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For declining a request, the instructions mention that <nowiki>{{subst:afc redirect}}</nowiki> should be used. While this is technically true, it should be clearly noted that it needs a parameter, or otherwise shows as created. I suggest to transclude the documentation, so that instead of <blockquote><nowiki>Substitute the template {{subst:afc redirect}} at the bottom of the section along with the reason (see that template's documentation for the available options). Add your own signature afterward with four tildes (~~~~).</nowiki></blockquote> it becomes |
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<blockquote><nowiki>Substitute the template {{subst:afc redirect}} at the bottom of the section along with the reason. </nowiki>{{Afc redirect/doc}}<nowiki> Add your own signature afterward with four tildes (~~~~).</nowiki></blockquote> |
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[[Special:Contributions/213.132.171.210|213.132.171.210]] ([[User talk:213.132.171.210|talk]]) 15:19, 21 November 2011 (UTC) |
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Edit request from , 21 November 2011
It is requested that an edit be made to the semi-protected project page at Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/Reviewing instructions. (edit · history · last · links · protection log)
This template must be followed by a complete and specific description of the request, that is, specify what text should be removed and a verbatim copy of the text that should replace it. "Please change X" is not acceptable and will be rejected; the request must be of the form "please change X to Y".
The edit may be made by any autoconfirmed user. Remember to change the |
For declining a request, the instructions mention that {{subst:afc redirect}} should be used. While this is technically true, it should be clearly noted that it needs a parameter, or otherwise shows as created. I suggest to transclude the documentation, so that instead of
Substitute the template {{subst:afc redirect}} at the bottom of the section along with the reason (see that template's documentation for the available options). Add your own signature afterward with four tildes (~~~~).
it becomes
Substitute the template {{subst:afc redirect}} at the bottom of the section along with the reason.
Usage
This template should always be substituted (i.e., use {{subst:Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Reviewing instructions}}).
This template is for use on Wikipedia:Articles for creation/Redirects and categories when either approving or declining. Further usage instructions are below and on the editnotice for the page.
- Parameters
Code Output {{subst:afc redirect}} Redirect created. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia! {{subst:afc redirect|Title}} Redirect created. You can find it at Title. Thank you for your contribution to Wikipedia! {{subst:afc redirect|all}} Redirects created. All of the redirects you requested were created. Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia! {{subst:afc redirect|accept|Comments}} Redirect created. Comments {{subst:afc redirect|moved|Old|New}}
{{subst:afc redirect|move|Old|New}}Moved instead. The article now exists at New, and Old redirects to it. {{subst:afc redirect|exist}}
{{subst:afc redirect|exists}}Declined. The title you suggested already exists on Wikipedia. {{subst:afc redirect|empty}}
{{subst:afc redirect|blank}}Declined. We cannot accept empty submissions. {{subst:afc redirect|notarget}}
{{subst:afc redirect|notexist}}Declined. A redirect cannot be created unless the target is an existing article. Either you have not specified the target, or the target does not exist. {{subst:afc redirect|notitle}} Declined. You have not specified the title of the redirect that you want created. {{subst:afc redirect|unlikely}}
{{subst:afc redirect|source}}
{{subst:afc redirect|v}}Declined. The title you suggested seems like an unlikely search term. Could you provide a source showing that it is a commonly used alternate name? {{subst:afc redirect|externallink}}
{{subst:afc redirect|externallinks}}
{{subst:afc redirect|extlink}}
{{subst:afc redirect|extlinks}}
{{subst:afc redirect|external}}Declined. Wikipedia does not redirect to external links. {{subst:afc redirect|decline|Reason}}
{{subst:afc redirect|declined|Reason}}
{{subst:afc redirect|reason|Reason}}
{{subst:afc redirect|d|Reason}}Declined. Reason {{subst:afc redirect|notredirect}} Declined. This request is not for a redirect to be created. It appears instead that you are looking to create an article about the subject. See the instructions at WP:AFC on how to submit an article. {{subst:afc redirect|edit}}
{{subst:afc redirect|editrequest}}Declined. This request is not for a redirect to be created. It appears instead that you are requesting an edit to the existing article. See the instructions at WP:EDIT on how to edit an existing article. {{subst:afc redirect|language}}
{{subst:afc redirect|notenglish}}
{{subst:afc redirect|english}}Declined. This is the English language Wikipedia, but your request appears to be written in language. Please resubmit your request in English. {{subst:afc redirect|language|Language}}
{{subst:afc redirect|notenglish|Language}}
{{subst:afc redirect|english|Language}}Declined. This is the English language Wikipedia, but your request appears to be written in language. Please resubmit your request in English. Add your own signature afterward with four tildes (~~~~).