Pages That Aren't Actually Archived:
This singular page is tagged with archived, but isn't actually an archived page, as it still is updated and used on a regular basis.
VERDICT: KEEP
Rewritten Site Function Pages:
These pages all have unique reasons for being archived, most frequently having formerly been of some usage, or having information not contained elsewhere. The decision to keep these around would be an entirely different conversation from this one, and thus I'm skipping them altogether.
VERDICT: KEEP
Pages Referenced Elsewhere on Site:
These are pages that are used in some capacity elsewhere on site, and have been Archived for their historical value or to preserve contextual meaning for certain tales. This is the original stated reason for archiving, and therefore these pages can still exist under that definition.
VERDICT: KEEP, but update reference list for all.
Pages Not Referenced Elsewhere on Site, Above -10:
These pages were originally archived for reasons that amount to little more than "Senior Staff fiat", which is not a strong reason to keep subpar pages around. It goes against the spirit of the wiki in general, in that it is community controlled. However, they are above the standard deletion threshold, and can't be deleted under normal rules. If they drop however, I would advocate for deletion.
VERDICT: WATCH
Pages Not Referenced Elsewhere on Site, -10 or Below:
These are the real stinkers, which have little to no value in remaining on-site. These were preserved through admin fiat, and only remain on the site through admin fiat. The community as a whole has voted them enough for removal.
VERDICT: DELETE
Pages Which Call For Special Consideration:
Each of these is a special case, which I analyze below. Several of these are pages which had somewhat legitimate reasons for archival, but said reasons were in fact misguided or incorrect; or have other extenuating circumstances.
- SCP-257-ARC
- Article in question is the original source of the phrase "Does the Black Moon Howl?" As such, it is indirectly mentioned in many places throughout the site. Deleting the above article would not hurt articles referencing "Does the Black Moon Howl?", but the above article has a left a significant mark upon site culture.
- However, this is not the oldest article to use "Does the Black Moon Howl?" SCP-256 was written by the same author and published earlier (pre-wikidot, evidently) and also uses the phrase. That's somewhat low rated, but doing alright. A rewrite exists if it drops further.
- VERDICT: DELETE
- SCP-837-ARC
- Article was initially archived for being one of the first Neutralized SCPs. It does not meet the metrics which I lay out for deletion but has actual reasoning given for archival. Should it fall further, I would recommend special consideration.
- My research indicates, however, that this is not the oldest Neutralized SCP on the site, with the oldest being somewhat low rated for Series I, but not currently close to deletion. Additionally, another, older Neutralized is currently in the hundreds — in no fear of deletion, to say the least.
- VERDICT: DELETE
- SCP-089-ARC
- At time of writing, rating is -200, the lowest of any page on the wiki and it is not referenced elsewhere. However, it is currently tagged with in-rewrite, which could give it a stay of deletion.
- However, it must also be noted that it has been in rewrite for nearly six months. The status of this rewrite should be reviewed.
- Furthermore, there is little to be gained from having an -ARCed work in deletion, if it becomes accepted that they can be deleted. A rewrite will not claim the same spot, and the work can be put onto a sandbox if needed as a reference.
- VERDICT: DELETE
- Archived Incident 076-2_682
- Tale not referenced explicitly elsewhere, but was a companion piece to the well-rated tale The Warrior and The Dragon. Arguments could be made either way as to it being "referenced" elsewhere.
- Tale was the first posted tale on the entire site; was primarily archived for that reason.
- VERDICT: KEEP
- SCP-338-ARC
- At +1, not referenced in any tales. A currently banned user put forward a rewrite five years ago (which is still available). No response was made to this rewrite, ban of the user further complicates things. Said user is okay with the rewrite being posted.
- VERDICT: WATCH
- SCP-406-ARC
- Was -ARCed because it was referenced in a tale. Said tale fell below -10 and was deleted. Currently at -7. Precedent this sets is … unusual and probably not for the best.
- VERDICT: WATCH
- SCP-744-ARC
- Originally -ARCed because there were relatively few instances of Ω-7 doing things, and this was one. Currently at -9. There are other examples of Ω-7 now, so this probably isn't a good enough reason to archive.
- VERDICT: DELETE
In total, eleven pages would be deleted as a result of this proposal, with five more being eligible, should their ratings decrease further.
