Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/John Tsombikos

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The result of the debate was KEEP. Michael Shields 05:28:49, 2005-07-25 (UTC)

John Tsombikos

Non-notable graffiti artist. I'm not able to determine his notability as I don't live in NY, but a quick google suggests he's not the most notable of artists. There's also a redirect "Borf" (that's his tag).

• Keep came to Wikipedia specifically because of the media coverage to see if there was anything on this guy. Keep this article and expand it. Interesting topic, many people like myself will come to Wikipedia seeking more information.
• Delete. Oliver Keenan 20:34, July 14, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete minor criminals are not automatically notable. Friday 21:08, 14 July 2005 (UTC)
• Delete as per above. --jonasaurus 21:47, 14 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep, but expand. Without condoning what he's done, I'd like to say that his work has attracted a fair amount of attention (positive and negative) in the DC area. You may wish to do a Google search under his tag or check out this article in the 7/14 Washington Post. Doctor Whom 22:09, 14 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep per media coverage. Kappa 01:38, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep per the fact that he is very well known in the DC area, and the media coverage. --Sludge 02:27, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep, The borf tag is a meaningful part of dc culture. The story behind the borf tag and it's ubiquitousness are more interesting than those who are annoyed by grafitti are willing to admit.
• Keep. After reading that lengthy Washington Post article, I'm convinvced. Also expand, get a picture or two (someone in DC?), and move to Borf. And remember, BORF IS GOOD FOR YOUR LIVER.--Pharos 02:54, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep per above comments royblumy 03:40, July 15, 2005 (UTC)
• Keep We're only pissed that we never thought of anything as great. DaveZ 12:09, July 15, 2005
• Keep. Graffitists are not normally notable but this fellow appears to be an exception to the rule. Capitalistroadster 05:26, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep, Extremely notable, everyone in D.C. has seen his art. He made it all the way up to NYC and San Fran. Made me smile everytime. Though, if there is an article for him, someone should start an article for Cool Disco Dan. --Skinjob 05:58, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep. I've been following the story on the news and then saw it in the Washington Post. Finally decided to check if his Wikipedia articale was up to day and .. here I am. I think the article should be under "Borf" though. And the article will need pictures. As the WP article attests, he did cause a fair amount of trouble with the Dept of Public Works saying they had daily phone calls about it and he was discussed throughout the blogosphere. --Sketchee 11:05, July 15, 2005 (UTC)
• Delete borderline notability at best. JamesBurns 03:49, 16 July 2005 (UTC)
• Keep Few graffiti artists have emerged lately that have subverted authority to the degree of Mr. Tsombikos. His borf character is interesting, his messages are interesting, and his stories are even more interesting...to me there is more harm in removing the entry than in keeping the entry.
• Keep per media coverage. FunkyChicken! 06:08, July 16, 2005 (UTC)

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