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⚫ #'''Why is this project canvassing a bunch of editors to come keep articles?'''

⚫ #:Ideally, it isn't. The goal of the Article Rescue Squadron is to clean up content that would otherwise be deleted. By necessity, this involves examining the deletion discussion to see what the problems with the article are, and then remedying them. If done correctly, this article cleanup improves the encyclopedia. If an article you put up for deletion is improved through this process by addressing your concerns and thus kept, you haven't lost. Rather, the encyclopedia has won.
<div class="center">] '''To view the response to a question, click the <nowiki></nowiki> link to the right of the question.'''</div>
#'''Why are non-articles tagged with {{tl|rescue}}? I thought this was the ''article'' rescue squadron.'''

⚫ #:While articles are the main focus, badly-formed encyclopedia content can be found in other namespaces. If article content up for deletion, such as a template or image, is badly-formed and you feel it can be fixed, go ahead and tag it with {{tl|rescue}}, to see if it can be fixed.
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⚫ # '''What if I object to what Article Rescue Squadron is doing?'''
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#: Article Rescue Squadron is no different from any of the hundreds of collaborations on Misplaced Pages, except for its scope. Any editor committed to improving the encyclopedia is welcome to help here as well as at any of the ] representing a variety of views and interests.
#'''So you'll save ''my'' article from deletion?''' |q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> Can the Article rescue squadron (ARS) save ''my'' article from deletion?
#:Not exactly. First off, Misplaced Pages is a 💕 and articles can be changed by anyone and no individual exclusively controls any specific article. Secondly, if an article meets Misplaced Pages's policies on ] and ] it likely will not be deleted. There are also ] which may be appropriate. The project members will do what they can as time allows. We suggest that you reference the ''']''' ''(Currently in development)''. |a='''A''': Not exactly. First off, Misplaced Pages is a 💕 and articles can be changed by anyone and no individual exclusively controls any specific article. Secondly, if an article meets Misplaced Pages's policies on ] and ] it likely will not be deleted. There are also ] which may be appropriate. The project members will do what they can as time allows. We suggest that you reference ] and the ]
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⚫ #'''Will you help fix the rest of the article problems after the deletion discussion?'''

⚫ #:In theory? No. Often, however, individual members will assist after the discussion has closed. You may want to contact a related ] to see if someone there can assist. Sometimes project members completely overhaul an article but in practice most changes are incremental and you should take initiative to add sourcing and improve the article yourself. Many times other editors will post sources to the deletion discussion, if they meet our sourcing standards then feel free to apply them to the article.
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⚫ |q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> Will ARS help fix the rest of article problems after the deletion discussion?
⚫ |a='''A''': In theory, No. Often, however, individual members will assist after the discussion has closed. You may want to contact a related ] to see if someone there can assist. Sometimes project members completely overhaul an article but in practice most changes are incremental, and you should take initiative to add sourcing and improve the article yourself. Many times other editors will post sources to the deletion discussion; if they meet our sourcing standards then feel free to apply them to the article.
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|q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> Does ARS work to rescue other content on Misplaced Pages (other than articles)?
⚫ |a='''A''': While articles remain our main focus, poorly-formed encyclopedia content can be found in other namespaces. If content up for deletion, such as a template or image, is poorly-formed and you feel it can be fixed, go ahead and add it to the ], to request the ARS' consideration. Please be aware that unlike articles, templates and categories often change and are renamed to serve our readers.
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|q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> Does ARS contribute to guideline and policy discussions?
|a='''A''': Similar to articles, policies and content are not exclusively controlled by any individual(s). If you think ARS should know about a policy discussion you can post a neutral notification, such as, "There is a discussion about ''topic'' at _____." on the ARS ]. Avoid even the appearance of telling anyone how to think or vote in the discussion{{mdash}} it's very important to keep the message neutral when inviting people to participate. See ] for clarification regarding appropriate discussion notifications.
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⚫ |q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> What if I object to what the ARS is doing?
|a='''A''': ARS is no different from any of the hundreds of Wikiprojects in that we collaborate to improve Misplaced Pages. We are a maintenance Wikiproject, and as such our scope is not subject-focused (like a WikiProject focused on a specific sport, country or profession), as much as ''policy-focused'' to determine if content adheres to Misplaced Pages's policies on sourcing and notability. We try to determine if an article meets Misplaced Pages's ] guidleines as well as is it ] to ]. We're also apt to suggest ], ], ] and ] as appropriate. Notifying the ] is essentially a means to request assistance with an article or content that one feels meets notability guidelines, or should be retained for other reasons. The goal is to improve articles and other content, to benefit our readers. All are welcome to help ARS improve the encyclopedia, just as at any of the other ], which encompass a variety of views and interests.
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⚫ |q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki> Does this project canvass editors to keep articles?
⚫ |a='''A''': No. The goal of the Article Rescue Squadron (ARS) is to clean up content that would otherwise be deleted. By necessity, this involves examining the deletion discussion to see what the problems with the article are, and then remedying them. If done correctly, this article cleanup improves the encyclopedia. If an article nominated for deletion is improved and retained on Misplaced Pages by this process, vis-à-vis addressing a nominator's concerns, the nominator hasn't "lost". Rather, the encyclopedia has won.
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|q=Q<nowiki>:</nowiki>What about identifying and pointing out specific users who are nominating a lot of articles for deletion without apparent due cause?
|a=This talk page is for co-ordinating matters related to this project's purpose, which is rescuing content on notable topics from deletion. This is not a forum for ]. If there are issues with an individual user, talk to them personally or make a report or request at an appropriate ].
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 13 March 2023

Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the corresponding page Misplaced Pages:Article Rescue Squadron. They address concerns, questions, and misconceptions which have repeatedly arisen on the talk page. Please update this material when needed.

To view the response to a question, click the link to the right of the question. Article help Q: Can the Article rescue squadron (ARS) save my article from deletion? A: Not exactly. First off, Misplaced Pages is a 💕 and articles can be changed by anyone and no individual exclusively controls any specific article. Secondly, if an article meets Misplaced Pages's policies on notability and reliable sourcing it likely will not be deleted. There are also alternatives to deletion which may be appropriate. The project members will do what they can as time allows. We suggest that you reference Tips to help rescue articles and the Article Rescue Squadron Guide to saving articles Q: Will ARS help fix the rest of article problems after the deletion discussion? A: In theory, No. Often, however, individual members will assist after the discussion has closed. You may want to contact a related WikiProject to see if someone there can assist. Sometimes project members completely overhaul an article but in practice most changes are incremental, and you should take initiative to add sourcing and improve the article yourself. Many times other editors will post sources to the deletion discussion; if they meet our sourcing standards then feel free to apply them to the article. Scope Q: Does ARS work to rescue other content on Misplaced Pages (other than articles)? A: While articles remain our main focus, poorly-formed encyclopedia content can be found in other namespaces. If content up for deletion, such as a template or image, is poorly-formed and you feel it can be fixed, go ahead and add it to the Rescue list, to request the ARS' consideration. Please be aware that unlike articles, templates and categories often change and are renamed to serve our readers. Q: Does ARS contribute to guideline and policy discussions? A: Similar to articles, policies and content are not exclusively controlled by any individual(s). If you think ARS should know about a policy discussion you can post a neutral notification, such as, "There is a discussion about topic at _____." on the ARS Talk page. Avoid even the appearance of telling anyone how to think or vote in the discussion— it's very important to keep the message neutral when inviting people to participate. See WP:Canvassing for clarification regarding appropriate discussion notifications. Q: What if I object to what the ARS is doing? A: ARS is no different from any of the hundreds of Wikiprojects in that we collaborate to improve Misplaced Pages. We are a maintenance Wikiproject, and as such our scope is not subject-focused (like a WikiProject focused on a specific sport, country or profession), as much as policy-focused to determine if content adheres to Misplaced Pages's policies on sourcing and notability. We try to determine if an article meets Misplaced Pages's notability guidleines as well as is it verifiable to reliable sources. We're also apt to suggest merging, listifying, redirecting and deleting as appropriate. Notifying the Article Rescue Squadron is essentially a means to request assistance with an article or content that one feels meets notability guidelines, or should be retained for other reasons. The goal is to improve articles and other content, to benefit our readers. All are welcome to help ARS improve the encyclopedia, just as at any of the other WikiProjects, which encompass a variety of views and interests. No canvassing Q: Does this project canvass editors to keep articles? A: No. The goal of the Article Rescue Squadron (ARS) is to clean up content that would otherwise be deleted. By necessity, this involves examining the deletion discussion to see what the problems with the article are, and then remedying them. If done correctly, this article cleanup improves the encyclopedia. If an article nominated for deletion is improved and retained on Misplaced Pages by this process, vis-à-vis addressing a nominator's concerns, the nominator hasn't "lost". Rather, the encyclopedia has won. Using this talk page Q:What about identifying and pointing out specific users who are nominating a lot of articles for deletion without apparent due cause? This talk page is for co-ordinating matters related to this project's purpose, which is rescuing content on notable topics from deletion. This is not a forum for dispute resolution. If there are issues with an individual user, talk to them personally or make a report or request at an appropriate noticeboard. Categories:
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