Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Carter James


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The result was delete. Sam Walton (talk) 18:40, 11 May 2017 (UTC)

Carter James

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Okay - This does seem to be an autobiographical article, or at least a biography written by someone who knows Carter James personally, given the depth and precision of the details and dates. I've done some Googling around for reliable sources, but had little joy - the results are dominated by CJ's Twitter account, and subtracting Twitter brings up very little to go on. It does seem to be WP:TOOSOON for Carter James to be on Wikipedia as while he does have a following through his social media activities and is clearly building up a brand via his tapping into the fanbases for Skam and Girl Meets World, it seems that this hasn't yet translated into notice from independent, reliable sources. If he can be shown to be notable then I've no objection to withdrawing.

I'm well aware that this AFD will no doubt be publicised via Carter James' Twitter account, as the article was also tweeted about VERY soon after it went up on here, so I just want to emphasise that Carter James's notability needs to be demonstrated through reliable sources - ie, not social media, personal blogs, or press-releases - and if this can be proven, then the article will not be deleted. However, if reliable evidence does not exist, then unfortunately, it is too soon for the Carter James Wikipedia article to go live. Mabalu (talk) 15:54, 3 May 2017 (UTC)

The web address "carterjamesmusic.com" was bought in Spring 2016 by the Carter James we are referring to (Electronic/Pop Musician). It was purchased through squarespace.com, and was previously owned by someone of the same name. That persons Wikipedia page was deleted for not being credible. The two are not linked in any way. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Markrobinson3 (talk • contribs) 17:12, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Additional resources have been added to Carters page, including reputable news articles regarding his success in Norway — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:182:D041:26E0:813E:726B:4EE9:F92D (talk) 16:45, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
 * The previously-deleted article at this title is about a different Carter James, though that one also gave carterjamesmusic.com as a source. —Cryptic 16:57, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Delete Based on the sources in the article, there is nothing even remotely considered independent rs/coverage and my search is no better. CHRISSY MAD  ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  17:05, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Delete, fails notability guidelines. Maybe WP:TOOSOON. Blackguard  18:41, 3 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 19:59, 3 May 2017 (UTC)


 * Delete - no coverage found in reliable publications; appears to be WP:TOOSOON to satisfy WP:GNG or WP:MUSIC.  Gongshow   talk  00:59, 4 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Delete lack of reliable sources that cover James.John Pack Lambert (talk) 02:54, 5 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 02:58, 7 May 2017 (UTC)


 * Delete – per nom. Not notable. Citobun (talk) 14:16, 8 May 2017 (UTC)


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