Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Average tangent theorem

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The result of the debate was - deleted - SimonP 22:28, Mar 30, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Average tangent theorem

Self-promotion of a mathematic theory. Google [Average Tangent Theorem Gabriel] gives >630 hits, most of which describe the theory as lacking proofs and unsound. Seems to have ony appeared online, and going on what I've read I think it should be deleted--nixie 01:19, 18 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• Delete. Non-notable theory. I looked at Gabriel's web page and it seems he thinks this theory will revolutionize all the theory of calculus. While I suppose that's possible, perhaps we should wait until it does? Eric119 02:24, 18 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete vanity theorem that (yes) rehashes the Fundamental theorem of calculus. Mr. Gabriel's enthusiasm is commendable, but he should try some humility and listen to experienced mathematicians, lest he become a crank. Gazpacho 09:41, 18 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete - at best original research. Charles Matthews 17:49, 22 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Keep - The article clearly states the theorem has yet to be proved or disproved. That it's a rehashing of the fundamental theorem is non-sense. It offers a unique perspective and is worthy of investigation.
• Keep - I placed this on the google forum and regretted it. No one was able to conclusively disprove it. I have communicated with the author on several occasions. Eric119 reckons we should wait until the theorem is notable. How ironic since this is a vehicle to expand and share information. Why not let the readers decide for themselves whether it be true or false? Jason Wells

  (Both of these votes by User:68.238.98.122, who has no other edits but is on the same subnet that created the article) Gazpacho

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