Wikipedia:Attack page
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An attack page is a
speedy deletion notice template
.
Once a page is tagged with the {{
db-attack}} template, it will be added to Category:Candidates for speedy deletion as attack pages
.
If the subject of the article is
biographical material about a living person
.
Attack pages eligible for speedy deletion may be inside or outside the
requests for comment and similar processes (although these processes have their own guidelines for deletion of requests that are invalid or in bad faith). On the other hand, keeping a "list of enemies" or "list of everything bad user:XXX did" on your user space is neither constructive nor appropriate. Bear in mind that the key to resolving a dispute is not to find and list all the dirt
you can find on somebody.
Negative spinout articles
When material is
public figure by consensus because that section of the article has a length that is out of proportion to the rest of the article, it is not necessarily an attack page, even if the content in question reflects negatively upon its subject. Such an article is still required to comply with Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons
.
Note to administrators
When deleting attack pages, it is important that you do not quote any of the content in your deletion summary. If you wish to add any comments in addition to using the "G10" option from the dropdown menu, be sure to include only a simple description without the details of the attack.
See also
Policies
- Wikipedia:Libel
- Wikipedia:Harassment
- Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons
- Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion § G10
- Wikipedia:No personal attacks § Removal of personal attacks
- Wikipedia:POLEMIC