Wikipedia>CapnZapp at 18:13, 29 June 2026

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This template (db = "'''d'''elete '''b'''ecause") is a generic speedy deletion template, used to nominate pages for [[WP:CSD|speedy deletion]] when the reason for deletion requires further details than those provided by the criterion-specific templates (full list at [[WP:CSD#toc|WP:CSD]]).

===Usage===
* This template places the page into [[:Category:Candidates for speedy deletion]] and [[:Category:Candidates for speedy deletion for unspecified reason]] unless the reason matches a db template (see below).
* Do ''not'' edit this template to discuss why a particular article should or should not be deleted – for that, use the article’s own discussion page.
* Use this template to explain why the page meets the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|criteria for speedy deletion]]. Each speedy deletion criterion has its own template; however, if the explanation required for deletion extends beyond a mere quoting of a criterion, use this template to write a custom speedy deletion request.
* Using {{tlx|db|''reason''}} will produce the speedy deletion template shown above, except that in the place of "{{red|'''no reason has been given'''}}", your reason will be placed. If no reason is given, however, the text "{{red|'''no reason has been given'''}}" ''will'' be displayed.
* If the reason provided is the same as the name of a db template (after the hyphen) when converted to lowercase, then that template will be transcluded. So, {{tlx|db|F9}} will transclude {{tlx|db-f9}} and {{tlx|db|redirnone}} will transclude {{tlx|db-redirnone}}.
* If you wish to include a URL in the deletion reason that includes an equal sign ("="), use the following syntax: {{tlx|db|2=1=''reason''}}. This applies to any equal sign, but especially ones in URLs.
* If you wish to include a vertical bar ("|") that is not part of a template as part of your deletion reason, use {{tlx|!}} instead. If the vertical bar is part of a template, however, such as {{tlx|tl}}, display it normally.
* Use {{tlx|db-author}} if you are the creator and only substantial contributor to the page.

==TemplateData==

<templatedata>
{
"params": {
"1": {
"label": "Reason",
"description": "Reason for deletion"
},
"bot": {
"label": "Bot",
"description": "Whether a bot added the template"
},
"help": {
"label": "Help",
"description": "Determines if deletion \"help\" menu is visible"
},
"nocat": {
"label": "No Category",
"description": "Whether to categorize the template in a deletion category (keep off for demo purposes)"
},
"category": {
"label": "Category",
"description": "Additional category to place the template in"
}
},
"description": "Generic speedy deletion template"
}
</templatedata>

== See also ==
* {{t|Db-csd-notice-custom}} - for one user talk notification
* {{t|Db-notice-multiple}} - for multiple user talk notifications

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