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== Deletion vs. Editing, Redirecting, and Moving: == | == Deletion vs. Editing, Redirecting, and Moving: == | ||
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=== Deletion === | === Deletion === | ||
Deletion is intended to permanently remove an item both from the current view of a FamilySearch Research Wiki page, but also from the history of that page. To permanently delete pages ultimately requires an administrator/sysop and follows a consensus process. Obscene or provocative pages will be deleted immediately. Those labeled or flagged as controversial may take longer to reach a consensus. To request a page deletion, users may add the deletion flags to pages they deem worthy of | Deletion is intended to permanently remove an item both from the current view of a FamilySearch Research Wiki page, but also from the history of that page. To permanently delete pages ultimately requires an administrator/sysop and follows a consensus process. Obscene or provocative pages will be deleted immediately. Those labeled or flagged as controversial may take longer to reach a consensus. To request a page deletion, users may add the deletion flags to pages they deem worthy of deletion. Examples of content that may justify [[Maintenance Templates|flagging for deletion]]: | ||
*Copyright violations | |||
*Vandalism | |||
*Offensive or slanderous materials (See below for immediate deletion guidelines) | |||
*Pages or comments that fall outside of the scope of the FamilySearch Research Wiki | |||
*Pages that include detailed instructions on FamilySearch products such as PAF and the new FamilySearch Common Pedigree | |||
*Biographies or images of living individuals | |||
*Pages used to store genealogical data | |||
*Other information not suitable for a genealogical research guidance wiki. | |||
=== Immediate Deletion === | === Immediate Deletion === | ||
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Editing may be used to correct information in many situations in lieu of deletion. Below are included instances in which editing or flagging may be used instead of deletion: | Editing may be used to correct information in many situations in lieu of deletion. Below are included instances in which editing or flagging may be used instead of deletion: | ||
*Incorrect, inaccurate, or unreliable information appears on the page. | |||
*The page conveys a biased opinion about a specific record collection, organization, or research strategy. | |||
*A page is poorly written | |||
*A page has been translated into a foreign language | |||
*A page contains formatting errors | |||
== Redirecting == | == Redirecting == | ||
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== Moving == | == Moving == | ||
The way to re-name a page is to Move the page. Click on the “Move” tab for a page, type in the desired new page title, and click “Move page.” The old title of the page will automatically become a redirect to send users to the new page title. To move a page, click on the "Move" page action located in page actions box above the navigation bar (the same box containing the "Edit" page action.) Type in the desired new page title, and a reason for | The way to re-name a page is to Move the page. Click on the “Move” tab for a page, type in the desired new page title, and click “Move page.” The old title of the page will automatically become a redirect to send users to the new page title. To move a page, click on the "Move" page action located in page actions box above the navigation bar (the same box containing the "Edit" page action.) Type in the desired new page title, and a reason for moving the page. Click "Move Page." The page with all current content will be moved to a page with a different title. | ||
== Deletion Procedures == | == Deletion Procedures == | ||
* | *The capability to delete pages requires the Administrator role. | ||
* | *Controversial pages should be proposed or flagged for deletion. Once proposed, if not contested, an administrator may delete the page. | ||
* | *The deletion flag should be left on the page for five days to allow other users to dispute the deletion (except in cases of immediate deletion). | ||
*To delete the page, click | *Prior to deleting a page, the Administrator should read the talk page to review user's comments and determine if the page is truly worthy of deletion. | ||
*Select a reason for deletion, and include additional details about the deletion as needed | *If the page deletion is being contested the Administrator may choose to wait until adequate discussion has taken place before deleting the page. Administrators should consider all comments and arguements regarding the proposed deletion. | ||
*To delete the page, click the "Delete" page action. | |||
*Select a reason for deletion, and include additional details about the deletion as needed | |||
*Finalize by clicking the "Delete Page" link. | |||
*The page will no longer be visible to users. | |||
{{H-langs|en=FamilySearch Wiki:Deletion guidelines for administrators|pt=FamilySearch Wiki:Diretrizes de exclusão para os administradores}} | |||
[[Category:Deletion_process]] | |||
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