Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/List of names that take the definite article

What's with the ultra-short listing time on AfD? Half of the statements made here in opposition were misguided -- this is a list that English speakers practically need to learn. It might, however, be more appropriate for a dictionary, which already contains that sort of etymology and usage information... please be more considerate and  more patient in deletion discussions. +sj + 00:27, 30 May 2007 (UTC)