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Surely there are books about this sort of thing.
Dream Focus
01:31, 11 May 2013 (UTC)
We have found a few sources for House Do'Urden and House Baenre, but we need some more. Useful sources may mention either or both of the houses, or any of the characters listed on those pages such as Liriel Baenre and Zaknafein Do'Urden. They are all characters from various Forgotten Realms novels, so they might be mentioned in book reviews for the books they have appeared in. BOZ ( talk) 02:29, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
See Talk:Gospel of success, too. Attleboro ( talk) 17:52, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
Currently up for speedy deletion. -- Shirt58 ( talk) 14:34, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
Since someone asked about it on the talk page [2], mentioning it here. I believe this article can easily be saved. Dream Focus 15:20, 19 May 2013 (UTC)
Everything on the list has referenced sources backing it up. Some sources for a few of the many entries are now in question on the talk page. Dream Focus 15:13, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
There is a Category:HIV/AIDS_in_literature showing some books with their own Wikipedia articles already. Currently the list has a problem with non-notable entries. If anyone wants to do some work on this, I think the article could be saved. In its current state however, not much chance for that. Dream Focus 16:27, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
Attention to detail; hard graft; pride in one's work; skill and practical wisdom. An opportunity to display your talent... Warden ( talk) 09:23, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
Interesting one this... I noticed the deletion nomination on Wikipedia:WikiProject Scotland/Article alerts and it caught my attention because I had been to see the band a couple of times in the late nineties and bought their album (no idea where it is now). To be fair, the article was in terrible shape and looked like it had been written by a band member or fan, and has thus been dismissed as a vanity article about a "Myspace" band. This is a Scottish band that did at least one UK tour and one US tour (or at least played a series of dates in the US), as well as a BBC Radio Scotland live session. They should satisfy WP:MUS in spades.
That said, I'm having difficulty locating online references, presumably because they broke up eight years ago and these things have a shelf life. I've found a review in an old copy of Is This Music, a couple of paragraphs in a book The Great Scots Musicography, a mention in ShortList magazine (probably trivial: the guitarist is asked about a hotel they stayed in during their US tour) and I'm aware of a review in The Courier (a fairly major newspaper in the East of Scotland, has a larger circulation than the Scotsman or Herald). There should be more, but it's proving elusive. Any suggestions? Catfish Jim and the soapdish 15:26, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
Some have mentioned the list just needs sourcing to prove those on it are "pundits". I've added some already. Help would be appreciated. Dream Focus 17:27, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
In my opinion, the article should be salvaged and saved. One problem is that "pundit" is a horrible title that rubs many people the wrong way. However, the article should be focused on mainstream broadcast media commentators, which has been an important part of TV cable news in the US since the 1990s. The article should have been called "List of political commentators", which now links back to "Pundit" (really??!!!). Crtew ( talk) 10:23, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
Hello, would you please help me to rescue the article Jordan Dale Lucas, which is +tagged for deletion. I believe the article is notable. Please note it is the same editor that +tagged my other article Brian Whitlock for deletion the editor seems to be stalking me, through my edit history, the editor seems to be chasing after barnstars. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 14:28, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
Hello, would you please help me to rescue the article Brian Whitlock, which is +tagged for deletion. I believe the article is notable. Please note it is the same editor that +tagged my other article Jordan Dale Lucas for deletion, the editor seems to be stalking me, through my edit history, the editor seems to be chasing after barnstars. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 14:28, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
The List of municipal authorities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania gives an easy way to learn about the several municipal authorities in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and surroundings, including the transit authority, the public housing authority, and other notable and important municipal authorities. Same thing is true for the other counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These 60+ articles represented a lot of work by myself and other editors. Please help wth the proper technical arguments to counter the proposers cited reasons. -- DThomsen8 ( talk) 23:46, 7 June 2013 (UTC)
There seem to be better sources than you might expect. But I've never watched the show and so am disinclined to lose sleep over this. And so to bed... Warden ( talk) 23:37, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
It's good to see how the professionals do the job of rescue. The ARS needs rehab facilities too, to help us recover from the flames of editors blowing smoke... Warden ( talk) 22:23, 10 June 2013 (UTC)
This church has received far more coverage than is required by our notability guidelines. In addition to the two books and eight newspaper articles currently cited in the article, a quick Google News search reveals plenty of potential sources for this article. Any help in adding them would be greatly appreciated. Neelix ( talk) 15:27, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
In past AfD nominations, it claims to be supported by numerous reliable third party sources which was why it survived those nominations yet nobody got off their backsides to deal with the article's problems, which made the article a sitting duck for AfD, I doubt this article have ever progressed from being more like a statement for a student society, hence why I referred it to here. Donnie Park ( talk) 15:02, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
Article was in a bad state indeed when nominated, I started to refactor/add content and refs it to make it suitable. This is in line with stuff like Timeline of inventions. I feel this can be successfully rescued. -- Cyclopia talk 17:18, 16 June 2013 (UTC)
Sorting through all the book results for her, and looking for news articles that aren't hidden behind paywalls, is taking some time. If anyone wants to help, just click some random book results and see if they say enough about her to count, then check to see if those books are considered notable enough to matter. She was getting coverage before marrying the founder of Wikipedia. Dream Focus 14:04, 28 June 2013 (UTC)
This is up for deletion again by an editor who didn't get his way last time, and is claiming that the only reason it was saved last time from deletion was because of "being ARS canvassed". If anyone has any college level textbooks or encyclopedias out there mentioning any politician as being famed for their integrity, please add additional references. Dream Focus 07:36, 8 July 2013 (UTC)'
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Clearly notable actress. Topic has plenty of room for expansion.
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Thank you for your response. I'm not that good with using google or search engines. How do I go about this again? Herzlicheboy ( talk) 19:36, 4 August 2013 (UTC)
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The nominator thinks that the "
Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not a dictionary" policy is violated. In my opinion, the references however clearly show that the topic of the article is not only a word, but a notable concept, first known mainly in Japanese culture, then internationally. I have expanded the article to explain this, but more sources could be added to explain this even more clearly. Furthermore,
WP:WORDISSUBJECT perhaps applies here. Any help welcomed! --
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This was nominated for deletion even though it clearly meets
WP:PORNBIO, as Adriano has been nominated for 3 AVN awards and has won one XCRO award four (4) AVN awards, having won three (3) AVN awards, and has also been nominated for two (2) XRCO awards. These facts are even mentioned in the AFD. Like I said, I'm not really good with specific google searches, but this information is verifiable and extant. Please can you help take a look? Thank you.
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I may have a Danish name, but I don't read Danish, which is the only reference for this article. Can someone help? It seems like a notable engineering design for small boats, but it needs more documentation.-- DThomsen8 ( talk) 01:36, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
Sydney ethnic enclaves ( | talk| history| links| watch| logs| google) AfD discussion If anyone can find sources in Australian newspapers or whatever, that talk about the ethnic enclaves of Sydney Australia, that'd be helpful. Most of the people living in that city had parents born in other nations according to their census. Dream Focus 00:12, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
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A historical wordprocessor for the Amiga series of computers. Heated AfD full of suspected sockpuppetry and/or canvassing and/or Amiga fanboys etc., but underneath it all is an article which seems (from my more neutral point of view as someone who doesn't know much about Amigas) to have some potential, if editors can sort the wheat from the chaff in the recently added references, work them into the article properly, make it NPOV, and ultimately distill what exactly was most notable about this software. The software's author seems to be in breach of a few wiki guidelines, but I'd be inclined to say never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity and encourage interested parties to see if the article can be fixed regardless of how other editors have behaved. Silas S. Brown ( email, talk) 19:53, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
This wound up at AFD just over an hour after its initial creation. I was surprised we didn't already have an article on this concept as we do for many other elements of a meal. A bit more prose and some refs should easily make it a keeper. Beeblebrox ( talk) 16:54, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure about this myself but there seem to be several productive directions one could go. And, of course, the irony here is remarkable. Warden ( talk) 09:35, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi, would you please help save this article. It seems the deletionists are out in force. Each item on the list has several citations for reliable sources, so I think it should pass Wikipedia's standard for what an article needs. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 11:33, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
I found one reliable source giving the book a review. It was nominated for two notable awards, but didn't win either. If someone can help find another review for the book, that'd would eliminate all doubt of its notability. Dream Focus 02:32, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
I didn't understand this phrase until I encountered it here. This is an opportunity to understand what the cool kids are saying ... Warden ( talk)
Bob Fitrakis has over 40,000 hits on Google. He has done just about everything and is best known for his activities exposing and fighting voting irregularities in Ohio elections. He has been called a "conspiracy theorist" by the nom, despite there being tons of evidence (and findings) for fraud and abuse in Ohio elections. I believe it would pass under CREATIVE #1 "well known by peers" but there may be other findings. -- Green Cardamom ( talk) 18:17, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
With some improvements and references, this article would be fine.-- DThomsen8 ( talk) 12:41, 12 September 2013 (UTC)
Declined prod because a Google Books search suggests that this topic may meet WP:GNG. However, most sources are in Norwegian, which I do not speak. Perhaps editors here can improve the article's sourcing. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:25, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
Declined prod after adding two sources, but needs more to demonstrate topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:18, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
I declined the prod for this article after adding a source from a preliminary source search that suggested the topic may be notable, but it needs more sources to demonstrate topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:14, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
The ARS has suffered significant attrition like the Jedi and so there's an entertaining parallel in this topic. This came to mind in another discussion in which the ARS was referred to in a way which indicates that it is still feared by those who follow the dark side. "The Jedi are extinct, their fire has gone out of the universe." — "Do not underestimate the Force..." Warden ( talk) 21:27, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
The article reads rather like a dictionary definition, but there does appear to be a useful topic here: the use of low-quality substitute goods during wartime. I'm not a member of this project, but thought you might be able to help. Cnilep ( talk) 02:39, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
I've expanded a bit the stub about this "select an app" feature of Android, with a highly cited paper from an ACM conference (the most prestigious computing society), and included a small description. The article could benefit from more sources establishing the relevance of the concept for the mobile operating system; in particular it would be great if you can find something about how it influenced the iPhone. Diego ( talk) 13:51, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
This article was deleted before I know about this squadron. Do you think it could be saved? Previous redirects includes: Single-digit, One-digit, Double-digit Bennylin ( talk) 04:57, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Major character in the Dragonlance fiction - has the barest start of sources, but could badly use some TLC for better sourcing. BOZ ( talk) 00:31, 9 October 2013 (UTC)
Hello Rescuers! I was wondering if you could help me. It's not strictly an AFD, but the article Tin box may be merged into Tin can. I believe the two to be quite distinct items, but am struggling to find sources to prove this is the case. I thought you guys, with your skills at finding sources, may be able to contribute to the merge discussion. I hope this is the correct venue for such a request. Horatio Snickers ( talk) 17:58, 10 October 2013 (UTC)
Surely there have been books written about this subject, people studying how the internet created new words, or something. Dream Focus 01:54, 18 October 2013 (UTC)
This topic is inherently interesting, and probably notable, though it may, after rescue, morph into a fuller article about the entire LGBTQ spectrum on the Arab world. Right now it needs references. Those will safeguard it agains the current AfD discussion. The article needs sowrk, not !votes, though those, after work has been done, will be valuable. Fiddle Faddle 16:00, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
Per the article, "the oldest Typewriting Institute in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India." Needs sources to qualify topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 01:32, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
Needs sources to qualify topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 12:57, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
This person may possibly meet WP:BASIC, but the article needs sources to establish notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 12:28, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
My brief browsing indicates that there are excellent sources for this out there and compiling them ought to be lots of fun. Warden ( talk) 19:11, 23 October 2013 (UTC)
I believe this article can be expanded. There are a lot of things that were censored from it, just like the other anime in the series. I'm having trouble finding a reliable source talking about all the various things. Help would be appreciated. Surely some watched this cartoon in their younger days as I did. Dream Focus 13:14, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
I forgot to ask about this earlier. Its up for merge(replace with a redirect without anything really going to be merged) discussion. Some are complaining about how the article looks, and others believe it needs more sources. I have found and added sources for some things, but not every section is well sourced yet. Dream Focus 23:27, 27 October 2013 (UTC)
This article would benefit from improved sourcing to verify content within it. Northamerica1000 (talk) 14:23, 31 October 2013 (UTC)
This article isn't up for deletion, but in its current state it's almost begging to be. It was gutted earlier this year of a lot of unsourced and PR-ish content, but what was left behind fails to assert any notability or importance. My feeling is that those probably exist but aren't documented adequately in either the article or its history; perhaps the ARS would be willing to do some digging to find new sources or verify the old ones in the pre-gutting version of the article, so that the article can become an article again? Sorry if this isn't how you do things; I don't work in ARS-related areas usually but it struck me that you guys are good at dredging up sources, and that's what this article lacks. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! ( talk) 16:40, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
Its up for its 7th nomination. Please help work on any real concerns people have for the article. With the article getting coverage in Time Magazine as one of Wikipedia's 10th Anniversary: 10 Unforgettable Entries and having 247375 times in the last 90 days, and millions of views over the years, I'm surprised some are trying to get it deleted for a 7th time. Dream Focus 18:36, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, largely because the individual in question does not necessarily meet WP:BASEBALL/N. However, I believe the individual may pass WP:GNG, since he was covered by the Chattanoogan, Times Free Press, Washington Times, Cleveland.com, Ohio.com, among others. The article also needs some cleaning up and proper referencing/sourcing. I petition the ARS to do what it does best and save this fine article. Alex ( talk) 15:09, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, mostly based on nationalistic agendas. But the point is, it needs better, newer sources, especially inline citations. Any help would be appreciated.-- Codrin.B ( talk) 14:14, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
Should we delete all DYKs and their authors? Warden ( talk) 11:51, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
Some sources are out there; this article needs those that provide significant coverage to qualify the topic's notability for a Wikipedia article. Northamerica1000 (talk) 10:23, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, due to non-notability. These awards are the largest public voted theatre awards in the UK and in their 14th year and are largely discussed by press, industry professionals and others. I'm new to editing on Wikipedia, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Wikibenh ( talk) 16:10, 20 November 2013 (UTC)
I'm thinking if someone good with dynamic lists, or knows of some editor that makes it easy to do, could work on the article, they could add in additional categories. Give more information than just a name to make the list more useful. Dream Focus 08:28, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
This article was kept the first time around, but could still use some more sources. Prowl (Transformers) is facing a similar discussion. BOZ ( talk) 05:51, 1 December 2013 (UTC)
Second AfD in a few weeks. I found over 30 reliable sources including many book reviews in reliable sources such as the Wall Street Journal. The Deleters are mostly focused on the paid editor who created it but article is currently a stub and no paid editor content remains. Sources are listed in the AfD. -- Green Cardamom ( talk) 22:07, 4 December 2013 (UTC)
His website says he's been on Rolling Stone's hot list [7] but they don't let anyone access their site without a paid subscription. Does anyone have one? Can you verify that information? Anyone have an account with Entertainment Weekly? A Google search of that site for his name has no results, but his official page says his work has been featured there. Dream Focus 12:07, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
Having some difficulty finding reliable sources about this roller coaster. Northamerica1000 (talk) 21:57, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
Reliable sources available (some referenced) which show notability, subject seems notable by wiki standards, editors seem to be focused on notability and lack of it without doing due diligence, the focus may be more about deleting for ease of it than following spirit of wiki policy. The original article editor has been accused of advocacy and although this article subject seems to be notable enough the editors may be focused on deletion by association which is not proper reason. Acbingham ( talk) 16:14, 21 December 2013 (UTC)
This started over 100 years ago as civic-minded volunteers banded together to save constructions from destruction. To the pumps! Andrew ( talk) 12:51, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
A rambling structure built out of odds and ends, this sounds quite Wikipedian. Andrew ( talk) 08:05, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
There are several lists of this sort at AFD. This one has a good historical perspective but needs some help to convince the nay-sayers. Reading a fine source on the subject, I learn that "In 1640, the colony passed a regulation that a person should not be "allowed to brew beer unless he is a good brewer." Some brewers of good articles are wanted... Andrew ( talk) 12:48, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
I've recently declined the proposals for deletion (prods) for the following articles.
I've added sources to the articles that demonstrate topic notability, have performed some copy editing and the addition of inline citations. The articles would benefit from additional improvements, if anyone visiting here is interested in helping out. Thank you for your consideration. Northamerica1000 (talk) 14:19, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
A fire camp is a field base for firefighters - a place that they can rest, recuperate and be refreshed. There seem to be plenty of handbooks and field manuals which explain the duties of the quartermaster responsible. I'd like a beer please... Andrew ( talk) 11:10, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
Everybody knows that a healthy body makes a healthy mind
This venerable institution now depends upon volunteer effort for its existence. Andrew ( talk) 12:37, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
Someone wants this article improving and seems to think that deleting the current draft and its history and talk page will help. I'm not following this semantic reasoning but perhaps you can do better. Andrew ( talk) 18:47, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
Our logo is especially appropriate in this case as the subject was rescued from watery peril before and is now in hot water... Andrew ( talk) 13:44, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon
Saint Crispin’s day.
You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.
— Preceding unsigned post added by Andrew Davidson ( talk • contribs) 10:13, 8 February 2014 (UTC)
Is there a tech geek in the house? There's some interesting material out there for this like this account of what happens when they go to the big house. Andrew ( talk) 18:34, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
AFD is something of a battleground and so it may be an interesting analogy to discover how the military defends its position. Andrew ( talk) 15:53, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
Does size matter? Andrew ( talk) 18:34, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
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I found a source that says this topic was covered in multiple British newspapers during WWI. I don't know how to search old British newspapers online. There may be other sources as well. -- Green C 20:57, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
This seems to be a case of burnout in the NPP/AFD process as the topic is a notable one in computer science but was listed for comment for a whole week without attracting any. The good news is that, with such an empty field, it's easy for you to be the one that makes a difference. Andrew ( talk) 10:57, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
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Neonchameleon ( talk) 01:22, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
We don't often get images here but we ought to pay more attention to these as the bureaucracy around this is so unpleasant that few users master it and the encyclopedia suffers greatly as a result. In this case, the image is of author and preservationist Nicholson Baker who has written excellent accounts of his ARS work: How I fell in love with Wikipedia; Nicholson Baker’s Last Stand. The photo was taken by his son Elias and posted by the subject himself. That ought to be enough but we now have a busybody insisting on some hoop-jumping. But we also have a policy that Wikipedia is not a bureaucracy. What to do ...? Andrew ( talk) 11:56, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
I tried to write it up based on what was in the sources (and it's covered in books as well as print publications) but the wording is coming off to others as promotional. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Candleabracadabra ( talk) 12:50, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
"If you have any answers, we will be glad to provide full and detailed questions." Andrew ( talk) 19:33, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
Are inclusionism and deletionism immutable characteristics...? Andrew ( talk) 09:17, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
Academic author. -- Green C 14:49, 24 March 2014 (UTC)
Anyone got access to a Canadian legal textbook/encyclopedia? Was this a significant enough case to be taught in law schools? Dream Focus 22:08, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
Declined a proposal for deletion after adding sources that demonstrate topic notability. Needs more sources, copy editing and expansion. NorthAmerica 1000 07:58, 31 March 2014 (UTC)
Hundreds of articles in main stream news outlets prove that this subject is notable. It is admittedly poorly written but it seems that people want to delete it because they don't like the subject matter and contributors. UnifiedLeft ( talk) 22:50, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
"A friend in need is a friend indeed". Andrew ( talk) 01:26, 23 March 2014 (UTC)
Seems like we should be able to find reviews somewhere. It is a 1965 game, so before (I think) Puzzles and Games was first issued. All the best,
Rich
Farmbrough,
00:39, 2 April 2014 (UTC).
Entrepreneur/author. Several major news outlets referencing name and actions cited but still AFD tagged. Could use votes, possibly some cleanup. Jordanee155 ( talk) 13:39, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
The Albany Twilight League returns over 8,000 hits on the Google News archive. Many professional players, including numerous major league players, have spent time in the league. One believes this article is notable enough to be kept. Alex ( talk) 17:21, 6 April 2014 (UTC)
Where have all the good men gone
and where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
Andrew ( talk) 06:58, 8 April 2014 (UTC)
May have potential to be rescued. NorthAmerica 1000 14:35, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
"Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me,
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again"
Andrew ( talk) 07:10, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
"Aces back to back"
NorthAmerica 1000 14:48, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
Please help to verify notability. Some sources are posted on the deletion discussion page. The article for deletion in 2 days. sobaka_kachalova 21:13, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
The users who have been contributing to this AfD thus far believe that Roger Cram is a hoax because they are unable to access the relevant newspaper articles, which are not available to the public online but only either in print or through subscription-only databases. If anyone has access to journal/newspaper databases such as Factiva, I would be grateful if you would search for articles about Roger Cram (the college professor, not the lawyer) and then attempt to convince the other users that Roger Cram actually exists, is notable, and is not a hoax. Neelix ( talk) 20:49, 13 April 2014 (UTC)
I've never understood there's such zealous hostility towards schools. Perhaps one of you can help... Andrew ( talk) 20:16, 16 April 2014 (UTC)
PROD was added to article. Subsequently, a few reviews and an award for his works were located. Hoping someone can find more sourcing to retain this article. I believe someone posted some links on the talk page that I intend to look at this evening. BOZ ( talk) 14:02, 20 April 2014 (UTC)
This seems to be mainly a procedural misunderstanding but there's good scope to develop and improve the content too. Andrew ( talk) 22:25, 23 April 2014 (UTC)
He who can, does.
— Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrew Davidson ( talk • contribs) 11:08, 29 April 2014 (UTC)
Requesting additional sources to qualify topic notability for this article, if they're available. NorthAmerica 1000 05:58, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
PROD was added to article about a role-playing game. I added a little from one source that I had. BOZ ( talk) 15:06, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
"Nobody, no nobody is gonna rain on my parade!" Andrew ( talk) 17:56, 23 May 2014 (UTC)
Words fail me. Andrew ( talk) 23:41, 25 May 2014 (UTC)
This was mentioned on the ARS talk page, so I'm putting it here where it should be listed. Dream Focus 09:58, 25 May 2014 (UTC)
A common finding in this region was the cargo cult — aping the form of advanced culture without really getting it. Can we deliver the goods...? Andrew ( talk) 22:10, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
Video game designer BLP article, often credited by birth name William Mataga. Some slight sourcing has been found, but better sourcing would be helpful. BOZ ( talk) 04:30, 18 May 2014 (UTC)
X Ottawahitech ( talk) 14:08, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
It's an WP:AUTOBIOGRAPHY but probably notable if more sources were found. -- Green C 01:14, 3 June 2014 (UTC)
A lot of fuss about nothing but more voices might help establish consensus to settle the matter. Andrew ( talk) 23:35, 4 June 2014 (UTC)
The nomination seems to be quite frivolous but there's still work to do here. For example, the interesting Pedersen device was not included. Andrew ( talk) 06:30, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
Simply incredible. Okteriel ( talk) 20:24, 6 June 2014 (UTC)
A Russian game company that has created its own articles and linked to its games in other articles, claims to have made all these games listed on this list. Some are actually made by other companies, with no evidence they have the rights to them. Anyone feel like helping me look into this? If the company has made notable and legal ports of games that have their own Wikipedia articles, then the list is justified. Dream Focus 08:41, 11 June 2014 (UTC)
I think I have done a good job digging up sources (three books with at least several paragraphs, one with two chapters, and ~10 news articles with significant focus on him), but I am a weak writer and my prose is taking fire ( [11]). The article could turn out to be pretty stand up with a copy edit I think. Antrocent ( ♫♬) 05:19, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
In full disclosure, I work for Rubenstein Communications on behalf of Matti Leshem. I've been active on the talk page, eliciting feedback from editors, and one suggested I post the page here. NinaSpezz ( talk) 18:58, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
3rd nomination. -- Green C 20:05, 18 June 2014 (UTC)
This topic has a nautical theme which fits our lifebuoy logo. It seems quite undeveloped and so it will probably make a good DYK. Andrew ( talk) 13:08, 12 June 2014 (UTC)
Escaped slave reputed for being Iceland's first settler. walk victor falk talk 23:03, 15 June 2014 (UTC)
The acme of gastronomic excellence... Andrew ( talk) 23:53, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
2nd nomination. -- Green C 13:46, 27 June 2014 (UTC)
Most of the references in this article don't seem to be reliable sources. Do the articles linked to on the list have information about those locations being reported haunted, and do they have more reliable sources in them? Can this article be rescued? I'm going to start work now, if you feel like just picking an entry or two and helping with it, every little bit helps. Dream Focus 09:09, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
A notable topic with plenty of Google news results. The large article could benefit with having some reliable sources referenced in it. Dream Focus 17:17, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
2nd nomination. -- Green C 13:46, 27 June 2014 (UTC)
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Surely there are books about this sort of thing.
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We have found a few sources for House Do'Urden and House Baenre, but we need some more. Useful sources may mention either or both of the houses, or any of the characters listed on those pages such as Liriel Baenre and Zaknafein Do'Urden. They are all characters from various Forgotten Realms novels, so they might be mentioned in book reviews for the books they have appeared in. BOZ ( talk) 02:29, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
See Talk:Gospel of success, too. Attleboro ( talk) 17:52, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
Currently up for speedy deletion. -- Shirt58 ( talk) 14:34, 14 May 2013 (UTC)
Since someone asked about it on the talk page [2], mentioning it here. I believe this article can easily be saved. Dream Focus 15:20, 19 May 2013 (UTC)
Everything on the list has referenced sources backing it up. Some sources for a few of the many entries are now in question on the talk page. Dream Focus 15:13, 21 May 2013 (UTC)
There is a Category:HIV/AIDS_in_literature showing some books with their own Wikipedia articles already. Currently the list has a problem with non-notable entries. If anyone wants to do some work on this, I think the article could be saved. In its current state however, not much chance for that. Dream Focus 16:27, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
Attention to detail; hard graft; pride in one's work; skill and practical wisdom. An opportunity to display your talent... Warden ( talk) 09:23, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
Interesting one this... I noticed the deletion nomination on Wikipedia:WikiProject Scotland/Article alerts and it caught my attention because I had been to see the band a couple of times in the late nineties and bought their album (no idea where it is now). To be fair, the article was in terrible shape and looked like it had been written by a band member or fan, and has thus been dismissed as a vanity article about a "Myspace" band. This is a Scottish band that did at least one UK tour and one US tour (or at least played a series of dates in the US), as well as a BBC Radio Scotland live session. They should satisfy WP:MUS in spades.
That said, I'm having difficulty locating online references, presumably because they broke up eight years ago and these things have a shelf life. I've found a review in an old copy of Is This Music, a couple of paragraphs in a book The Great Scots Musicography, a mention in ShortList magazine (probably trivial: the guitarist is asked about a hotel they stayed in during their US tour) and I'm aware of a review in The Courier (a fairly major newspaper in the East of Scotland, has a larger circulation than the Scotsman or Herald). There should be more, but it's proving elusive. Any suggestions? Catfish Jim and the soapdish 15:26, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
Some have mentioned the list just needs sourcing to prove those on it are "pundits". I've added some already. Help would be appreciated. Dream Focus 17:27, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
In my opinion, the article should be salvaged and saved. One problem is that "pundit" is a horrible title that rubs many people the wrong way. However, the article should be focused on mainstream broadcast media commentators, which has been an important part of TV cable news in the US since the 1990s. The article should have been called "List of political commentators", which now links back to "Pundit" (really??!!!). Crtew ( talk) 10:23, 4 June 2013 (UTC)
Hello, would you please help me to rescue the article Jordan Dale Lucas, which is +tagged for deletion. I believe the article is notable. Please note it is the same editor that +tagged my other article Brian Whitlock for deletion the editor seems to be stalking me, through my edit history, the editor seems to be chasing after barnstars. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 14:28, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
Hello, would you please help me to rescue the article Brian Whitlock, which is +tagged for deletion. I believe the article is notable. Please note it is the same editor that +tagged my other article Jordan Dale Lucas for deletion, the editor seems to be stalking me, through my edit history, the editor seems to be chasing after barnstars. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 14:28, 5 June 2013 (UTC)
The List of municipal authorities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania gives an easy way to learn about the several municipal authorities in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and surroundings, including the transit authority, the public housing authority, and other notable and important municipal authorities. Same thing is true for the other counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These 60+ articles represented a lot of work by myself and other editors. Please help wth the proper technical arguments to counter the proposers cited reasons. -- DThomsen8 ( talk) 23:46, 7 June 2013 (UTC)
There seem to be better sources than you might expect. But I've never watched the show and so am disinclined to lose sleep over this. And so to bed... Warden ( talk) 23:37, 9 June 2013 (UTC)
It's good to see how the professionals do the job of rescue. The ARS needs rehab facilities too, to help us recover from the flames of editors blowing smoke... Warden ( talk) 22:23, 10 June 2013 (UTC)
This church has received far more coverage than is required by our notability guidelines. In addition to the two books and eight newspaper articles currently cited in the article, a quick Google News search reveals plenty of potential sources for this article. Any help in adding them would be greatly appreciated. Neelix ( talk) 15:27, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
In past AfD nominations, it claims to be supported by numerous reliable third party sources which was why it survived those nominations yet nobody got off their backsides to deal with the article's problems, which made the article a sitting duck for AfD, I doubt this article have ever progressed from being more like a statement for a student society, hence why I referred it to here. Donnie Park ( talk) 15:02, 13 June 2013 (UTC)
Article was in a bad state indeed when nominated, I started to refactor/add content and refs it to make it suitable. This is in line with stuff like Timeline of inventions. I feel this can be successfully rescued. -- Cyclopia talk 17:18, 16 June 2013 (UTC)
Sorting through all the book results for her, and looking for news articles that aren't hidden behind paywalls, is taking some time. If anyone wants to help, just click some random book results and see if they say enough about her to count, then check to see if those books are considered notable enough to matter. She was getting coverage before marrying the founder of Wikipedia. Dream Focus 14:04, 28 June 2013 (UTC)
This is up for deletion again by an editor who didn't get his way last time, and is claiming that the only reason it was saved last time from deletion was because of "being ARS canvassed". If anyone has any college level textbooks or encyclopedias out there mentioning any politician as being famed for their integrity, please add additional references. Dream Focus 07:36, 8 July 2013 (UTC)'
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Clearly notable actress. Topic has plenty of room for expansion.
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Thank you for your response. I'm not that good with using google or search engines. How do I go about this again? Herzlicheboy ( talk) 19:36, 4 August 2013 (UTC)
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Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not a dictionary" policy is violated. In my opinion, the references however clearly show that the topic of the article is not only a word, but a notable concept, first known mainly in Japanese culture, then internationally. I have expanded the article to explain this, but more sources could be added to explain this even more clearly. Furthermore,
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This was nominated for deletion even though it clearly meets
WP:PORNBIO, as Adriano has been nominated for 3 AVN awards and has won one XCRO award four (4) AVN awards, having won three (3) AVN awards, and has also been nominated for two (2) XRCO awards. These facts are even mentioned in the AFD. Like I said, I'm not really good with specific google searches, but this information is verifiable and extant. Please can you help take a look? Thank you.
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I may have a Danish name, but I don't read Danish, which is the only reference for this article. Can someone help? It seems like a notable engineering design for small boats, but it needs more documentation.-- DThomsen8 ( talk) 01:36, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
Sydney ethnic enclaves ( | talk| history| links| watch| logs| google) AfD discussion If anyone can find sources in Australian newspapers or whatever, that talk about the ethnic enclaves of Sydney Australia, that'd be helpful. Most of the people living in that city had parents born in other nations according to their census. Dream Focus 00:12, 13 August 2013 (UTC)
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A historical wordprocessor for the Amiga series of computers. Heated AfD full of suspected sockpuppetry and/or canvassing and/or Amiga fanboys etc., but underneath it all is an article which seems (from my more neutral point of view as someone who doesn't know much about Amigas) to have some potential, if editors can sort the wheat from the chaff in the recently added references, work them into the article properly, make it NPOV, and ultimately distill what exactly was most notable about this software. The software's author seems to be in breach of a few wiki guidelines, but I'd be inclined to say never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity and encourage interested parties to see if the article can be fixed regardless of how other editors have behaved. Silas S. Brown ( email, talk) 19:53, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
This wound up at AFD just over an hour after its initial creation. I was surprised we didn't already have an article on this concept as we do for many other elements of a meal. A bit more prose and some refs should easily make it a keeper. Beeblebrox ( talk) 16:54, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure about this myself but there seem to be several productive directions one could go. And, of course, the irony here is remarkable. Warden ( talk) 09:35, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
Hi, would you please help save this article. It seems the deletionists are out in force. Each item on the list has several citations for reliable sources, so I think it should pass Wikipedia's standard for what an article needs. Thank you IQ125 ( talk) 11:33, 24 August 2013 (UTC)
I found one reliable source giving the book a review. It was nominated for two notable awards, but didn't win either. If someone can help find another review for the book, that'd would eliminate all doubt of its notability. Dream Focus 02:32, 26 August 2013 (UTC)
I didn't understand this phrase until I encountered it here. This is an opportunity to understand what the cool kids are saying ... Warden ( talk)
Bob Fitrakis has over 40,000 hits on Google. He has done just about everything and is best known for his activities exposing and fighting voting irregularities in Ohio elections. He has been called a "conspiracy theorist" by the nom, despite there being tons of evidence (and findings) for fraud and abuse in Ohio elections. I believe it would pass under CREATIVE #1 "well known by peers" but there may be other findings. -- Green Cardamom ( talk) 18:17, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
With some improvements and references, this article would be fine.-- DThomsen8 ( talk) 12:41, 12 September 2013 (UTC)
Declined prod because a Google Books search suggests that this topic may meet WP:GNG. However, most sources are in Norwegian, which I do not speak. Perhaps editors here can improve the article's sourcing. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:25, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
Declined prod after adding two sources, but needs more to demonstrate topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:18, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
I declined the prod for this article after adding a source from a preliminary source search that suggested the topic may be notable, but it needs more sources to demonstrate topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 07:14, 6 October 2013 (UTC)
The ARS has suffered significant attrition like the Jedi and so there's an entertaining parallel in this topic. This came to mind in another discussion in which the ARS was referred to in a way which indicates that it is still feared by those who follow the dark side. "The Jedi are extinct, their fire has gone out of the universe." — "Do not underestimate the Force..." Warden ( talk) 21:27, 2 October 2013 (UTC)
The article reads rather like a dictionary definition, but there does appear to be a useful topic here: the use of low-quality substitute goods during wartime. I'm not a member of this project, but thought you might be able to help. Cnilep ( talk) 02:39, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
I've expanded a bit the stub about this "select an app" feature of Android, with a highly cited paper from an ACM conference (the most prestigious computing society), and included a small description. The article could benefit from more sources establishing the relevance of the concept for the mobile operating system; in particular it would be great if you can find something about how it influenced the iPhone. Diego ( talk) 13:51, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
This article was deleted before I know about this squadron. Do you think it could be saved? Previous redirects includes: Single-digit, One-digit, Double-digit Bennylin ( talk) 04:57, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
Major character in the Dragonlance fiction - has the barest start of sources, but could badly use some TLC for better sourcing. BOZ ( talk) 00:31, 9 October 2013 (UTC)
Hello Rescuers! I was wondering if you could help me. It's not strictly an AFD, but the article Tin box may be merged into Tin can. I believe the two to be quite distinct items, but am struggling to find sources to prove this is the case. I thought you guys, with your skills at finding sources, may be able to contribute to the merge discussion. I hope this is the correct venue for such a request. Horatio Snickers ( talk) 17:58, 10 October 2013 (UTC)
Surely there have been books written about this subject, people studying how the internet created new words, or something. Dream Focus 01:54, 18 October 2013 (UTC)
This topic is inherently interesting, and probably notable, though it may, after rescue, morph into a fuller article about the entire LGBTQ spectrum on the Arab world. Right now it needs references. Those will safeguard it agains the current AfD discussion. The article needs sowrk, not !votes, though those, after work has been done, will be valuable. Fiddle Faddle 16:00, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
Per the article, "the oldest Typewriting Institute in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India." Needs sources to qualify topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 01:32, 30 October 2013 (UTC)
Needs sources to qualify topic notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 12:57, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
This person may possibly meet WP:BASIC, but the article needs sources to establish notability. Northamerica1000 (talk) 12:28, 22 October 2013 (UTC)
My brief browsing indicates that there are excellent sources for this out there and compiling them ought to be lots of fun. Warden ( talk) 19:11, 23 October 2013 (UTC)
I believe this article can be expanded. There are a lot of things that were censored from it, just like the other anime in the series. I'm having trouble finding a reliable source talking about all the various things. Help would be appreciated. Surely some watched this cartoon in their younger days as I did. Dream Focus 13:14, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
I forgot to ask about this earlier. Its up for merge(replace with a redirect without anything really going to be merged) discussion. Some are complaining about how the article looks, and others believe it needs more sources. I have found and added sources for some things, but not every section is well sourced yet. Dream Focus 23:27, 27 October 2013 (UTC)
This article would benefit from improved sourcing to verify content within it. Northamerica1000 (talk) 14:23, 31 October 2013 (UTC)
This article isn't up for deletion, but in its current state it's almost begging to be. It was gutted earlier this year of a lot of unsourced and PR-ish content, but what was left behind fails to assert any notability or importance. My feeling is that those probably exist but aren't documented adequately in either the article or its history; perhaps the ARS would be willing to do some digging to find new sources or verify the old ones in the pre-gutting version of the article, so that the article can become an article again? Sorry if this isn't how you do things; I don't work in ARS-related areas usually but it struck me that you guys are good at dredging up sources, and that's what this article lacks. A fluffernutter is a sandwich! ( talk) 16:40, 7 November 2013 (UTC)
Its up for its 7th nomination. Please help work on any real concerns people have for the article. With the article getting coverage in Time Magazine as one of Wikipedia's 10th Anniversary: 10 Unforgettable Entries and having 247375 times in the last 90 days, and millions of views over the years, I'm surprised some are trying to get it deleted for a 7th time. Dream Focus 18:36, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, largely because the individual in question does not necessarily meet WP:BASEBALL/N. However, I believe the individual may pass WP:GNG, since he was covered by the Chattanoogan, Times Free Press, Washington Times, Cleveland.com, Ohio.com, among others. The article also needs some cleaning up and proper referencing/sourcing. I petition the ARS to do what it does best and save this fine article. Alex ( talk) 15:09, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, mostly based on nationalistic agendas. But the point is, it needs better, newer sources, especially inline citations. Any help would be appreciated.-- Codrin.B ( talk) 14:14, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
Should we delete all DYKs and their authors? Warden ( talk) 11:51, 17 November 2013 (UTC)
Some sources are out there; this article needs those that provide significant coverage to qualify the topic's notability for a Wikipedia article. Northamerica1000 (talk) 10:23, 2 November 2013 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for deletion, due to non-notability. These awards are the largest public voted theatre awards in the UK and in their 14th year and are largely discussed by press, industry professionals and others. I'm new to editing on Wikipedia, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Wikibenh ( talk) 16:10, 20 November 2013 (UTC)
I'm thinking if someone good with dynamic lists, or knows of some editor that makes it easy to do, could work on the article, they could add in additional categories. Give more information than just a name to make the list more useful. Dream Focus 08:28, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
This article was kept the first time around, but could still use some more sources. Prowl (Transformers) is facing a similar discussion. BOZ ( talk) 05:51, 1 December 2013 (UTC)
Second AfD in a few weeks. I found over 30 reliable sources including many book reviews in reliable sources such as the Wall Street Journal. The Deleters are mostly focused on the paid editor who created it but article is currently a stub and no paid editor content remains. Sources are listed in the AfD. -- Green Cardamom ( talk) 22:07, 4 December 2013 (UTC)
His website says he's been on Rolling Stone's hot list [7] but they don't let anyone access their site without a paid subscription. Does anyone have one? Can you verify that information? Anyone have an account with Entertainment Weekly? A Google search of that site for his name has no results, but his official page says his work has been featured there. Dream Focus 12:07, 10 December 2013 (UTC)
Having some difficulty finding reliable sources about this roller coaster. Northamerica1000 (talk) 21:57, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
Reliable sources available (some referenced) which show notability, subject seems notable by wiki standards, editors seem to be focused on notability and lack of it without doing due diligence, the focus may be more about deleting for ease of it than following spirit of wiki policy. The original article editor has been accused of advocacy and although this article subject seems to be notable enough the editors may be focused on deletion by association which is not proper reason. Acbingham ( talk) 16:14, 21 December 2013 (UTC)
This started over 100 years ago as civic-minded volunteers banded together to save constructions from destruction. To the pumps! Andrew ( talk) 12:51, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
A rambling structure built out of odds and ends, this sounds quite Wikipedian. Andrew ( talk) 08:05, 13 January 2014 (UTC)
There are several lists of this sort at AFD. This one has a good historical perspective but needs some help to convince the nay-sayers. Reading a fine source on the subject, I learn that "In 1640, the colony passed a regulation that a person should not be "allowed to brew beer unless he is a good brewer." Some brewers of good articles are wanted... Andrew ( talk) 12:48, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
I've recently declined the proposals for deletion (prods) for the following articles.
I've added sources to the articles that demonstrate topic notability, have performed some copy editing and the addition of inline citations. The articles would benefit from additional improvements, if anyone visiting here is interested in helping out. Thank you for your consideration. Northamerica1000 (talk) 14:19, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
A fire camp is a field base for firefighters - a place that they can rest, recuperate and be refreshed. There seem to be plenty of handbooks and field manuals which explain the duties of the quartermaster responsible. I'd like a beer please... Andrew ( talk) 11:10, 18 January 2014 (UTC)
Everybody knows that a healthy body makes a healthy mind
This venerable institution now depends upon volunteer effort for its existence. Andrew ( talk) 12:37, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
Someone wants this article improving and seems to think that deleting the current draft and its history and talk page will help. I'm not following this semantic reasoning but perhaps you can do better. Andrew ( talk) 18:47, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
Our logo is especially appropriate in this case as the subject was rescued from watery peril before and is now in hot water... Andrew ( talk) 13:44, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England now-a-bed
Shall think themselves accurs’d they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon
Saint Crispin’s day.
You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.
— Preceding unsigned post added by Andrew Davidson ( talk • contribs) 10:13, 8 February 2014 (UTC)
Is there a tech geek in the house? There's some interesting material out there for this like this account of what happens when they go to the big house. Andrew ( talk) 18:34, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
AFD is something of a battleground and so it may be an interesting analogy to discover how the military defends its position. Andrew ( talk) 15:53, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
Does size matter? Andrew ( talk) 18:34, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
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I found a source that says this topic was covered in multiple British newspapers during WWI. I don't know how to search old British newspapers online. There may be other sources as well. -- Green C 20:57, 28 February 2014 (UTC)
This seems to be a case of burnout in the NPP/AFD process as the topic is a notable one in computer science but was listed for comment for a whole week without attracting any. The good news is that, with such an empty field, it's easy for you to be the one that makes a difference. Andrew ( talk) 10:57, 23 February 2014 (UTC)
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Neonchameleon ( talk) 01:22, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
We don't often get images here but we ought to pay more attention to these as the bureaucracy around this is so unpleasant that few users master it and the encyclopedia suffers greatly as a result. In this case, the image is of author and preservationist Nicholson Baker who has written excellent accounts of his ARS work: How I fell in love with Wikipedia; Nicholson Baker’s Last Stand. The photo was taken by his son Elias and posted by the subject himself. That ought to be enough but we now have a busybody insisting on some hoop-jumping. But we also have a policy that Wikipedia is not a bureaucracy. What to do ...? Andrew ( talk) 11:56, 9 March 2014 (UTC)
I tried to write it up based on what was in the sources (and it's covered in books as well as print publications) but the wording is coming off to others as promotional. Thanks for any assistance you can provide. Candleabracadabra ( talk) 12:50, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
"If you have any answers, we will be glad to provide full and detailed questions." Andrew ( talk) 19:33, 21 March 2014 (UTC)
Are inclusionism and deletionism immutable characteristics...? Andrew ( talk) 09:17, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
Academic author. -- Green C 14:49, 24 March 2014 (UTC)
Anyone got access to a Canadian legal textbook/encyclopedia? Was this a significant enough case to be taught in law schools? Dream Focus 22:08, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
Declined a proposal for deletion after adding sources that demonstrate topic notability. Needs more sources, copy editing and expansion. NorthAmerica 1000 07:58, 31 March 2014 (UTC)
Hundreds of articles in main stream news outlets prove that this subject is notable. It is admittedly poorly written but it seems that people want to delete it because they don't like the subject matter and contributors. UnifiedLeft ( talk) 22:50, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
"A friend in need is a friend indeed". Andrew ( talk) 01:26, 23 March 2014 (UTC)
Seems like we should be able to find reviews somewhere. It is a 1965 game, so before (I think) Puzzles and Games was first issued. All the best,
Rich
Farmbrough,
00:39, 2 April 2014 (UTC).
Entrepreneur/author. Several major news outlets referencing name and actions cited but still AFD tagged. Could use votes, possibly some cleanup. Jordanee155 ( talk) 13:39, 26 March 2014 (UTC)
The Albany Twilight League returns over 8,000 hits on the Google News archive. Many professional players, including numerous major league players, have spent time in the league. One believes this article is notable enough to be kept. Alex ( talk) 17:21, 6 April 2014 (UTC)
Where have all the good men gone
and where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
Andrew ( talk) 06:58, 8 April 2014 (UTC)
May have potential to be rescued. NorthAmerica 1000 14:35, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
"Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me,
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again"
Andrew ( talk) 07:10, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
"Aces back to back"
NorthAmerica 1000 14:48, 9 April 2014 (UTC)
Please help to verify notability. Some sources are posted on the deletion discussion page. The article for deletion in 2 days. sobaka_kachalova 21:13, 10 April 2014 (UTC)
The users who have been contributing to this AfD thus far believe that Roger Cram is a hoax because they are unable to access the relevant newspaper articles, which are not available to the public online but only either in print or through subscription-only databases. If anyone has access to journal/newspaper databases such as Factiva, I would be grateful if you would search for articles about Roger Cram (the college professor, not the lawyer) and then attempt to convince the other users that Roger Cram actually exists, is notable, and is not a hoax. Neelix ( talk) 20:49, 13 April 2014 (UTC)
I've never understood there's such zealous hostility towards schools. Perhaps one of you can help... Andrew ( talk) 20:16, 16 April 2014 (UTC)
PROD was added to article. Subsequently, a few reviews and an award for his works were located. Hoping someone can find more sourcing to retain this article. I believe someone posted some links on the talk page that I intend to look at this evening. BOZ ( talk) 14:02, 20 April 2014 (UTC)
This seems to be mainly a procedural misunderstanding but there's good scope to develop and improve the content too. Andrew ( talk) 22:25, 23 April 2014 (UTC)
He who can, does.
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Requesting additional sources to qualify topic notability for this article, if they're available. NorthAmerica 1000 05:58, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
PROD was added to article about a role-playing game. I added a little from one source that I had. BOZ ( talk) 15:06, 6 May 2014 (UTC)
"Nobody, no nobody is gonna rain on my parade!" Andrew ( talk) 17:56, 23 May 2014 (UTC)
Words fail me. Andrew ( talk) 23:41, 25 May 2014 (UTC)
This was mentioned on the ARS talk page, so I'm putting it here where it should be listed. Dream Focus 09:58, 25 May 2014 (UTC)
A common finding in this region was the cargo cult — aping the form of advanced culture without really getting it. Can we deliver the goods...? Andrew ( talk) 22:10, 21 May 2014 (UTC)
Video game designer BLP article, often credited by birth name William Mataga. Some slight sourcing has been found, but better sourcing would be helpful. BOZ ( talk) 04:30, 18 May 2014 (UTC)
X Ottawahitech ( talk) 14:08, 20 May 2014 (UTC)
It's an WP:AUTOBIOGRAPHY but probably notable if more sources were found. -- Green C 01:14, 3 June 2014 (UTC)
A lot of fuss about nothing but more voices might help establish consensus to settle the matter. Andrew ( talk) 23:35, 4 June 2014 (UTC)
The nomination seems to be quite frivolous but there's still work to do here. For example, the interesting Pedersen device was not included. Andrew ( talk) 06:30, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
Simply incredible. Okteriel ( talk) 20:24, 6 June 2014 (UTC)
A Russian game company that has created its own articles and linked to its games in other articles, claims to have made all these games listed on this list. Some are actually made by other companies, with no evidence they have the rights to them. Anyone feel like helping me look into this? If the company has made notable and legal ports of games that have their own Wikipedia articles, then the list is justified. Dream Focus 08:41, 11 June 2014 (UTC)
I think I have done a good job digging up sources (three books with at least several paragraphs, one with two chapters, and ~10 news articles with significant focus on him), but I am a weak writer and my prose is taking fire ( [11]). The article could turn out to be pretty stand up with a copy edit I think. Antrocent ( ♫♬) 05:19, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
In full disclosure, I work for Rubenstein Communications on behalf of Matti Leshem. I've been active on the talk page, eliciting feedback from editors, and one suggested I post the page here. NinaSpezz ( talk) 18:58, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
3rd nomination. -- Green C 20:05, 18 June 2014 (UTC)
This topic has a nautical theme which fits our lifebuoy logo. It seems quite undeveloped and so it will probably make a good DYK. Andrew ( talk) 13:08, 12 June 2014 (UTC)
Escaped slave reputed for being Iceland's first settler. walk victor falk talk 23:03, 15 June 2014 (UTC)
The acme of gastronomic excellence... Andrew ( talk) 23:53, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
2nd nomination. -- Green C 13:46, 27 June 2014 (UTC)
Most of the references in this article don't seem to be reliable sources. Do the articles linked to on the list have information about those locations being reported haunted, and do they have more reliable sources in them? Can this article be rescued? I'm going to start work now, if you feel like just picking an entry or two and helping with it, every little bit helps. Dream Focus 09:09, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
A notable topic with plenty of Google news results. The large article could benefit with having some reliable sources referenced in it. Dream Focus 17:17, 18 July 2014 (UTC)
2nd nomination. -- Green C 13:46, 27 June 2014 (UTC)