Wookieepedia's Deletion policy defines how administrators are responsible for deleting and undeleting content, as well as how other users can be involved in the process. Users have the right to request and contest deletions, as detailed below.
The deletion log lists all deletions and undeletions along with the users who performed the actions, with whom you may contact if you wish to clarify or contest a deletion. Deletion and undeletion requests, including the use of RevisionDelete, may be made in the #admin-help channel on Wookieepedia's Discord server or on the Administrators' noticeboard.
The Trash compactor forum is where the Wookieepedia community discusses and votes on whether a page should be deleted. Additional options include merging content with other pages, turning a page into a redirect, and reversing previous deletions. Administrators are responsible for implementing community consensus.
Administrators may also delete pages without a preceding consensus vote through the "speedy deletion" process, as defined below. Any user may use the {{Delete}} template to request the speedy deletion of a page; it may be contested using the {{Holdon}} template, and corresponding explanations should be discussed on the relevant talk page.
Similarly, the {{Verify}} template can be used to request that a page be reliably sourced; the page may be deleted after seven days if it remains unverified. In all cases, disputes should be resolved in a civil and non-disruptive manner. It may be more appropriate to use the Trash compactor process for contested deletions.
Per the User page and profile policy, users may request to have their user page and subpages deleted at any time. RevisionDelete may also be helpful for privacy concerns.
- If a page is tagged with the {{Delete}} template and you disagree with its speedy deletion:
- If a page has been speedy deleted and you disagree with the decision or wish for clarification, please check the deletion log and contact the relevant administrator (see also: Wookieepedia:Contact and Wookieepedia:Administrators).
- If a page has been deleted per a Trash compactor vote, the administration cannot unilaterally overturn the decision per the Consensus policy. Please consider consulting the community's opinions on Wookieepedia's Discord server or the Senate Hall forum before opening another Trash compactor vote to undelete the page.
- You can request an administrator to retrieve deleted content for personal use in your userspace, pursuant to the User page and profile policy.
A consensus vote may be held on the Trash compactor forum to undelete a page, pursuant to the Consensus policy.
Speedy deletions fall under the administrative autonomy policy—an administrator should not overturn another current administrator's deletion without a group consensus from the rest of the administration. However, an exception can be made if either:
A file may also be undeleted by request if it is intended to be used.
Wookieepedia bureaucrats and Fandom staff may hide the visibility of certain revisions of a page's history using the "RevisionDelete" tool. Its purpose is to remove personal information on request and grossly insulting, degrading, or offensive content—Wookieepedia's talk page policy and anti-discrimination guidance page further defines Wookieepedia's position on inappropriate content. All administrators can view the hidden content, but undeletion, if deemed necessary, is restricted to bureaucrats only.