Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Caleb Maupin (3rd nomination)

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The result was delete. Sandstein 19:05, 26 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Caleb Maupin[edit]

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I cannot find multiple reliable sources about this individual. ... discospinster _talk 18:26, 18 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Politics-related deletion discussions. ... discospinster _talk 18:26, 18 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. ... discospinster _talk 18:26, 18 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Really? A quick Google search of his name brings up lots of results, especially news related, because he’s a journalist/reporter and features on many different news stations. His previous affiliations with communist and Marxist groups or parties are well covered on various websites too.--EsotericJoe (talk) 19:17, 18 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

EsotericJoe is the creator and main curator of the article. -The Gnome (talk) 09:11, 26 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I see about 70 results. Which ones are significant coverage in multiple reliable sources? ... discospinster _talk 16:45, 19 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

First of all, I am not a follower or supporter of him so I haven’t done any extensive research about him, But, I have seen him on YouTube quite a few times. A lot of references to him are on communist or socialist websites, especially those he belonged to a few years ago. He has regularly featured on news reports for several years now. He has published a few books. The point is, since last time, when the article of him was deleted, he has become more notable. To put it another way, are any of the sources currently used on the article considered to be unreliable?--EsotericJoe (talk) 09:50, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Someone's own YouTube videos are considered to be unreliable. Neither is Medium, since anyone can post there. Having written some books does not make someone notable. Being referenced in some websites is not considered significant coverage. If there are news reports where he is "featured", I can't find them and they are not mentioned in the article. "I've heard of him" is not an argument in favour of a Wikipedia page. Please see WP:N. ... discospinster _talk 14:40, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

From what I can gather, he became to be known amongst left-wing circles in America during his time attending the Occupy Wall Street tallies (he was actually arrested twice). He then began to appear on various TV reports and has traveled abroad to places like Iran and has been covered on TV. Although writing books doesn’t make one notable automatically, his books are widely available and discussed. Also, I’m sure you have heard of George Galloway, well Maupin and he have been aired at the same time discussing politics. Various websites describe Maupin as a writer, political analyst and writer. He’s certainly well known amongst communists, socialists, Marxists and others on the left. He’s had many debates with other people on YouTube like the streamer Destiny. Last but not least, he is referenced on the Augustus Sol Invictus and 2014 Syrian presidential election articles.--EsotericJoe (talk) 19:48, 20 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Once you discount the quotes, there's little left. Fails notability guidelines, no non-trivial references writing about him. FDW777 (talk) 10:25, 24 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Delete - I'm not finding anything substantial here. Google hit counts are underwhelming, as are the results themselves. He brands himself as a social media type, but his twitter and youtube numbers prompt skepticism. I see a bit of social media noise, but nothing substantial. He's participated in a bunch of seldom-watched youtube debate with various fringe political personalities like Stefan Molyneux, Mike Enoch, Adam Kokesh, and bunch of others in similar little bubbles. Notability is not inherited, though, and none of this is notable by itself. From his own website, he has also contributed to InfoWars and other borderline outfits, which suggests WP:FRINGE issues, as well. We need much, much better sources. Grayfell (talk) 00:32, 26 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Delete since subjects lacks independent notability, despite the effort to present sources. E.g. The Guardian article is about Occupy Wall Street and not our subject, who's name dropped exactly once. Wikipedia is not a collection of random information. -The Gnome (talk) 09:11, 26 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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