Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Wii modchips


 * 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 Keep. Just because it is illegal doesn't mean we don't need an article on it. As long as sources can be found for illegal practices, they are encyclopedic. The Placebo Effect (talk) 22:02, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

List of Wii modchips

 * Reason: Illigal, immoral, little to no sources on subarticles, hard to understand.


 * Delete: As nominator. Ellomate (talk) 00:34, 29 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Weak keep. It can be cleaned up into a verifiable article.  Wikipedia is allowed to describe illegal activities (assuming this is), and obviously morality is a matter of opinion. Superm401 - Talk 06:53, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Weak keep but re-write. I can't imagine there would be too many of these being created, so I can't see the list getting out of hand (I know that wasn't a concern, just wanted to mention it).  But the way it's written, it seems a little bit like advertising (mainly the availablity notes).  If each could be sourced better, at the moment it's mostly forums, I can't see a reason it couldn't be kept.  ARended Winter 08:44, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Keep if only because the nominator's reasons are invalid with the exception of a lack of sources. I believe there is notability of this topic although the article does not yet reflect this (Wired would probably be a good source to start). Epthorn (talk) 18:34, 6 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Keep. Modchips are discussed in gaming and general press every now and then, at least enough to fill WP:V. Also, just because something's illegal, doesn't mean we can't have an article on it. What would an encyclopedia be without articles on cannabis, prostitution, murder, jaywalking (lol), etc? —Disavian (talk/contribs) 23:06, 7 December 2007 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been added to the list of video game deletions. Someone another (talk) 01:59, 8 December 2007 (UTC)


 * Delete - The above arguments are actually in favour of keeping modchip. This list violates WP:NOT and should be deleted as a product catalogue. User:Krator (t c) 11:40, 8 December 2007 (UTC)


 * Delete - fails in notablity and seems like an ad as well  Blood dripping  on the ground  23:30, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Delete. This list of mod chips reads like (a list) an advertisement, has no evidence of notability, nor any reliable, non-primary sources. Further, I recommend the extension of discussion as I've only just now added the AfD notice to the page.  —   pd_THOR  undefined | 22:26, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
 * Keep - This article is especially valid because some people believe that creating backups of copy protected games is illegal and immoral. Consumers need unbiased articles to make informed decisions, especially when the topic is likely to besmirch the reputation of typical reliable sources such as gaming magazines.  With regards to the comment on WP:NOT, this page is no less important than the List of antivirus software.  I, however, agree that the article needs cleaning so it's more of a description of the various features and which modchips have which features. --NerdMachine (talk) 15:35, 12 December 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.