Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Stewart Thomas

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The result was delete, socks blocked. Sr13 01:04, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Stewart Thomas

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Contested prod. Non-notable teacher. --Finngall talk 18:23, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Delete - no references indicating notability, and doesn't appear to meet bio guidelines; don't see anything on Google Scholar with regards to that name, nor much other chatter. Unless there's some notable publications or media coverage, this isn't encyclopedic. Tony Fox (arf!) 20:00, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
  • KeepThis article needs not to be deleted. Although he may not be notable where you live, he is well known in Pennsylvania for his work, especially in the northeastern part of the state. Dr. Thomas is a highly respected member of the academic community here.71.161.245.103 20:37, 8 June 2007 (UTC)C. McDonough — 71.161.245.103 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • CommentI live in northeastern Pennsylvania and I know all about Stewart Thomas. Everyone does. He's is one of the most well known members of the community next to polliticians. He is the single most respected member of the North Pocono faculty and everyone in school respects him as a scientist who conducts independent research and as a great and innovative teacher.MrMustard92 20:40, 8 June 2007 (UTC)MrMustard92 (R.Morgan) — MrMustard92 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Comment Contributor list is similar to that of Jason Algayer, a similar article that I have also nominated for AfD. --Finngall talk 20:43, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Weak delete This is a much stronger article and a more important career than for J.A., mentioned above. I don't think it's really sufficient--but such material as the NEA and PSEA presentation might make for notability, especially if they've been published, and details should be added. If sufficiently noticed, that's the sort of professional activities that would make a teacher notable for WP purposes. DGG 20:51, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep This article is fairly strong, but I guess that's coming from someone who lives in the same area as Dr. Thomas and knows about his career. I will try to find more research and help to contribute to this article. 71.161.245.103 00:03, 9 June 2007 (UTC)C. McDonough — 71.161.245.103 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
    • Comment. You get to express a "keep" opinion only once, 71.161.245.103. I suggest you strike out either the preceding one or the one farther above. Deor 17:08, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Strong Keep I have actually met Stewart Thomas and may be able to obtain more records through him. He may have kept publications about himself. Also, I will check the Sctanton Times newspaper for more information and articles.MrMustard92 00:11, 9 June 2007 (UTC)R. Morgan — MrMustard92 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Delete. Aside from the peacock language in the lead and elsewhere, there's no real assertion of notability, and the listed references aren't much help. Several of the sections ("Humble Beginnings," God help us, and "Continued Education") are unnecessary and unencyclopedic or ("Future") are blatant WP:CRYSTAL. Deor 00:44, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete No decent claim to notability: "a pioneer in using multimedia in his lessons" is insufficient. --jbmurray (talk|contribs) 04:41, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Note: This debate has been included in the list of Academics and educators-related deletions. -- John Vandenberg 01:38, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
  • KeepI have had Dr. Thomas as a teacher, he was simply the best. Also, I believe if you look carefully there are things he's published in magazines and I would not be surprised if there was an entire book.Chestermobile1 14:52, 9 June 2007 (UTC)Chester Shultz — Chestermobile1 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • KeepDr. Thomas is a respected member of the academic community all around Pennsylvania. He has been honored and published several times. He's met both the president and governor. — Mountainman81 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Delete not notable, despite the sock-puppetry clearly exhibited above. --Oscarthecat 20:17, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
And below! Deor 04:55, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Delete. The article itself admits that his contributions to research are not notable, and is otherwise filled with fluff. —David Eppstein 19:32, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep I don't see what is wrong with the article. Stewart Thomas seems to be a pretty notable guy by the stuff in the article and by other users so I say keep it :) Sk8rchick69 01:34, 12 June 2007 (UTC) — Sk8rchick69 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Keep If he really met the president thats awesome and probably means hes notable. His work seems impressive and I guess if hes published thats even better so save that article.Rocknrob144 01:38, 12 June 2007 (UTC) — Rocknrob144 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Keep biology teachers deserve notewrothyness on wikipedia. someone should give them credit for all their hard work. this guy sounds like he stands out from the pack Bugboy148 01:44, 12 June 2007 (UTC) — Bugboy148 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Keep thomas sure seems to have a lot under his belt. he is notewothy especially if there are self-written sources Typershark 01:48, 12 June 2007 (UTC) — Typershark (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
  • Delete - there isn't anything written in the article that would elevate him well above the level of a really good teacher. -- Whpq 17:08, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
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