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Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in music-related discussions

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In addition to the common arguments to avoid in deletion discussions, the following is a list of arguments that are not recommended when participating in such a discussion:

Existence

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  • Keep Reliable sources make it very clear this band exists – I heard them 01:01, 1 January 2001 (UTC)

Proof of a band's existence or trivial mentions of a band, even in a reliable source, do not indicate Notability

Publicity

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  • Keep This article is a great way to help our band in getting to be known – I heard them 01:01, 1 January 2001 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not a free advertising space.

Popularity

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  • Keep This band gets sellout crowds at all its concerts – Standing room only 01:01, 1 January 2001 (UTC)

Airplay

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  • Keep This band's singles are in constant rotation on college radio – Standing room only 01:01, 1 January 2001 (UTC)