Comment by hsuduebc2
7 months ago
Your point is understandable regarding source bias, but in Musk's case, the statements "they" mentioned are simply true. While you definitely have a valid point about the risks of systemic bias in excluding certain outlets, relativizing factual accuracy could inadvertently lead to a situation where every lie becomes just another "valid opinion." A viewpoint can indeed be an opinion, but misinformation remains misinformation. Wikipedia should not become a space for free interpretation of reality.
Just because one side happens to produce more misinformation doesn't mean these facts should be omitted. Consider this analogy: Stalin killed millions and was undeniably a tyrant, and even though the current Russian establishment might push a different narrative, it doesn't erase historical reality. Similarly, accurately documenting Musk's misleading statements isn't bias—it's factual reporting.
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