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Articles require significant coverage

in reliable sources

that are independent of the subject.


Significant coverage

We need references that discuss the subject – directly, in detail. Not just passing mentions, directory listings, or any old thing that happens to have the name in it. And we need multiple references - not just one. These sources show that the subject is notable.

Reliable sources

We need sources generally trusted to tell the truth. Major newspapers. Factual, widely-published books. Or other high-quality mainstream publications which are careful about fact-checking and accuracy. Not: forums, fansites, MySpace, Facebook, or most blogs. Good sources make the text verifiable.

Independent

Nothing written by the subject or paid for by the subject. Not their website. Not a press release. We require something independent.

See also