Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-03-22 POV Tag on Creation-Evolution Controversy

Mediation Case: 2006-03-22 POV Tag on Creation-Evolution Controversy
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Request Information

 * Request made by: EChronicle 16:52, 22 March 2006 (UTC)


 * Where is the issue taking place?
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Creation-evolution_controversy#POV_Tag_on_this_article

That's a sub-discussion on the talk page for Creation-evolution controversy
 * Who's involved?
 * Alienus, Kenosis, JoshuaZ, AvB, Mikker


 * What's going on?
 * The second paragraph of the Creation-Evolution controversy's neutrality is debated, and I (EChronicle) have placed the POV template on the main article page. The tag has been taken off and a few users have vowed to take the tag off if I put it back on again.  I also have been threatened with 3RR proceedings.  The second paragraph of the article does not conform to the NPOV policy, so therefore the POV template should be on the main page.


 * ''What would you like to change about that?
 * I would like the POV template/tag to be placed on the main page until the POV dispute gets resolved.


 * If you'd prefer we work discreetly, how can we reach you?
 * No need to work discreetly.


 * Would you be willing to be a mediator yourself, and accept a mediation assignment in a different case?


 * This is, following the Categorical Imperative, the idea that you might want to do
 * what you expect others to do. You don't have to, of course, that's why it's a question.


 * I'd prefer not to.

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It appears that EChronicle is the only one who believes the second paragraph is POV. Therefore this whole argument appears to be POV-pushing on their part. However, I could very easily be wrong. It'd help if a succinct reason for why it is POV and why the debate merits a tag were submitted. Else it seems like a groundless argument. Thanks! --Keitei (talk) 19:17, 23 March 2006 (UTC)