Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/PJ-Comix

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The result of the debate was DELETE. Carrp | Talk 02:17, 11 Mar 2005 (UTC)

PJ-Comix

"PJ-Comix" is merely a poster in a discussion group. I don't think that he is worthy of an encyclopedia article. --Holdek 08:59, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• Keep. I vote to keep this page, PJ-Comix has a popular following throughout the internet, and his articles are read by thousands everyday. He also has a book deal pending based on his extremely popular blog. I believe that Holdek is just letting his/her political beliefs get in the way of a rising star in the new media.
  • You have to be registered to vote. Binadot 17:09, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• I have never heard of this person outside of Free Republic. Do you have any sort of stats to back up your assertion that he has "a popular following throughout the internet?" Additionally, it's one thing to have an important book published. It's another to have a "pending book deal." As it is it serves as a quasi-advertisement. By the way, why don't you get an account before creating new entries? --Holdek 09:13, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• A simple google search brings up over 5,000 documents bearing his unique name, and their his blog is consistantly read by 1,500-2,000 people everyday, heck, that's almost more people than are there are viewers of MSNBC. His book deal is pending, and this is not an advertisement. I didn't see anywhere where a username was required, and it seems you have taken an interest in following me around. It also seems you allow your political biases to get in your way.

• Delete. Non notable. Holdek, next time, please follow the directions at the bottom of the vfd page. I had to do some major repair work on your original submission to get it onto the page. --Woohookitty 09:19, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• Sorry, I just looked at the "Deletion Policy" page for instructions. Perhaps the updated rules should be moved there as well, or at least a link? In any event, I appreciate you taking the time to format it correctly. --Holdek 09:40, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)

• PJ should come back when (if) the book is published. Delete until then. Radiant! 09:49, Mar 2, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete, seems to be vanity. Martg76 10:20, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete. Not notable. Binadot 17:09, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete. Not notable. (And I am very very much opposed to articles that just happen to be inserted a few months before book publications, movie openings, and software releases. Wikipedia is not a promotional channel for creating "buzz.") Could try again after the book is published if the book proves to be notable. Dpbsmith (talk) 17:31, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete forum person. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 18:14, Mar 2, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete, not notable. I too have a dislike towards these kind of articles... Nick04 19:40, 2 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete, not notable. Megan1967 03:50, 3 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• What defines notability?
  • The people voting do. Andrew Lenahan - Starblind 12:46, Mar 3, 2005 (UTC)

• Keep because this page was referenced from another page here, and because no-where on the "Main Page" does it say you have to be a "member" to vote, and because I thought this was supposed to be an "encyclopedia" of information, not someones' opinion. As far as I can tell, the "PJ-Comix" page is information expanding on another pages' (Free Republic) info.

I am familiar with his work, and I believe it is worthy of mention in the same breath as Buckhead. I would not have used the word "ridicules". Not sure what word describes it... why not go see for yourselves?

March 04, 2005 11:16PM CST

I just discovered this. Here is a quote from PJ-Comix on one of the DUmmie FUnnies threads from 02-18-2005: "No PR mastery on my part. I didn't even know the DUFUs were in Wikipedia until a few minutes ago when I checked out "DUmmie FUnnies" on Google." (Ok, I'm a little behind.) I didn't know about Wikipedia 'till I read about it in the DUmmie FUnnies. That's free advertising! And, if I like the site (there is a lot to explore...), I will consider a donation!

March 04, 2005 11:35PM CST

Note: the above comments are by anon user 69.217.80.10. His only edits are to the sandbox and this VfD.

• "Conservative commentator"? Not every random Freeper is a "conservative commentator". Delete this forumcruft and bloggercruft. /sɪzlæk˺/ 05:51, 5 Mar 2005 (UTC)
• Delete -- Longhair | Talk 13:41, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

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