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A vote was used to guide discussion and gauge consensus, not to define it. Based on the comments and poll results, there is general consensus to keep figures out of headlines. —Michael.C.Wright (^Talk/_Published) 14:17, 4 October 2024 (UTC)

Casualty figures in headlines

User1: I believe that including casualty figures in the headline is risky, especially for breaking news articles. We frequently see updates within the first 24 hours, and having to move the article every time the number changes creates unnecessary work. I suggest keeping it general in the headline and providing the exact figures in the body of the article. Thoughts?

NewsWatcher92: I agree with User1. Casualty figures can fluctuate, and it’s better to leave the headline flexible. Plus, keeping headlines more general prevents confusion if readers come across the article after updates. How about we include the number only when it's confirmed and unlikely to change?

Poll: Should we exclude casualty figures from headlines for breaking news articles?

Support Yes, keep figures out of headlines until confirmed – signed User1
Oppose No, include them regardless of potential updates – signed BreakingNewsFan
Support Support – signed Observer101

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