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*[[SmashWiki:Stub|Stubs]]. Stubs, no matter how small, could one day become a full and useful article.
*[[SmashWiki:Stub|Stubs]]. Stubs, no matter how small, could one day become a full and useful article.
*Incomplete pages. An article that is missing crucial sections should be a target for completion. For example, if an article only covers ''Melee'' and none of the other ''Smash'' games, the page should be updated with the relevant information instead of being deleted altogether.
*Incomplete pages. An article that is missing crucial sections should be a target for completion. For example, if an article only covers ''Melee'' and none of the other ''Smash'' games, the page should be updated with the relevant information instead of being deleted altogether.
*Smasher articles with no tournament results. If a smasher article has a PR ranking, but no tournament results, then the results should be retrieved.
*Articles that are out of date. An outdated article should be kept on the wiki in its current state, because new information can always be added.
*Articles that are out of date. An outdated article should be kept on the wiki in its current state, because new information can always be added.
*Articles whose topic is no longer relevant. SmashWiki uses a "once notable, always notable" policy when assessing content, and articles on old content can serve as an important archive for historical purposes. For example, while the competitive ''Brawl'' scene has virtually died out, articles on its history and players will continue to be preserved.
*Articles whose topic is no longer relevant. SmashWiki uses a "once notable, always notable" policy when assessing content, and articles on old content can serve as an important archive for historical purposes. For example, while the competitive ''Brawl'' scene has virtually died out, articles on its history and players will continue to be preserved.