Template talk:Semi-policy

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What is a "semi-policy" anyway? If a policy is something that is agreed to always apply (e.g. Copyvio), is a semi-policy something that is usually agreed to usually apply (e.g. WP:DICK)? And what exactly does that mean anyway? And can it even be enforced in any way? Or only semi-enforced? Should we deprecate that term in favor of something clearer (like "guideline")? Should I stop asking rhetorical questions? R adiant _* 15:19, May 13, 2005 (UTC)

This template was nominated for deletion, but the votes were roughly tied and there was no consensus; see Wikipedia:Templates for deletion/Log/Not deleted/June 2005. Thus the template is kept. However, it may be worth considering if this should be reworded or redirected. Note that this template is not presently in use since semi-policies have been renamed as guidelines, and note that the category for semi-policy was deleted by strong consensus on WP:CFD. R adiant _* 07:44, Jun 1, 2005 (UTC)