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Contested deletion[edit]

Good Morning, Considering the considerable shortening of this article (Patrice Bouchet), and in view of my messages from April 11 and 16, 2018, could you please be so kind to delete the tag? I cannot do it myself, and I do not know whether I am allowed to... Best Regards, Patrice Bouchet — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pbouchet (talk • contribs) 06:19, 4 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

This article should not be speedily deleted for lack of asserted importance because... (your reason here) --Patrice Bouchet 09:01, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Hello, I agree with you that it is a bit weird to post a page on oneself. I agree that this is an autobiography, but there is absolutely no personal statements, but only facts, duly documented. I didn't do it in the French Wikpedia because I felt that it was not necessary. The fact is that, as an astrophysicist, I have achieved some major achievements (discovery of the Uranus Rings, for instance), and many of my US colleagues have asked me to give details on who I am: when you inquire Wikipedia about the Neptune's rings, my name appears but most of my US colleagues do not really know which Bouchet it is (we are a few with that name). The same also occurs for other astrophysical topics. Clearly, I could have asked some of my collaborators to submit this page, but it would have been very hypocrite and false. I am aware that many good scientists do not have references in Wikipedia. But I also know that many, not as good, do have, and they certainly do not deserve it (how did they get it, that is a mystery?). Anyway, I sincerely believe that it would not be a shame for Wikipedia to present a page which explains who is the discoverer of the Neptune's ring, who has conducted all the infrared observations of Supernova SN 1987A (which was THE astronomical event of the millennium), and why a minor planet holds my name, as does an observatory in Cuenca de Los Andes (Ecuador). However, no fight, no harm, no tears and no pain... I would not kill myself if you do not feel the same and I would endorse your decision. This being said, I could modify/edit this page according to your recommendations.I would even let you do it for me, suppressing what you would find inadequate. You must recognize that I have given plenty of references (and I can give much more). Anyway, once again, be sure that I will follow your instructions and respect your decision, because you are doing a fantastic and most useful job... All the best, and Merry Christmas! Patrice Bouchet

Hello, The page Patrice Bouchet has been considerably shortened. There are only relevant for the public at large and verifiable facts, with references. This is not any longer an autobiography, and this is not a Cursus Vitae. It is 3 years old already. Could I delete the tag or should you do it yourself? Many thanks in advance, Best Regards, Patrice Bouchet — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pbouchet (talk • contribs) 17:07, 11 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, As it is shown now, the page Patrice Bouchet has been considerably shortened with respect to the original. I fully agree with the new text (many thanks to the person who edited it!). There are now only relevant for the public at large and verifiable facts, with due references. This is not any longer an autobiography, and this is not a Cursus Vitae. It is 3 years old already. Could I delete the tag or should you do it yourself? Many thanks in advance, Best Regards, Patrice Bouchet (Pbouchet) Patrice Bouchet 17:30, 16 April 2018 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pbouchet (talk • contribs)