One of the members of my community is deeply involved in this (a massive contributor to Wikipedia and works on this subject) and had this to say on the matter: "So, the discussion was started in...
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One of the members of my community is deeply involved in this (a massive contributor to Wikipedia and works on this subject) and had this to say on the matter:
"So, the discussion was started in April, and so far one of three areas under consideration has been decided (Israel/Palestine - GUNREL), the discussions for whether the ADL is a reliable source when it comes to antisemitism, and when it comes to the hate symbol database, are still ongoing."
You can't make this shit up: Wikipedia critizes the ADL for labelling legitimate critisism of Israel as anti-semite, the ADL then proceeds to call them anti-semite, thus proving the point. On a...
You can't make this shit up:
Moreover, in a near consensus, dozens of Wikipedia editors involved in the discussion said they believe the ADL should not be cited for factual information on antisemitism as well because it acts primarily as a pro-Israel organization and tends to label legitimate criticism of Israel as antisemitism.
In a written statement, the ADL said the decision by Wikipedia was the result of a ”campaign to delegitimize the ADL"
“This is a sad development for research and education, but ADL will not be daunted in our age-old fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate,” the statement said.
Wikipedia critizes the ADL for labelling legitimate critisism of Israel as anti-semite, the ADL then proceeds to call them anti-semite, thus proving the point.
On a more serious note, I think this is a concerning development. I think a major reason for anti-semitism is that jews get conflated to zionists/pro-israeli government when that is not the case and these organizations claiming they're helping the cause of fighting anti-semitism are only worsening that perception by proving the point. We have the same issue in the Netherlands and it is sad to see.
One of the members of my community is deeply involved in this (a massive contributor to Wikipedia and works on this subject) and had this to say on the matter:
"So, the discussion was started in April, and so far one of three areas under consideration has been decided (Israel/Palestine - GUNREL), the discussions for whether the ADL is a reliable source when it comes to antisemitism, and when it comes to the hate symbol database, are still ongoing."
This is the example article the WJC used in their report: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_genocide_accusation
You can't make this shit up:
Wikipedia critizes the ADL for labelling legitimate critisism of Israel as anti-semite, the ADL then proceeds to call them anti-semite, thus proving the point.
On a more serious note, I think this is a concerning development. I think a major reason for anti-semitism is that jews get conflated to zionists/pro-israeli government when that is not the case and these organizations claiming they're helping the cause of fighting anti-semitism are only worsening that perception by proving the point. We have the same issue in the Netherlands and it is sad to see.
Meh. That sure just looks like a statement that the ADL will continue their operations as they see fit, despite criticism.
That’s not a reason for anti-semitism. That is anti-semitism.