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I was about to try to clean up this page, but I am not sure that this article satisfies WP:WEB or WP:N. Specifically, it fails to be notable as there are not multiple, independent mentions of the subject in reliable sources. All the references currently in the article are to web forums, podcasts, or webpages except for two press releases (from Wizzard and SubscribeCast) which are not independent of the site itself as they indicate a business relationship. The only source that might qualify is the blog positing from news.com.au, but since even this would only make one mention, it fails the "multiple" aspect of WP:N. Therefore I suggest it be deleted. DestroHolmes (talk) 08:06, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

  • Weak Delete Tough call, this one. Article currently lacks reliable sources, the only source that could be useful is number 1, MSN Money, which is broken. No hits on google news. --neon white talk 01:38, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

There is some important history on this page, but maybe that's not a good reason to keep the page on Wikipedia. I have copied the article to an offline file in case the show re-emerges and stirs more controversy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.148.30.208 (talk) 12:48, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

The entries on this page, are all from the podcast creators mouth and/or web site. Everything is factual and no external sources were necessary. All information gathered on this specific podcast is all factual not opinion based and should not be removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.112.113.146 (talk) 17:07, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure why anyone feels this entry should be so heavily linked/sourced. The information presented is all factual, and it seems like this information should be preserved as a record of both MU's popularity and also of the major problems that ended in MU's downfall. If it IS deleted and Mr. Grundy begins another business venture that could have similar problems, people should know about this situation. I'm voting against deletion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.178.108.11 (talk) 21:07, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

It seems to me that the information in this post is very factual and not at all opinion-based. Nobody is disputing the facts as presented. Why delete it? People who are interested in knowing what Mysterious Universe was have nowhere else to find factual information as is contained here. As mentioned earlier, if Mr. Grundy is to go back into the podcasting business, people should be informed about his history and what transpired with the downfall of Mysterious Universe. I am against deletion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.105.214.55 (talk) 23:00, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

The content of this post is correct. It should not be deleted. People who may be interested in what Mysterious Universe was need the information as is contained here. As mentioned earlier, if Mr. Grundy returns to the podcasting business, people should be informed about his history and what transpired with the downfall of Mysterious Universe. I am against deletion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Truthdemon (talk • contribs) 00:08, 12 June 2008 (UTC) — Truthdemon (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.

This article should absolutely NOT be deleted. There are NO factual errors. The fact that it is based on internet sources does not invalidate the events. Is the person who marked it for deletion suggesting that no wikis can be made relating to internet events? The article should stand both for the historical record and as a reference for potential future customers who may be considering subscribing (if Mr Grundy decides to revive the show or go into business again). —Preceding unsigned comment added by SensibleSam (talk • contribs) 22:28, 12 June 2008 (UTC)