Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Steve Majerus-Collins


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The result was delete. The arguments for deletion are persuasive. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 01:03, 10 February 2016 (UTC)

Steve Majerus-Collins

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Simply does not pass notability standards. Created by single-purpose user. Xin Deui (talk) 05:21, 2 February 2016 (UTC)


 * Unquestionably meets the notability standards. Covered by numerous major international news outlets, founded a significant international nonprofit. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.181.153.118 (talk) 17:45, 2 February 2016 (UTC)  — 134.181.153.118 (talk) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. 
 * I would have to disagree with you. He was covered by a limited amount of new publications and nowhere near the amount needed to be notable for Wikipedia. In no capacity nor any measure, did the subject create a "significant international nonprofit" -far from it. Please visit WP:NOTE, and explore the requirements and explanations of the concept of notability on Wikipedia. If you find someone who actually fits these criteria, please feel free to experiment in your WP:SANDBOX, and always feel free to reach out to editors for any help! Thank you. Xin Deui (talk) 21:33, 2 February 2016 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions.  Human 3015   TALK    20:44, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of England-related deletion discussions.  Human 3015   TALK    20:45, 2 February 2016 (UTC)


 * Delete. At best this is a case of BLP1E. Person is simply not notable; the event wasn't that noteworthy. Xin Deui, please notify the article creator. Drmies (talk) 20:47, 2 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Delete does not conceivably pass any notability requirements BMK (talk) 18:36, 3 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Keep The original author did a terrible job of demonstrating the extensive sources that cover Majerus-Collins. Here are just a sample:
 * https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2015/12/24/reporter-for-connecticuts-bristol-press-resigns-and-why-that-matters/
 * http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/michael-schroeder-sheldon-adelson-ct-newspaper-resignation
 * http://thelaurelct.com/2015/12/24/majerus-collins-quits/
 * https://soundcloud.com/bryanranderson/steve-collins-interview
 * http://speakingtruthtostupid.com/reporter-quits-schroeder-owned-newspaper-on-christmas-eve/#
 * http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2015/12/25/3735036/edward-clarkin/
 * http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-christmas-story
 * http://bristolroundup.com/2015/12/25/the-way-bristol-is-covered-by-the-bristol-press-has-changed-permanently/
 * http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/steve-collins-i-f-stone-award
 * http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/arc-of-the-moral-universe-and-all-that
 * http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/columns-blogs/john-l-smith/oh-what-tangled-web-schroeder-weaves
 * https://www.slantnews.com/story/2015-12-26-the-crazy-story-behind-a-casino-magnates-shady-purchase-of-a-las-vegas-newspaper-company
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/28/business/media/questions-on-direction-of-a-paper-in-las-vegas.html?_r=0
 * http://www.chicoer.com/article/NA/20151226/LOCAL1/151229827
 * http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/making-an-exception
 * http://wnpr.org/post/scramble-steve-collins-resigning-bristol-press-and-mysterious-edward-clarkin#stream/0
 * http://www.talkingnewmedia.com/2015/12/28/controversial-front-man-for-sheldon-adelson-buys-weekly-newspaper-in-rhode-island/
 * http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-steve-collins-quit-bristol-press-1229-20151228-story.html
 * http://www.democracynow.org/2015/12/29/connecticut_reporter_resigns_after_boss_pimps
 * https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/12/29/sheldon-adelsons-ability-to-steer-election-coverage-just-got-even-greater/
 * http://wnpr.org/post/wheelhouse-farewell-2015#stream/0
 * http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/the-case-of-the-billionaire-and-his-newspapers-593827395985
 * http://pressthink.org/2015/12/the-adelson-forces-buy-a-newspaper-journalists-fight-back-a-journal-of-my-updates-on-this-story/
 * http://www.independentri.com/independentri_com/article_a67e38a1-0b1c-52e1-aa1d-b5835afb4760.html
 * http://waterburystepsaver.ct.newsmemory.com/?editionStart=The+Observer+Bristol
 * http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/op-ed_media_heroes_for_the_holiday_season
 * http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Two-Connecticut-papers-linked-to-Vegas-mogul-6729765.php
 * http://www.wnd.com/2016/01/teaching-young-journalists-old-school-ethics/
 * https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2016/01/05/connecticut-publisher-pens-mea-culpa-for-bizarre-story-about-las-vegas-courts/
 * http://bethlehem.thelehighvalleypress.com/2016/01/05/awe-inspiring-action
 * http://wnpr.org/post/wheelhouse-white-house-issues-executive-actions-guns#stream/0
 * http://www.salon.com/2016/01/06/how_not_to_say_im_sorry_2016_is_already_full_of_weak_apologies_from_the_dumbest_answer_to_wheresrey_to_sometimes_we_can_get_it_wrong/
 * http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/07/business/media/a-publisher-puzzles-staff-with-his-role-in-las-vegas.html
 * http://www.thomhartmann.com/bigpicture/its-hard-out-there-adelson-pimp
 * http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/how-the-las-vegas-review-journal-unmasked-its-owners


 * Included above are some of the most influential news outlets in the world. Unquestionably, Majerus-Collins' actions in December 2015, as well as his role in creating Youth Journalism International, a significant global nonprofit, show that he is worthy of inclusion on Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Newenglandwarrior (talk • contribs) 22:46, 7 February 2016‎ (UTC)  — Newenglandwarrior (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. 
 * Newenglandwarrior, first of all, please sign your comments by typing four waves (they will be displayed to the right of the save page template) after concluding your comment. All of the links you've provided showcase that Sheldon Adelson is notable, not the subject. As it currently stands, the subject is no where near notable enough to be featured on Wiki. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Xin Deui (talk • contribs) 23:03, 8 February 2016 (UTC)


 * Delete Steve Majerus-Collins' notability is confined to coverage within one single event. WP:NRV states that "the evidence must show the topic has gained significant independent coverage or recognition, and that this was not a mere short-term interest" (emphasis mine). Furthermore, WP:NOTWHOSWHO states that "even when an event is notable, individuals involved in it may not be. Unless news coverage of an individual goes beyond the context of a single event, our coverage of that individual should be limited to the article about that event, in proportion to their importance to the overall topic." (emphasis mine). Steve Majerus-Collins might be suitable for an honorable mention in an article on Sheldon Adelson, but his coverage is so minimal and confined that, according to Wikipedia standards, an article on this individual is in no way warranted. Rmckenney (talk) 23:05, 8 February 2016 (UTC)


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