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There are several things you should be aware of before you comment in a deletion debate in order to best make your case. |
For some, it can be very frustrating when an article you wrote or one you otherwise like is proposed for deletion. For others, there are articles you wonder why they are on Wikipedia, and you may wish for them to get deleted. But either way, there are some important things to know before commenting in a deletion discussion.