Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Halloween Forum

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete. Discounting the flood of supporters evidently brought here by canvassing on the subject web-site, there is a clear consensus that this does not meet Wikipedia's WP:notability requirement. JohnCD (talk) 20:39, 3 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Halloween Forum[edit]

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Deprodded with a promise to work on, but I see no way it could be worked on. Gbooks and Gnews turn up only false positives. Utterly fails WP:WEB — no sourcing besides the forum itself and Alexa rankings. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 22:39, 26 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of United States of America-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 02:40, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Websites-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 02:40, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete. Fails WP:NWEB. Seems to have one relevant hit on Google News, but it's subscription. In any case, that wouldn't be enough to establish notability. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 17:17, 27 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

*Keep. Halloween Forum is a notable website and it just needs some time to work on. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.108.136.43 (talk) 17:26, 28 October 2013 (UTC) [reply]

Keep. Halloween Admin is still working on this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.104.59.13 (talk) 17:52, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

KEEP This page has not been given enough time to be fully completed.

Keep. Article has been promised to be worked on. This is giving the creator no chance to work on it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.54.159.162 (talk) 18:19, 28 October 2013 (UTC) [reply]

Delete Non-notable, referenced by primary sources, etc. How did this not get deleted last year when it was created? Raykyogrou0 (Talk) 18:24, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Apparently no significant coverage in independent sources. --Atethnekos (Discussion, Contributions) 19:30, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. Admin needs time to work on this page, Halloween forum is becoming increasingly influential in the Halloween and haunting community. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.18.214.161 (talk) 20:04, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep For the same reasons that I originally deprodded the page in the first place Danielj2705 (talk) 20:10, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. Halloween Forum is a notable website and it just needs some time to be worked on.

Keep. Halloween Forum provides a centralized location for Halloween home haunter prop builds, music and costume and makeup tutorials. It is a very valuable and free resource. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.204.16.2 (talk) 21:31, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. This forum is an invaluable tool that is being utilized not only by individuals in the US, but in several countries. It is the premier forum for sharing ideas, researching tutorials, and to come together as a true "Community". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.3.37.68 (talk) 20:11, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. HalloweenForum is NOT just a social site, it is a Tool. This site is a plethera of useful inforamtion and helpful members. I have used the site to have both generic and highly technical questions answered. Please do not delete this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.3.37.68 (talk) 20:21, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. Halloween Forum is a notable website and it just needs some time to work on — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.9.57.45 (talk) 20:28, 28 October 2013 (UTC) Keep - great resources for those who love Halloween — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.81.81.84 (talk) 21:13, 28 October 2013 (UTC) Keep The site helps build peoples spirits and give them confidence to do the things they never thought they could do. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.52.232.156 (talk) 21:19, 28 October 2013 (UTC) Keep. Article has been promised to be worked on. This is giving the creator no chance to work on it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.190.211.161 (talk) 21:23, 28 October 2013 (UTC) Keep. Further notice of promise to be worked on. Halloween Forum is a tool for numerous people that put significant effort into planning/designing/building Halloween decorations, displays, and parties; all of this for the sole enjoyment of others at no charge. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.194.48.97 (talk) 21:26, 28 October 2013 (UTC) Keep. Halloween Forum is a notable website and it just needs some time to work on — Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.15.159.254 (talk) 21:46, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. Halloween Forum is a great website and but needs some time to be worked on. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.193.160.194 (talk) 22:03, 28 October 2013 (UTC) [reply]
Comment Struck out the crapflood of SPA !votes from IPs. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 22:09, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. No disrespect to Halloween enthusiasts, but there are no independent reliable sources to establish this as a notable website. Read WP:N.TheBlueCanoe 22:22, 28 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete, fails WP:N very much. Oh, by the way, expect a LOT of single purpose accounts - I went and checked and there's a topic up at this forum that begs people to come here to save this page. Taylor Trescott - ^{my talk} + _{my edits} 01:04, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

@Taylor Trescott: Looks like the topic was removed. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 03:36, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

~~Keep. Halloween Forum is a notable website and it just needs some time to work on. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.28.61.57 (talk)~~
Delete Apologies to the very passionate IPs, but the subject seems to have some notability issues.LM2000 (talk) 19:42, 29 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Delete clearly fails WP:N and I've request semi protection for this AfD for a day or so. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 01:58, 30 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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