Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Corruption and state capture in the telecommunications sector in transition countries


 * 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 redirect to Corruption. There is a very strong consensus that this article is unsuitable in its current state, but several participants feel that some parts of it are sourced and potentially salvageable to incorporate into another article. I have redirected it, with history intact, to Corruption as suggested in the discussion - if anyone wishes to incorporate some of it into that or another article, they are free to do so. ~ mazca  talk 12:15, 20 September 2020 (UTC)

Corruption and state capture in the telecommunications sector in transition countries

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The article seems to be an essay (on an oddly specific topic), and not something suitable for an encyclopedia. It is not well cited, and lacks sufficient context clarifying what its topic is. Noahfgodard (talk) 18:06, 28 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Technology-related deletion discussions. Coolabahapple (talk) 01:29, 29 August 2020 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Crime-related deletion discussions. Coolabahapple (talk) 01:29, 29 August 2020 (UTC)


 * Comment -- I agree that the article lacks sufficient context clarifying what its topic is which makes it difficult to evaluate or improve. But I don't think this is not a valid reason for deletion. A case for deletion could be made under WP:GNG with sufficient analysis of the sources. Of the existing sources, it seems like the Wayne Law Review article is the only one that directly addresses the topic; the rest either address corruption generally or are news articles on specific events. I am not qualified to perform a search for more sources in this domain; the onus kinda falls on the nominator to carry out WP:BEFORE part D. Alternatively, it could be argued this is a spin-out of the main Corruption article. In that case, the lack of context would probably suffice to merge.BenKuykendall (talk) 17:42, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Comment I would support a Merge to Corruption given the lack of context, if no consensus is reached to delete. Noahfgodard (talk) 17:54, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
 * To clarify my stance, my preference is Delete as nom. Noahfgodard (talk) 16:26, 5 September 2020 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Eddie891 Talk Work 21:09, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Delete. This is a case of WP:TNT IMO (also per WP:NOTESSAY). A merge to corruption or a related article would require massive work akin to a total rewrite, even if there is some usable content hidden in there. AleatoryPonderings (talk) 21:39, 4 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Lists-related deletion discussions. Lightburst (talk) 22:40, 4 September 2020 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Relisting comment: Is there anything worth merging? Consensus is divided, but there's little support for outright keep.
 * Merge to Corruption. Notable but unclear subject which will require some serious editing. Should merge for now. Lorstaking 13:14, 5 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Delete - nothing of value worth keeping Spiderone  23:07, 6 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Selective merge There's two items of use in here: the "case studies", regarding TeliaSonera (quite well sourced) and Magyar Telekom (less so - only one source). Both of these could profitably be used to expand the "Controversies" sections in the respective company articles. As for the rest, it's a superfluous and undersourced framework that doesn't add any real value. Salvage those bits then delete. -- Elmidae (talk · contribs) 22:51, 10 September 2020 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Eddie891 Talk Work 13:27, 12 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Delete We are not a hosting service for argumentative essays. -Indy beetle (talk) 16:38, 12 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Merge what is worth merging, has sources or can be salvaged in some way, and dispose of the rest. Once the WP:OR and essay-like parts have been excised from the article, not much will be left in it in any case. Toccata quarta (talk) 13:34, 13 September 2020 (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.