I was really saddened by the news. When I first saw SGU I was disappointed and it just didn't seem to feel right. About half way through Season 1 it found it's legs and since then it has been great with Season 2 being a real high point.
A lot of people really pissed and moaned about how it was too much like BSG, and not like Stargate. Well BSG was nothing at all like the original, but it was more modern and a great show. Stargate Universe didn't pull any punches and focused more on the characters which I think was great rather than trying to outdo itself in Sci-Fi concepts like the other series did (once you've blown up a sun...)
The story was interesting and the characters were great. I really hope the franchise goes on and doesn't forget the lessons learned from SGU and go back to the old style.
I'm really surprised how hateful some people are about this show. It's the best Sci-fi series on TV. I can't wait until spring for the new episodes.