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[QUOTE][u]Quote by: Dirk[/u][p]So I see that there once was a [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geeklog]Geeklog article[/url] in Wikipedia (as announced [url=http://www.geeklog.net/article.php/20050314062205630]here[/url] initially) that has since been deleted.

Anyone else think it would be worth trying to get Geeklog back into Wikipedia?

But before you rush out and start a new article, let's collect our thoughts for a moment.

Looking at the criteria for deletion, we failed the [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:NOTABILITY]notability[/url] requirement, among other things. So a starting point would be to collect books, articles, and other sources referencing to Geeklog. The only remaining mention of Geeklog in Wikipedia is the article about [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groklaw]Groklaw[/url], which could also be used as a reference.

Archive.org has an [url=http://web.archive.org/web/20061118093321/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geeklog]old copy[/url] of the article. I have to admit it does read a bit like typical marketing material, so I can understand why it could even be considered to be spamish. A new article should probably try a more neutral tone.

Anyone familiar with the workings of the Wikipedia deletion process who may be able to share some insights?

bye, Dirk[/p][/QUOTE]

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