User:J.smith/FAQ

Welcome to my frequently asked questions sub-page. If you have a specific question about a particular action of mine, feel free to leave a message on my talk page. I'll be slowly expanding this subpage over time.

Why did you delete my page?
Well, first of all make sure it was me who deleted your page. You can check my delete log here. That shows every deletion I’ve made and it also shows the reason why I’ve done it. Now, each thing I’ve deleted will have a note as to why. (If I forgot to put a reason, let me know on my talk page.) If the reason contains "CSD" then that means I speedy deleted it. There should be a number after CSD… from that you can see the list of Speedy Delete reasons at Criteria for speedy deletion. "G" refers to the first section, "A" the second section and "I" the image section.

If I the article was deleted because of an article for deletion discussion, I will have provided a link to the discussion in the deletion discussion.

Why did you close the AFD as X (keep, delete, etc)
For the most part I try to follow the consensus of the debate. If the overwhelming majority of people in the debate are advocating one side that is usually how I will close. However, I do weight the strength of the arguments into my decision. In the end I might side for the side with lesser representation if the arguments are stronger. "Is that the end of it?" No. Anything I do is open to review. To have a deletion reviewed please file a report at Deletion review. Just do me a favor and let me know so I can explain my reasoning.

Why did you block me?
First of all, make sure it was me who blocked you. You can check my block log here. If I blocked you I will have given you a reason in the block-note and usually a post on your talk page. Check the three revert rule for the most common reason why I’ve blocked people in the past. Also, I sometimes block sockpuppet accounts (i.e., abusive secondary accounts).

If I blocked you for violating the 3RR, that does not mean I’m taking the other person’s side in the dispute. In most cases I won’t even know the details of the argument. My only role in such a situation is to enforce the "cutoff” rule of no more then 3 reverts in a single day. If you want me to act as an informal mediator let me know.  I’m fully willing to take a "deeper" look at the situation.