Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dispyz

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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. Mailer Diablo 13:07, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Dispyz

I speedied the first version of this under CSD A7. The creator has now written an expanded version which I feel still falls under A7 but I'd like to go the extra mile for what looks like a good-faith contribution and get a second opinion. I recommend a delete or a speedy-delete. Haukur 08:23, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Can we have an explanation as to what we are doing wrong? I'm sure that we can provide the correct information and fix this to your standards. Konnektor 08:27, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

We have certain criteria for what subjects are "notable" enough to have articles on them in Wikipedia. For musicians the guideline used is WP:MUSIC, which is a rather tough nut to crack and I'm afraid I don't see anything indicating that Dispyz fulfills it (which is no bad reflection on him). Haukur 08:30, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Speedy delete A Myspace band/musical artist, possible self promotion. Ryulong 08:34, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I was just informed of the proposed deletion. I want to add more info to this but need some sleep. This article is NOT finished and I would like to keep it open for further updates.

Two questions:

What are we doing wrong?

Why are you guys so quick to delete this page?

We are willing to play by your rules as long as you can let us know exactly what problem you are having with it.

Thanks! Realistik 08:35, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment, nothing is being done "wrong" here. But as Haukur notes above, Wikipedia has certain criteria that subjects should meet. This nomination is to generate discussion as to whether the criteria for musicians (WP:MUSIC) and other WP guidelines have been met; if we feel it hasn't, we encourage the removal of the article. If you feel that verifiable information (see WP:V) can be provided in the article that shows that the subject meets these criteria, now's the time to add it; such info would undoubtedly sway editors into wanting to keep the article. -- H·G (words/works) 08:43, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete, I tagged this with {notability} and {music-importance} earlier to encourage any info that might prove notability; I don't believe anything significant to that effect has been added. I don't know for sure if this meets speedy delete criteria, but I do feel the subject fails to meet WP:MUSIC. -- H·G (words/works) 08:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Comment Don't take this personally Konnektor, there is simply a standard that a band must meet in order to have an article in Wikipedia. For example, take a look at the band Shadows Of Tomorrow which looks like is going to be deleted as well. I think it is a slightly more notable band than yours, but even their band falls short of meeting the WP:MUSIC standard. Dionyseus 08:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete Fails WP:Music. Dionyseus 08:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

We all have more info to provide. This is extremely quick to pass judgement. As far as myspace being possible self promotion, anything can be possible self promotion. Tyler plays an extremely big role in local Milwaukee music and we want to share the information. Realistik 08:44, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment Your article asserts notability, so this AfD discussion will last for at least several days, and then an administrator will look at the votes and discussion and decide whether or not to delete the article. Feel free to improve the article between that period. A vote is not permanent and a user can always change his or her vote if new additions to the article warrants it. Dionyseus 08:45, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Great! I'll continue work tomorrow. Any suggestions to keep this thing afloat? Realistik 08:55, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

  • Comment I have posted some suggestions in the article's talk page. [1] Dionyseus 09:02, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete article currently fails to show or assert verified notability to the levels outlined by WP:MUSIC.--blue520 13:45, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete. I've been watching this, hoping something could be added to push it over the line, but I don't see anything that puts this guy above the tens of thousands who have a minor following on myspace. Fan-1967 13:51, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
  • Delete. Sorry, but this artist is not notable yet. --Aguerriero (talk) 17:18, 13 July 2006 (UTC)


Just go ahead and delete this. It's an uphill battle and maybe we were just a little too quick to support. Thanks anyways 72.131.42.99 17:51, 13 July 2006 (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.