Talk:Richard Simpson (academic)

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Is Dr. Simpson notable enough for an article? I'm not sure that he meets the PROF test. Bucketsofg✐ 20:45, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

I was wondering the same thing... -- Scientizzle 20:47, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps one of us should {{prod}} it? Bucketsofg✐ 21:53, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deletion

I've now {{prod}}ded it. Bucketsofg✐ 05:12, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

I'd have thought that publications of work in academic sources, over the period of several years, makes somebody notable. His works can be cited in some of our articles, but if his name would be linked, why should it be red? In any case, shouldn't it be listed at VfD?--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus ^Talk 06:53, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

(1) Academic publications are something every university professor has, the question is whether they are notable (and the professor with it). Since Dr. Simpson is still an assistant professor, it is clear that his own university does not regard him as especially notable (yet). (2) Whether or not there is an article about him, his work can still be cited as sources in wikipedia articles. (Most such citations are not linked to the author.) (3) If someone (such as you) think this article is worth keeping, just delete the {{prod}}-tag at the top of the article. Then it can be taken to AfD (what used to be VfD) to be discussed. Bucketsofg✐ 11:57, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Good enough. Being an Inclusionist I think we should keep this article - it's more likely to gain notability in the future then not.--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus ^Talk 20:16, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

OK. I'll give it a little more thought before I take it over to AfD. Happy editing. Bucketsofg✐ 21:25, 7 May 2006 (UTC)