Wikipedia:Requests for deletion
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If you think a page should be deleted, read the Deletion policy to make sure, and then list it here so it can be talked about.
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[change] Archives
[change] Marking a page for deletion
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[change] Discussed deletion
To list one article for discussed deletion, follow these instructions:
Put the deletion tag on the article.
- Add this tag: {{rfd|REASON}} to the top of the page.
- Please use an edit summary such as "nominated for deletion".
- You can also check the "Watch this page" box to add the page to your watchlist. This allows you to know if the RfD tag is removed.
- Save the page.
List the article on this page.
- At the top of the article in the RfD box you've just added, there should be a link saying "the discussion". Click this link to open the discussed deletion requests section of this page.
- Insert this text:
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- {{subst:rfd2 | pg=PageName | reason=Reason}} ~~~~
replacing PageName with the name of the page you think should be deleted and Reason with the reasons why you think the page should be deleted. - If the deletion request is for a category, insert this text instead:
- {{subst:rfd2cat | pg=PageName | reason=Reason}} ~~~~
- {{subst:rfd2 | pg=PageName | reason=Reason}} ~~~~
- You should check the "Watch this page" box, which can help you to know what is happening in the debate.
- Please use an edit summary such as "Creating deletion discussion section for [[PageName]] because ..."
- Save the page.
Discussion
- When discussing with other users, be sure to be kind and not hurtful or insulting.
- You should also tell the creator and other main contributors that the page has been requested for deletion.
- Discussed deletion requests usually lasts for five to seven days depending on how many users agree or disagree.
[change] Quick deletion
- See also: Category:Deletion requests
If you think a page has nonsense content, add {{non}} to the top of the page.
If you think a page does not say why the subject is important, add {{notable}} to the top of the page.
If a you think a page should be deleted per other quick deletion rules, add {{QD}} to the top of the page.
[change] Discussions
- See also: Wikipedia:Request for undeletion
- The discussion is not a vote. Please make suggestions on what action to take, and support your suggestion with reasons.
- Please look at the article before you make a suggestion. Do not make an opinion using only the information given by the nominator. Looking at the history of the article may help to understand the situation.
- Please read other comments and suggestions. They may have helpful information.
- Start your comments or suggestions on a new line. Start with
*and sign after your comment by adding~~~~to the end. If you are responding to another editor, put your comment directly below theirs and make sure your comment is indented (using more than one*). - Unregistered (IPs) and new users can make suggestions, but their ideas may not be considered, especially if the suggestion seems to be made in bad faith. The opinion of users who had an account before the start of the request may be given more weight or importance.
- Suggestions by users using "sock puppets" (multiple accounts belonging to the same person) will not be counted.
- Make your suggestion or comment in bold text (for example, "Keep", "Delete", or "Comment").
- Please make only one suggestion. If you change your mind, change your original idea instead of adding a new one. The best way to do this is to put
<s>before your old idea and</s>after it. For example, if you wanted to delete an article but now think it should be kept, you could put: "DeleteSpeedy keep". - If you would like an article to be kept, you can improve the article and try to fix the problems given in the request for deletion. If the reasons given in the nomination are fixed by editing, the nomination can be withdrawn by the nominator, and the deletion discussion will be closed by an administrator.
- Try to avoid confusing suggestions, such as delete and merge.
Remember: You do not have to make a suggestion for every nomination. You should think about not making a suggestion if:
- A nomination involves a topic that you do not know much about.
- Everyone has made the same suggestion and you agree with that suggestion.
[change] Fast deletion requests
List newer items at the top. It is only necessary to list here under unusual circumstances. Tagging for deletion is sufficient.
- None at this time
[change] Discussed deletion requests
List newer items at the top. Completed requests are saved in the archives. Pages are normally listed for five to seven days, or until there is enough agreement about what to do.
- None at this time.
[change] See also
- Wikipedia:Deletion policy
- Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion
- Category:Deletion requests
- Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:RfD - pages containing {{RfD}}
- Category:Quick deletion requests
- Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:QD - pages containing {{QD}}
- Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Notable - pages containing {{notable}}
- Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Nonsense - pages containing {{nonsense}}
- Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:UserQD - pages containing {{UserQD}}
