The result was Keep per WP:SNOW/WP:IAR. The fact that the subject requests deletion is not per se a reason to delete, as John254 points out. The article is well sourced, and many other users agree that it is not defamatory. Even if there are problems with PoV and sourcing (as Jossi points out), these could easily be fixed without deletion. Those arguing for deletion are merely comparing this to the Daniel Brandt case, which is apples and oranges — Brandt was borderline notable, but Berlet seems irrefutably notable per the sources. Overall, I feel that this should be closed now before it spirals even more out of control, as the consensus seems rather obvious. If this is in the wrong, please let me know; this was a rather WP:BOLD non-admin closure. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells• Otter chirps • HELP!) 04:06, 26 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
The subject of this article has requested that this article be deleted.[1] This is a pro forma nomination and I do not endorse deletion. ·:· Will Beback ·:· 21:49, 25 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]