Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alexis Fields (2nd nomination)


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   delete. The analysis of sources and policy by Cunard is thorough and compellinga and has not been refuted by the keep votes. The delete votes are the majority and city policy and both keep votes arguments have been refuted by Cunard Spartaz Humbug! 03:40, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

Alexis Fields
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Relisting per Deletion review/Log/2011 April 29. I abstain. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 03:53, 6 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Strong Keep Obviously, since I was the one that asked that the subject be re-created. Actress had has ample roles in notable television series to pass WP:ENTERTAINER.  Quasy Boy  04:20, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Keep as she has had ongoing roles in several notable TV series, so she passes WP:ENTERTAINER. Cullen328 (talk) 05:19, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
 * That isn't what WP:ENTERTAINER says. --82.7.44.178 (talk) 22:48, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete. Using the search tools above, we get a ton of books with passing references, often noting that she is the sister of Kim Fields. The news results are all about the show, with her just being mentioned in passing. Does not pass our notability guidelines based on the lack of sources that discuss her in-depth. Crisco 1492 (talk) 06:15, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Actors and filmmakers-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 19:22, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

 Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:05, 13 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete nothing put passing mentions. ENTERTAINER calls for significant roles, since no one wants to right or discuss these roles and the person performing them it seems pretty clear they are insignificant. --82.7.44.178 (talk) 22:47, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Delete per the lack of reliable sources. The sources do not cover Alexis Fields in sufficient depth to establish notability. Analysis of the sources in the article: 1.  – a discussion at Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 93 concluded that Filmreference.com is not a reliable source because it does not have editorial oversight. The discussion also revealed that WikiProject Film/Resources states that Film Reference is  "[n]ot a reliable source for article use; use only for research purposes". 2. Historical dictionary of African-American television By Kathleen Fearn-Banks - via Google Books – this source is a directory listing. Directory entries do not establish notability because they are not as calculated and selective as sources that purposefully delve into a specific topic.  3. A contemporary classic, `Roc' returns with love, laughs and dose of reality - The Baltimore Sun, Author: David Zurawik Date: Aug 31, 1993 – the subject receives a passing mention: "The 11-year-old, Sheila (Alexis Fields), is the daughter of Calvin (Heavy D)." Judging by the article's content, the subject receives tangentional coverage.  4. The complete directory to prime time network and cable TV shows, 1946-present By Tim Brooks, Earle Marsh via Google Books – this is trivial coverage, in that the subject is mentioned only in the cast list.  5. Who Was Who on TV, Volume 3 By Norman Chance - via Google Books – like #4, the subject is mentioned only in the cast list.  6. Frame by Frame Three By Audrey T. McCluskey - via Google Books – the subject is mentioned twice, once in a parenthetical to the film character she plays and second in the cast list. These passing mentions are not the "significant coverage" required at Notability. 7. Siblings Who are Also Celebrities - Jet issue Jan 19, 1998 - Page 56 – the subject's sole mention is in the photo caption: "Alexis Fields is following in the footsteps of her famous big sister Kim Fields Freeman."  8. Encyclopedia of African American actresses in film and television By Bob McCann - via Google Books – the article is mostly about the subject's sister. The subject's sole mention is "Her sister [Kim Field's sister] is actress Alexis Fields, who was a cast member on Sister, Sister."  9. IT’S A BABY GIRL FOR ACTRESS ALEXIS FIELDS (EXCLUSIVE) Submitted by blackcelebritykids on November 6, 2008 at 2:21 pm – this website is like an unreliable blog and the two-sentence coverage here is trivial.  10. Wow, you know more than I remember. - Alexis Fields Twitter account – the subject's Twitter account is not a third-party reliable source. 11. FIRST PICTURE OF KAYCIE JAE (ALEXIS FIELDS’ DAUGHTER) Submitted by blackcelebritykids on November 12, 2008 at 5:16 pm – see #9.  12.  – the subject receives only a passing mention: "Sheryl Lee Ralph (Dee) plays the choreographer of the sizzling new show Ricky is mounting at the Tropicana Club, and guest star Alexis Fields plays Lola Vavoom, the sexy star act Lucy decides to impersonate. These two women, and Brandy, have most of the fun in this sketch." Passing mentions do not establish notability.  Notability (people) states: "People are generally notable if they meet any of the following standards. Failure to meet these criteria is not conclusive proof that a subject should not be included; conversely, meeting one or more does not guarantee that a subject should be included.  A person who fails to meet these additional criteria may still be notable under Notability." Notability (people) (WP:ENTERTAINER) states: "Actors, voice actors, comedians, opinion makers, models, and television personalities: Has had significant roles in multiple notable films, television shows, stage performances, or other productions. Has a large fan base or a significant 'cult' following. Has made unique, prolific or innovative contributions to a field of entertainment. See WP:MUSIC for guidelines on musicians, composers, groups, etc." The subject does not pass the first criterion because judging by the sources provided here, the roles she has played are minor. There are no sources that verify whether she passes criterion 2 or criterion 3. The references are either primary sources or passing mentions, neither of which enable Alexis Fields to pass Notability. A Google News Archive search returns directory-type mentions or unrelated results. Likewise, a Google Books search also returns trivial mentions.  I appreciate the work  has spent crafting this article and responding to the arguments for deletion at the deletion review. However, because the sources lack the depth and reliability mandated by Notability and Verifiability, this article must be deleted. Cunard (talk) 05:17, 15 May 2011 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.