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Deletion is an optional activity for moderators. Not all problems should be resolved with deletion. Included below are guidelines to help moderators understand whether a problem merits deletion, editing, redirecting, or moving. | Deletion is an optional activity for moderators. Not all problems should be resolved with deletion. Included below are guidelines to help moderators understand whether a problem merits deletion, editing, redirecting, or moving. | ||
=== Flagging === | |||
Users may | |||
=== Deletion === | === Deletion === | ||
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• Other information not suitable for a genealogical research guidance wiki. | • Other information not suitable for a genealogical research guidance wiki. | ||
To delete an article, a moderator makes sure that the deletion flag has been left on the page for five days to allow other users to dispute the deletion. Controversial article/pages can be proposed or flagged for deletion. Once proposed, if not contested within 5 days, an administrator or moderator may delete them. The moderator should read the discussion page to review users comments and determine if the page is truly worthy of deletion. If the page deletion is being contested the moderator may choose to wait before deleting the page. Moderators should consider all comments and arguements regarding the proposed deletion. | ===== Deletion Procedures ===== | ||
*Moderators are not required to delete pages. If the moderator does not feel comfortable deleting a page, a sysop or administrator may be asked to assist. | |||
*To delete an article, a moderator makes sure that the deletion flag has been left on the page for five days to allow other users to dispute the deletion. Controversial article/pages can be proposed or flagged for deletion. Once proposed, if not contested within 5 days, an administrator or moderator may delete them. | |||
*The moderator should read the discussion page prior to deleting a page to review users comments and determine if the page is truly worthy of deletion. If the page deletion is being contested the moderator may choose to wait until adequate discussion has been made before deleting the page. Moderators should consider all comments and arguements regarding the proposed deletion. | |||
*To delete the page, click on the "Delete" page action located in page actions box above the navigation bar (the same box containing the "Edit" page action. | |||
*Select a reason for deletion, and include additional details about the deletion as needed, and then click | |||
=== Immediate Deletion === | === Immediate Deletion === | ||