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* You must not rename the article ''unless'' you make sure the page still links to the discussion page. This is most easily done by creating a [[Help:Redirect|redirect]] from "Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/''New page name''" to "Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/''Old page name''". It's usually best to do so immediately before moving the article page, since this ensures no links are broken, even if somebody visits a page in the middle of the changes. |
* You must not rename the article ''unless'' you make sure the page still links to the discussion page. This is most easily done by creating a [[Help:Redirect|redirect]] from "Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/''New page name''" to "Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/''Old page name''". It's usually best to do so immediately before moving the article page, since this ensures no links are broken, even if somebody visits a page in the middle of the changes. |
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* You should not turn the article into a redirect. A functioning redirect will overwrite the AFD notice. It may also be interpreted as an attempt to "hide" the old content from scrutiny by the community. |
* You should not turn the article into a redirect. A functioning redirect will overwrite the AFD notice. It may also be interpreted as an attempt to "hide" the old content from scrutiny by the community. |
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* You should exercise '''extreme caution''' before merging any part of the article. If you [[Wikipedia:Be bold in updating pages|are bold]] but the community ultimately decides to delete the content, all your mergers must be undone. (This is necessary in order to remain compliant with the requirements of [[WP:GFDL|GFDL]]). It is far better to wait until the discussion period is complete unless there is a strong case for merge under the [[Wikipedia:deletion policy|deletion policy]]. |
* You should exercise '''extreme caution''' before merging any part of the article. If you [[Wikipedia:Be bold in updating pages|are bold]] but the community ultimately decides to delete the content, all your mergers must be undone. (This is necessary in order to remain compliant with the requirements of [[WP:GFDL|GFDL]]). It is far better to wait until the discussion period is complete unless there is a strong case for merge under the [[Wikipedia:deletion policy|deletion policy]]. This is not an issue, however, if the merged content is not merely copied and pasted, but instead completely rewritten so that only uncopyrightable facts are transferred, not copyrightable expression. |
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== Deletion process == |
== Deletion process == |
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