Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Madonna as gay icon (2nd nomination)


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The result was   keep. Tone 16:29, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

Madonna as gay icon
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Original research. This is honestly one of the worst offenders of the original research rule I've seen in a long time, a perfect example of the kind of "synthesis" we forbid on Wikipedia. It's a long, long string of facts and observations strung together to advance a position. &mdash; TheBilly(Talk) 10:42, 21 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Keep The position of her being a gay icon is well-known and notable. Of the many sources and lists of her as a top gay icon, it was even in a book. She is open about it as well. The article has a lot of referencing issues but it shouldn't be deleted. --NortyNort (Holla) 11:41, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Clearly, from the sources cited in the article, her relationship with the gay community is notable. I think a better title would be "Madonna and the gay community" or "Madonna and homosexuality." No need for WP to say that she is an "icon," whatever that means. I am sure that not every gay person is a fan. (And did anyone notice that madonna -- Madonna (art) that is -- and icon are very related in meaning, not that that's a reason to keep or delete this article.) Borock (talk) 13:28, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sexuality and gender-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 16:03, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Popular culture-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 16:03, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep - entirely reasonable spinout article from Madonna (entertainer). Madonna's status as a gay icon is well-established and well-documented, dating back at least to her 1991 interview with The Advocate. The article is not in the greatest shape but reviewing sister articles Judy Garland as gay icon and Janet Jackson as gay icon shows that articles under this naming convention are sustainable. Are You The Cow Of Pain? (talk) 20:56, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep per discussion above, especially by Cow of Pain and Norty Nort; and as I shall note. The main article is far too long, and this article merely needs cleanup and other issues fixed.  WP:AfD is not for fixing an article that can be fixed through the ordinary editing process. Bearian'sBooties 01:38, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep similar articles like this one, such as Judy Garland; referenced. This is also well known and notable.  Tommy!  [ message ] 01:41, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
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