Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Libertine Magazine: New Optimism


 * 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. JohnCD (talk) 14:55, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

Libertine Magazine: New Optimism

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I removed the db-corp tag from the article because A7 does not apply to magazines/periodicals. Furthermore, this article has been in CAT:CSD for over 33 hours with no admin deleting it, so a discussion about the article is probably warranted. I have been unable to find any coverage in reliable sources about this magazine. A Google News Archive search (with the search term: Lebertine Magazine) returns no results; neither does a Google Books search.

The following is a transcript of the comments on the talk page of this article: 'Libertine Magazine: New Optimism' is a magazine unlike any other currently published in the UK. Although it is in its embryonic stages, 'Libertine' already has what may be termed a 'cult following' - with thousands visiting its blog (Libertine Voice []) and social networking news threads everyday. Libertine was envisioned as the youthful counterpart to other magazines that started in a similar way (i:D, Dazed & Confused etc) and genuinely believes that it will take its place amongst the gods of the publishing industry.

Currently, Libertine is undergoing a period of rapid expansion and transformation. The head offices receive tens of phone calls every day asking for more information about Libertine after being unable to find much about the publication online. Having a wikipedia page would make it easier for both potential readers and clients to find out the bare facts about Libertine. Moreover, information about the founders of Libertine (Mourkogiannis & Kingham) are in high demand from the London press and the general public - having a Wikipedia page would speed up the process of those attempting to find more about their new project.

Wikipedia has consistently shown itself to be a supporter of fashion/culture magazine and acts as an encyclopedia for magazine fans across the globe. Consider that Wikipedia also has a page for:


 * British Vogue (which requires major expansion)
 * Dazed and Confused (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazed_&_Confused_%28magazine%29)
 * i:D
 * Sleazenation
 * The Face
 * and countless other fashion magazines that Libertine considers itself to be on par with. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cecimail (talk • contribs) 02:14, 16 January 2010 (UTC)


 * In order to qualify for an encyclopedia article, a magazine must be "notable". Please read WP:NOTE, Wikipedis'a notability guideline. If Libertine Magazine has been the subject of independent coverage in reliable sources, such as newspapers or magazines, please add that information to the article. Good luck. — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 03:42, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

Reasons for deleting this article include Notability and Verifiability. Cunard (talk) 09:28, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete: I can't find significant coverage for this magazine. Joe Chill (talk) 17:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Delete — Lacks coverage necessary to support notability.  ttonyb  (talk) 17:54, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete Issue 1 not yet published, "Issue 0" had a run of only 1000, according to the article. Completely and utterly non-notable. Andrew Lenahan -  St ar bli nd  21:40, 17 January 2010 (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.