Wikipedia:Requests for mediation/Vlaams Belang

'''Closed. Appears mediation is no longer required. If the parties would like to reopen this request, they may file a new request at WP:RFM.''' Essjay  Talk •  Contact 10:53, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Vlaams Belang
Several of us have been trying to make edits to the article regarding the article on the Vlaams Belang, a Flemish political party viewed by many as extreme-right (though not by its leaders). Essentially, those edits intended to bring more perspective and nuances to the article as currently written. Indeed, the current version of the article gives much more space to opinions and links that downplay the fact that this party could be of extreme right. Facts and links volunteered by myself and others and that would have brought an alternative perspective have been systematically deleted or altered so as to contradict their original meaning by jvb, who is obviously a sympathizer of that party.

There is already a poster on that article mentioning that it may not reflect NPOV policy. I would however appreciate a mediation that would lead to a more balanced presentation of that party.

Meanwhile, until a consensus can be found, I would like to request this article to be deleted given its imbalance. 157.191.2.17 16:11, 27 December 2005 (UTC)


 * Although a conservative myself, I am no member of that Belgian/Flemish party. Moreover, there has NEVER been a moment that I was not prepared to discuss anything. I also try to stay polite in the discussion. If there is something POV, then please specify. Why this article attracks so much opponents, I don’t know. --Jvb – December 27, 2005.


 * Accept, parties need to demonstrate that all involved parties have been notified. A mediator will be assigned shortly. Essjay  Talk •  Contact 05:25, 11 February 2006 (UTC)


 * Assign pending Jvb's confirmation that he accepts.  Essjay  Talk •  Contact 00:43, 19 February 2006 (UTC)


 * Both parties have been contacted; awaiting response. Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 01:13, 21 February 2006 (UTC)


 * Yes I am willing to mediate this, but be aware that from the next week-end I am on holidays until March 6, 2006 in a place without a computer. BTW, did you already get in touch with 157.191.2.17?    --Jvb – February 21, 2006


 * I've contacted him but he hasn't replied and only edits sporadically. Until then, we can't really proceed, so we need to wait for his/her response. (If he does reply before then, we can always start after you come back.) Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 20:55, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

I am willing to take on this mediation. --Wisd e n17 13:02, 11 March 2006 (UTC)


 * Are you 157.191.2.17? If so, we could begin, but otherwise, I'm sensing that there's no longer a need for mediation. Is that correct? Thanks! Flcelloguy (A note? ) 16:37, 13 March 2006 (UTC)