On 6/11/06, Erik Moeller eloquence@gmail.com wrote:
I think in cases of borderline notability, the subject's desire not to be included should indeed be factored into a decision. But I already found Brandt pretty clearly notable before this whole mess (I have been aware of his websites, NameBase and Google Watch, and some of his other online activities for some time), and even more so now that his latest crusade has received international press coverage. IMHO his case is not borderline, and deleting the article now would establish the wrong principle.
Erik
Is there any compromise position? Does Brandt insist that the article must be completely deleted, or are there only particular parts that he objects to?
As long as NameBase and Google Watch continue to be published on the web, I don't see why Brandt would legitimately object to Wikipedia writing about those things which he continues to make public anyway.
Is it even clear that Brandt is willing to stop fighting against Wikipedia/Wikipedians if the page on him is removed? His criticisms are certainly broader than this.
Sorry if I'm asking frequently asked questions. I don't really know a whole lot about the issue.