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A '''deletion''' is the permanent removal of content from the Lexicanum pages for a variety of reasons. [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Editors|Normal Editors]] are not able to ''delete'' content, but they can request an [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrator]] to do it on their behalf (see below).

==What are the reasons for the deletion of content?==
'''Note''':The following list is non-exhaustive and deletions might be performed at the discretion of any [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrator]] or [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]].

*any content without proper [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Citation|citations]] is subject to deletion on sight
*any abusive, disruptive or otherwise inappropriate comments are subject to deletion on sight
*any illegal, commercial or inflammatory content is subject to deletion on sight
*any fan-created "lore" or files are subject to deletion on sight
*any [[Wikipedia:Spamming|spam content]] is subject to deletion on sight
*any edits that are not in line with the rules and guidelines laid down in the Lexicanum Help section are subject to - depending on a case by case basis - immediate deletion or deletion after the responsible [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Editors|Editor]] failed to respond to a request to fix specific mistakes.
*any other [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Forbidden content|forbidden content]] is subject to deletion on sight
*[[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:User Pages|User Pages]] and [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:User Talk Pages|User Talk Pages]] of inactive [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Editors|Editors]] can be deleted at the discretion of any [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrator]] or [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]]. Lexicanum webspace is reserved for active users and contributors of the Lexicanum. You are not allowed to use up our webspace if you are not involved in the project.

==Who decides about deletions?==
Only [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Lexicanum Administrators]] and [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] are authorized to decide about deletions of content.

==Can I report content for deletion?==
Yes. Contact a [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Lexicanum Administrator]] or [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrat]]. Do note that if you abuse this function there might be consequences (see [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Banning policy|Banning policy]]).

Another option to nominate content for deletion is to enter it as a [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Deletion Candidates|Deletion Candidate]].

==What happens to the deleted content?==
The ''deletion'' of a Lexicanum article removes the current version and all previous versions from '''public''' view. This means they are still accessible to the [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrators]] and [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]]. This does however not apply to the deletion of files - once they are deleted, they are gone.

==Can deleted content be restored?==
Deleted files cannot be restored. Deleted pages can be restored by [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrators]] and [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] if necessary.

==Can an appeal be lodged against a deletion or for a restoration of previously deleted content?==
Yes, such requests can be submitted to an [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrator]]. Do note however that there is no obligation by Lexicanum staff to restore specific content and that logical and very good reasons should be supplied with any such request.

==But I saw a "normal" Editor delete the content of an article...==
No, [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Editors|normal Editors]] do not have access to the ''deletion'' tools. What you most probably witnessed was a process called ''Page blanking'' in which the content was "overwritten" with a different (possibly even "empty" content). This can sometimes be a legitimate process, for example when [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Citation|unsourced]] content is removed in preparation of overhauling/ re-creating an article. Or because content was moved from one article to a more appropriate article. Unfortunately sometimes Editors do intentionally and with no legitimate reason [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Vandalism|vandalize]] articles by "blanking" them completely or partly. If you come across such acts, please immediately report them to an [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Administrators|Administrator]] who will take corresponding measures.

==Can I check which content has been deleted?==
Yes, any [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Editors|Editor]] can check the [[Special:Log/delete|Deletion log]].

==Will I be warned before my content is deleted?==
No. There are normally valid reasons for deletion and no need for discussing such a course of action.

==See also==
For more information on deletion processes in general see [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Deletion policy|here]]. You should however be aware that the Lexicanum does not necessarily follow the processes employed in ''Wikipedia''.

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