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|association name= Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians
The Moving Finger writes: and, having writ,<br />
|english name= Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit<br />
|logo= File:Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians (2016).png
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, <br />
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Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it. <br />
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{{right|&mdash; [[w:Omar Khayyám|Omar Khayyám]]}}
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|founder= [[User:Mero~metawiki|Mero~metawiki]]
|founded= 19 April 2004
|ideology= [[Inclusionism]]
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— '''''Check out the [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Inclusion|WikiProject Inclusion]] page!''''' —
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The '''Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians''' is the international association of wikipedians who feel and own the principles of [[inclusionism]]. It aims to provide a place for discussion and a reference point for the application and dissemination of these principles.
I, [[en:User:Merovingian|Merovingian]], hereby establish the '''Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians''' ('''AIW'''). It is pretty clear that [[inclusionist]]s here are generally [[Wikiliberal]].


==Principles==
The motto of the AIW is ''Salva veritate'', which translates to, "with truth preserved." This motto reflects the inclusionist desire to change Wikipedia only when no knowledge would be lost as a result.
[[File:Sagrada Familia 02.jpg|thumb|180 px|left|'''Sagrada Familia'''<br/>An article, as this building does, needs time and the contribution of several people.]]
The Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians is based on the idea that [[Wikipedia is not paper]]: [[:en:Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a paper encyclopedia|Wikipedia is not a paper encyclopedia]], and thus has few size limits. Because Wikipedia is not on paper, it can include organized and structured links, can be more timely, etc. It also means that the style and length of writing appropriate for paper is not necessarily appropriate here. Therefore, the main principle of AIW is [[inclusionism]], a liberal [[Conflicting Wikipedia philosophies|wiki-philosophy]] according to which information and the articles on Wikipedia should be liberally added and retained on Wikipedia. Generally, the philosophy of AIW members is close to other ideas like [[eventualism]] or [[incrementalism]]. There is not a common indication regarding content structure or length (although there is more consensus with [[Splittism|splittist]] ideas).


=== Goals ===
[[Image:AIW_logo.png|right]]
The main goal of inclusionism is to build the world's largest and most complete professional [[w:encyclopedia|encyclopedia]].
* To continuously improve Wikipedia and make it the most comprehensive source of reliable encyclopedic information available on the planet.
* Support Wikipedia's premise to be composed of the sum of all human knowledge, freely accessible to all humans, written with as much NPOV as possible.
* Never use personal attacks; it's topics we discuss here, not individual users! When an article is deleted/merged or threatened with deletion/merging, it can cause the creator to call the one who deleted it names. We as an association shall only discuss issues, not attacking people and calling them names. It will only give the deletionists and mergists advantages.


== Membership ==
I want the inclusionist Wikipedians of the world to know that now there is a place to voice our opinions and further our agenda of building the world's largest and most complete professional [[w:encyclopedia|encyclopedia]]. This association is established on the idea that [[Wiki is not paper]], expressed by the following excerpt from ''[[w:Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not|What Wikipedia is not]]'':
Membership is open to everyone and it does not oblige to be actively involved in the association life, even though it would be appreciated. All you have to do to become a member is copy and paste:'''<br /> {{tlx|inclusionist}}''' or '''{{tlx|User inclusionist}}''' to your [[Help:User page|user page]].
* '''Wikimedia.org: [[:Category:Inclusionist Wikipedians|List of Inclusionist Wikipedians]]'''
* '''[[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/Members#Old list of members|Old Wikimedia list]] of members'''
* '''English-language Wikipedia: [[:en:Category:Inclusionist Wikipedians|Category of Inclusionist Wikipedians]]'''
* '''Russian-language Wikipedia: [[:ru:Проект:Разумный инклюзионизм/Участники|List of ‘Judicious Inclusionism’ project members]]'''
* '''Swedish-language Wikipedia: [[:sv:Kategori:Wikipedia:Användare inklusionister|Category of Inclusionist Wikipedians]]'''


== Logo ==
: Wikipedia is not a paper encyclopedia. Thus, Wikipedia has no size limits, can include links, can be more timely, etc. It also means that the style and length of writing appropriate for paper is not necessarily appropriate here.
[[File:Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians (logo).svg|100px|thumb|The former logo]]
The logo, designed by [[User:Bruce The Deus|Bruce The Deus]] in [[2016]], encloses all the principles that drive inclusionist members of Wikipedia: it is round, the shape of completeness, with an open arrow, to let enter all the knowledge. The arrow outline forms a stylized hug that embraces every argument, and an “I”, the initial letter of the word “inclusionism”. It's blue, representing the infinite sky, and white, the tint made by all the colors.
The former logo was the acronym of the association written in [[en:Linux Libertine|Linux Libertine]] font, framed by two black lines. It is still used sometimes.


==Motto==
Also see [http://mail.wikipedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2004-December/017794.html this mail from Jimbo Wales].
The motto of the AIW is ''Conservata veritate'', which translates to, "''with truth preserved''." This motto reflects a desire to change [[Wikipedia]] only when no [[:en:knowledge|knowledge]] would be lost as a result.


==Insignia==
Membership is not limited. All you have to do to become a member is list your name here. If you feel like expressing your inclusionist feelings, you can do so at [[/Blurbs]].
The members of the association can award a user for meritorious behaviour.


===Defensor of Inclusionism===
This position won't be too overlording, more like a final say if necessary. The Secretary can resign or be impeached by a 75% majority (at least). The proposed term limit is six months, but this is under discussion. All members are open to be Secretary (so nominations can be skipped). Matters that concern the AIW as a group may necessitate a vote.
[[file:Inclusionist ribbon bar 1 - Defensor.png|80px|centre]][[File:Inclusionist Barnstar 1 - Defensor.png|50px|centre]]
These are the '''Defensor Inclusionist Insignias''', which are given to the Wikipedians who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes.


===Paladin of Inclusionism===
All AIW members are to be considered equal.
[[file:Inclusionist ribbon bar 2 - Paladin.png|80px|centre]][[File:Inclusionist Barnstar 2 - Paladin.png|50px|centre]]
These are the '''Paladin Inclusionist Insignias''', which are given to the members of [[m:Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians|Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians]] who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes and promoting the AIW.


===Master of Inclusionism===
==Goals==
[[file:Inclusionist ribbon bar 3 - master.png|80px|centre]][[File:Inclusionist Barnstar 3 - Master.png|50px|centre]]
# [[w:Wikipedia:Find or fix a stub|Find and fix all stubs]]
These are the '''Master Inclusionist Insignias''', which are given to the members of the [[m:Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians|Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians]] who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes, promoting the AIW and filling important roles in it (secretary, president, founder, ambassador).
# Support [[inclusionism|inclusionist]] causes and policies
# Outpace rampant [[deletionism]]
# Explain the reasons behind inclusionism to others


==Members==
==History==
<div style="float: left; margin: 1em; style: white-space: nowrap; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-style: italic"> I want the inclusionist Wikipedians of the world to know that now there is a place to voice our opinions and further our agenda of a big, strong Wikipedia. {{right|&mdash; [[en:User:Merovingian|Merovingian]], ''founding act''}}
# [[User:Mero|Mero]] 02:40, 19 Apr 2004 (UTC)
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# [[User:Eequor|Eequor]] 01:57, 10 Aug 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Everyking|Everyking]] 02:21, 15 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Posiduck|Posiduck]] 05:34, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Factitious|Factitious]] 05:35, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Bsherwin|Bsherwin]] 05:49, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Chabon|Chabon]] 06:07, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Einhander|Einhander]] 06:23, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:BrokenSegue|'''B'''roken'''S'''egue]] 21:36, 25 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Anthony DiPierro|Anthony DiPierro]] 13:36, 26 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Tmh|Tmh]] 09:55, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Seth Ilys|Seth Ilys]] 14:33, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:ShaunMacPherson|ShaunMacPherson]] 19:43, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC) I hope to save schools that are being deleted as my first mission :o)
# [[en:RaD Man|RaD Man]] ([[en:User_talk:Radman1|talk]]) 21:49, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC) Great to be here
# [[en:User:Mark Richards|Mark Richards]] 00:45, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Calmypal|Calmypal]] 00:55, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Philip Marlowe|Sam]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?title=User_talk:Sam_Spade&action=edit&section=new '''Spade''']] 14:19, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:PedanticallySpeaking|PedanticallySpeaking]] 16:02, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Florescentbulb|Florescentbulb]] 19:56, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Floydian|Floydian]] 20:14, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:GRider|GRider]] 23:29, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:CatherineMunro|Catherine]] 03:05, 29 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Sunborn|Sunborn]] 02:45, 30 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:L33tminion|L33tminion]] 04:53, 30 Oct 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:PhilHibbs|PhilHibbs]] 17:03, 1 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Gene Poole|Gene Poole]] 23:09, 1 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Roachgod|Roachgod]] [[User:170.76.45.55|170.76.45.55]] 19:49, 2 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Arj|Arj]] 14:20, 7 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:JRM|JRM]] 02:00, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC) Now it's official
# [[User:Kurt Kawohl|Kurt Kawohl]]
# [[User:Nickburns|Nickburns]] 19:06, 28 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Alkivar|Alkivar]] 06:48, 29 Nov 2004 (UTC) I really hate to pick a side, because it removes any hope of neutrality, but I guess it must be done.
# [[User:Tillwe|Tillwe]] 14:05, 2 Dec 2004 (UTC) More or less, at least.
# <div id="CHL">[[User:Cool Hand Luke|Cool]] [[en:User:Cool Hand Luke|Hand]] [[en:User talk:Cool Hand Luke|<font color="purple">Luke</font>]] 00:17, 5 Dec 2004 (UTC). I believe every high school is a worthy encyclopedia topic. ([[Association of Deletionist Wikipedians#CHL|see also]])</div>
# --[[User:Juntung|Juntung]] 09:59, 5 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:AceMyth|AceMyth]] 09:36, 8 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Andylkl|Andylkl]] 20:35, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Masterhomer|Masterhomer]] 21:39, 10 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Ground|Ground]] 01:48, 11 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:User:Etz Haim|Etz Haim]] 01:44, 12 Dec 2004 (UTC)~
# [[User:Jaberwocky6669|Jaberwocky6669]] 21:25, 13 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Dan100|Dan100]] 14:44, 20 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Zain|Zain]] 13:51, 21 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Dbenbenn|Dbenbenn]] 03:46, 28 Dec 2004 (UTC) I realized I was an inclusionist when I [[w:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Kent Middle School|voted]] to keep [[w:Kent Middle School]].
# [[User:Randy Johnston|Randy Johnston]] 05:45, 28 Dec 2004 (UTC)


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==Votes needing immediate attention==
The Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians was established on the 19th of April 2004 by the American wikipedian [[en:User:Merovingian|Merovingian]]. In December 2005, [[en:User:Easyas12c|Easyas12c]] created the Finnish section. In February 2012, Russian Wikipedian [[User:Strannik27|Strannik27]] founded the Russian section. The Italian section was founded on 3 June 2016 by the Italian Wikipedian [[it:utente:Bruce The Deus|Bruce The Deus]], who discovered the association during a [[it:Wikipedia:Pagine da cancellare/Luigi Valotti|deletion discussion]] where a member of AIW, [[it:utente:OppidumNissenae|OppidumNissenae]], declared his membership.
Below are links to VfD and VfU pages that AIW members ought to investigate (although it a good idea to check the [[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion|VfD]] page as often as possible anyway). The idea is that these are votes which AIW members should be aware of, so we can read the articles and discussions and then weigh in appropriately. Anyone may add to this list. Please include a very brief description of who/what the article is about (though the presence of this summary does not mean that AIW members should fail to read the article itself). '''If you choose to vote on any of these issues, please provide a reason along with your vote.'''

A list of all VfD listings is updated hourly and available at [[en:User:Anthony_DiPierro/Current_VfD]]. This might be useful if you are on a slow connection. Also [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?title=Special:Recentchangeslinked&target=User%3AAnthony_DiPierro%2FCurrent_VfD this link] can be used to view recent changes to VFD discussions.

;Articles

List updated, completed VfD's moved to results.

#[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Votes_for_deletion/Criticism_of_Wikipedia Deletion of: Criticism of Wikipedia] totally encyclopedic article, no reason provided in 'deletion policy' applying on it.
# [[en:Wikipedia:Votes for undeletion#User:IndigoGenius.2FMicronation|VfU: User:IndigoGenius/Micronation]] - user subpage deleted by VfD
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Adlai E. Stevenson High School|VfD: Adlai E. Stevenson High School]]: Another ''highly notable'' school being trashed by deletionists!</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 13)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Tossed Salad|VfD: Tossed Salad]]: Yet another example of someone trying to "sanitize" Wikipedia.</s> -> '''DISAMBIGUATE''' (as of 2004 Dec 11)
::: '''Comment''': It appears that the concensus was to disambiguate and redirect although this was not done by Pcb21. Someone may want to address this.
# [[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Blunsdon United|Vfd: Blunsdon United]]: A policy-setting article? Maybe not. But it has the potential to become one of the most charming articles on Wikipedia. Please help out by watching it and improving the contributions the anons have been putting in, that's all I ask. (Vote for or against, as you like, but give people something good to judge.) -> '''''STILL'' IN PROGRESS''' (as of 2004 Dec 27)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/San Marin High School|VfD: San Marin High School]]: A notably infamous highschool which has repeatedly been the focus of hatecrime, receiving mass media coverage.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 20)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Lost and Found (band)|VfD: Lost and Found]]: An American Christian-rock band which has released several albums!</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 16)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Spotswood High School|VfD: Spotswood High School]]: Another noteworthy institution up for deletion.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 23)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/List of video game music|VfD: List of video game music]]: And excellent catalog of music created for video games, now targeted for deletion.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 20)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Avoid the Noid|VfD: Avoid the Noid]]: A 10-year old video game title spawned by Domino's Pizza.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 20)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Maxi Mounds|VfD: Maxi Mounds]]: An adult film star on the chopping block.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 21)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Kents Hill School |VfD: Kents Hill School]]: A school which was ''established in 1824'', one of '''the oldest schools in the country''', now up for deletion.</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 21)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Colegio de San Agustin (Philippines)|VfD:Colegio de San Agustin]]: And yet ''another'' school, this time from the Philippines, being listed for deletion.</s> -> '''MOVED''' (as of 2004 Dec 17) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_San_Agustin]
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Supagroup|VfD: Supagroup]] a legitimate rock group</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 23)
# <s>[[en:Wikipedia:Votes_for_deletion/Sequoia_High_School|VfD: Sequoia High School]] The first school in the California bay area, est. 1895</s> -> '''KEPT''' (as of 2004 Dec 23)
# [[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Gay Nigger Association of America|VfD: GNAA]] A famously known (or infamously known) organization. Annoying, but not as annoying as the ''deletionist'' trolls on Wikipedia. Over 11,000 hits on Google. [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=GNAA+-wikipedia+-encyclopedia+-dictionary&btnG=Search]
# [[en:Wikipedia:Votes_for_deletion/Criticism_of_Wikipedia|VfD: Criticism of Wikipedia]] Further attempts at CENSORSHIP by deletionists. This is a subject which has received widespread coverage in the press, and cites links to CNN, The Guardian, and other media outlets to justify its notability. -> '''IN PROGRESS''' (as of 2004 Dec 27)
# [[en:Kent Middle School]] A middle school in California. Might turn into a precedent-setting keep? [[User:Dbenbenn|Dbenbenn]] 04:18, 28 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/Kuopion Lyseon lukio|VfD: Kuopion Lyseon lukio]]: One of the highest ranked schools in the nation of Finland! Up for deletion, of course. -> '''IN PROGRESS''' (as of 2004 Dec 28)

'''See also:''' [[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/results]].

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;Policy-related
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Preliminary_Deletion Wikipedia:Preliminary_Deletion]
*[[en:Wikipedia:Votes for deletion/High schools|VFD: High schools]]: Deletionists tracking votes on schools
*[[en:Wikipedia:Viewing deleted articles]]: A proposal to allow logged in users to use a tool to see deleted articles.

*[[en:Wikipedia:Proposal to expand WP:CSD]] Red alert!

==Voting for the Ability to View Deleted Articles==
There is a vote taking place whether or not Wikipedians should be able to '''view deleted articles'''. Please visit [[en:Wikipedia:Viewing deleted articles]] for further details. --[[User:GRider|GRider]] 22:35, 6 Dec 2004 (UTC)
:The voting ended on [[December 17]], [[2004]]. The proposition failed. [[User:Dbenbenn|Dbenbenn]] 03:57, 28 Dec 2004 (UTC)

==Voting for General Secretary==
The General Secretary (GS) has final say over AIW decisions, and generally functions as a unifying voice for the association. All the members listed above are eligible for this position. Please use this space to cast your vote for the General Secretary of the AIW. The candidate with the most votes after a specific amount of time will become General Secretary.

'''A message from your founder'''

''OK, gang! We are heading into a new year. I think it's time to gather all of our muffins into a single basket and have a <u>real</u> election for (or against) a General Secretary. We should begin voting immediately below. If you want a GS, put your choice below under "For a GS". If you oppose the idea of a chair, there is an "Against a GS" section for you, too. I will neither vote nor am I candidate. Thank you for your time.'' Salva veritate, '' --[[User:Mero|Mero]] 13:20, 29 Dec 2004 (UTC)''

==For a GS==
#[[User:Zain|Zain]]

==Against a GS==

==Honorary members==
* [[en:User:Cimon avaro|Cimon avaro]]
* [[User:Elian|Elian]]
* [[en:User:Netoholic|Netoholic]]
* [[User:Oliver Pereira|Oliver Pereira]]
* [[en:User:Sashal|Sara Bickley (Sashal)]]
* [[en:User:SmartBee|SmartBee]]
* [[User:TakuyaMurata|Taku]]

==The [[W:Wikipedia:Extreme article inclusion|Extreme Article Inclusion]] League==
Voice your enthusiasm for this extreme sport!

==Quotes==
* ''How depressing. I found the information I was looking for, only to discover that someone is trying to delete it.''
<div align="right">
&mdash; [[en:User:Mark Richards|Mark Richards]]
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* ''People often suggest that "quality control" is essential for an encyclopedia, and ask what sort of "governing board" will decide which articles to accept as part of the free encyclopedia. The answer is, "no one". We cannot afford to let anyone have such control.''
* ''If the free encyclopedia is a success, it will become so ubiquitous and important that we dare not allow any organization to decide what counts as part of it. This organization would have too much power; people would seek to politicize or corrupt it, and could easily succeed.''
<div align="right">
&mdash; [[en:Richard Stallman|Richard Stallman]]
</div>
* ''Where they have burned books, they will end in burning human beings.'' (German: ''Dort, wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man am Ende auch Menschen.'')
<div align="right">
&mdash; [[en:Heinrich Heine|Heinrich Heine]], from his play Almansor (1821)
</div>


== Arguments against article deletion ==
{{Main|Inclusionism#Arguments against deletion}}


== More Association of Inclusionists pages ==
* [[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/Arguments|Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians - Arguments]]
* [[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/Quotes|Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians - Quotes]]
* [[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/Subgroups|Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians - Subgroups]]
== See also ==
* [[:en:Wikipedia:Article Rescue Squadron|English-language Wikipedia - Article Rescue Squadron]]
* [[Category:Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians|*]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11940837589&ref=mf Facebook Wikipedia Inclusionists] - Join the Facebook group
* [[Inclusionism]]
* [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject Inclusion#Templates|Userboxes and other templates for inclusionists]]


=== In languages other than English ===
==School Inclusion==
* [[File:Flag of Finland.svg|20px]] [[Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians/fi|Finland Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians]] - the AIW language division for Wikimedia projects in [[:en:Finnish language|Finnish]]
* [[File: Flag of Italy.svg|20px]] [[Associazione dei Wikipediani Inclusionisti]] - the AIW language division for Wikimedia projects in [[:en:Italian language|Italian]]
* [[File:Tricolour Flag of Iran (1886).svg|20px]] [[Anjomane Wikipedian haye Pakoob]] - the AIW language division for Wikimedia projects in [[:en:Persian language|Persian]]
* [[File:Flag of Russia.svg|20px]][[Project Judicious Inclusionism Wikipedians/ru|Russian Project Judicious Inclusionism]] - the AIW language division for Wikimedia projects in [[:en:Russian language|Russian]]


=== Essays ===
===Members who believe that schools are inherently notable ''enough'' to be included in Wikipedia===
* [[:en:User:Emijrp/All human knowledge]]
# [[User:Posiduck|Posiduck]] 04:24, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [[:en:Deletionism and inclusionism in Wikipedia|Deletionism and inclusionism in Wikipedia]]
# [[User:ShaunMacPherson|ShaunMacPherson]] 20:01, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [[:en:Wikipedia:Don't be an ostrich|Don't be an ostrich]] - cite reliable sources and assert significance and notability to avoid new article deletion
# [[User:Factitious|Factitious]] 21:05, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [[:en:Wikipedia:The Heymann Standard|The Heymann Standard]] - describes how an article can be improved sufficiently to be kept during an [[:en:Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|AfD]] process
# [[en:RaD Man|RaD Man]] ([[en:User_talk:Radman1|talk]]) 21:50, 27 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [[:en:Wikipedia:Overzealous deletion|Overzealous deletion]] - a comprehensive essay
# [[User:Mark Richards|Mark Richards]] 00:42, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [[:en:Help:Wikipedia: The Missing Manual/Editing, Creating, and Maintaining Articles/Creating a New Article|Wikipedia: The Missing Manual - Creating, Editing and Maintaining Articles]]
# [[User:Tmh|Tmh]] 10:57, 28 Oct 2004 (UTC)
* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Abd/An_alternative_to_argument_over_deletion&oldid=10212452][[User:Abd/An alternative to argument over deletion|An alternative to argument over deletion]]
# [[en:FlorescentBulb|FlorescentBulb]] May not be notable, but they belong anyway
# [[User:L33tminion|L33tminion]] 04:58, 30 Oct 2004 (UTC)- I agree with FB. Notability is often misused as a standard for deletion.
#[[User:Mero|Mero]] 22:16, 1 Nov 2004 (UTC)
#[[User:Ronline|Ronline]] 23:06, 5 Nov 2004 (UTC)
#Agree with the sentiment that the term "notable" is not a good standard for deletion/inclusion, but now that this is changed to "notable ''enough'' to be included in Wikipedia" I'll sign it. [[User:Anthony DiPierro|Anthony DiPierro]] 17:05, 8 Nov 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:DavidLevinson|dml]] 22:42, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC) as long as the facts are verifiable and verified. A typical school has hundreds of students a year, thousands over the course of its history.
# --[[User:Andylkl|Andylkl]] 20:35, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)
# [[User:Dbenbenn|Dbenbenn]] 04:21, 28 Dec 2004 (UTC) I don't think notability has anything to do with it. A school is an objective ''thing'', a proper noun, and as such it's eligible for inclusion.


=== Other Wikipedian associations ===
===Members who believe some standard is required to keep a school===
# [[User:BrokenSegue|[[User:BrokenSegue|'''B'''roken'''S'''egue]]]] -sorry, but i don't think every middle/elementary school belongs here. There are too many. I'd be open to making a school directory on wikibooks though...
# [[user:zanimum]] As above.


* [[Anonymous User Protection Squad (AUPS)]]
===List of schools that need IMMEDIATE vote attention ===
* [[Association of Deletionist Wikipedians]]
* <strike>[[W:River Oaks Elementary School|River Oaks Elementary School]]</strike>- Disambiguated, linked pages not on vfd
* [[Association of Mergist Wikipedians]]
* <strike>[[W:Central High School|Central High School]]</strike>- KEPT
* [[:Template:Wikipedian associations|Other Wikipedian associations]]
* <strike>[[W:Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School|Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School]]</strike>- Merged and redirected to town article
* <strike>[[W:North Carroll High|North Carroll High]]</strike>- KEPT
* <strike>[[W:Northrop_High_School|Northrop High School]]</strike>- Redirected to school district article
* <strike>[[W:Kino school|Kino school]] Nov. 1</strike>- DELETED
* <strike>[[W:High Tech High|High Tech High]] Nov. 1</strike>- KEPT
* <strike>[[W:South wolds school|South wolds school]] Nov. 5</strike>- KEPT
* <strike>[[W:Adlai E. Stevenson High School|Adlai E. Stevenson High School]] Dec. 6</strike>- KEPT
* <strike>[[W:William Fremd High School|William Fremd High School]] Dec. 9</strike>- KEPT
* [[W:Novato High School|Novato High School]]
* [[W:San Marin High School|San Marin High School]]
* [[W:Chung Ling High School|Chung Ling High School]]
* [[W:Spotswood High School|Spotswood High School]]


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=== List of schools for the [[W:Wikipedia:Votes_for_undeletion|Votes_for_undeletion]] Page ===
*<strike>[[W:Wikipedia:Votes_for_undeletion#Terra_Linda_High_School|Terra_Linda_High_School]]</strike>- Still deleted. Name currently redirects to town article
*<strike>[[W:Wikipedia:Votes_for_undeletion#Freetown-Lakeville_Middle_School|Freetown-Lakeville_Middle_School]]</strike>- Still deleted.


==Compare==
==External links==
*[[Association of Apathetic Wikipedians]]
{{Wikipedian associations|specifiedcategory=Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians}}
*[[Association of Deletionist Wikipedians]]
*[[Association of Wikipedians Who Dislike Making Broad Judgements About the Worthiness of a General Category of Article, and Who Are In Favor of the Deletion of Some Particularly Bad Articles, but That Doesn't Mean They are Deletionist]]
*[[Association of Mergist Wikipedians]]


== References ==
[[Category:Inclusionism]]
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Wikipedian associations]]

Latest revision as of 12:27, 10 April 2024

Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians
Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians
AIW
MembersInclusionists
LanguageEnglish
FounderMero~metawiki
Founded19 April 2004
IdeologyInclusionism
Colours  Celestial blue  Ghost white
SloganConservata veritate

— Check out the WikiProject Inclusion page! —

The Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians is the international association of wikipedians who feel and own the principles of inclusionism. It aims to provide a place for discussion and a reference point for the application and dissemination of these principles.

Principles[edit]

Sagrada Familia
An article, as this building does, needs time and the contribution of several people.

The Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians is based on the idea that Wikipedia is not paper: Wikipedia is not a paper encyclopedia, and thus has few size limits. Because Wikipedia is not on paper, it can include organized and structured links, can be more timely, etc. It also means that the style and length of writing appropriate for paper is not necessarily appropriate here. Therefore, the main principle of AIW is inclusionism, a liberal wiki-philosophy according to which information and the articles on Wikipedia should be liberally added and retained on Wikipedia. Generally, the philosophy of AIW members is close to other ideas like eventualism or incrementalism. There is not a common indication regarding content structure or length (although there is more consensus with splittist ideas).

Goals[edit]

The main goal of inclusionism is to build the world's largest and most complete professional encyclopedia.

  • To continuously improve Wikipedia and make it the most comprehensive source of reliable encyclopedic information available on the planet.
  • Support Wikipedia's premise to be composed of the sum of all human knowledge, freely accessible to all humans, written with as much NPOV as possible.
  • Never use personal attacks; it's topics we discuss here, not individual users! When an article is deleted/merged or threatened with deletion/merging, it can cause the creator to call the one who deleted it names. We as an association shall only discuss issues, not attacking people and calling them names. It will only give the deletionists and mergists advantages.

Membership[edit]

Membership is open to everyone and it does not oblige to be actively involved in the association life, even though it would be appreciated. All you have to do to become a member is copy and paste:
{{inclusionist}} or {{User inclusionist}} to your user page.

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The former logo

The logo, designed by Bruce The Deus in 2016, encloses all the principles that drive inclusionist members of Wikipedia: it is round, the shape of completeness, with an open arrow, to let enter all the knowledge. The arrow outline forms a stylized hug that embraces every argument, and an “I”, the initial letter of the word “inclusionism”. It's blue, representing the infinite sky, and white, the tint made by all the colors. The former logo was the acronym of the association written in Linux Libertine font, framed by two black lines. It is still used sometimes.

Motto[edit]

The motto of the AIW is Conservata veritate, which translates to, "with truth preserved." This motto reflects a desire to change Wikipedia only when no knowledge would be lost as a result.

Insignia[edit]

The members of the association can award a user for meritorious behaviour.

Defensor of Inclusionism[edit]

These are the Defensor Inclusionist Insignias, which are given to the Wikipedians who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes.

Paladin of Inclusionism[edit]

These are the Paladin Inclusionist Insignias, which are given to the members of Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes and promoting the AIW.

Master of Inclusionism[edit]

These are the Master Inclusionist Insignias, which are given to the members of the Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians who have demonstrated a commitment to further the principles of inclusionism engaging in an elevated number of deletion processes, promoting the AIW and filling important roles in it (secretary, president, founder, ambassador).

History[edit]

I want the inclusionist Wikipedians of the world to know that now there is a place to voice our opinions and further our agenda of a big, strong Wikipedia.
— Merovingian, founding act



The Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians was established on the 19th of April 2004 by the American wikipedian Merovingian. In December 2005, Easyas12c created the Finnish section. In February 2012, Russian Wikipedian Strannik27 founded the Russian section. The Italian section was founded on 3 June 2016 by the Italian Wikipedian Bruce The Deus, who discovered the association during a deletion discussion where a member of AIW, OppidumNissenae, declared his membership.

Arguments against article deletion[edit]

Main article: Inclusionism#Arguments against deletion

More Association of Inclusionists pages[edit]

See also[edit]

In languages other than English[edit]

Essays[edit]

Other Wikipedian associations[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

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