Talk:Fox News Channel

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In the interest of NPOV should the last sentenance of the third paragraph regarding Fox News bias be removed. The bias accusation is not give the same prominance in the CNN and BBC descriptions and is focus later in the page.71.233.211.201 19:20, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

There's been extensive discussion concerning this issue. Please see this to see a summary of the current consensus. Ramsquire ^{(throw me a line)} 19:49, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

You wre not kidding about extensive discussion. It just seems to a new editor that the pro and cons were equal, so I wonder what seems to be an obvious POV is put on fox News and not CNN or BBC. 71.233.211.201 21:36, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

The pro and cons were equal. The current introduction is a compromise version that all sides can live with due to the reasons given. By no means is it perfect. Although, consensus can change, it is best not to peel off this scab without a showing that consensus has changed. Ramsquire ^{(throw me a line)} 21:47, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

Don't forget about Archive 15. More discussion of this subject can be found here as well. -- AuburnPilot^talk 21:55, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

I just want to applaud the anonymous editor for actually discussing ideas for change before just implementing them. Though we like editors to be bold, it's very pleasing to see editors concerned about community consensus instead of making unilateral changes. Bravo, 71.233.211.201! /Blaxthos 01:13, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Recent Redirect Notice

Changed by an editor recently:

"Fox News" redirects here. For the weekly talk show on Fox's broadcast network, see Fox News Sunday.

This seems unnecessary to me. There are several weekly talk shows on "Fox's broadcast network"... whby is Fox News Sunday specified? Is it likely that someone wanting the article on one particular show would search for Fox News? I move to strike the recent change. /Blaxthos 19:43, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

I went ahead and reverted it, but I can see why the editor made the change. The only other article on the disambiguation page is Fox News Sunday, but other uses for Fox News are likely to be included. Also, Fox News redirects to this article. I think it would be better served if it redirected to the disambiguation page. AuburnPilot^talk 19:57, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

I disagree... how likely is it that someone typing 'Fox News' is actually looking for something other than info on the Fox News Channel? I posit it's not likely at all, and that the most good would be done for the most people by immediate redir to Fox News Channel, with standard disambig notice at top. Also note the original title of this article was "FOX News". /Blaxthos 20:14, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] POV-Check Internal Memos

The memo has not been authenticated to my knoledge (sp) I think we should avoid publishing rumors. Gpshaw 20:49, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

Fox News Channel has not disputed the authenticity of the memo. Additionally, this topic has already been covered. Please see the most recent Talk Page archives for a discussion and consensus. /Blaxthos 20:55, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

Just because it isn't disputed doesn't mean it's authentic. No assuming. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.227.194.89 (talk) 03:51, 14 December 2006 (UTC).

You are assuming this wasn't thoroughly covered before integrating it into the article. Once again, see Talk:Fox_News_Channel/Archive_16#Internal_Memos. No assuming.  ;-) Also note I was originally against including it. /Blaxthos 04:32, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Recent change without edit summery

I accidentally clicked enter before typing summery... "United States" is not proper grammar. "U.S. based" would be more appropriate, but why change what works? /Blaxthos 06:13, 14 December 2006 (UTC)

And again here. I promise to get a new keyboard ASAP. The removed text (recently added by anon) is unsourced and original research -- analytical POV. /Blaxthos 05:18, 16 December 2006 (UTC)