Hi Oldak , Thanks for responding.
As the article stands there are factual inaccuracies, uncited or poorly cited statements and allegations, sarcastic wording, bias and "weazel words".
This has been discussed at length in the discussion pages but no one who has tried can get anywhere without being dismissed, ignored and abused. If you like I can expand on this with links, examples and quotes.
I would just like to discuss strategy for dealing with this. I know Wikipedia has it's own systems, which I am following, but I am also looking for a suitable forum to just talk with other wikipedians as to where best to channel time and energy into this.
For example, for this particular case,
Do I take one point at a time and only discuss that one point?
Do I refute every questionable point in the article all at once (a lot of work!)?
Is it the right time to involve mediators?
If so what are the pros and cons of the official mediating team vs the mediation cabal?
Is the editor in question's behavior so blatant I should go straight to the arbritrators?
As part of an organisation, where is the line between raising awareness of this issue and encouraging "meatpuppets"?
If this is the wrong forum then I am open to suggestions for a more appropriate place to discuss this.
Thanks & regards
P.S. What does "Ugh" and "wish I hadn't asked" mean? It sounds kind of discouraging ;-)
Oldak Quill wrote:
On 11/10/06, bksimonb simon@bkinfo.net wrote:
I tried reasoning with the main editor but as I, and others who have tried, have found that the guy acts like a tyrant and won't budge an inch. Even to the extent of reverting NPOV warnings.
I haven't looked at the article in question but reverting NPOV warnings can be justified if the article is already seemingly NPOV.
What do you suggest is wrong with the article as it stands?
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