Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2007-02-22 Rush Limbaugh-questions about accuracy

Mediation Case: Rush Limbaugh-questions about accuracy
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Request Information

 * Request made by: MiguelMunoz 02:28, 22 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Where is the issue taking place?
 * On the Rush Limbaugh page, under the topic "Questions about accuracy"


 * Who's involved?
 * Chiefly Me and Getaway. Others have contributed to the heated discussion, but have been very respectful and responded to any points I have raised.


 * What's going on?
 * A couple of things.
 * 1) Getaway objects to my use of the term watchdog to describe two organizations, FAIR and Media Matters. Initially he put his objections on the talk page. I responded by pointing out that "watchdog" is a standard term in the field of media criticism and is an accurate term. He never replied, but continues to remove the word "watchdog," even stating incorrectly in his summaries that he replied.
 * 2) He removes any material that he doesn't like. My point in creating the section was to provide a counterbalance to the glowing portrayal of Rush Limbaugh in the rest of the article. Getaway insists that the section be "neutral" and keeps eviscerating my descriptions without any further discussion. He claims that "Wikipedia does not take sides, and that he's removing material that "takes sides." But of course, Wikipedia does present both sides. He's removing material in the section that takes an opposing side, leaving the article very one-sided. I should note that I have never altered the material that takes the other side. I have left the glowing descriptions alone, and merely am providing counterbalance.


 * ''What would you like to change about that?
 * I would like to see Getaway return to the discussion on the talk page. I also want to see him recognize that a balanced article contains sections that present an opposing viewpoint, and that this is acceptable under Wikipedia rules.


 * Would you prefer we work discreetly? If so, how can we reach you?
 * It doesn't matter. BTW, at least one mediator has already commented, with very helpful suggestions, but to no avail. I'm not sure if Getaway has even read his comments. His name is stevertigo.

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