Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Q and Not U

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 of the debate was: Keep - Pretty clearcut. A bit of incivility in the discussion though... ++Lar: t/c 21:15, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Q and Not U

• Delete Non notable short lived band. Strothra 22:17, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
• Delete per nom -- getcrunkjuice^contribs 22:56, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep Some Google searching seems to indicate that there is some notability to the band. joturner 23:03, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep 420,000 results on this google search (more specific than above) asserts the band's notability. SCHZMO ✍ 23:06, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Google searches shouldn't be used to establish notability. Rather, notability should be established IN the article. --Strothra 00:00, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

• Keep How are several full-length releases on the most recognizable independently owned DC area label not notable?—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.191.112.187 (talk • contribs) .

:NOTE The above comment was the above user's first and only contribution to Wikipedia. --Strothra 03:19, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

NOTE The above comment was made by me. I thought I was logged in, but apparently was not. My apologies.--Ukiyo-e81

• Keep - Dischord is a notable independent, passes WP:MUSIC. Ac@osr 07:28, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep - Still revered in some circles, on an influential label and have influenced many contemporary bands Thehumanstrobe 09:36, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep, horrible nomination. Countless media mentions, numerous national tours, many albums on a notable independent label. Not convinced the nom did any research before AfDing. --badlydrawnjeff (WP:MEMES?) 11:24, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep per WP:NMG. Stifle (talk) 15:09, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep - I dont see how anyones even considering deletion. This is a prominent underground band with many full length releases which clearly warrents an entry. (chubbstar) 22:25, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep This is a very well-known, nationally recognized and influential indie rock band. Reviews of their records have been published in prominent music publications and all over the web. Clearly meets the standard for notability! Amazinglarry 23:59, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
• Keep Undisputedly the most popular live act for at least 3 years in the respected Washington, DC indie music scene, highly influential on newer bands with greater record sales, and revered in indie, punk, and dancepunk circles throughout the US. Also spent several years the most popular active band on one of the most notable independent labels in the US. A no brainer. gocaps 00:46, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

NOTE The above comment was the above user's first and only contribution to Wikipedia.--Strothra 13:15, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

• Keep "Non notable short-lived band"? I'm sorry, I wasnt aware that 7 years was a short time. 3 albums on one of the most NOTABLE indie labels, 4 EPs, a couple compilations, and worldwide notoriety (not to mention having a big impact on the Washington, DC punk/indie scene alone)..I think that constitutes a keeper. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bm5481 (talk • contribs)

NOTE The above comment was the above user's first contribution to Wikipedia. hmm..vote stacking? --Strothra 18:22, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

NOTE hmm..defending a completely notable contribution to popular music? this nomination is absolutely ludicrous. there's a first time for everything you know. what does it matter if this was my first contribution. i think it's a damn good one. evidently you either did no research on the topic in question or youre just an idiot. either way..youre an idiot. Bm5481 18:51, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

NOTE Please read WP:NPA. You may also find WP:AGF to be enlightening. Moreover, you should know that AfD opinions expressed by users with short to no edit histories of any contributions to Wikipedia are disregarded or given very little merit. Pointing this out simply saves admins time. Above user has been warned for personal attack made above.--Strothra 19:18, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

NOTE Fair enough. The statements made by the original commenter are FALSE. Said band was in existence for 7 years hence "short-lived"=false statement. Said band and former members' other projects (see [1]) have also garnered praise and recognition from reputable sources, see[2] and [3] hence "non-notable"=yet another false statement. Please remember, Wikipedia focuses on truth, not personal opinion. Bm5481 19:43, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

• Keep Q and Not U's latest album was reviewed by All Music Guide, Pitchfork, PopMatters, The Onion A.V. Club, Alternative Press, and others. Ian MacKaye produced a few of their records, too. Their name's well-known to those in indie circles, if not on the level of Fugazi then at least as much recognition as their colleagues Les Savy Fav. I don't know how low the bar is set for "notable" but they were signed to a prominent independent label and achieved a good degree of success in their particular scene. Mkilly 20:09, 18 May 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.