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Speedy deletion nomination of The Blackest Day
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If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding  to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag - if no such tag exists then the page is no longer a speedy delete candidate and adding a hangon tag is unnecessary), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the page does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the page or have a copy emailed to you. UtherSRG (talk) 12:03, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Speedy Deletion declined

Proposed deletion of The Blackest Day


The article The Blackest Day has been proposed for deletion. The proposed-deletion notice added to the article should explain why.

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You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the  notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

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I've removed the speedy deletion because the criteria did not fit, but I can't find anything about the day or the group anywhere on the Web, including Arcata's two general newspapers and the local college's student newspaper and it doesn't seem to fit what Wikipedia is about, so I've changed it to a WP:PROD which will give you a few days to come up with verification that will allow the article to survive. Let me add a word of friendly advice: Though it may not look like it on first blush, there are strict rules on what subjects and content can and cannot be included in Wikipedia. Without a working knowledge of Wikipedia policy it can be very frustrating to try to write an article that won't be deleted. I've tried several times to write a better introduction to editing than can be found at the Article Wizard and Your First Article and I can't. Don't be tempted to skip past sections of either one, they're full of solid gold information. Also, if you've not done so already, you need to read the Notability, Verifiability, No original research, and What Wikipedia is not policies from beginning to end. Good luck and best wishes,  T RANSPORTER M AN  ( TALK ) 17:33, 11 May 2010 (UTC)