Talk:Webster

Proposed Merger, Proposed Primacy

I propose a merger: I believe the page linked here, Webster (surname) should be deleted, all the names there put at the top of this page, Webster. I think it is too easy to go to the Webster page and read right past Webster (surname), skipping past some very notable historical figures--and that while those with the first name Webster are allowed three lines of print. I know that is where my eyes ran to, before scanning the entire article in vain for mention of Webster's Dictionary (hidden at the bottom), Noah Webster, or Daniel Webster. Also, while I respect those named Webster, and as the contributions of those so surnamed continue to live on, I believe the primary use of the word "Webster" in the English language now refers to the dictionary of that descent, and as such should be noted at the top of the page, rather than the bottom. What do you say? grubbmeister (talk) 21:02, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Alternative Plan

Looked at other surnames (last names) to see what is conventional. Howard was set up similar to this page with a link to Howard (surname) as a list of notable individuals with the surname 'Howard.' Smith is much like this page, similar to a disambiguation page; Smith (surname) is an article about the surname, while List of people with surname Smith is similar to the Webster (surname) page. What did look helpful about the Smith main page is it also included a few individuals with the surname Smith, and I think I will employ that here, and see if it meets the needs of the article, while keeping with convention. grubbmeister (talk) 01:22, 7 October 2009 (UTC)