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I improved the article myself and added sources and I now find it probable that he is notable. I think xxanthippeø's attitude is unhelpful though - it is never a waste of time to get other peoples opinions about whether an article is notable when in doubt. If you are oitherwise busy you could have
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Xxanthippe will you quit taking swipes at the people who nominate such shitty articles for AFD?♦
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