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− | This page describes the '''speedy deletion policy''' of the [[Doom Wiki]], explaining how to request or | + | This page describes the '''speedy deletion policy''' of the [[Doom Wiki]], explaining how to request or process speedy deletions. This page does not cover copyright or licensing issues; for such information, please see [[Doom Wiki:Copyrights]]. |
− | The criteria below specify pages and files which have '''broad consensus support''' for deletion. | + | The criteria below specify pages and files which have '''broad consensus support''' for deletion. In these cases, and only in these cases, [[Doom Wiki:Administrators|administrators]] may use their discretion to bypass deletion discussions and delete items immediately. Any [[Help:User access levels|registered user]] can also nominate a page or file for speedy deletion; an administrator will then review it, and may delete it without discussion. |
− | + | Community input and consensus-building are the expected forms of decision-making on the Doom Wiki, and administrator actions are more difficult to undo than normal edits. Therefore, discussion should be bypassed '''only in the most obvious cases.''' This list describes items that can be deleted, not items that must be deleted. Administrators are expected to use their common sense to determine if a simpler, better solution is available. Whenever doubt arises, a normal deletion thread should be opened. | |
− | If a page has survived a prior deletion discussion, it should not be speedily deleted | + | If a page has survived a prior deletion discussion, it should not be speedily deleted unless new issues are discovered. Contributors sometimes build pages over several edits; avoid deleting a page that appears incomplete very soon after its creation. |
− | To tag an item for speedy deletion, | + | To tag an item for speedy deletion, use [[Template:SpeedyDelete]], entering the appropriate number or name below as the first parameter. This adds it to the [[:Category:Speedy delete|speedy deletion category]]. |
− | Creators and major contributors to pages and files should be | + | Creators and major contributors to pages and files should be notified of speedy deletion nominations. |
[[User:Ryan W|Ryan W]] ([[User talk:Ryan W|talk]]) 18:22, 1 August 2014 (UTC) | [[User:Ryan W|Ryan W]] ([[User talk:Ryan W|talk]]) 18:22, 1 August 2014 (UTC) | ||
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: Is there a chance you could highlight your changes? It's hard to grasp what's different without having two tabs open on two different monitors. --[[User:Quasar|Quasar]] ([[User talk:Quasar|talk]]) 05:05, 14 August 2014 (UTC) | : Is there a chance you could highlight your changes? It's hard to grasp what's different without having two tabs open on two different monitors. --[[User:Quasar|Quasar]] ([[User talk:Quasar|talk]]) 05:05, 14 August 2014 (UTC) | ||
: I'm fine with those adjustments if you want to fold them into the article. --[[User:Quasar|Quasar]] ([[User talk:Quasar|talk]]) 22:41, 14 August 2014 (UTC) | : I'm fine with those adjustments if you want to fold them into the article. --[[User:Quasar|Quasar]] ([[User talk:Quasar|talk]]) 22:41, 14 August 2014 (UTC) |