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Q1: Why does this article describe Project Veritas negatively?

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Q2: Why does this article say that Project Veritas is far-right?

A2: The "far-right" descriptor is amply and reliably sourced. Over a dozen independent and reliable sources describe Project Veritas as a far-right organization. Please see these references for details.

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A3: The "activist" descriptor is based on many multiple independent and reliable sources. These sources describe Project Veritas as an activist organization or a group of activists. Please see these references for details.

Q4: Why does this article say that Project Veritas edited videos "deceptively"?

A4: The "deceptive" phrasing is cited to many multiple high-quality reliable sources. More than a dozen independent and reliable sources describe Project Veritas editing its videos in a "deceptive", "misleading", or "manipulative" manner. Please see these references for details.

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Q6: Shouldn't this article avoid using as sources media outlets against which Project Veritas has published exposés?

A6: Some editors have made the argument that, because Project Veritas has targeted various news outlets (such as The Washington Post, CNN, and NPR) in its operations, those news outlets should be considered unreliable with respect to Project Veritas due to conflict of interest. A 2020 discussion at Wikipedia talk:Verifiability found that disqualification of sources based on alleged conflicts of interest such as this did not have community consensus.

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Sal at PV (talk · contribs) has been paid by Project Veritas on their behalf.

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Change dates of operation from 2010 to 2023

Source https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-project-veritas-suspends-all-operations-amid-devastating-layoffs-and-fundraising-struggles/ar-AA1h1s6o HPkw (talk) 03:08, 21 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Already done by Isi96 in Special:Diff/1176344601. Thanks for submitting this. — Newslinger talk 08:17, 22 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Off-topic arguments about the article subject & Wikipedia standards. Closing per WP:FORUM. — The Hand That Feeds You:^Bite 13:49, 29 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

It's unfortunate that the author of this article is guilty of exactly what they say Project Veritas is guilty of, i.e., deception. Who defines what is a reliable source? Clearly, the author selectively chose sources that would describe Project Veritas negatively. There is absolutely no objectivity in this article; therefore, it is useless. Having read only the first paragraph, I could tell there would be no point in reading the rest of the article. This is happening way too often with Wikipedia making this resource less and less valuable. Gregory McCoy (talk) 06:07, 27 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia articles are based on reliable sources, sources that have a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy. Examples of reliable sources include the sources cited in this article, particularly the ones in the first paragraph that you read. Examples of questionable sources include Project Veritas, as it has a reputation for producing deceptively edited videos that misrepresent the subject matter. I invite you to read this Wikipedia article in its entirety to gain a better understanding of Project Veritas. — Newslinger talk 06:30, 27 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have long form videos to prove that project veritas videos are deceptively edited? Or are you just accusing them of it because you don't agree with the comment. Your "reliable" sources are all far left propaganda. As are you. Good move block8ng editing because you feel like your lie needs protecting. The firat paragraph is dripping with vitriole and looks to be written by an agry child. 50.121.31.101 (talk) 12:55, 6 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No WE do not, but we do not go by what WE say or think, but by what wp:rs does. Also read wp:npa. Slatersteven (talk) 12:59, 6 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

To be fair, I am in fact an "agry child" and I love "vitriole," which is of course the most popular brand of vitamin infused pasta. GMG ^talk 13:16, 6 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This article cites academic journals and other reliable sources that confirm that Project Veritas's videos are deceptively edited. See Special:Permalink/1189546595 § cite note-deceptive-13 for more information. There is no evidence that any of the reliable sources cited in this article are "far-left propaganda", or that any fact stated in this article is a "lie". — Newslinger talk 02:46, 7 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A far-right disinformation outfit will be covered negatively by legitimate news organisations, so the article won't reflect well on them as a result. That's how it works. Isi96 (talk) 09:12, 27 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]