[WikiEN-l] CSD A7, hilarity ensues

[Jeff Raymond]

Matthew Brown wrote:

> Ah.  however, the standard at CSD is not proof of notability but an
> assertion of it.  Admins are not supposed to evaluate the article
> against [[Wikipedia:Notability]] and unilaterally decide if it meets
> it.

Yes.  Sadly, too many admins just look at the tag.  Plenty of fault to 
go around.


> I suspect this is the result of someone disliking the word
> 'notability' and substituting 'importance or significance', and not
> actually a substantive difference.

Well, a substantive difference, not really.  But a working difference, 
sure - replace the word with "notability," and you know where they're 
heading.

-Jeff

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