[WikiEN-l] NPOV and Reverting all edits (was: Odd)

Wed Jul 13 13:47:31 UTC 2005

> So many times I get frustrated with the bias in the articles. I'm
> especially frustrated because the problem could be solved so easily.
> Simply adopt the following policy:
>
> * Any addition to an article, which 1 or more users label as an "NPOV
> violation", may be moved from the article into the text page.
> * It must not be replaced, until there is sufficient agreement that an
> accurate description of the dispute has been crafted.

I don't think this would be a useful policy,
or an easy solution to a difficult problem.
I think implementing this policy on the Jerusalem
page would create inertia to any changes and
further enshrine an imperfect status quo that
has been haphazardly arrived at.

> Forget 3RR. It's mechanical and therefore (nearly) senseless. Let's
> start using our judgment. We are all smart enough to do that.

Agreed.

Regards,
Haukur