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In a nutshell, a '''stub''' is a short or incomplete article that could be expanded. If you see an article that | In a nutshell, a '''stub''' is a short or incomplete article that could be expanded. If you see an article that has not reached the needed depth for its subject, you should mark it as a stub, by typing "<nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki>" at the end of the page. This [[template:stub|template]] adds a couple of sentences indicating that the article is a stub. It also categorizes the incomplete article as a stub (see the [[:Category:Stubs|stubs category]]), so that editors can identify and expand the needy articles. | ||
You should, however, hold some discretion before tagging articles as stubs. Not every short page should be labeled a stub. This page provides policy on when and where to wield the stub template. | You should, however, hold some discretion before tagging articles as stubs. Not every short page should be labeled a stub. This page provides policy on when and where to wield the stub template. | ||
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== Removing the stub tag == | == Removing the stub tag == | ||
If a former stub has been lengthened so that it | If a former stub has been lengthened so that it can no longer be considered a stub, you may remove the stub tag. You do not need to request permission to take it off. In some cases, however, it would be nice if you made a note of it in the article's talk page, particularly if the page's stub status is controversal. | ||