Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Johnny Somali

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 keep‎. Daniel (talk) 23:55, 9 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Johnny Somali

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Procedural nomination as a page repeatedly nominated per WP:PROD, and once per G10. Lots of other disruptive edits dismissing the subject's significance or attacking Wikipedia editors, such as this and this.

I don't see the relevance of a random unruly tourist/attention seeker to be added to Wikipedia
— User:2A02:8070:6483:AB80:503E:D1BC:BC9F:BD8C 14:35, 4 November 2023; deprodded by Kvng (talk · contribs)

Irrelevancy
— User:2a02:8070:6483:ab80:6d0d:d27a:9272:3bd1 14:50, 17 November 2023; deprodded by GucciNuzayer (talk · contribs)

I am nominating this article for speedy deletion under the db-g10 criterion, which pertains to pages that serve primarily as an attack or defamation. This article about "Johnny Somali," who is reportedly known for attacking and harassing Japanese people, violates several fundamental principles of Wikipedia.

The content of this article appears to be crafted with the intent to defame and vilify the Japanese community. The portrayal of events and the language used are not only unencyclopedic but seem to be biased, creating a narrative that is harmful and derogatory. Furthermore, the article’s tone and the way it addresses sensitive issues related to human rights and dignity indicate a lack of respect and an inclination towards mockery. This is not only disrespectful but also diminishes the seriousness of the subject matter, which involves real human suffering and legal consequences.

Besides being offensive, the article lacks substantial encyclopedic value. The subject, "Johnny Somali," does not meet the notability guidelines set forth by Wikipedia. The content seems more focused on sensationalism rather than providing a balanced, informative perspective. It is imperative for Wikipedia to maintain its standards of providing factual, unbiased, and respectful content. Allowing this article to remain would set a concerning precedent and undermine the integrity of Wikipedia as a reliable source of information.

In light of these reasons, I strongly urge the consideration of this nomination for the speedy deletion of the article. It is crucial to address such issues promptly to ensure Wikipedia remains a respectful and trustworthy platform.
— User:23acewe 07:58, 1 December 2023; incorrectly inserted into the {{db-g10}} template, and de-tagged by Liz (talk · contribs)

0 Historic value
— User:2604:3d09:6688:3e00:85d8:d7fa:e157:b6a3 16:31, 2 December 2023; deprodded by Aspects (talk · contribs). An IP within the same /64 range repeated the PROD tag several times, and was blocked for edit warring.

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: People, Internet, Somalia, Japan, and Arizona. –LaundryPizza03 (dc̄) 23:54, 3 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep: The Japanese newspaper sources are RS, but trivial (14, 15, and 18), the South China Morning Post is extensive (11). I also find this on GameRant [1], the Statesman [2] and BBc [3], all providing more than just coverage of his stunts. His entire "thing" is provoking people, so that perhaps explains why coverage is mostly of his arrests, but it gives context. Oaktree b (talk) 01:03, 4 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep: I'm not sure where the "attempt to defame and vilify Japanese community" comes from when the article just simply describes Somali's actions and reasons for arrest. There's been plenty of worldwide coverage on Somali as mentioned above, as well as other articles stating that Somali's actions have caused the Japanese government to take action on not just him but other YouTubers in Japan causing "public nuisance." I think that's significant enough. lullabying (talk) 01:17, 4 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep - Significant coverage in multiple reliable sources. ~Kvng (talk) 14:53, 4 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete: irrelevant, unimportant and harmful redirect. There is no importance to the discussion or showcase of this individual who has put his disregard for respect of other cultures on full display. Also he is not a famous figure, very far from it. Among his peers he is practically irrelevant as a streamer except for his short-time conducting public stunts in Japan. There's no reason for Wikipedia to be housing clout chasers, wikipedia is more relevant and prestigious than that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 23acewe (talk • contribs) 07:31, 5 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep: I don't understand how this is vilifying or dehumanizing Johnny Somali or the Japanese community since the article just states his actions, consequences, and subsequent backlash. The article isn't leaning in a direction or is any bias is present.

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 a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.