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 {{subcat guideline|deletion guideline|Deletion|BP:DPR|BP:DELPRO}}
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 The '''deletion process''' covers how the community decides to [[Bharatpedia:Deletion policy|delete]] or keep [[Bharatpedia:What is an article?|articles]], [[Help:Media|media]], and other pages.

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<div style="font-size:1.6em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:4px">Deletion process</div>
<div style="color:#555;margin-bottom:10px">How the community deletes or keeps pages — the complete workflow.</div>
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<span style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:99px;padding:3px 10px">Guideline</span>
<span style="background:#e8f5e9;border:1px solid #a5d6a7;border-radius:99px;padding:3px 10px">Protected</span>
<span style="background:#e3f2fd;border:1px solid #90caf9;border-radius:99px;padding:3px 10px">Shortcut: <code>BP:DPR</code> · <code>BP:DELPRO</code></span>
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The '''deletion process''' covers how the community decides to [[Bharatpedia:Deletion policy|delete]] or keep [[Bharatpedia:What is an article?|articles]], [[Help:Media|media]], and other pages.

Normally a [[#Venues|deletion discussion]] is required to form [[Bharatpedia:Consensus|consensus]]. Admins usually close these, though [[#NAC|non-admins may also close]] in some cases. Editors can [[#PROD|propose]] uncontroversial deletions, and pages meeting [[Bharatpedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|strict criteria]] may be [[#Speedy|speedily deleted]].

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'''Priority override:''' [[Bharatpedia:Office actions|Office actions]] and declarations from the Foundation Board or system administrators (copyright, legal, server load) take priority over community consensus.
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<div style="font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px">Quick navigation</div>
{| style="width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px"
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#Speedy|Speedy]]
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#PROD|PROD]]
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#Venues|Venues]]
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#Closing|Closing]]
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#Outcomes|Outcomes]]
| style="background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 10px;text-align:center" | [[#Early|Early close]]
|}
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== <span id="Speedy"></span>Speedy deletion ==
{{shortcut|BP:CSD|BP:SD}}

Pages meeting at least one '''[[Bharatpedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|criterion for speedy deletion]] (CSD)''' may be deleted immediately without discussion.

'''Pre-deletion checklist:'''

* Verify the page meets at least one CSD criterion
* Check [[Help:Page history|page history]] — can it be [[Help:Reverting|reverted]] and salvaged?
* Check whether a [[Bharatpedia:How to fix cut-and-paste moves|cut-and-paste move]] was involved
* Check the edit summary, [[Help:Talk page|talk page]], [[Help:Log|page log]], and [[Special:WhatLinksHere|WhatLinksHere]]

'''If CSD is not appropriate:''' remove the tag (auto-removes from [[:Category:Candidates for speedy deletion]]) and consider notifying the nominator with {{tl|speedy-decline}} or {{tl|uw-csd}}.

<div style="background:#ffebee;border-left:4px solid #c62828;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:10px 14px;margin:12px 0;font-size:.95em">
'''Never''' quote [[BP:CSD#G10|attack content]] or [[BP:CSD#G12|copyrighted text]] in the deletion summary.
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== <span id="PROD"></span>Proposed deletion ==
{{shortcut|BP:PROD}}

For '''uncontroversial''' deletions that don't meet CSD. Place a tag; any editor may remove it to save the page. If the tag stands for '''7 days''', deletion proceeds.

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'''BLPPROD:''' Unsourced biographies of living people. Only adding a source can contest this.
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== <span id="Copyright"></span>Copyright problems ==
{{shortcut|BP:CP}}

* Unambiguous infringement leads to '''[[BP:CSD#G12|G12 speedy deletion]]'''
* Repeat violators qualify for '''presumptive deletion''' after 7 days at [[Bharatpedia:Copyright problems|Copyright problems]]
* Files whose copyright expires on a future known date should be listed at [[:Category:Future copyright expiration]]

== <span id="Venues"></span>Deletion discussion venues (XfD) ==
{{shortcut|BP:XFD}}

Six venues for pages that don't qualify for CSD. Starting a discussion is easiest with [[Bharatpedia:TWINKLE|Twinkle]].

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Venue !! Scope !! Links
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Articles for deletion|AfD]]''' || Articles, mainspace pages (no redirects) || [[Bharatpedia:Articles for deletion#Contributing to AfD discussions|Reasons]] · [[BP:AFDHOWTO|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Articles for deletion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Categories for discussion|CfD]]''' || Categories, stub templates || [[Bharatpedia:Overcategorization|Reasons]] · [[BP:CFD#HOWTO|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Categories for discussion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Files for discussion|FfD]]''' || Files, images || [[Bharatpedia:Guide to image deletion|Reasons]] · [[Bharatpedia:Files for discussion/heading|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Files for discussion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Miscellany for deletion|MfD]]''' || Draft, Help, Portal, MediaWiki, Bharatpedia, User, Talk, etc. || [[Bharatpedia:Miscellany for deletion#Before nominating a page for deletion|Reasons]] · [[Bharatpedia:Miscellany for deletion#How to list pages for deletion|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Miscellany for deletion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Redirects for discussion|RfD]]''' || Redirects (all namespaces) || [[Bharatpedia:Redirect/Deletion reasons|Reasons]] · [[BP:RFD#HOWTO|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Redirects for discussion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Templates for discussion|TfD]]''' || Template, Module (no stubs/userboxes/redirects) || [[BP:TFD#REASONS|Reasons]] · [[Bharatpedia:Templates for discussion#Listing a template|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Templates for discussion/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Deletion review|DRV]]''' || Appeals of deletion outcomes || [[BP:DRVPURPOSE|Reasons]] · [[Bharatpedia:Deletion review|Start]] · [[Bharatpedia:Deletion review/Administrator instructions|Close]]
|}

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'''Group nominations:''' Make sure ''every'' page has an XfD notice tag. If some are missed, tag them and [[#Relist|relist]] the discussion.
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== <span id="Conduct"></span>Conduct during discussions ==
{{shortcut|BP:XFD#CONDUCT}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Principle !! What it means
|-
| '''[[BP:AGF|Assume good faith]]''' || Presume others act to improve the project, until strong evidence says otherwise.
|-
| '''[[BP:BATTLE|Not a battleground]]''' || No personal attacks, harassment, incivility, or gaming the system.
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Canvassing|No canvassing]]''' || Deletion discussions are [[BP:NOTAVOTE|not a vote]]. Remind participants politely.
|-
| '''[[BP:SOCK|Sock-puppetry]]''' || Tag blatant cases; otherwise report and note your concern neutrally.
|}

== <span id="Closing"></span>Closing discussions ==
{{shortcut|BP:XFDCLOSE}}

Discussions run for '''7 days (168 hours)'''. Closing is usually an [[BP:MOPRIGHTS|admin action]], but [[#NAC|experienced non-admins may close]] per the rules below.

=== <span id="Consensus"></span>Determining rough consensus ===
{{shortcut|BP:ROUGHCONSENSUS|BP:ROUGHC}}

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'''Consensus is not headcount.''' Weight of argument and cited policy matter more than number of votes. Bad-faith, sock, and [[BP:SPA|SPA]] opinions may be discounted.
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'''Non-negotiable:''' [[BP:Verifiability|Verifiability]], [[BP:No original research|NOR]], [[BP:Neutral point of view|NPOV]], [[BP:Copyrights|copyright]], and [[BP:Biographies of living persons|BLP]] cannot be overruled by any discussion.
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=== <span id="NoConsensus"></span>No consensus ===
{{shortcut|BP:XFD#NOCON}}

Result keeps the '''status quo''' — usually "keep". Note these exceptions:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Venue !! No-consensus effect
|-
| '''RfD''' || May still retarget or disambiguate
|-
| '''FfD''' || Admin may delete on [[Bharatpedia:Precautionary principle|precautionary principle]]
|-
| '''DRV''' || Effect equals endorsement; if appeal was a speedy, restore page
|}

=== <span id="Quorum"></span>No quorum and soft closure ===
{{shortcut|BP:NOQUORUM|BP:SOFTDELETE|BP:SOFTMERGE|BP:SOFTBLAR}}

When no one besides the nominator comments, the closer may:

* [[#Relist|Relist]] the discussion
* Close as [[#NoConsensus|no consensus]] with '''"no prejudice against speedy renomination" (NPASR)'''
* Close in favour of the nomination
* Perform a '''soft closure'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Soft closure type !! Effect !! Reversible?
|-
| '''Soft delete''' || Article deleted; restorable on request at [[Bharatpedia:Requests for undeletion|REFUND]] || Yes, any reason
|-
| '''Soft merge''' || Articles merged or added to merge backlog || Yes, by [[BP:SPLIT|splitting]] back
|-
| '''Soft BLAR''' || Blank and redirect to a target || Yes, no objections required
|}

=== <span id="Relist"></span>Relisting ===
{{shortcut|BP:RELIST}}

Relist if:

* Only a few participants have commented, or
* Arguments lack policy basis, or
* Consensus may be near

<div style="background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f9a825;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:10px 14px;margin:12px 0;font-size:.95em">
'''Maximum two relists.''' A third relist requires an explanation. Long-standing tags discourage new editors.
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=== <span id="NAC"></span>Non-admins closing discussions ===
{{shortcut|BP:NACD}}

Non-admin closers must:

* Use {{tlx|nacd}} in the close comment
* Stay within technical ability (no "delete" closes)
* Follow the [[Bharatpedia:Administrators#Accountability|accountability policy]]
* Leave close calls and controversial cases to admins

<div style="background:#ffebee;border-left:4px solid #c62828;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:10px 14px;margin:12px 0;font-size:.95em">
'''Do not close if:''' you lack policy experience, you already !voted, or you have a vested interest in the page.
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=== <span id="Outcomes"></span>Common outcomes ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.88em"
! Outcome !! For !! Notes
|-
| '''Keep''' || All || Remove deletion notice; record outcome on talk page
|-
| '''Delete''' || All || Remove incoming links if page shouldn't be recreated
|-
| '''Delete''' (subject-requested) || Articles || Check [[BP:BIODEL]] and [[BP:BLPREQUESTDELETE]]
|-
| '''Move / Rename''' || All || Change the title
|-
| '''Merge''' || Articles, categories, templates || !votes must be [[BP:Merge what?|specific]]
|-
| '''Redirect''' || Articles, templates, misc || No unique content, but topic covered elsewhere
|-
| '''Disambiguate''' || Articles, redirects || Change to disambiguation page
|-
| '''Userfy''' || Articles, templates, misc || Move to creator's userspace
|-
| '''Incubate / Draftify''' || Articles || Move to draft for improvement
|-
| '''Delete, allow re-upload with licence''' || Files || Only for copyright-fixable files
|-
| '''Listify''' || Categories || Delete category, create list article
|-
| '''Retarget''' || Redirects || Point to a different page
|-
| '''Refine''' || Redirects || Point to a specific section
|}

== <span id="Errors"></span>Nomination errors ==
{{shortcut|BP:PCLOSE}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Error !! Fix
|-
| No deletion notice on page || Add tag; tag time equals nomination time
|-
| Linked from Main Page || Remove tag; use [[Bharatpedia:Main Page/Errors]] first
|-
| Immediate objection to prior outcome || Redirect to [[Bharatpedia:Deletion review|DRV]]
|-
| Wrong venue || Move to correct venue, notify nominator
|-
| Page does not exist or already deleted || Close; notify nominator of correct title
|}

== <span id="Early"></span>Early closure ==
{{shortcut|BP:EARLY|BP:SCLOSE}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;font-size:.9em"
! Reason !! When
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Speedy keep|Speedy keep]]''' || Nominator withdraws; vandalism; policy pages; banned nominators
|-
| '''[[BP:Speedy redirect|Speedy redirect]]''' || Viable search term or subtopic already covered
|-
| '''Speedy delete''' || Meets CSD (for example [[BP:CSD#G10|G10]] attack, [[BP:CSD#G12|G12]] copyright)
|-
| '''[[Bharatpedia:Snowball clause|Snowball]]''' || Outcome is near-certain — but not for merely "likely"
|}
}

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'''Snowball caveat:''' Do not mistake an early pile-on for the final outcome — wait for slower, less-involved editors too.
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== Search all deletion discussions ==
{{shortcut|BP:SEARCHDEL}}

Preview this line in any page's wikitext to generate three search links:

<code>{<nowiki />{ [[help:Labeled section transclusion|#lst:]] BP: Deletion process | search links }}</code>

<section begin=search links />
{| border="1" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" style="width:61%;<includeonly>background:pink</includeonly>"
|
* {{sl| "{{FULLPAGENAME}}" intitle: discussion | discussion | limit=100 | ns4 | ns5 }}
* {{sl| "{{FULLPAGENAME}}" intitle: deletion | deletion | limit=100 | ns4 | ns5 }}
* {{sl| "{{FULLPAGENAME}}" intitle: copyright| copyright| limit=100 | ns4 | ns5 }}
|}<section end=search links />

== Pages with many revisions ==
{{shortcut|BP:BIGDELETE}}

Pages with '''5,000+ revisions''' require the special "bigdelete" right (admins do not have it). Close as "delete" and [[meta:Steward requests/Miscellaneous|request a steward]] to perform it.

== Notes ==
{{reflist}}
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== See also ==
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* [[Bharatpedia:Alternative outlets]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Arguments to avoid in image deletion discussions]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Deletion and deletionism]]
* [[:Category:Deletion archival templates]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Deletion guidelines for administrators]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Deletion policy]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Undeletion policy]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Articles for deletion/Precedents]]
* [[Bharatpedia:List of policies to cite in deletion debates]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Mass nomination]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Page blanking]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Relist bias]]
* [[Bharatpedia:Deletion reform]]
}}

[[Category:Bharatpedia deletion|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Bharatpedia processes|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Bharatpedia project content guidelines]]

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Bharatpedia:Deletion process - Revision history

Bharatwiki Socrates at 12:08, 28 September 2026

Bharatwiki Socrates: Created page with "{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{for|the policy|Bharatpedia:Deletion policy}} {{subcat guideline|deletion guideline|Deletion|BP:DPR|BP:DELPRO}} {{deletion debates}} Deletion process How the community delet..."

Bharatwiki Socrates: Created page with "{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{for|the policy|Bharatpedia:Deletion policy}} {{subcat guideline|deletion guideline|Deletion|BP:DPR|BP:DELPRO}} {{deletion debates}}

Deletion process

How the community delet..."