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Latest comment: 12 November 2024 by Lewisguile in topic Combining "Support"/"Criticism" sections?
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Combining "Support"/"Criticism" sections?

Normally, we try to avoid "Criticism" sections because they can present problems in achieving WP:NPOV. Perhaps, rather than having separate pro and ante sections, we should have one Responses or Analysis section, so that the main arguments can be raised in one place and either countered or supported in the same section. In my view, this will flow more organically, avoid duplication of content, and make it easier to achieve a neutral POV throughout.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this, before I make any bold edits? Lewisguile (talk) 10:40, 5 November 2024 (UTC)Reply

I support this change. I think readers are smart enough to distinguish support from criticism anyway. StephenMacky1 (talk) 11:07, 5 November 2024 (UTC)Reply
Brilliant. And re-reading both sections, they're not that long and they already include a mix of supporting and critical viewpoints. I think I know how I can do this so it flows a bit better, so I'll see if anyone objects first and then take a stab at this later on today or tomorrow. Lewisguile (talk) 11:15, 5 November 2024 (UTC)Reply
It is a good change. I think similar combining support and criticism like that on other WP pages would help improve WP:NPOV generally. Jameson Nightowl (talk) 02:45, 12 November 2024 (UTC)Reply
Agreed. It also flows better. Lewisguile (talk) 07:43, 12 November 2024 (UTC)Reply