Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shade 45

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was no consensus. W.marsh 22:44, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Shade 45

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The article is essentially just a radio station guide, which violates WP:NOT#DIR. Notability is not inherited and unless there are sources to show the station is notable by itself, there is no reason to keep a page that is just a directory and with no potential to expand. Spellcast 16:23, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

• Keep and expand. Sirius is a notable, non-local media provider, hip-hop is a notable cultural phenomenon and Eminem is a notable owner. To me this is equivalent to a high-power radio station. The schedule information should be removed, however. — RJH (talk) 16:06, 30 September 2007 (UTC)

Sirius Satellite Radio is certainly notable. But I don't think that necessarily means every station on the channel is notable. A Google search reveals little to no in-depth coverage from secondary sources. Spellcast 22:38, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

• Weak Delete or Redirect to Sirius Satellite Radio I hate to say it, because I love my XM, but most of these channels aren't in and of themselves notable. There are certainly exceptions to this (or individual programs on some of these channels that would merit an article), but I don't think Shade 45 gets over that hurdle, as it has no real reliable sources. Neither will most XM or Sirius channels. Does anyone know of any precedents? Surely Shade 45 isn't the first one to face afD. SkerHawx 19:43, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

There seem to be many similar channels in List of Sirius Satellite Radio stations with questionable notability. Spellcast 21:52, 4 October 2007 (UTC)

• Keep. Are you kidding? Ugh. This is a nationally-broadcasted station operated by a internationally-known celebrity. This should be kept, and removed from nominated status as quickly as possible. Because this seems like it was probably only nominated because someone has a problem with either rap or Eminem. -Josh 22:49, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

See WP:RS and WP:N. Vague assertions of notability mean nothing if you can't provide sources. Spellcast 01:31, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.