Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2010-10-14/Senkaku Islands

Where is the dispute?
The dispute is regarding the naming of a controversial entry, that of the Senkaku_ Diaoyu entry. The current name is alleged to be POV inclined and the participants in the discussion seem to be POV oriented and unwilling to yield. We request a neutral mediator to help us resolve the difference and set some rule for us to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution. Ongoing discussion can be found here

Who is involved?
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 * John Smith
 * Qwyrxian
 * Bobthefish2
 * San9663

What is the dispute?
The name of the entry is controversial, as each side adheres to its own name. A suggestion to bring a neutral name or listing both names side by side, though reasonable as it is, has ended up in a deadlock, as the parties seem to be POV oriented and defend their own side. Please see discussions in here.

What would you like to change about this?
A mediator is requested to set some rule as to how this dispute can be resolved, to apply common sense logic, and to rule out some of the clearly POV-oriented arguments, if possible. We need to establish a clearly definable criteria for reaching a result. Current discussions have people insisting and pushing on one's POV and chose to ignore even 'reasonable' and 'neutral' comments.

How do you think we can help?
We believe the mediator will be more neutral as almost all participants who have interest in the subject seem to be "taking sides", and everyone seems to assume the opposite side is taking POV already. We need someone who both side could agree as "neutral".

Mediator notes
I am willing to mediate this dispute, if all parties consent to my presence. Please indicate below if you accept: - The Wordsmith Communicate 05:46, 24 October 2010 (UTC)



Discussion
The side by side listing of the two names in the article title seems eminently sensible -in historical or alphabetical order ? Make sure both names link to the page even if this is not adopted. Are other disputed territories similarly listed or linked or discussed ? ? Lessons could be learnt there. Also sticking a template to link here on the top of the article page might galvanize debate here !--— Tumadoireacht Talk/Stalk 12:02, 21 January 2011 (UTC)