Deletion of William Smellie (geologist) (2nd nomination)

Comment: as subject clearly passes . Probably not a true |speedy keep candidate, but the forecast calls for 
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:NACADEMIC||WP:SKCRIT||WP:SNOW)

Comment: The nom has failed to provide a delete rationale that addresses the keep decision arrived at just days ago, particularly the sources identified in it. My personal view is that delete proposals without at least basic evidence of having done  (it can be as little as "I did  and found nothing") and which do not provide a basic argument for deletion ("Fails *Insert policy here*" is not enough - you must say how unless it's very obvious) should be strongly discouraged. There is far too much "I want this article gone, please delete it for me"-style AfDing at the moment
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion (WP:BEFORE||WP:BEFORE)