User:Deletionism

=Deletionism=
 * This is an essay, as such it is exempt from Wikipedia's policies on neutral point of view, verifiability and no original research. Feel free to edit this page.

Deletionism as per its article in [m:Main Page|Meta]] is "a philosophy held by some Wikipedians that favors clear and relatively rigorous standards for accepting articles to the encyclopedia. "

Deletionism is a fundamental issue to Wikipedia. Obviously it stops its growth. Arguably it improves overall quality.

Association of Deletionist Wikipedians
In 27 September 2004, Ambi created the Association of Deletionist Wikipedians.

Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not
Deletionism exists fundamentally in the Wikipedia policy What Wikipedia is not. Remember, the following are Wikipedia policies, not guidelines:


 * Wikipedia is not a paper encyclopedia
 * Wikipedia is not a dictionary. Wikipedia is not:
 * A usage guide.
 * A slang or idiom guide.
 * A biographical dictionary.
 * Wikipedia is not a publisher of original thought. Wikipedia articles are not:
 * Primary (original) research.
 * Original inventions. Wikipedia is not for things made up in school one day.
 * Critical reviews.
 * Personal essays, like what you're reading now.
 * Opinions on current affairs/
 * Discussion forums.
 * Wikipedia is not a soapbox. Wikipedia articles are not:
 * Propaganda or advocacy.
 * Self-promotion.
 * Advertising.
 * Wikipedia is not a mirror or a repository of links, images, or media files. Wikipedia articles are not:
 * Mere internet directories.
 * Mere public domain or other source material.
 * Mere collections of photographs or media files.
 * Wikipedia is not a free host, blog, or webspace provider
 * User pages.
 * File storage areas.
 * Wikipedia is not an indiscriminate collection of information. "While there is a continuing debate about the encyclopedic merits of several classes of entries, current consensus is that Wikipedia articles are not:"
 * Lists of Frequently Asked Questions.
 * Lists or repositories of loosely associated topics.
 * Travel guides.
 * Memorials.
 * News reports.
 * Genealogical entries, or phonebook entries.
 * Directories, directory entries, or a resource for conducting business.
 * Instruction manuals
 * Wikipedia is not a crystal ball

Any content that, in the opinion of a few editors falls under what wikipedia is not, is most likely removed or deleted.