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You said that Snopes is not a reliable resource. However, I have seen it being used by public figures like Hillary Clinton, Senator Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, therefore it must be a reliable resource, don't you think? If influential politicians as mentioned above believe it then it is normal for the people to rely on Snopes as well. If you disagree, how do you come to the conclusion if someone like Snopes is unreliable? Is there a reliable resource that will explain what media is reliable, please advice. ] (]) 21:34, 9 June 2017 (UTC)
You said that Snopes is not a reliable resource. However, I have seen it being used by public figures like Hillary Clinton, Senator Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, therefore it must be a reliable resource, don't you think? If influential politicians as mentioned above believe it then it is normal for the people to rely on Snopes as well. If you disagree, how do you come to the conclusion if someone like Snopes is unreliable? Is there a reliable resource that will explain what media is reliable, please advice. ] (]) 21:34, 9 June 2017 (UTC)
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Hey Kosh. There are so many issue with that statement that I felt it important to drop by.
policy should be enforced as written - from a high level WP:POLEMIC is a guideline and WP:NOTBURO is policy. The principle is what matters, not exact wording of the rules. Disputes are solved by discussion, not strict adherence to the rules. Does that make sense? The "rules" are just a description of what's happened before and likely will happen again... generally the right thing to do, but not be followed blindly. No matter whether you're right or wrong on the underlying issue, not understanding this fundamental principle is the reason you are blocked.
So, on to the underlying issue. Is the content on page in violation of POLEMIC? Honestly, I'd say no. POLEMIC in bold refers to Very divisive or offensive material not related to encyclopedia editing. Is what he's saying offensive? Barely. Very divisive? Not really. AND it's related to encyclopedic editing. It just doesn't fit in that section. It's not targeted at individuals or a specific group, let alone attacking or vilifying them. It's not a pre-meditated nasty attack, it's a person ranting on their way out the door. I don't agree with a word of it, but it's important to let people express themselves in situations like that.
Considering that my edit spoke of the fact that Tullian has publicly debated other with regards to his views, and the links I referenced go DIRECTLY to those debates, there should not be an issue. — Preceding unsigned comment added by BaptistBolt (talk • contribs) 18:51, 13 May 2013
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let me spit in the face of that filthy bastard.. he deserves it!
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I hope you don't mind my asking, but I am surprised you haven't been blocked under the username policy as a role account... after all, "We are all Kosh!" :) EdChem (talk) 17:20, 1 June 2017 (UTC)
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You said that Snopes is not a reliable resource. However, I have seen it being used by public figures like Hillary Clinton, Senator Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Maxine Waters, therefore it must be a reliable resource, don't you think? If influential politicians as mentioned above believe it then it is normal for the people to rely on Snopes as well. If you disagree, how do you come to the conclusion if someone like Snopes is unreliable? Is there a reliable resource that will explain what media is reliable, please advice. AttentiontoDetails (talk) 21:34, 9 June 2017 (UTC)
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