User talk:Damian D-Major Codlin

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Speedy deletion nomination of Damian D-Major Codlin


A tag has been placed on Damian D-Major Codlin requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A7 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a band or musician, but it does not indicate how or why the subject is important or significant: that is, why an article about that subject should be included in an encyclopedia. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable.

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Status and Advice
As reviewing administrator, I deleted the article. Regardless of the importance of the artist, the article was so highly promotional that it was useless in an encyclopedia.

First, a Wikipedia article needs to show notability with references providing substantial coverage from 3rd party independent published reliable sources, print or online, but not blogs or press releases, or material derived from press releases. The specific requirements for musicians are given at [WP:MUSIC]], and there was no indication whatever that the subject of the article came near it. But even if he does, and you are published references to prove it, it also needs to be written like an encyclopedia article, not a press release--don't praise the person, say what they do. Remember not to copy from a web site, even your own -- first it's a copyright violation, but, even if you own the copyright and are willing to give us permission according to WP:DCM, the tone will not be encyclopedic and the material will not be suitable.

Include only material that would be of interest to a general reader coming across the mention of the subject and wanting the sort of information that would be found in an encyclopedia. Do not include material that would be of interest only to the fans of the musician, or prospective fans--that sort of content is considered promotional. Keep in mind that the goal of an encyclopedia is to say things in a concise manner, which is not the style of  press releases or  web sites, which are usually more expansive.

As a general rule, a suitable page will be best written by someone without Conflict of Interest; it's not impossible to do it properly as a paid press agent, but it's relatively more difficult: you are automatically thinking in terms of what the subject wishes to communicate to the public, but an uninvolved person will think in terms of what the public might wish to know. If you think you can do it right according to our guidelines, it is not actually forbidden, but expect the article to be very carefully checked for objectivity.

However, since the name you have used is that of the subject of the article, you must choose another username. As explained in WP:USER, only individuals may edit. When you have a username that is or includes the name of your organization, you imply that you are editing officially, and have a superior right to edit the page. But that is not the way WP works--all editors are considered equal--and your contributions like those of any editor must be justified by sources. I'm sure you do not intend to give such impression, but that's why we have the rule. Therefore, if you continue, please choose another name. (according to our guidelines, I'm going to have to block this one.) On that  user   page, you should say whom you are working for.

However, I very strongly advise you not to try to write an article about him here. He has to become notable before there can be a Wikipedia article, and when he is, someone not professionally involved with him will write the article. -- and in, in our experience, do a better job than a PR agent can do.