User:Balloonman/draft2

August 16

 * Kom Dom Kwan Delete agreed this appears to be a single school system, thus not notable. IMHO, when martial arts systems exceed 100+ schools they start to become notable... this one is a long ways away from that goal.Balloonman 15:24, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Lexie KayeKeep part of WP:BIO calls for entertainers who have "significant roles in notable films, television, stage performances, and other productions." While it doesn't discuss radio personalities, I believe hosting a four hour program on a 98,000 watt station in one of the major radio markets fullfills the "other productions" part. Furthermore, what radio host doesn't meet this requirement: "Commercial endorsements of demonstrably notable products."Balloonman 07:11, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Fan WarsUserfy at best... In other words, write the article in a sandbox, and after it is finished and sourced, then you can try to bring it back to life. But as is, this article should be deleted.Balloonman 08:25, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * PlayStation 3 technical problemsDelete or mergeBalloonman 08:21, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Some Hearts (Upcoming TV Series)Delete the only hit I could find resembling this would be Carrie Underwood's album...Balloonman 06:59, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * The Ernies (no vote)Comment I think you are selling yourself and the article short. I would recommend withdrawing the nom and finishing the article. I think there is enough there to make a case for keeping it, but it is neither fair to you or your article to judge it now.Balloonman 06:44, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * John Hinckley, Jr. in popular cultureDelete or merge at bestBalloonman 06:56, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Flip tricks (skateboarding)weak delete but if citations are added, then I fully support a keep but only if citations can be found.Balloonman 06:54, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Neptune Technology GroupLeaning towards Keep, but only if it can get citations.Balloonman 06:48, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Liverpool Youth OrchestraIf it sound like spam, and looks like spam, it spam... DeleteBalloonman 06:47, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * List of islands of the United States*Keep I was going to vote delete, but dhartung convinced me otherwiseBalloonman 06:46, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Blazing LizardDelete again a non-notable little company that hasn't proven itself.Balloonman 06:39, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Heritage makersdelete I disagree with the above. This is just another little company that is not notable. The article reads like a solicitation to get more members.Balloonman 06:38, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
 * PaludisDelete this page is pure spam with no reliable independent sources.Balloonman 06:33, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

August 14

 * Articles for deletion/The US network TV schedule articlesKeep I specifically looked at these pages before reading the discussion and nothing mentioned in the debates changed my mind. In fact, they more than solidified my thoughts on the subject. Wikipedia has tons of list that provide value to the reader. Some of those lists are very beneficial, while others take a stretch at reaching a rational perspective. These lists, are, IMHO, something that many readers will be interested in at some point. They are not an in discriminant collection of facts. They are collected around specific criteria.Balloonman 01:24, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

August 12
weak delete I think there is something here... it just hasn't been brought out to the level necessary to keep.Balloonman 04:33, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Silent Movie RecordsdeleteBalloonman 04:42, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/The Crefeld School
 * Articles for deletion/List of Cardfighters CardsdeleteBalloonman 04:22, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Love in OctoberDelete fails WP:MUSICBalloonman 04:21, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Lock SocDelete looks as if somebody from reading is on a tear...Balloonman 04:19, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Inkulab Delete I too didn't find anything useful in the referencesBalloonman 04:13, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Reading University Canoe ClubDelete non-notable not verifiableBalloonman 04:08, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/The Bridge School Collection, Vol. 1Merge per NuttahBalloonman 04:06, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/New Hope Wesleyan Church Delete nn Balloonman 04:01, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Michael Alan JohnsonSpeedy merge/redirect to the show.Balloonman 03:49, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Michael CammarataDelete there are a fair number of websites honoring his death... but none assert that he died any more notably than anybody else who died that day.Balloonman 03:47, 12 August 2007 (UTC)]]
 * Articles for deletion/Arlene Hunt*Delete meets WP:BIO how?Balloonman 03:42, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Austin Kincaid (second nomination)*Delete don't see how she meets pornbioBalloonman 03:40, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Creation of Yugoslavia(didn't vote)*Comment for those of us unfamiliar with where it should belong or where it can be found, can you elaborate on it? Your post above makes it sound as if there is a lot of history to this type of article that not everybody is familiar with.Balloonman 03:34, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/List of grunge supergroupsWeak keep I'm not completely sold on the need for the list... but I can't say that it doesn't deserve one...Balloonman 03:32, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/High school track and field in Kansas*Strong Delete if this were anything more than event/competition times/results I might state otherwise, but as is. Pure garbage.Balloonman 03:27, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Miskel Spillman*Keep He's the only one to win? That makes him more notable than many articles out there.Balloonman 03:26, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/KnowyourmoneyDelete nn stub... Balloonman 03:16, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Hawaii Nation*Delete OR/ADBalloonman 03:11, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

August 9

 * Articles for deletion/List of personnel 351st Bomb Group 508th Bomb Squadron*Delete if the group were notable for a specific action and the list was of people who were in the group at that point in time then I MIGHT change my stance. But as is... Balloonman 16:07, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/List of people with two or more professions*DeleteBalloonman 16:05, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

August 8

 * Articles for deletion/List of actors receiving six or more Academy Award nominations**LOL and um Delete per above Balloonman 13:58, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

August 7

 * Articles for deletion/Political positions of Michael BloombergThis page appears to be WP:OR that relies almost exclusively upon one source ontheissues.org. There is already a page of Muchael Bloomberg, thus I question the need for an article on his politics where the most reliable source is the RollingStone! Personally I agree with Hameo below and think this should be merged with the main article.Balloonman 04:20, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Shaolin-DoBad faith nom I've nominated an article of this user for merge and another for renaming. This user wishes to delete articles of mine. This is a bad faith nom.Balloonman 04:59, 7 August 2007 (UTC) EDIT Weak Keep as a result of finding some secondary sources mentioned below.Balloonman 15:07, 8 August 2007 (UTC) (Note this AFD was going to be speedy closed as bad faith, but I mentioned that *I* had questions about the article even though I was the original author.)
 * Articles for deletion/State terrorism by IranThis article's name should be renamed to Allegations of state terrorism by Iran or the article should be deleted. Similar discussions have already occured related to Allegations of state terrorism by the United States and Allegations of state terrorism in Sri Lanka wherein Allegations of has been deemed the more NPOV term.Balloonman 04:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Denver police officer shooting (2005)Bad faith nom I've nominated an article of this user for merge and another for renaming. This user wishes to delete articles of mine. This is a bad faith nom.Balloonman 04:58, 7 August 2007 (UTC)(afd closed as bad faith nom)
 * Articles for deletion/UFC 2009Delete fails crystalBalloonman 19:01, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Forgive Me*Delete all non-notable... Wikipedia isnt' a collection of song tunesBalloonman 18:44, 22 July 2007 (UTC) (Note this was about a series of bootlegged CD's)
 * Articles for deletion/Mahmoud safwatYes... WP:BIO defines athletes as notable if they played professionally or at the highest amateur level. THe olympics are recognized as the highest amateur level. Thus, if they competed they are notable. KeepBalloonman 18:42, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Akshai Sarin*Weak Keep appears to have signed with a major lable and international tour---both part of WP:MUSICBalloonman 18:38, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Escats *And how exactly does this group fulfill WP:BIO? Strong DeleteBalloonman 18:33, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Altered texts in Scientology doctrineDelete POV pushingBalloonman 18:30, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Memorial Middle School for GirlsDelete Agree---this reads like a brochure that somebody copied onto wikipedia. If it's not a copy vio, it is clearly an advertBalloonman 18:29, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Moshe Aryeh Friedman*DElete Wikipedia properly considers the long-term historical notability of persons and events, keeping in mind the harm our work might cause. The fact that someone or something has been in the news for a brief period of time does not automatically justify an encyclopedia articleBalloonman 18:25, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/The Grace Evangelical SocietyWeak keep about 2800 google hits.Balloonman 18:12, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Chainofthoughts.comDelete reads as an advertBalloonman 18:06, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/A-bo the humonkeyDelete not notable... also I nominated the film this article references for deletion above.Balloonman 17:55, 22 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/I Need to Lose Ten Pounds This is an "ultra low budget" film by non-notable writer who was 14 years old at the time. And premiered at a filmfestival of questionable notability. This the film referenced in the AFD below for A-bo the humonkeyBalloonman 17:43, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

July 12

 * Articles for deletion/IntreventionDelete or redirect---my wife asked me about this article before it was up for AFD because I work for one of the big 4 firms... I couldn't find anything on this term and have never heard it.Balloonman 02:42, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Jul 7

 * Articles for deletion/Extraterrestrial life in the BibleLOL oh wait, that's not a proper vote... delete OR POV V NN where to begin?Balloonman 05:33, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Tony Jones (wrestler)Delete he's wrestles in A match in the WWE... not notable at all.Balloonman 06:56, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Jennifer Ann Crecente (2nd nomination)*Merge The article doesn't add anything of value that the GROUP article doesn't already adress. Wikipedia isn't a memorial
 * Articles for deletion/B. JainDelete while it is possible for a family owned and managed company  to be notable, those are the exception---as a general rule, it is a clear indicator that thsi doesn't meet CORPBalloonman 05:22, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Donna EdwardsDelete doesn't meet notability.Balloonman 05:19, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

July 4

 * Articles for deletion/Richest cities in the world Weak Keepif it can be tied to the report in question. PwC is one of the most respected companies in the world---and a research report by them would have instant credibility in this regard. I do, however, have to vote to delete the 2020 because that one is still speculation.Balloonman 00:56, 4 July 2007 (UTC) Changing to Delete Eusebeus is correct in his reasoning belowBalloonman 05:16, 7 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/John Smeaton (baggage handler) Strong DELETE per Wikipedia properly considers the long-term historical notability of persons and events, keeping in mind the harm our work might cause. The fact that someone or something has been in the news for a brief period of time does not automatically justify an encyclopedia article This is POLICY not!Balloonman 00:23, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Charles IngallsKeep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:50, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Almanzo WilderKeep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:46, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Caroline IngallsKeep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:50, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Freddy IngallsDelete a baby during the TV series...Balloonman 03:49, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Mary IngallsKeep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:48, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Carrie Ingalls*Keep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:48, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Grace IngallsKeep Major character in the TV series---other major characters of significant TV series have their own pages, and I believe this is appropriate. Although, I'll be honest, my vote would be stronger if this was more about the character than the real person!Balloonman 03:47, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Odigo Keep I was ready to delete this article after the above discussion... but the reference to 911 makes this notable in my opinion.Balloonman 23:08, 3 July 2007 (UTC) Changing to delete upon closer examination thanks RGBalloonman 00:16, 5 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Landsford and Laura IngallsDelete not notable and not an active part of the TV series.Balloonman 03:45, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Joseph Carpenter QuinerDelete I would support as a keep if a major character in the series. But as he wasn't...Balloonman 03:44, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Cozy MorleyDelete nonnotableBalloonman 00:58, 4 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Richest cities by 2020Delete even if it is true that PwC did make such a study, said studies are still speculative. remember the flying cars that were supposed to be common by the year 2000?Balloonman 00:53, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

July 3

 * Articles for deletion/Gavriel OlteanuDelete as is, but if it can be expanded with reliable sources, this will be a keep.Balloonman 23:39, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Tommy Tucker (19th century baseball player)Merge and rename as Tommy Tucker (baseball player)Balloonman 23:34, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Minnesota Stretching Crew Speedy Keep Minnesota Stretching Crew is NOT the same thing as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew---although it appears to be a homage to that group. Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin were both notable wrestlers in the WWE---Brock having won multiple WWE heavy weight titles before leaving for a failed NFL career. Shelton has likewise won multiple WWE titles. A tag team, even in a developmental league, between these two superstars is a clear keeper in my book.Balloonman 23:26, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Rich RobertsDelete if it had credible references, I would probably change my vote to keep... but without references, it needs to be deleted as non-verifiable.Balloonman 23:19, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Nichola Holt (2nd nomination) Delete per funkeBalloonman 23:15, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Aether in popular cultureDelete per above.Balloonman 23:08, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Kayak.comDelete couldn't find anything independent on this via altavista... tons of hits, but they are all Kayak.com websites.Balloonman 23:01, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

July 2

 * Articles for deletion/Baby Be MineKeep I had to think about this one, but it is a clear keep in my book. While there is no official policy on SONG notability, it does fit criteria 2 of the proposed criteria---released by a notable individual. This policy is consistent with other notability requirements on WP. A group is notable if it has or had a member who was independently famous. A composer is notable if they wrote the music for a notable group. Regardless of what we may think of him, Michael Jackson is one of the most influencial musicians of the 20th century. His songs are thus notable.Balloonman 18:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/A Sorrowful DreamStrong Delete to date they have made 4 demos---enough saidBalloonman 21:44, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Evangelical Connexion of the Free Church of EnglandDelete when I was earning my history degree, I used to say that History should be a B.S. degree because we BS'ed around that which we didn't know... this article seems like one where in a person BS'ed around the fact that s/he didn't know.Balloonman 21:34, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Josh AppellDelete Doesn't meet notability of MLB players which requires a game in the Majors.Balloonman 21:30, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Fillmore 4th of July FestivalDelete non notable firework showBalloonman 21:29, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Speed Demon (song)Keep I believe that songs that are on platinum alblums should be notable by default. The alblum is a major oneBalloonman 21:26, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/The Lady In My Life*Keep I believe that songs that are on platinum alblums should be notable by default. The alblum is a major oneBalloonman 21:24, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Just Good Friends (song)Keep the proposed notability guidelines for songs includes "2: is a released single by a notable artist, band or group." This guideline is consistent with other notability guidelines that gives implied notability to a number of groups/writers/etc based upon affiliation to famous people (just look at WP:MUSIC and you'll see how this criteria is consistent with other notability guidelines there.)Balloonman 18:07, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/List of 1990s artists with only two pop hits in the United StatesSpeedy delete author wants it deletedBalloonman 16:58, 2 July 2007 (UTC) (note, I was wrong in this, but subject was still nn)
 * Articles for deletion/Nicolas DansereauDelete no non-wiki clone hits. Even if there were, doesn't meet Notability.Balloonman 18:42, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Ladybirds Can FlyDelete fails wp:musicBalloonman 18:39, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Michael Savage (actor)Speedy Delete reads "Michael Salvage aka SirTony" in other words---this is clearly and autobio. Doesn't meet notability.Balloonman 18:35, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Jid'yaDelete I used altavista to look up the theories and the terms... nadda... Balloonman 18:15, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/UzhavoorKeep If it was an American town where an American President was born, that alone would be enough to establish notability. There would be placards and signs saying, "Birthplace of" all over the place. Thus, this village has to be kept as it is the home of a head of state of a major country.Balloonman 17:42, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/Ernest EastonDelete not hits on altavistaBalloonman 17:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/List of 1990s artists with only one pop hit in the United StatesKeep One hit wonders is a recognized term in the music industry and a phenomenon that does attract attention...Balloonman 16:59, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Articles for deletion/List Of Currently In-compatible PS2 Games - EuropeanDelete NN Balloonman 16:57, 2 July 2007 (UTC)