Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shasta (soft drink)


 * 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 of the debate was - kept

Shasta (soft drink)
POV and misinformation about Shasta, of all things. I'm drinking some lemon-lime Shasta right now, it's not an "80s drink." You can buy it in 3 litre bottles at K-Mart, and as far as sodas go, it's mostly just another brand. - RedWordSmith 04:54, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)

Changing my recommendation to a weak keep, as it's been completely rewritten. I'm not greatly enamored of the current article, but at least its content is accurate now. - RedWordSmith 18:49, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)


 * I don't think it should be deleted, just edited. Shasta is a major soda in parts of the US. Phil179 04:53, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)


 * Go ahead and edit it. The author, user:24.184.44.228, is a troll -- see his/her other contributions. Hoary 05:01, 4 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * Delete if it doesn't get cleaned up. DCEdwards1966 05:54, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC) Changed to Keep after the rewrite. DCEdwards1966 22:00, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)


 * Keep and clean it up. &mdash;[[en:RaD Man|RaD Man (talk)]] 06:39, 4 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * Weak Delete if not cleaned or if reverted by troll, but it's better now. There is a bit to say about Shasta, as it was the first "generic" cola/knock-off brand to make any dent in the US.  While now many supermarkets sell their own brands of knock-off drinks, many are actually still Shasta, and Shasta was the first.  If 2L of Coke cost $1.09, Shasta would cost $0.90.  (All of that would need verification, a link to their website, a link to fan appreciation pages, etc.)  Geogre 15:40, 4 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * I'll have to concur with Radman. The article is definitely worth keeping, but needs some cleaning up and fleshing out. --BDD


 * Keep but cleanup is definitely needed. Why is this even being nominated? Because it has POV? Honestly, people. Mike H 16:58, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)
 * Did you see the version I nominated? "Shasta, an 80's drink that, according to Dr. Alien!, the greatest movie of all time, will give you enhanced sexual and combat prowess...." And that was the meat of it! - RedWordSmith 18:49, Dec 4, 2004 (UTC)


 * Keep. It's a valid topic for an article, and the current article isn't so much a bad article as in dire need of more content. [[User:Livajo|&#21147;&#20255;|&#9786;]] 16:59, 4 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * Keep. The stuff's been a part of American popular culture for at least forty years. May need cleanup. Wyss 00:22, 6 Dec 2004 (UTC)
 * Keep. Well-known brands, companies, etc. are valid. [[User:Neutrality|Neutrality/talk]] 00:23, Dec 6, 2004 (UTC)


 * Keep. Yet another soda brand.  --[[User:GRider|GRider\talk]] 19:05, 6 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * Keep. Valid topic.  Could use more content, though.  --Edeans 01:46, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)
 * Keep. As valid as Coca Cola and Pepsi. --MPerel 19:49, Dec 9, 2004 (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.