Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Orbit Magazine


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The result was   delete. Mark Arsten (talk) 21:03, 1 December 2012 (UTC)

Orbit Magazine

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This defunct independent publication fails WP:GNG by a landslide, as well as WP:BOOK, regarding publications generally. I'll posit there will be no upcoming coverage, as the publication itself is out of print, and it has received no major coverage since its closing. That said, most of the coverage I found only mentioned the fact that the publication was disestablished. This mention is usually in conjunction with ostensibly living, relatively unknown persons who give local press commentary in stories about other topics entirely. Neither they nor Orbit Magazine are covered with any substance. I don't dispute the independent publication Orbit Magazine existed; I just can't find any evidence the publication was significant within its geographical area or among its peers, or that it had any measurable impact in the field. This goes especially for while it lasted, but the same could be said for its enduring, encyclopedic legacy. Note: this nomination is partly procedural, as it has been tagged for over 2 years regarding notability. JFHJr (㊟) 02:09, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Michigan-related deletion discussions. -- Cheers,  Riley   Huntley  02:22, 17 November 2012 (UTC)
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 * C Found a couple sources:
 * Kevin Lynch. "Metro magazine co-owner sues partner Plaintiff optimistic of settlement, Real Detroit's prospects". Detroit News [Detroit, Mich] 17 Nov 2000: D.04.
 * Wendy Case. "Orbit mag ends with a big bang". Detroit News [Detroit, Mich] 19 Nov 1999: D7.
 * Not enough for notability but in case anyone finds more. -- Green Cardamom (talk) 07:03, 17 November 2012 (UTC)


 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Go   Phightins  !  19:13, 24 November 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete Even with those references it failsWP:GNG --Sue Rangell ✍ ✉ 20:32, 24 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete No indication it was ever notable. I found a couple of mentions at the Detroit Free Press  about its closing, otherwise  nothing. Current searches find only other magazines called Orbit   . --MelanieN (talk) 00:06, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete This magazine is not notable. Morefoolhim 19:08, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
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