Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-26928286-20180528234416

OKAY HEAR ME OUT.

Why do those rules exist? Is it simply to filter out outdated content, or ensure that the wiki isn't "clogged" with a bunch of old things? Great pages have been deleted simply because the owner was going inactive, but why? I propose that, if a page meets Quality Standards, it is not simply deleted after a certain period of time UNLESS it is still a work-in-progress. Here's why.

Extra Work for Staff

Finding inactive users and deleting their pages is somewhat of a chore for staff members. It's annoying and you must remember to keep track of everyone that you send an inactivity warning. And the deletion is usually unnecessary.

Outdated Rule

If I can recall correctly, this rule was first put into place when we still did big roleplay events and the wiki's main focus was roleplaying. If a character wasn't going to be used, it might as well be deleted. Now that not everyone roleplays, the definition of "used" is unclear. There is now little reason to delete older pages, and it seems to be more trouble than it's worth.

This Wiki's Content

While we do value quality over quantity, if a page meets quality standards, it should remain there as an example for other pages and as something you can enjoy reading, even if the original creator is inactive. Note that work-in-progress pages would not apply and they would be deleted if the owner is inactive, since they are very unlikely to ever be finished.

Please do not vote "Neutral" with no comment, as it is spammy and adds nothing to the discussion. If you oppose, I would appreciate a reason because it would help me to find the best solution, but a reason is not required. Thank you for reading.

 