Talk:Michael Yon

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This entry needs serious editing and updating. The sources are mostly all Yon himself and I see his personal staff has been editing the page. For example the dispute with Lt Colonel Johnson is deeper than what's presented here. Some soldiers like Johnson seem to think very little of Yon, there is a debate over how he handles his money, what his real background is, accounts of some of his reckless actions in Iraq, etc. Right now this entry sems like a puff piece written by Yon staffers.

Well if you know somewhere to get better information, please do. What's there doesn't seem too biased to me, but I'd believe there are some relevant details skipped over... If there are serious critics of Yon they should be at least mentioned on the page. TastyCakes 19:26, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Yon has staff? I thought he was self and reader-funded and thus unlikely to have staff on his payroll. Could you point out where Yon staffers have been involved in the editing of this article? I'm also curious as to what questions have been asked of his background - apparently Yon has written a book about his past (ex-special forces, killed a man, etc.) - is this in question? Please provide sources for your claims. Thanks. 220.255.26.148 03:49, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

The article appears to be consistent with the facts as I've heard them. I agree with most other people on this page that the page is still missing key facts. My understanding is that Yon does have a partner in the US, but no staff per se. Again, any referenceable sources are welcome if you think key facts are missing.

Wellspring 18:54, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Update

Article needs to be updated to show resolution of Shock magazine legal battle, and 2006-7 reporting in Iraq. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 08:05, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] NYT Article

See http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/21/business/21iraqblogger.html. 220.245.128.97 (talk) 05:01, 22 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Sourcing References

I added some more citations of claims. Michael Barone, Joey Galloway and Duchess of Cornwall. More are needed. Discuss if you feel some claims should be removed and also discuss if you feel the citation tag should be removed. Arnabdas (talk) 18:23, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

I wish we could find the specific quotes from the people cited as praising Yon. The source you found is good enough to justify the mention, probably - but it's a publicity bio and just says "high praise". Specificity would improve the article.

Also, I imagine there has been criticism of Yon that would be notable enough to include, given his relatively high profile and strong political opinions. But I don't know where to look for it. Kalkin (talk) 22:28, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Specific quotes of praise from people cited (Brian Williams, Joe Galloway, Michael Barone) as well as others not cited (Tom Ricks, Clifford May of the NY Times, and General Petraeus) can be found on the back of Mr.Yon's new book "Moment of Truth in Iraq". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bluetesseract (talk • contribs) 13:25, 24 April 2008 (UTC)