Talk:David Portnoy

Net Worth
Is that a reliable source? Barstool revenue source needs citation and should in my opinion be moved to the Barstool Sports page. TheWarOfArt (talk) 23:00, 17 February 2014 (UTC)

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Controversy Section
Hey contributors,

I want to add a section to the page dedicated to the controversy that Portnoy has caused and been around. It is no secret that Portnoy and his company have sparked a lot of controversy, and that Portnoy embraces the fact that he is such a controversial figure. An example of something that I would include under this section would be his long-standing feud with Sam Ponder, and how that came into light when Barstool Van Talk was cancelled. This section will be created cautiously, as I do not want it to come off as biased whatsoever. If you have any concerns about this section being added, or any opinions on what should be included, Please let me know. EnricoCaruso3 (talk) 22:18, 27 July 2018 (UTC)

I will be adding some information regarding content that Portnoy is part of to the career section. The information will include his pizza review videos, as well as radio shows that he is part of. I feel that this is necessary to add because they play a great part in making him a recognizable figure. Please let me know if these contributions could be improved or if you think that they may not be needed. EnricoCaruso3 (talk) 01:03, 1 August 2018 (UTC)

Agree. It is noteworthy that his stuff was picked up by ESPN, and his stuff was cancelled after one show for being a woman hater. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/oct/23/espn-barstool-van-talk-cancelled-samantha-ponder — Preceding unsigned comment added by Satendresse (talk • contribs) 03:00, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

I agree as well. I came to this page hoping to read about his controversies (of which I'm aware of a handful), and was surprised there wasn't a section on it. I might check back in a couple days and start adding myself. Brick6999 (talk) 21:16, 26 April 2019 (UTC)
 * As most of these "controversies" have come in his capacity as the founder of Barstool Sports, some maybe eligible for inclusion on that page (as was the case with the Ponder episode referenced above). However, please keep in mind encyclopedic value and the risk of creating a Very Long section. TheWarOfArt (talk) 20:55, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 January 2019
Height: 5'10 Alysecaley (talk) 01:09, 10 January 2019 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. DannyS712 (talk) 01:16, 10 January 2019 (UTC)

Typical Wiki paid editing response
This man has said he will fire any staff member who joins a union. An act which is a direct violation of several US federal laws.

But is there any mention of this in the article? Of course not. Because paid editors step into stymie free speech and facts. Wikipedia is quite frankly a joke. If it's published by a reliable source on the internet, then it's likely to be factually correct. Whereas trying to establish the same on this site is a minefield of lies, spin, and censorship (oh yeah on the site that bans censorship)81.141.34.10 (talk) 23:06, 13 August 2019 (UTC)


 * I’m sorry that it appears to you to be that way. I myself am not paid by Mr. Portnoy or Barstool Sports, and it is highly unlikely that the protecting administrator is either. The page was protected because ill-intentioned editors continued to add personal insults to the page, not because the Barstool Sports mafia told its paid editors to lock up the page. If you would like an edit made, you are more than free to use the edit request form to try and get your changes made.  Willsome 4 29  (say hey or see my edits!) 23:18, 13 August 2019 (UTC)


 * Actually, IP editor, there IS mention of the subject of the BLP threatening to fire any staff member who joins a union. There is an entire section about it, and the NLRB response.--FeralOink (talk) 12:11, 29 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2020
He’s now a day trader so someone should be updating this. He’s actually making hundreds of thousands of dollars from investing and it’s very interesting. Davey Day Trader 35.129.21.131 (talk) 22:30, 9 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate.  JTP (talk • contribs) 01:03, 10 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 February 2021
Its "Dan "Big Cat" Katz", Not "Dave Katz" 98.206.27.28 (talk) 20:00, 23 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Changed to Dan, per source. Thanks for pointing out the error.  RudolfRed (talk) 21:11, 23 February 2021 (UTC)

Gender Studies?
In "Early Life":

"Portnoy began attending the University of Michigan in 1995, graduating with a degree in gender studies.[5]"

The linked article does not confirm that he graduated with a degree in gender studies. It's a funny troll edit though, esp. since the article talks about "frat culture" Not sure how that got through but good job.

I would change it to "Dave Portnoy attended the University of Michigan" or, similar to the current version, "[...] began attending the University of Michigan in 1995".

edit: found the change here: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Portnoy&diff=prev&oldid=1040282384

91.17.116.5 (talk) 17:03, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 17:17, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

Pete Snyder
He was not inspired by Pete Snyder. Nothing in the sources indicates that. R34dy0rn0tt (talk) 15:44, 8 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I've removed the mention of him. -- Calidum  15:48, 8 September 2021 (UTC)

Category Jewish American Sports People
Does this category seem applicable to the subject? Malerooster (talk) 17:41, 19 September 2022 (UTC)


 * I think so. The others listed are not just athletes. See Kenny Albert, Ian Eagle and Seth Greenberg Pennsylvania2 (talk) 18:28, 19 September 2022 (UTC)