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=== Rating system ===
=== Rating system ===
;Passing grade, the name should be kept
* '''5 stars''' = Respectful name that encourages people to check out the tradition which inspired it, without claiming to be identical to that tradition
* '''5 stars''' = Respectful name that encourages people to check out the tradition which inspired it, without claiming to be identical to that tradition
* '''4 stars''' = Respectful name with slight flaws, which encourages people to check out the tradition which inspired it, without claiming to be identical to that tradition
* '''4 stars''' = Respectful name with slight flaws, which encourages people to check out the tradition which inspired it, without claiming to be identical to that tradition
* '''3 stars''' = Name with substantial flaws, but substantial good points as well
* '''3 stars''' = Name with substantial flaws, but substantial good points as well
;Failing grade, the name should be changed
* '''2 stars''' = Name that seriously risks misrepresenting a tradition or falsely claiming credit for that tradition, or risks stealing from a tradition without giving credit
* '''2 stars''' = Name that seriously risks misrepresenting a tradition or falsely claiming credit for that tradition, or risks stealing from a tradition without giving credit
* '''1 stars''' = Name that misrepresents a tradition or falsely claims credit for that tradition, or which steals from a tradition without giving credit
* '''1 stars''' = Name that misrepresents a tradition or falsely claims credit for that tradition, or which steals from a tradition without giving credit
3 stars or above can be considered a "passing grade". 3+ star names ought to be kept in most cases.
2- star names ought to be thrown out in most cases.


=== 1 star (fail) ===
=== 1 star (fail) ===