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Template:Newspaper of record

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The result of the discussion was delete. I see no issue with userfying if requested. Primefac (talk) 23:45, 18 July 2024 (UTC) Unused wikidata related template. Gonnym (talk) 06:31, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Newspaper of record
 * Keep, albeit a little weakly. The nominator seems to be under the misimpression that a template being unused is by itself sufficient grounds for deletion. It is not. This template was developed for potential use in a Module:Find sources template, and while it wasn't initially adopted, it might be in the future, and given that its development stage is appropriately tagged and that retaining it is cheap, that provides grounds for keeping. It is also relevant for editors looking at the history of the creation of the find sources module, and could have other uses for editors seeking for other reasons to associate a country with its newspaper(s) of record.  Sdkb  talk 06:42, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * The commentor above is under the misimpression that the nominator does not know how TfD works and that hundred of templates get deleted on a weekly bases for being unused. 3 years being unused is a clear indication that either the template creator has abandoned a template or that the community does not want it. Both are valid grounds for deletion. Gonnym (talk) 08:06, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * and has no likelihood of being used isn't exactly ambiguous, and is bolded for good reason. To the extent it's not being followed, it ought to be — even when there's only a small chance they'll be used in the future, the maintenance cost of retaining templates is minimal (particularly when their documentation is clear, as here). Deletion for the sake of deletion does not benefit the encyclopedia.  Sdkb  talk 14:23, 20 June 2024 (UTC)
 * I'm yet to be convinced of the value of deleting templates, merely because they are unused. Or indeed for any reason, except when they are using a valuable piece of namespace that could be better used.  Even then moving is an option.  All the best: Rich Farmbrough 18:36, 22 June 2024 (UTC).

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 * Delete or send to a preferred sandbox per nom. The quoted portion of the relevant page probably needs updating rather than relying upon in a TFD; the practice at TFD is clearly deletion of unused templates, even with the possibility of use. Izno (talk) 23:53, 12 July 2024 (UTC)
 * We should follow what's best for the encyclopedia, rather than what current practice here has drifted to. And as @Rich Farmbrough said above, it's not clear what benefit current practice serves.  Sdkb  talk 04:40, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
 * What's best for the encyclopedia is a cruft-free template/module space where people can find and use the templates that have shown they are merited (i.e. a priori use). See, I defined it in a way that supports my point of view. :) It's generally not a good idea to argue from "it's what's best" because there is someone who disagrees with your definition. Izno (talk) 13:48, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
 * delete or send to a sandbox, better to not keep unused templates around in template space. Frietjes (talk) 16:05, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
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Template:Wesleyan Cardinals quarterback navbox

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The result of the discussion was keep. Izno (talk) 15:20, 13 July 2024 (UTC) Navbox only contains three blue links (not including the header, which links to the general Wesleyan Cardinals football page), not enough to warrant the existence of this template for navigation purposes. There is also not an article for List of Wesleyan Cardinals starting quarterbacks. Eagles 24/7 (C)  20:07, 21 June 2024 (UTC) Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗  plicit  00:16, 29 June 2024 (UTC) Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗  plicit  14:45, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Wesleyan Cardinals quarterback navbox
 * Weak oppose: (I think this is how opposing and supporting works) Has four now, so I could see the rationale for both keeping or deleting it. Thetreesarespeakingtome (talk) 03:01, 22 June 2024 (UTC)
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 *  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.


 * Keep Despite four links, it does provide navigation. --WikiCleanerMan (talk) 01:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
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Template:Eastern Football League seasons

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The result of the discussion was delete. Izno (talk) 15:20, 13 July 2024 (UTC) Navbox with all red links. DB 1729 talk 14:15, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Eastern Football League seasons
 * Delete per nomination. --WikiCleanerMan (talk) 01:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
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Template:Riddell District Football League seasons

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The result of the discussion was delete. Izno (talk) 15:19, 13 July 2024 (UTC) Navbox with all red links. DB 1729 talk 14:14, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Riddell District Football League seasons
 * Delete per nomination. --WikiCleanerMan (talk) 01:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
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Template:Western Region Football League seasons
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The result of the discussion was delete. Izno (talk) 15:19, 13 July 2024 (UTC) Navbox with all redlinks. DB 1729 talk 14:13, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Western Region Football League seasons
 * Delete per nomination. --WikiCleanerMan (talk) 01:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
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Template:Wales Conservative Party MPs
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The result of the discussion was keep after being reworked into a historical listing of MPs. (non-admin closure) — Ceso femmuin mbolgaig mbung, mellohi! (Goodbye!) 08:33, 14 July 2024 (UTC) As a result of the recent election, the template is currently blank. 2601:249:9301:D570:B519:DC52:8298:C7B (talk) 05:55, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Wales Conservative Party MPs
 * Delete per nomination. --WikiCleanerMan (talk) 01:45, 9 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Keep, seems to have been worked on and in a way which is actually sustainable for purposes of the template. i.e. it is no longer blank. There may be another valid deletion potential, but that isn't it. Izno (talk) 14:01, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
 * Keep, has been reworked. House Blaster  (talk · he/they) 01:09, 14 July 2024 (UTC)
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