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Reactions to the death of Prince

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This article is WP:TOOSOON. Wikipedia is not a memorial or a place for a collection of quotes (wikiquote is for that) (WP:QUOTEFARM). It is also WP:NOTNEWS, specifically "Wikipedia considers the enduring notability of persons and events. While news coverage can be useful source material for encyclopedic topics, most newsworthy events do not qualify for inclusion."

We have no indication that (1) immediate reactions have lasting notability and (2) any notable actions or comments cannot be included on Prince (musician). General reactions such as lighting buildings purple or turning websites purple can be summarized on the BLP's page. Specific extremely notable quotes that have enduring notability can also be included there. Should there be enough enduring notable reactions (e.g. memorial scholarships, museums, stamps, holidays, events, etc.), this article would be appropriate. Until then, it is not appropriate for an encyclopedia. Leave the quotes and reactions for Wikiquote and Wikinews for now. EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 05:23, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  • Strong delete Agree with everything Evergreen Fir noted. -- WV ● ✉ ✓ 05:32, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete Just a case of hysteria. InedibleHulk (talk) 14:05, April 22, 2016 (UTC)
  • Delete per WP:NOTNEWS. It is indeed far too soon for such an article when we don't know how much impact his death will have yet. Snuggums (talk / edits) 14:40, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Definitely delete While the consensus has been to keep such pages; the precedence has always been set over major international issues and the reactions are official responses from heads of state and diplomats. The death of Prince is not especially notable; it warrants no more than a mention on the Prince page; and the quotations here are largely from people with no official standing or noteworthiness in this context. Definitely delete. Mtaylor848 (talk) 16:21, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete - Per WP:NOTMEMORIAL. Mlpearc (open channel) 17:29, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete - Unless his autopsy is ruled suspicious it's inappropriate at this time. Zerbey (talk) 17:48, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Merge. I think some of the contatn is worth preserving in a merge to the parent article. Softlavender (talk) 18:15, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Note: This article was copied wholesale to Death of Prince § Reactions from notable persons several hours after this nomination was opened.  Rebbing  18:49, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Redirect to the main article. This is routine coverage of an event best described in the biography. These "reactions to" articles are getting out of hand, and my reaction to them is to say they should generally be moved to Wikiquote or Wikinews. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 19:10, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
  • Strong keep Newsworthy, a major cultural icon with reactions from major world leaders and figures. Are you seriously considering deleting it? Wow. --Camilo Sánchez Talk to me 19:30, 22 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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