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 | This page in a nutshell: On Wikipedia, "Unencyclopedic" means different things depending on the context. To avoid confusion, be specific in your criticisms. |
On discussion pages, the criticism "unencyclopedic" is often used. Wiktionary defines unencyclopedic as not "having to do with an encyclopedia" or lack of comprehensive scope. Unencyclopedic is used variously on deletion discussions, content disputes and featured picture debates, among others. The purpose of this essay is to explore what "unencyclopedic" means in different contexts, when it is (or is not) a valid criticism, and suggest guidance on the use of the term.