Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ira Brad Matetsky
As a New York-based Wikipedian, I have seen Ira Matetsky and heard him speak, but have never exchanged any words or other communication with him. Thus, on a completely impersonal basis and without resorting to , it should be noted that most Wikipedia biographical entries are not sourced with 17 inline cites from such references as ''The New York Times'' and ''The Wall Street Journal''. There is nothing inappropriate with occasional navel-gazing since, after all, we are the center of our own universe and a legal celebrity in our midst, volunteering and devoting years of his time and energy to the project so near and dear to all of us should receive his just due on the pages of the project. Ira Matetsky did not encourage the creation of his biographical entry, but once it came into existence, it would be most appropriate and fair-minded for it to remain, if only for the benefit of Wikipedia users and advancement of knowledge. There is no advantage to be gained through its deletion, but its potential disappearance would be a loss for Wikipedians.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp
— User:Roman, 02:46, 15 June 2018 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:OTHERSTUFFEXISTS (Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions)