that great research libary seen in TOS: "The Lights of Zetar" . See Memory Alpha for more. I rather like the name, myself! Aholland 19:05, 17 March 2006 (UTC) I like Trekkiepedia over Memory Alpha, but I doubt people would want to change it after so long. --Vedek Dukat Talk | Duty Roster 21:19, 13 April 2006 (UTC) God, no. "Trekkiepedia" just sounds fanboyish and generic IMO, whereas "Memory Alpha" sounds more like a serious brand name (as far as that's possible for a Trek fan site ;) ). Besides, from a marketing standpoint, changing a name that is as well-known as Memory Alpha has become would be ridiculous. -- Cid Highwind 13:30, 14 April 2006 (UTC) I prefer "Trekkipedia" to "Trekkiepedia." But "Memory Alpha" always makes me think of "Moonbase Alpha" on 'Space 1999' - I had no idea where the name came from until I read Aholland's comment above. Or how about a name with "The Ultimate Computer" , M-5, in it? -- Stekev 18:17, 8 May 2006 (UTC) Yeah, most people (myself included for a long time) have no idea why our name is so cryptic. But to "die-hard" Trekkies TOS fans I guess it's an ideal title. ;) --Vedek Dukat Talk | Duty Roster 18:32, 8 May 2006 (UTC) Memory Alpha is too perfectly matching a reference to change it. Cid's right, "Trekkiepedia" sounds generic. Also, I would be opposed to anything with "wiki" in the title. The fact that Memory Alpha is not a well known reference makes it even better. --Bp 18:34, 8 May 2006 (UTC) In no way, I would change the title for Trekkipedia, which is in no way original (Wikipedia, Wookipedia, , whereas Memory Alpha is a subtil and adequate reference to the Trek universe - Philoust123 18:55, 8 May 2006 (UTC) I actually really like the name "Trekkiepedia", and recently independently thought that I wished Memory Alpha was called Trekkiepedia. I subsequently happened across this forum page not through MA itself but through a Google search of the word "Trekkiepedia" to see if anybody had made a Trekkiepedia of their own (nobody has!). So "Trekkiepedia" sounds a bit fanboy-ish, but that's what we are - let's be proud! "Trekkiepedia" would appeal to the masses more, and would immediately suggest to anybody seeing the name that this place is THE definitive online source of Star Trek information - in a way that the rather obscure "Memory Alpha" never will. I expect that most of you will think the name "Memory Alpha" is far too established to change now, but let's face it even the biggest companies undertake a strategic re-brand every now and again. If there was ever a time to do it, a re-brand timed to coincide with the re-birth of Star Trek heralded by the new movie would be it. -- Taduolus 18:36, 27 February 2008 (UTC) I would oppose any name change, but especially this proposal. Memory Alpha stands out, and I see little reason to conform to the naming conventions of other wikis or encyclopedias. Sometimes names with an obscure meaning are the best ones, especially if it make people seek out why that was chosen.--31dot 21:53, 27 February 2008 (UTC) To cut this discussion short: This is not going to happen! - thanks, and good night. -- Cid Highwind 23:14, 27 February 2008 (UTC) I like Memory Alpha better. TrekkyStar 23:25, 27 February 2008 (UTC) How incredibly rude, Cid. Your personal opinion may be that the name change is very unlikely to happen, but that does not give you the right to cut short the discussion in such an abrupt way. This is a community project - no individual has the right (or should attempt) to stamp down on freedom of speech, debate and discussion. -- Taduolus 11:36, 28 February 2008 (UTC) Oh, please, not the "freedom of speech" card. This discussion page is not protected from editing, so please, feel free to continue this if you think it's necessary - just consider my comment helpful advice on the futility of it. :) -- Cid Highwind 11:46, 28 February 2008 (UTC) You know that Cid is right. There isn't a snowballs chance in heck of ever changing the name, especially to something so... I don't know fannish. (Though I do have to admit that whoever said name it after M-5, didn't have a bad idea). --UESPA 22:24, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
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