Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ben (Gay is Okay)

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The result was nomination withdrawn by original nominator. While I still don't think this song is notable, it is clear to me that it is going to be kept, so I won't waste anymore time with this AFD. Non-admin close. JDDJS (talk) 17:09, 9 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ben (Gay is Okay)[edit]

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Does not seem notable. The artist does not even have a page. It's only claim to fame is that it samples some of Michael Jackson to a pro-LGBT message. Does not seem like enough to me. JDDJS (talk) 16:06, 8 May 2012 (UTC) I withdraw my nomination. While I still don't think this song is notable, it is clear to me that it is going to be kept, so I won't waste anymore time with this AFD. JDDJS (talk) 17:09, 9 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - Coverage in multiple reliable sources gives some notability to the article's subject; it doesn't matter if editors think that it "does not seem notable" based on what the subject is about (subject material doesn't establish notability; Wikipedia has articles about some pretty inane things), what matters is if it meets the criteria for notability, and this article does appear to meet WP:GNG. However, stronger sources certainly wouldn't hurt, but I think the sources given establish enough weight and notability for an article of that size. - Sudo Ghost 17:35, 8 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep This is the most notable song of this particular artist, hence i did not create articles for his entire album or of him (yet). Also the video has had chart topping hits both on its music video and itunes in only 1 week which gives it notability. Also the fact that its unusual (a hip hop song with a pro-gay message is pretty unordinary) gives it further notability. Also considering this is a very new song, the sources i provided are impressive. Pass a Method talk 19:37, 8 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep This is the first rap song to quote Harvey milk and i think is the first mainstream rap video for It Gets Better campaign. Insomesia (talk) 23:07, 8 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Also the name should change to just "Ben" or BEN, as it's an acronym. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Insomesia (talk • contribs) 23:08, 8 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep this article or Withdraw this nomination. This is the well-source article with critical reception, production notes, and cultural impact. Nominating it just because mainstream media have not covered it.... At least it's not a soap opera article, but this is different. This is a repeat of WP:articles for deletion/Sam and Diane. One doubted notability of Sam and Diane because... umm... they look so cute they make you sick and their relationship is on-and-off relationship every time. This topic is doubted because... well, it's part of the notable topic, "It Gets Better" campaign and other subtopics are doubted to be notable enough for a stand-alone article. --George Ho (talk) 04:15, 9 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Albums and songs-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 15:38, 9 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in adeletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.