[WikiEN-l] Votes for deletion

[Erik Moeller]

Zoe-
> If this is to be the standard policy, and the 1 week
> limit is maintained on the Votes for Deletion page,
> and I am not allowed to delete any pages that I put on
> the Votes for deletion page, then I see no point in
> even attempting to delete any pages.  This is
> completely unworkable.

I disagree. Copyright violations are the exception, junk pages are the  
rule. The latter can be deleted without delay. But we need to avoid  
copyright paranoia and give every user the benefit of the doubt. Not  
everyone realizes that it is necessary for them to give us permissions  
before we can use their material. Furthermore, users who copy material  
from elsewhere often become good contributors over time -- treating them  
with courtesy is a good approach. Honestly: Have you been aware of all the  
finer points of copyright before joining Wikipedia? Most people aren't. Be  
a little forgiving.

> Oh, and by the way, The Cunctator has unilaterally,
> without discussion, deleted "If the page contains no
> useful content (all gibberish for example) and no
> useful history, this step may be skipped." from the
> [[Wikipedia:Policy on permanent deletion of pages]]
> page.

Already reverted by Koyaanis. I consider this a violation of Wikiquette --  
important policies like that should not be unilaterally removed without  
*prior* discussion.

Regards,

Erik