MediaWiki talk:Recreate-deleted-warn
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[edit] Bitey
{{editprotected}} Replace "Warning" with "Notice"
"Warning" is a little bity, for example, some topics were deleted speedy as test pages, but may have the potential to be encyclopedic subjects. We don't want to warn newcomers away from creating these. Thanks, Navou 22:58, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
{{editprotected}} I still think it could read a little less cautious per above rationale. It currently reads "You should consider whether it is appropriate to continue editing this page. The deletion log for this page is provided here for convenience:"
Perhaps "You should consider whether it is appropriate to continue editing this page. To prevent the recreation of deleted material, some hints are available at WP:SIMPLE and WP:TRIFECTA. If you have a good subject for the encyclopedia, edit on! The deletion log for this page is provided here for convenience:"
Thanks, Navou 14:49, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- We want to discourage the recreation of deleted pages in general, not encourage it. Most deleted pages shouldn't be recreated. — Carl (CBM · talk) 15:53, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
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- While I understand the concern with recreating deleted material, I do believe this notice is a bit restrictive, and a notice discouraging recreated deleted material, can also be coupled with a nudge in the bold direction as far as creating good material. What are your thoughts? Navou 16:19, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- I think it's not that bad atm. Deleted pages are deleted for a reason. I suggest we add a link to WP:DRV. >Radiant< 16:56, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- Please don't, per WP:BEANS. The last thing we need are lots of WP:CSD#G1 deletions getting taken to DRV. — Carl (CBM · talk) 17:22, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- SIMPLE and TRIFECTA are too broad to be relevant here. The box above this already links to Why was my page deleted? Still, I suggest admins link obscure terms like "a7" and elaborate when the deletion is not obvious, so people can make a more informed decision on the spot. The message reads fine right now; caution is good and doesn't contradict Be bold. I would remove the linebreak and the last "for this page", but whatever. –Pomte 17:59, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- At this point, I agree with Pomte and Radiant -- the current notice seems fine, and the link to WP:WMD should suffice (if we want to duplicate or move the link to make it more obvious, that may help). If somebody proposes some other changes, I can have a look and see if my own opinion changes. – Luna Santin (talk) 20:02, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- SIMPLE and TRIFECTA are too broad to be relevant here. The box above this already links to Why was my page deleted? Still, I suggest admins link obscure terms like "a7" and elaborate when the deletion is not obvious, so people can make a more informed decision on the spot. The message reads fine right now; caution is good and doesn't contradict Be bold. I would remove the linebreak and the last "for this page", but whatever. –Pomte 17:59, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- Please don't, per WP:BEANS. The last thing we need are lots of WP:CSD#G1 deletions getting taken to DRV. — Carl (CBM · talk) 17:22, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- I think it's not that bad atm. Deleted pages are deleted for a reason. I suggest we add a link to WP:DRV. >Radiant< 16:56, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- While I understand the concern with recreating deleted material, I do believe this notice is a bit restrictive, and a notice discouraging recreated deleted material, can also be coupled with a nudge in the bold direction as far as creating good material. What are your thoughts? Navou 16:19, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
(outdent) I can work with that. Can we add the link? Navou 20:03, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- Doing so seems to make sense -- if we have a special "this page was deleted" box, we may as well link to the page specifically created to help explain why, yes? ;) Had a second look at a deleted page, and I'd agree it makes sense in the blue box. – Luna Santin (talk) 20:27, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- I lack the technical ability. Can someone else do this? Navou 20:42, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- How about "Information is available on what to do if a page you created is deleted." Let me know if that's OK. — Carl (CBM · talk) 21:50, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
- I lack the technical ability. Can someone else do this? Navou 20:42, 18 June 2007 (UTC)
Note that if admisn use User:^demon/CSD AutoReason, then every deletion log entry will contain a link to a relevant policy page. This can help explain confusing terms. DES (talk) 23:26, 27 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] "deleted" to deletion policy
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It might be a good idea to link the word "deleted" on both versions of this message to Wikipedia:Deletion policy. Thanks – 81.153.158.137 22:34, 16 September 2007 (UTC)
Done Seems like uncontroversial edit. Navou banter 01:39, 17 September 2007 (UTC)
