Talk:Jimmy Dore

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

More information WikiProject Internet culture To-do: ...
Close

Clarification about Jimmy Dore

More information Nonconstructive misuse of the talk page ...
Close

Misleading characterization of his views on Ivermectin.

The text claims that Jimmy Dore claims Ivermectin was effective against COVID-19. The citation does not back this statement up, it says something different (suggesting that Dore was pushing Ivermectin, which is also wrong, but nevertheless does not match the current Wikipedia text.) As a long-time viewer of the show, I can tell you that Dore has always known that the supporting evidence for Ivermectin was speculative, and never claimed otherwise. His main critique was of the "mainstream media" making definitive claims that Ivermectin was ineffective (or claiming it was a horse medicine, which is misleading) way before any real conclusive studies had been completed. So it was not known one way or another at the time he was most vocal about the issue. Qed (talk) 08:32, 31 October 2022 (UTC)

Biased Page

This page is clearly being actively watched and maintained by detractors of Jimmy Dore. It is replete with slanted language, judgment calls stated as if they were facts (for instance, that he is a "conspiracy theorist") and cherry picking of negative stories. Please STOP the vandalism. It's not right.

Conspiracy theorist

The proposition that he is a "conspiracy theorist" is NOT a factual statement. It is a pure judgment call. DO NOT put back that characterization as if it were an undispited fact. It is not. Provide only FACTS that are VERIFIABLE.

--

Someone removed the statement that Dore was a conspiracy theorist - it seems clear that he is, though. Andre🚐 23:12, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

Should be noted that Dore himself recently complained about this article calling him a conspiracy theorist - be on the lookout for vandalism from his fans.
(this being Dore, he of course claimed that intelligence agencies edited the article) Jenny Death (talk) 02:44, 10 August 2023 (UTC)
Wow. Thanks for the info. I can confirm that I have never been employed by any intelligence agencies. I think I would have failed the drug test on account of that Dave Matthews concert I went to in 2005. Andre🚐 03:56, 10 August 2023 (UTC)



A couple of anon IPs are edit warring to remove the conspiracy theorist terminology against a consensus established on the talk page for at least a year judging by the archives. As with other people called conspiracy theorists in RS, this is supported by cites in the body and doesn't explicitly need to be cited in the lead if so. Andre🚐 21:42, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

What reliable sources? Pentagon propaganda? 2601:601:51D:290C:9DC0:6D15:AE6:AB13 (talk) 05:05, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
The sources are cited. Andre🚐 14:40, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
The sources are lying. Dore was correct in his allegations. He did not deny the gas attacks, he denied Assad did them. He has been proven correct.
Conspiracy theorist is a stigmatic allegation in violation of the rules here on neutrality. 174.165.128.85 (talk) 19:36, 9 August 2023 (UTC)
The sources are lying. That you acknowledge the material is sourced tells me you are aware of the problem we as an encyclopedia face, are probably also aware of our policy on following the sources, and are therefore doing nothing but use this page as a soap box. Don't do that, please. Regarding "conspiracy theorist" there is one instance where an editorialist called him a "conspiracy theorist" but it is attributed and not in Wikivoice. The article does say he discusses conspiracy theories and is known for it, but anyone who has seen his thumbnails (let alone watched his show) can tell you that's a basic fact. All in all, I think he receives very fair handling here, despite his constaint complaints to the contrary and his allegations that the CIA edits his page.Miner Editor (talk) 19:55, 9 August 2023 (UTC)

It’s only a theory until proven Dec212012 (talk) 16:37, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

That is kind of not helpful. Andre🚐 17:31, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

Just to note there continues to be a consensus for like 2 years that he is a wiki-voice "conspiracy theorist" much like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Not that 'critics have alleged." That's WP:WEASEL. WP:CCC, but it hasn't and nobody seems to have been interested in discussing these removals other than insane nonsense like the above. Andre🚐 03:28, 5 November 2023 (UTC)

Near verbatim redundancy

This paragraph is in the #The Jimmy Dore Show section:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dore presented inaccurate information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines. The anti-parasitic drug ivermectin was promoted on his program as a treatment for COVID-19 although there is no compelling medical evidence to support this.

This paragraph is the #Controversies subsection of that section, just three paragraphs later:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dore pushed misleading information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines, even though he had been vaccinated. The anti-parasitic drug ivermectin was hyped on his program as a treatment for COVID-19 although there is no compelling medical evidence to support this.

The sources are also copy/paste duplicated, and not duplicated as named refs. The information itself seems fine, and some redundancy is useful, but this is just silly and looks like an error. I have no strong opinion about which version or where, but we should pick one.

Grayfell (talk) 05:29, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

I removed one of these but the removal was reverted and the two versions are now in the article again. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Burrobert (talk) 05:58, 23 June 2023 (UTC)
I have again removed the redundancy, reorganized it in the WP:CSECTION (which is a separate issue), and adjusted the wording slightly for WP:TONE and WP:FRINGE. Grayfell (talk) 18:46, 24 June 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 January 2024

noun: conspiracy theory; plural noun: conspiracy theories a belief that some secret but influential organization is responsible for an event or phenomenon. "they sought to account for the attacks in terms of a conspiracy theory" Any topics Jimmy Dore talks on are proven fact. Please remove Conspiracy theorist as it is considered misleading to any person willing to research from reliable non-propagandized sources. 2600:6C46:4400:5EC:691C:4850:1D37:A795 (talk) 03:36, 17 January 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Liu1126 (talk) 09:57, 17 January 2024 (UTC)

Not a conspiracy theorist

Jimmy Dore is not a conspiracy theorist he only about the facts and wikipedia should remove false accusations 173.238.40.23 (talk) 15:14, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

We go by what RS say. Slatersteven (talk) 15:16, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

By this logic, why is Jesse Ventura not listed as conspiracy theorist? He has a TV show and wrote a book about them.

Well for a start, he is not the same person. Slatersteven (talk) 15:33, 15 May 2024 (UTC)

One-sided article also contains opinions

This article is clearly biased because virtually all content is derogatory towards Mr. Dore. Several negative comments are 3rd party, hearsay or unfounded. First of all, Mr. Dore is a comedian and satirist and must be allowed lattitude for comedic value. To call him a conspiracy theorist is to suggest that none of his material is reliable. However, Mr. Dore frequently interviews experts or personalities in regard to certain stories who share his view or from whom he obtains information. One such expert was the inventor of mRA vaccines. Often guests include investigative journalists who criticize the mainstream media. Mr. Dore frequently points out the common ownership of the mainstream media and, thus, it's obvious lack of journalistic independence. This article claims that Mr. Dore offers misleading information. That, in itself, is an opinion of Wikipedia. The fact that Wikipedia is promoting opinions defeats its journalistic integrity and independence. The fact that Mr. Dore exposes and finds humour in the foibles and malfeasance of government does not make him a conspiracy theorist; it makes him an informed satirist who is interested in free speech and honesty. The fact that Mr. Dore takes issue with the genocide of Palestinians speaks to his humanity and his disdain for government hypocrisy and selective inaction. Wikipedia would do well to rectify this article with a view to being more objective. Martin7054 (talk) 15:03, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

THis may violate wp:soap, as such we can't action it. Slatersteven (talk) 15:05, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Assad gas “conspiracy theory”

Please see following article from Newsweek. This may not be a conspiracy theory. https://www.newsweek.com/wheres-evidence-assad-used-sarin-gas-his-people-810123 2600:8807:C306:B500:8483:B10D:2E92:8FED (talk) 23:07, 7 July 2024 (UTC)


Edit Request - add 'in Syria'

In 2017, Dore argued that the chemical weapons attack in Syria on the opposition-held town of Khan Sheikhun  Preceding unsigned comment added by Gboq (talkcontribs) 03:50, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

Yes, and? Slatersteven (talk) 11:29, 25 November 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 November 2024

information should be added on dore's views on vaccines and his critique of what he considers is the pervasive power of big pharma also his opposition to isreal should be duly added Juliansmith1234 (talk) 13:56, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

We do. Slatersteven (talk) 13:58, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. M.Bitton (talk) 15:29, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI