Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Steve Forte

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The result of the debate was delete (last keep vote was anon). ugen64 03:30, 22 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Steve Forte

Was marked as a speedy. Possibly vanity. - Mailer Diablo 18:51, 1 Apr 2005 (UTC)

• Delete Not notable Brookie 19:38, 1 Apr 2005 (UTC)
• Keep and allow for organic growth. Steve Forte is well known within the gambling/blackjack comunities as an expert on cheating at blackjack and casino games. He has several published video's available from Gambler's Book Club Klonimus 23:08, 1 Apr 2005 (UTC)

• Scroll down half way for SF Video's
• Casino Game Protection: A Comprehensive Guide. List price $200

• Delete, under the bar of notability, possible vanity. Megan1967 03:16, 2 Apr 2005 (UTC)

• Steve Forte, is well known within the casino security community. IIRC He was an agent for the nevada gambling control board. Klonimus 06:08, 2 Apr 2005 (UTC)

• Delete, lots of people are agents for gambling control boards. Radiant_* 11:31, Apr 4, 2005 (UTC)
  • Look, Radiant, I know you don't think Steve Forte is notable, but if you run or regulate any sort of casino operation, then Steve Forte is very notable. The guy is notable for much more than just being a GCB agent. Klonimus 04:07, 6 Apr 2005 (UTC)
• Keep It's easy for those who are not involved in gambling, casino protection, cheating, advantage play, sleight of hand etc. to say the entry is a matter of vanity, but then again, those who don't know about the subject shouldn't have a say anyway. The reality is that to those who are familiar with the subject Steve Forte is a legend. That having been said, the statement that he is without a doubt the best, could be an exaggeration or argued due to the broad subject matter involved. Thus, the page should be expanded, but also revised slightly in order to better reflect reality. A statement such as "he is definately one of the best in the world" would be more appropriate and very true.
  • Even though an anon vote, isn't given much weight. I urge the admins to consider this vote. Steve Forte is very notable in the small work of casino protection and " advantage play" Klonimus 06:05, 17 Apr 2005 (UTC)

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