Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Chip Coffey


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The result was   keep. The discussion seems to be pretty evenly-split between keeping and merging; however for the purposes of this AfD, both outcomes are essentially the same result. Therefore, closing as keep with a note that this does not in any way preclude merging. – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 14:03, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Chip Coffey

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American psychic written up by someone with a strong COI. Is he notable? (If this blog posting is anything to go by, I and the Wikimedia Foundation can expect a few legal threats shortly.) &mdash; RHaworth 13:50, 20 October 2009 (UTC)}}

Thank you for your concern RHawthorn, I'm the author but this is my first ever article. I've been talking with Dan who noted the few points of the article that were to nice. I do not have a personal relationship at all with mr. Coffey but I also had never heard of anyone trying to discredit him. I've already removed the questionable material. it was really just a quote from coffey that was promotional. Should just be straight facts now. Check it over if you like Siinda (talk) 14:47, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Keep – Enough coverage both nationally and internationally, as shown here to warrant both inclusion and expansion here at Wikipedia.  I’ll add some references over the next few days.  Thanks. ShoesssS Talk 15:22, 20 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Keep, per google news sources and mentiones provided by Shoessss. Turqoise127 (talk) 16:59, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Paranormal-related deletion discussions. Thryduulf (talk) 13:54, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Strong Delete IMDB and Google hits are both not indicators of notability. Only non-primary ref is IMDB.  So, yeah, non-notable as per WP:CREATIVE. Simonm223 (talk) 15:16, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment Listed AfD on Wikiprojects for Parapsychology, Paranormal and Rational Skepticism in order to attract attention to this AfD while retaining neutrality in notification. Not canvassing. Simonm223 (talk) 15:21, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Keep While, I don't ascribe to his "beliefs" per se, he has had numerous appearances on national TV, published several books, and has his own show. Clearly meets WP:NOTE. Paranormal Skeptic (talk) 17:57, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment Also, as an aside to RHaworth, legal threats should never be considered by the community, as long as the article is in accordance with WP:BLP.  The foundation's legal team will make those determinations. Paranormal Skeptic (talk) 18:00, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment I don't watch reality TV. Pursuantly I've never heard of this guy before.  All I see is an un-referenced stub for some cold reader.  I am willing to change to a keep-vote if the article is modified with WP:RS demonstrating notability.  Generally an IMDB listing is insufficient.Simonm223 (talk) 18:04, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Merge with the shows he's on. He's not notable outside of the shows that I'm aware of. -- Nealparr  (talk to me) 00:09, 22 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Merge merge per Nealparr, doesn't pass WP:BIO but worth covering on a show article RadioFan (talk) 03:49, 22 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Merge works for me. Simonm223 (talk) 14:09, 22 October 2009 (UTC)
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