Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Anders Lundkvist

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The result was delete. MBisanz ^talk 19:26, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anders Lundkvist

It seems like little more than a fan page, especially due to what is on the discussion page (which I am assuming was written by the author) I4Insomniac (talk) 01:01, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Delete non-notable, fails WP:CSD#A7. Also contains weasel words and has obvious WP:COI. Tohd8BohaithuGh1 (talk) 12:31, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Living people-related deletion discussions. --Erwin85Bot (talk) 00:01, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Delete If this is the most skilled person in the world in whatever it is he does, he could be notable, but the sources provided in the article fail WP:SOURCES and I'm unable to find anything that is verifiable. --Bonadea (talk) 08:18, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This AfD nomination was incomplete. It is listed now. DumbBOT (talk) 13:45, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment The sources do not fail. Why don't you try clicking the links and then you will see that he has won 4 world championships back to back. That is verifiable. You have not even given this enough thought to say you even know what it is he does. It's chip tricks. Did you read the article? --Reingold (talk) 12:26, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I'm sorry, I was being unclear. When I wrote "If this is the most skilled person in the world in whatever it is he does, he could be notable" what I meant was that being the most skilled person in the world in something may mean that a person is notable - I was talking in general terms. Because I have been looking for good sources for this article, I am very well aware of what this particular guy does. And obviously I'd checked the existing sources before commenting on them :-) --Bonadea (talk) 08:00, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment What you said does make sense that you understand what he does when I look at it in that light. Thank you for the reply and consideration. --Reingold (talk) 12:38, 7 November 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.180.122.25 (talk) [reply]

Keep – But just barely. I understand there are virtually no English language references to Mr. Lundkvist. However, in my opinion, Wikipedia extends beyond just language and is chartered with the dissemination of knowledge and information regardless of culture – language or location. With that said, there is enough Swedish coverage from reliable – certifiable – creditable – and verifiable sources, as shown here [1], to meet the criteria for inclusion under Notability. ShoesssS ^Talk 14:15, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment All the search results provided in the search above are about other people called Anders Lundkvist - a common enough name in Sweden. --Bonadea (talk) 15:32, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - notability established. No reason to deviate from the usual standards. Wily D 14:26, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. Notability not established unless evidence of significant coverage in reliable sources is forthcoming, at which point I will reconsider my opinion. Deor (talk) 16:07, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - There are links to 3 profesional websites which establish notability and there are verifiable references as well. The reference links establish that he was chosen, because of his proficiency, to be the check mechanic in comercials. He has won 4 back to back world championships in check manipulation. Something no one else came close to. He has the best rated check manipulation videos on youtube. I am a professional in the casino business. Do you know a world class check handler when you see one? I know that I do. --Reingold (talk) 12:34, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Three professional sites? I see one discussion forum, one YouTube film, the subject's own website and one other site, 21ace.com which the subject of the article appears to be affiliated with. If he has won world championships it seems likely that he is notable - the article does not mention this. It mentions a series of contest sponsored by the 21ace.com website. Is that the world championship in chip tricks? And can that fact be sourced? --Bonadea (talk) 08:00, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment He won the Chip Tricks VI, VII, VIII and IX contests sponsored by the 21ace.com website and they are the only site dedicated to tricks of chips, pinspinning, and cards that there is. The members of the site say that whoever holds the title is the world champion and therefore the best in the world. I have read this myself. It seems like kind of a given. Here is a search that may help to substantiate the title of "World Champion In Chip Tricks" [2]
Comment The website that is in the search is the same one with the contest and that it is the company that sponsored the worldwide contest known as the Poker Chip Tricks World Championship. I was completely unknown to to the forum website before this article and became aware of the guy by way of youtube videos. I have been around chips and people doing the tricks for 10 years and have not saw anyone better than he is upon seeing his videos. --Reingold (talk) 13:23, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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