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Bias Issues on Misplaced Pages

Partytemple, this is a commentary on balance issues w/ certain Misplaced Pages articles. I've made an edit to the lead of the Tommy Robinson article: "On 1 August 2018, he was released on bail pending a new hearing of the case."

The reason why? The Court of Appeal ruled that there had been procedural errors in the original decision to jail Robinson for 13 months! That was a flawed decision, and the lead must refer to it somehow. Some readers only read the lead, and not mentioning Robinson's release gives the impression that decision was ironclad. Yes, the lead is a summary of the main parts of the article; he was sentenced to 13 months in prison, then released on appeal.

All I've done was specify he was released on bail, but it's being challenged—just because Robinson must look as BAD as possible in the lead! I'm brutally honest, and that's the only reason regardless of what those other editors say. Why is it such a problem to mention he was released on appeal? Yes, the body of the article explains it, but that was a flawed decision, and the Court of Appeal sided w/ Robinson. A vote is now required just for that. It's frustrating! That's why it's hard for me to partake in Wiki. There is a clear bias against libertarian/conservative figures.

And Michael Jackson, though he was a Democrat/liberal, is experiencing the same bias (on some Wiki articles and the mainstream media). 'Leaving Neverland' was just voted one of the best TV series of 2019, and its director Dan Reed is proud!

One of the "best" TV series in spite of all those credibility issues, all the obvious lies and inconsistencies that were found? Besides the train station discrepancy, there is the Grand Canyon discrepancy, etc. Israell (talk) 18:01, 14 June 2019 (UTC)

On the Tommy Robinson article, I think it looks fine with your edit. I agree it could be misleading for readers who only read the lead because the sentence before your edit doesn't accurately tell the story. But I don't think it would necessary make Robinson look bad if the lead didn't include your edit. The sections below have further explanations about his trial including explaining the procedural errors. —Partytemple (talk) 19:31, 14 June 2019 (UTC)

References

1. https://www.euronews.com/2018/08/01/tommy-robinson-freed-after-court-agrees-contempt-hearing-was-flawed
2. https://twitter.com/danreed1000/status/1139110277356642305

Previous account?

Did you have a previous Misplaced Pages account before this one? Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 04:17, 21 June 2019 (UTC)

No. —Partytemple (talk) 07:08, 21 June 2019 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages and copyright

Hello Partytemple, and welcome to Misplaced Pages. Your additions to Trial of Michael Jackson have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably-free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Misplaced Pages:Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Misplaced Pages, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoid copyright and plagiarism issues.

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It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, you are welcome to leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you. — Ninja Diannaa (Talk) 13:52, 26 June 2019 (UTC)

Okay. Partytemple (talk) 18:51, 26 June 2019 (UTC)

500

Lets get you to 500.... best he doesn't interpret sources for you.

• use this tool on some articles you like will get you edits fast well at the same time helping with references.--Moxy 🍁 02:39, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. I will use this. Partytemple (talk) 02:41, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Copyeditor's Barnstar
	Great job thus far. Glad your sticking around.☺ Moxy 🍁 02:56, 16 July 2019 (UTC)