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.

Contents 1 Marking a page for deletion 1.1 Discussed deletion 1.2 Quick deletion 2 Archives 3 Fast deletion requests 4 Discussed deletion requests 4.1 Quite 4.2 Wikipedia:Wikipedians by number of edits 4.3 Controversial, Limp, and most of Category:Definitions 5 See also

[edit] Marking a page for deletion

These are instructions on how to request a page for deletion. To find more information on what quick deletions and discussed deletions are, PLEASE READ THIS.

[edit] Discussed deletion

To list one article for discussed deletion, follow these instructions:

I.	Put the deletion tag on the article. Add this tag: {{rfd|REASON}} to the top of the page you think should be deleted but replace REASON with reasons why you think the page should be deleted. Please be sure the edit is not marked as minor. 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 by a vandal. Save the page.
II.	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: {{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. 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 ..." , replacing PageName with the name of the page you think should be deleted and then add the reasons for deletion. Save the page.
III.	Discuss. 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.

[edit] Quick deletion

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|reason}} to the top of the page:

Not all pages marked for deletion are listed here. Check the contents of Category:Deletion requests for more.

[edit] Archives

• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 1 Until 30 September 2006
• Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log 2 From 1 October 2006 to...

[edit] Fast deletion requests

List newer items at the top. It is only necessary to list here under unusual circumstances. Tagging for deletion is sufficient.

[edit] Discussed deletion requests

List newer items at the top. Completed requests are logged at Wikipedia:Requests for deletion/Log. Articles are normally listed for five to seven days, or until there is enough agreement about what to do.

Only users who are involved with the project should vote. Votes from users with little to no contributions should not be taken into account.

[edit] Quite

I am 'quite' tempted to delete this page, but wanted to get some other comments first. I see it is a BE850 word, but I don't think this article is necessary or even helpful. It is already 'wiktionaried'. Blockinblox - talk 16:27, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

• Delete Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a dictionary. Dar-Ape 18:28, 17 December 2006 (UTC)
• Delete The current content of the article is more suited to Wiktionary. --Eptalon 08:46, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Wikipedians by number of edits

Article (edit|talk|history|links|watch|logs)

Promotes editcountitis, and isn't updated enough to be useful in my opinion. PullToOpen ^Talk 23:07, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

• Delete per nomination. J Di 23:28, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
• Delete -- Eptalon 10:11, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
• Delete above.--Sir James Paul 11:30, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
• Add {{rejected}} template--TBCΦtalk? 16:09, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Controversial, Limp, and most of Category:Definitions

Looks like a dictionary definitions to me. As such, can be taken care of by Wiktionary -- Eptalon 10:13, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Creol pointed out that in the Category mentioned; there are a few more such pages;I would opt for replacing such entries by wiktionary, wherever possible.

• Delete - as per above -- Eptalon 10:13, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
• Delete --Sir James Paul 11:30, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
• Delete - delete or merge as it's better off on Wiktionary. Xania 04:01, 17 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] See also

• Wikipedia:Deletion policy
• Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Delete - pages containing {{delete}}
• Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Pdel - pages containing {{pdel}}
• Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Delreq - pages containing {{delreq}}
• Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Non - pages containing {{non}}
• Category:NowCommons - Images that are now in Commons