Wikipedia:Don't_ignore_all_rules_if_your_decision_is_biased
Wikipedia:Don't ignore all rules if your decision is biased
If a user feels that an article does not meets the criteria for inclusion in Wikipedia, the common next step is to list the article for deletion. In deletion discussions, there will usually be users on each side that think the article should go or stay. But when arguing why the article in question should stay, there is some reasoning that should be considered – especially when it comes to lists.
This is an essay on the Wikipedia:Ignore all rules page. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
This page in a nutshell: Do not ignore a rule solely because you like (or dislike) the subject. |