Thread:Merrystar/@comment-4260948-20131002031047/@comment-366087-20131002094612

For the moment, with any pages you wish to see deleted, just edit the page and add to the very beginning which will add the page to the Category:Candidates for deletion. Some editors also remove all content from the page but for that command(especially if the content is vulgar).

Adoption is not at all difficult. Carefully read the requirements on the Adoption Request page, and make sure you follow them. You need to be actively editing mainspace pages, creating at least one New Page, at least every other day for a week. Personally, I'd do more and keep at it while your request is pending.

In addition, leave a message on the last active Admin's page; hey, you might get a surprise and they go ahead and grant you rights. Start a forum and/or a blog announcing your intent to adopt and ask for comments. Allow at least a week for replies and discussion. Add the links to your Adoption Request page. Do it now as the Staff reviewer will ask and then place you on hold for about a week to see the results. Don't worry if responses are little or even none; the important thing is you do the due diligence.

From there, just keep editing while awaiting a determination.

Oh, and if you have any blocks on any wikis, try to get them listed as that could also block your adoption.

Good luck!