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Discussion of bias
Like most words, the word "bias" has multiple meanings (or shades of meaning) and connotations. It can, for example, mean a "predisposition toward one belief before another". In that sense, Conservativedude is correct. However, it can also have the meaning or connotation of a prejudice or an "unreasoned judgement". Used that way, Conservativedude may not be so correct. I have argued before (and this seems to be what Palin4thefuture is arguing) that we have a bias towards the truth. That is whether or not something is true is (in principle) the yardstick for inclusion or exclusion from Conservapedia (ignoring other facts such as notability). This is different from Wikipedia where the yardstick is whether or not something can be referenced. Although this article didn't mention it because it was about bias, not Wikipedia, the main issue I (and I think Conservapedia) have with Wikipedia is not its bias per se, but its bias in the face of its claim of neutrality. I'll add a link to an essay of mine to the article. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 21:48, 12 February 2009 (EST)
Like most words, the word "bias" has multiple meanings (or shades of meaning) and connotations. It can, for example, mean a "predisposition toward one belief before another". In that sense, Conservativedude is correct. However, it can also have the meaning or connotation of a prejudice or an "unreasoned judgement". Used that way, Conservativedude may not be so correct. I have argued before (and this seems to be what Palin4thefuture is arguing) that we have a bias towards the truth. That is whether or not something is true is (in principle) the yardstick for inclusion or exclusion from Conservapedia (ignoring other facts such as notability). This is different from Wikipedia where the yardstick is whether or not something can be referenced. Although this article didn't mention it because it was about bias, not Wikipedia, the main issue I (and I think Conservapedia) have with Wikipedia is not its bias per se, but its bias in the face of its claim of neutrality. I'll add a link to an essay of mine to the article. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 21:48, 12 February 2009 (EST)
Given the name of this website, I think the authors should at least acknowledge the fact that there is a conservative bias found throughout 'Conservapedia'. The expectation is that 'Conservapedia' will be rife with conservative bias.
Having reviewed the 'Related Articles' links at the bottom of the page, this would largely confirm the type of bias found on this website.