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*'''When removing content from a talk page.''' | *'''When removing content from a talk page.''' | ||
**Generally, it is considered unacceptable to remove content from a talk page. However, if content is being removed for a good reason (such as archiving, fixing formatting, removing personal information, etc.), please be sure to explain why it is a good reason. That way, all bystanders understand that no policies are being broken. (See [[SW:TALK]] for more information). | **Generally, it is considered unacceptable to remove content from a talk page. However, if content is being removed for a good reason (such as archiving, fixing formatting, removing personal information, etc.), please be sure to explain why it is a good reason. That way, all bystanders understand that no policies are being broken. (See [[SW:TALK]] for more information). | ||
*'''When removing a | *'''When removing a template such as [[Template:Image]] or [[Template:Delete]].''' | ||
**Templates like this are added when a page needs cleaned up, or to trigger a conversation on the talk page. Generally, templates like | **Templates like this are added when a page needs cleaned up, or to trigger a conversation on the talk page. Generally, templates like Template:Image, [[Template:Cleanup]], or [[Template:Stub]] can be removed once the required edit is completed, while templates like Template:Delete, [[Template:Merge]], or [[Template:Move]] should only be removed if the discussion ends in failure. Whenever a template like this is removed, the user should state why they think the requirements have been fulfilled (such as listing the amount of supports vs. the amount of opposes) in an edit summary. | ||
==Occasions when an edit summary is recommended, but not completely necessary== | ==Occasions when an edit summary is recommended, but not completely necessary== |