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 If you're reading this, it's probably because I tagged your page for speedy deletion while patrolling, it may have subsequently been deleted, and you came by my user page or talk page to leave me a message and ask why I deleted your page. First let me assure you that I was not, in fact, the one who sent your hard work to the digital dustbin--that honor belongs to the administrator who deleted it, and so if you're looking to have it restored you should talk to them (their name will be listed on the deletion log for the page, which should appear if you try to edit it). However, if you got a notice from me on your talk page, that means that I'm the one who tagged it for speedy deletion, and since you came here looking for answers I'll see if I can't help you out. You may want to read the essay What to do if your article gets CSD tagged or continue with my advise below. | ||
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There are four major reasons I would tag a new article for deletion: it is non-encyclopedic, it is a copyright violation, it is an advertisement or spam, or it is an attack page or other form of vandalism. |