Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2009-12-01/Mark Levin

Where is the dispute?
In the Mark Levin Show section[] of the Mark Levin article.

Who is involved?
Just a list of the users involved. For example:


 * User:Malvenue
 * User:Gamaliel
 * User:Ericsean
 * User:Blaxthos
 * User:Goethean
 * User Talk:JakeInJoisey

What is the dispute?
Gamaliel has introduced biased criticism from non-neutral sources (one of which is currently engaged in a public 'blood feud' with the subject) as examples of fair criticism[]. I have objected as the sources have a personal stake in their objections to the subject and therefore do not comply with WP:BLP. Additionally the rather nasty quotes selected dragged the article out of WP:NPOV. When Gamaliel objected to my removal of the criticism I added a paragraph of equal length stating the subject's views on his detractors[] to put their criticism in context. Gamaliel simply removed that paragraph, and has made no efforts to reach a compromise or consensus, relying instead upon a series of personal attacks on my integrity and motivations for the last three weeks. My point is simply in order to maintain compliance with WP:BLP and WP:NPOV the criticism in this case should be reported in a neutral encyclopedic tone and have context placed by giving the subject's views on his detrators. Gamaliel rejects any suggestions or compromise other than his own views that the biased criticism should be allowed to stand unchallenged.

What would you like to change about this?
I would like Gamaliel, Blaxthos and Goethean to work towards a compromise in good faith rather than continue their personal attacks on my motivation.

How do you think we can help?
I think a fair assessment on the dispute followed by a suggested compromise would be a good start.

Mediator notes
Lotta the discussion is based on incivility and personal attacks, sorry to say. If anyone agrees to let that shit go, please inform me. Thanks. Xavexgoem (talk) 19:06, 17 December 2009 (UTC)