User:Teratix/Deleting 0.01% of Wikipedia
Wikipedia will soon reach seven million articles. Judging by how we reacted to reaching six million articles, this will be considered a good thing.
I am not so sure this is a good thing. A great deal of these articles are extremely poor quality. Many are a downright embarrassment to the encyclopedia. Some are even outright harmful. Quite a few have been in this sorry state for a long time.
To highlight this, I will delete 0.01% of Wikipedia.
Well, not by myself, and not all at once.
Assuming things continue as projected, we will hit 7,000,000 articles in about a year. 0.01% of 7,000,000 is 700. If I cause two articles to be deleted per day, I will cause about 0.01% of Wikipedia to be deleted by the time we reach seven million.
Safeguards
[edit]As a rule, Wikipedia contests and backlog drives do not reward deletion. This is done with good reason: it is all too easy for poor incentives to encourage editors to PROD first and ask questions never, or inadvertently overwhelm volunteers in the deletion processes. I believe the rate I intend to work at is slow enough and my judgement is sound enough to avoid this type of failure, and it goes without saying that all my actions will follow ordinary deletion policy, but I will commit to several more points to make sure I do not inadvertently cause problems.
- The intent of this project is to demonstrate that bad articles are not only created but endure for a long time. I will therefore not include articles created less than two years ago (after 23 April 2022).
- When evaluating articles, I will go beyond the simple Google searches required by WP:BEFORE. I will check for coverage in general databases (e.g. newspaper archives) and any specialist databases where relevant sources would reasonably be expected to appear.
- I will always investigate whether promising sources exist in an older version of the article.
- I will always investigate whether promising sources exist on the article's talk page.
- I will always investigate whether copies of promising dead-linked sources exist on internet archive services.
- I must have grounds to be confident an apparent absence of sources genuinely means the subject lacks notability, not merely that I have failed to look in the right places. If I search online for sources on a non-Anglophone subject active in the pre-internet era and can't find anything, have I really proven a lack of notability or have I just proven the limits of my tools?
Safety valve
[edit]If an uninvolved administrator leaves their signature in this section, I commit to immediately stopping the project:
- [insert here]
The 0.01%
[edit]For convenience: User:Teratix/CSD log, User:Teratix/PROD log, User:Teratix/XfD log
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| No. | Article | Description | Created | Issues tagged | Deleted | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LocalSaver.com | Website | — | — | 24 Apr 2024 | CSD A7 |
| 2 | Pingboard | Software company | 14 May 2014 | 31 Oct 2019 | 29 Apr 2024 | PROD |
| 3 | Symphonic Source, Inc. | Software company | 23 May 2012 | 9 Jun 2012 | 30 Apr 2024 | PROD |
| 4 | Taskfreak | Software | 11 Dec 2013 | 11 Dec 2013 | 30 Apr 2024 | PROD |
| 5 | Chris Oliver | Software engineer | 9 Feb 2008 | 4 Jan 2011 | 1 May 2024 | PROD |
| 6 | Jo Lambert | Executive | 18 Apr 2018 | 18 Apr 2018 | 9 May 2024 | PROD/AfD |
| 7 | SkilledUp | Website | 15 Apr 2014 | 16 Apr 2014 | 3 May 2024 | PROD |
| 8 | Television school | Website | 2 Oct 2017 | 3 Oct 2017 | 7 May 2024 | PROD |
| 9 | CITYpeek | Website | 24 Nov 2009 | 6 Jun 2017 | 18 May 2024 | AfD |
| 10 | Major Street-basketball Foundation | Sports organisation | — | — | 7 May 2024 | AfD |
| 11 | WeFinance | Website | 2 Apr 2016 | 2 Apr 2016 | 12 May 2024 | AfD |
| 12 | Stick Soldiers | Videogame | 22 Jan 2006 | 23 Mar 2012 | 12 May 2024 | AfD |
| 13 | Voxofon | Software company | 3 Feb 2009 | 11 Sep 2015 | 12 May 2024 | PROD |
| 14 | TalkLocal | Website | 27 Apr 2015 | 30 Apr 2015 | 24 May 2024 | AfD |
| 15 | Redcort Software | Software company | 15 Jun 2009 | 11 Nov 2011 | 14 May 2024 | PROD |
| 16 | KeyedIn Solutions | Software company | 8 Nov 2012 | 4 Jan 2013 | 14 May 2024 | PROD |
| 17 | Snapt Inc. | Software company | 24 May 2017 | 29 May 2017 | 16 May 2024 | PROD |
| 18 | Diwan Videos | Marketing company | 22 Jun 2014 | 9 May 2015 | 13 May 2024 | CSD G11 |
| 19 | Easypose | Software company | 20 Oct 2016 | 21 Oct 2016 | 13 May 2024 | CSD G11 |
| 20 | Cloudwords | Software company | 9 May 2017 | 9 May 2017 | 20 May 2024 | PROD |
| 21 | ReStockIt | Office supplies company | 5 Feb 2013 | 27 May 2023 | 13 May 2024 | CSD G11 |
| 22 | Inkd | Design website | 27 Mar 2009 | 27 Mar 2009 | 20 May 2024 | PROD |
| 23 | Analytica (company) | Software consultancy | 2 Aug 2014 | 1 Feb 2020 | 21 May 2024 | PROD |
| 24 | Torbit | Software company | 2 Jan 2013 | 2 Jul 2016 | 26 May 2024 | PROD |
| 25 | MartianCraft | Software company | 2 Mar 2015 | 10 Jul 2021 | 26 May 2024 | AfD |
| 26 | Moxie Software | Software company | 4 Jun 2009 | 20 Apr 2015 | 31 May 2024 | AfD |
| 27 | SwellPath | Marketing company | 13 Jan 2013 | 2 Oct 2020 | 28 May 2024 | PROD |
| 28 | Local Yokel Media | Marketing company | 11 Mar 2013 | 25 Apr 2024 | 28 May 2024 | PROD |
| 29 | SeeVolution | Software company | 19 Feb 2013 | 27 May 2023 | 3 Jun 2024 | AfD |
| 30 | Velocify | Software company | 17 Feb 2014 | 11 Jul 2019 | 3 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 31 | Zingaya | Software company | 14 Oct 2010 | 16 Sep 2018 | 3 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 32 | RuralShores | Outsourcing company | 13 Dec 2011 | 4 Feb 2020 | 10 Jun 2024 | CSD G11/PROD/AfD |
| 33 | Cheqbook | Software company | 27 Sep 2013 | 27 Sep 2013 | 10 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 34 | Hoopla Software | Software company | 21 Apr 2015 | 23 Apr 2015 | 20 Jun 2024 | PROD/AfD |
| 35 | Loader.io | Software | 14 Apr 2014 | 15 Apr 2014 | 12 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 36 | Ready4 | Software company | 12 Dec 2016 | 23 Jan 2018 | 12 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 37 | Evolven | Software company | 29 Oct 2014 | 4 Nov 2015 | 14 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 38 | Information Systems Associates FZE | Software company | 20 May 2014 | — | 17 Jun 2024 | AfD |
| 39 | Inphonex | Telecommunications company | 2 Nov 2010 | 26 Nov 2019 | 18 Jun 2024 | AfD |
| 40 | Nusym Technology | Software company | 4 Nov 2008 | — | 17 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 41 | Atala T | Internet company | 18 Nov 2008 | 29 Jul 2021 | 17 Jun 2024 | AfD |
| 42 | Dynamsoft | Software company | 8 Nov 2012 | 18 Oct 2020 | 18 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 43 | SCM Anywhere | Software | 12 May 2011 | 19 Oct 2011 | 18 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 44 | Fortune Features | Film distributor | 17 Nov 2008 | 6 Nov 2014 | 21 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 45 | Recondo Technology | Software company | 23 Sep 2013 | 3 Sep 2015 | 21 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 46 | Pyze | Software company | 21 Nov 2016 | — | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 47 | Acrocat Software | Software company | 5 Sep 2007 | 31 Oct 2011 | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 48 | VWorkApp | Software | 3 Oct 2011 | 6 Jun 2016 | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 49 | Appetizer Mobile | Software company | 17 Sep 2013 | 12 Apr 2021 | 17 Jun 2024 | CSD G11 |
| 50 | Pop Market | Website | 19 Jan 2011 | — | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 51 | Razor Creative | Marketing company | 16 Jul 2008 | — | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 52 | Backbone Connect | Internet company | 6 Mar 2012 | — | 24 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 53 | Tribold | Software company | 19 Oct 2011 | 21 Oct 2011 | 25 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 54 | Upwave | Marketing company | 4 Jun 2013 | — | 16 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 55 | Beachhead Solutions | Software company | 24 Mar 2015 | — | 4 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 56 | CipherGraph Networks | Software company | 29 Sep 2013 | 3 Oct 2013 | 27 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 57 | Second Intention | Game development company | 12 Oct 2006 | — | 27 Jun 2024 | PROD |
| 58 | LeadPoint | Marketing software company | 15 Sep 2009 | — | 30 Jun 2024 | AfD |
| 59 | Dalya Mobile | Mobile virtual network operator | 28 Jul 2011 | — | 13 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 60 | Delight Mobile | Mobile virtual network operator | 28 Jul 2011 | 29 Mar 2017 | ||
| 61 | Dialog Vizz | Mobile virtual network operator | 28 Jul 2011 | 27 Nov 2011 | ||
| 62 | Now PAYG | Mobile virtual network operator | 28 Jul 2011 | — | ||
| 63 | Stan Mobile | Mobile virtual network operator | 28 Jul 2011 | 30 Jan 2017 | ||
| 64 | Trumpia | Marketing software company | — | — | 1 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 65 | Wolf Frameworks | Software company | 23 Jan 2009 | 5 Nov 2009 | 2 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 66 | IVI Ryo Corporation | Pharmaceutical company | 29 Jan 2015 | 30 Oct 2019 | 8 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 67 | Swivler | Snowboarding equipment company | 7 Jun 2010 | 22 Mar 2020 | 8 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 68 | Imengine | Entertainment company | 2 Oct 2007 | 17 Apr 2020 | 3 Jul 2024 | CSD A7 |
| 69 | Snap Kick Productions | Film production company | 1 May 2006 | — | 17 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 70 | Scorpion Bay Hot Sauce | Food company | 16 May 2007 | 11 Jun 2015 | 17 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 71 | EGM Green | Casino equipment company | 2 Feb 2008 | — | 17 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 72 | ThinkHotels.com | Travel company | 1 Sep 2014 | 21 Oct 2021 | 17 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 73 | GlassFrog International Aid Organization | Website | 8 Feb 2011 | 28 Jul 2015 | 11 Jul 2024 | CSD A7 |
| 74 | Mosaic451 | Travel company | 16 Mar 2016 | — | 18 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 75 | Prestige Diesels | Used car company | 27 Apr 2016 | — | 18 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 76 | EOdisha Summit | Technology conference | 17 Jan 2015 | — | 18 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 77 | EOdisha Summit 2013 | Technology conference | 17 Jan 2015 | — | ||
| 78 | EOdisha Summit 2014 | Technology conference | 17 Jan 2015 | — | ||
| 79 | Tecrea | Biotechnology company | 13 Jul 2015 | 8 Jul 2020 | 19 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 80 | Nodefly | Software company | 8 Apr 2013 | 9 Apr 2013 | 22 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 81 | Justin Lefkovitch | Marketer | 23 Apr 2015 | — | 23 Jul 2024 | CSD G11/PROD |
| 82 | Vennli | Software company | — | — | 23 Jul 2024 | AfD |
| 83 | Mirrored Media | Marketing company | 4 Jan 2013 | — | 24 Jul 2024 | CSD G11/PROD |
| 84 | iStreet Giving | Online shopping company | 8 Apr 2015 | — | 23 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 85 | Testing Mom | Test preparation company | 1 Dec 2011 | 1 Dec 2011 | 24 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 86 | Sixjax | Online shopping company | 20 Oct 2011 | 21 Oct 2011 | 24 Jul 2024 | PROD |
| 87 | Jargon Software | Software company | 17 Apr 2005 | 21 Jul 2020 | 1 Aug 2024 | CSD A7/PROD |
| 88 | Whitenife | Fashion company | — | — | 9 Aug 2024 | AfD |
| 89 | Dade2 | Internet hosting company | — | — | 5 Aug 2024 | PROD |
| 90 | ISFuel | Fuel company | — | — | 5 Aug 2024 | PROD |
| 91 | OnGreen | Networking website | — | — | 5 Aug 2024 | PROD |
| 92 | Push Interactions | Mobile software company | — | — | 5 Aug 2024 | AfD |