Wikipedia:Experimental Deletion/XD7

experimental use only

[edit] XD7

This is meant to be very much like XD6, but remains agnostic as to the final disposition of the article.
This is a work in progress, and should be expected to change.
This process is an approximation of the combined efforts at Pure wiki deletion system and Uncontested deletions (see also Wikipedia:Deletion reform)
This can also be used to delay a speedy deletion. Many editors criticise speedying articles too soon after creation, even if it's obvious junk, on the assumption that it might improve. XD7 is one possible compromise.
This method can be used differently by different editors, according to their preferences. My reasons for preferring it at listed here.

Please take the time to update the log if possible!

Replace page contents with: {{XD7|reason}}
Done!
Watch page and talk page for reverts and/or discussion.
Some editors feel that insofar as XD is an approximation of pure wiki deletion, XD'd pages don't need to be hard-deleted or listed on Afd. Some editors feel that leaving such things around is "messy". There is also some disagreement on how long a period of time is suitable for leaving things in this state. Remember, deletion transparency is only achieved by not actually hard-deleting pages, so if you consider that an advantage, don't actually delete the pages.

See XD7/Example

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Reason: This deletion process is the best ever.
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