XD5[edit]

eXperimental Deletion method XD5 is a slight variation to XD2, and uses templates and categories.

Add the template {{subst:XD5|reason}}
Do not blank the page.
Done!
If the template remains on any page for N days, the page may be deleted by an admin

You can look up pages deleted in this way in Category:XD5
You can also look by day, e.g. Category:XD5 26 August 2005 to find out what's new there.
Suggested reason for deletion is clear and obvious.
Interested users can still quickly read the article to consider if it's worth restoring.
Pages deleted in this way do become redlinked, eventually.
Other Pros and cons are as yet unknown. Try it out and report back on the talk page!
Requires no software changes.
No extra server load for thresholds, and doesn't interfere with Special:Shortpages