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::No, there is no consensus. Don't be ridiculous. Does this argument have to be repeated on every single biography of anyone even slightly political? Generally it's best to avoid spoon-feeding labels to the reader, or if necessary, rely on self-identity. This case is particularly egregious as he specifically says that he's not liberal (and he certainly doesn't fall in the traditional definition of American Liberalism). To state as fact what he specifically denies would be a violation of [[WP:BLP]]. It doesn't matter if some notable journalist has stated the ''opinion'' that Olbermann is liberal, we can't state it as fact. |
::No, there is no consensus. Don't be ridiculous. Does this argument have to be repeated on every single biography of anyone even slightly political? Generally it's best to avoid spoon-feeding labels to the reader, or if necessary, rely on self-identity. This case is particularly egregious as he specifically says that he's not liberal (and he certainly doesn't fall in the traditional definition of American Liberalism). To state as fact what he specifically denies would be a violation of [[WP:BLP]]. It doesn't matter if some notable journalist has stated the ''opinion'' that Olbermann is liberal, we can't state it as fact. |
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::This was an extensive argument on [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)]] because he identifies as "traditionalist" rather than conservative but many editors repeatedly sought to label him conservative anyway. (I argued strongly against it). In the end, it was decided it's best to just leave the label out and let the reader decide. It shouldn't be an issue at all, but it pops up on many pages. I've found that generally, it's the editors who hold opposing viewpoints who try to label people or things as liberal or conservative (and defend their attempts tooth and nail) because they're trying to "warn" readers about a subject they disagree with. That's no way to craft an encyclopedia. We discuss his political leanings and his own take on it in the article, that's enough. --[[User:Loonymonkey|Loonymonkey]] ([[User talk:Loonymonkey|talk]]) 15:16, 30 May 2012 (UTC) |
::This was an extensive argument on [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)]] because he identifies as "traditionalist" rather than conservative but many editors repeatedly sought to label him conservative anyway. (I argued strongly against it). In the end, it was decided it's best to just leave the label out and let the reader decide. It shouldn't be an issue at all, but it pops up on many pages. I've found that generally, it's the editors who hold opposing viewpoints who try to label people or things as liberal or conservative (and defend their attempts tooth and nail) because they're trying to "warn" readers about a subject they disagree with. That's no way to craft an encyclopedia. We discuss his political leanings and his own take on it in the article, that's enough. --[[User:Loonymonkey|Loonymonkey]] ([[User talk:Loonymonkey|talk]]) 15:16, 30 May 2012 (UTC) |
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::(after edit conflict) - Look, this is pretty fucking straightforward. Calling someone a "liberal" is ''not'' the same as calling someone a "conservative". The former term has become a pejorative, but the latter means what it always has meant. This article ''already'' discusses Olbermann's relationship to the label in the lede in a responsible way. Attempts to shove the label in at the beginning betray an obvious desire to label Olbermann pejoratively. And arguments about sourcing are irrelevant because it is ''already'' exhaustively sourced when it appears later in the lede in its proper context. -- [[User:Scjessey|Scjessey]] ([[User talk:Scjessey|talk]]) 15:20, 30 May 2012 (UTC) |
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This could be mildly relevant if... no. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.202.39.150 (talk) 22:20, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
Liberal
Here [1] is a list of sources either saying that Olbermann is liberal, or using stronger language than that. Sources include the WaPo, NPR, PBS, USA Today, and CNN. Anybody want to argue that's not enough that it should go into the opening sentence? William Jockusch (talk) 23:06, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
- It has been repeatedly argued, for years, that such labels are unnecessary. The term is used appropriately (instead of pejoratively) later in the lede, and that is sufficient. Please go back into the talk page archives and review the exhaustive discussions rather than relitigating it. -- Scjessey (talk) 23:42, 29 May 2012 (UTC)
I know editors are suppose to operate in good faith and assume the best of other editors. However, I can't help but notice that after having my addition of 'liberal' deleted twice for 'unsourced', once it becomes clearly sourced then it is removed for other reasons.
Beck and others are identified as conservatives. To delete it, would be stupid, because that is what he is. This is an enclyclopedia giving explainations. Olberman is liberal. To not identify him as such, is to not fulfill our obligation as an encyclopedia. However I also know others may have an agenda other than giving factual information. Rodchen (talk) 00:51, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
- @Scjessey: how ironic you criticize William for basing his editing on otherstuff--while you have the audacity to try to hold this article hostage to an old consensus--you know better than that.
Agree with William and Rodchen. "Liberal" is an important adjective to describe his obvious political ideology. It is sourced. And there is now consensus for this change. I'm going to be bold and implement the new consensus. – Lionel (talk) 02:18, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
- No, there is no consensus. Don't be ridiculous. Does this argument have to be repeated on every single biography of anyone even slightly political? Generally it's best to avoid spoon-feeding labels to the reader, or if necessary, rely on self-identity. This case is particularly egregious as he specifically says that he's not liberal (and he certainly doesn't fall in the traditional definition of American Liberalism). To state as fact what he specifically denies would be a violation of WP:BLP. It doesn't matter if some notable journalist has stated the opinion that Olbermann is liberal, we can't state it as fact.
- This was an extensive argument on Bill O'Reilly (political commentator) because he identifies as "traditionalist" rather than conservative but many editors repeatedly sought to label him conservative anyway. (I argued strongly against it). In the end, it was decided it's best to just leave the label out and let the reader decide. It shouldn't be an issue at all, but it pops up on many pages. I've found that generally, it's the editors who hold opposing viewpoints who try to label people or things as liberal or conservative (and defend their attempts tooth and nail) because they're trying to "warn" readers about a subject they disagree with. That's no way to craft an encyclopedia. We discuss his political leanings and his own take on it in the article, that's enough. --Loonymonkey (talk) 15:16, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
- (after edit conflict) - Look, this is pretty fucking straightforward. Calling someone a "liberal" is not the same as calling someone a "conservative". The former term has become a pejorative, but the latter means what it always has meant. This article already discusses Olbermann's relationship to the label in the lede in a responsible way. Attempts to shove the label in at the beginning betray an obvious desire to label Olbermann pejoratively. And arguments about sourcing are irrelevant because it is already exhaustively sourced when it appears later in the lede in its proper context. -- Scjessey (talk) 15:20, 30 May 2012 (UTC)