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Undue reporting of fringe conspiracy theories

We don't generally report original research by non-notable individuals, so why should we report baseless conspiracies created by nobody 'influencers'? The primary motivation of these people is the pay-per-view advertising that their 'channels' attract, so their business model is manufacture of nonsense to attract the gullible (first order- those who will really believe it; and second order- those who believe that anybody who matters will believe it.)

The latest addition describes a conspiracy theory that arises from the 'great reset' of traditional business models that the pandemic has caused. It is is trivial, ultra-fringe and IMO it is WP:undue to give it any airtime. Although it is cited from the New York Times (which should know better), Wikipedia does know better given that we have no deadlines and have time to reflect.

I propose to delete it unless someone can offer a convincing defence? --John Maynard Friedman (talk) 09:18, 16 February 2021 (UTC)

Agreed. The NYT explicitly debunks the theory in the headline and opening line of the article using the word "baseless". If for some reason it is not deleted, it should be corrected to include the keyword "baseless", otherwise we are not being true to the source. Slywriter (talk) 13:53, 16 February 2021 (UTC)

Because it isn't just 'influencers' expressing these thoughts. I challenge you to find a positive opinion on the WEF from a member of the general public. Their missions (or rather how they achieve their goals for the world) are expressed to the public in a sinister and unclear tone. If the public has an opinion on the WEF, why would you silence those thoughts because they are 'baseless', or rather you do not agree with them. That's not how it works. Danz38 (talk) 12:33, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

Has the section been deleted yet? I don't see any conspiracy theories under "The Great Reset" section, only claims cited on the WEF website. I do not see any mention of "The Great Reset" under the criticism section, either. Has the section you mention already been deleted? 2600:6C44:5500:30:B115:E50A:398A:8B54 (talk) 05:20, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

I think it's funny how it's never discussed the absence of "people" in the STATED goals of WEF. "The foundation's stated mission is "improving the state of the world (for whom? for bacteria? for people? for elites?) by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas"." Funny and some more, rather, negative words. 98.128.228.38 (talk) 14:17, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

The talk page of Wikipedia article is for discussing edits not a platform for personal views.

I'm also going to paste the second section of their mission statement:

"At the heart of our mission of improving the state of the world lies the belief in the power of human ingenuity, entrepreneurship, innovation and cooperation. We recognise the need for a forum fostering rigorous and respectful dialogue between and among leaders with different beliefs and viewpoints, where diversity of thought is respected and all voices can be heard." 108.29.152.75 (talk) 06:07, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

Build Back Better

No mention of the BBB agenda? I guess Wikipedia is just another website that doesn't want to 'offend' their masters, the WEF. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.67.13.101 (talk) 00:59, 8 February 2022 (UTC)

Not sure what that has to do with the WEF. X-Editor (talk) 20:43, 13 April 2022 (UTC)

There should be mention of the WEF Build Back Better agenda. Please see here, both are on the WEF website, To build back better, we must reinvent capitalism. Here's how in July 2020, and reiterated DAVOS AGENDA: To build back better, we need to rethink global subsidies (January 2021). I will check to see if there is any mention in this article as well as the WP Build Back Better World article. If not, I will address accordingly.--FeralOink (talk) 01:02, 10 December 2023 (UTC)

Multiple issues

Are the multiple issues listed still live? I haven't done a thorough check but on the surface, the article seems fine to me. 20WattSphere (talk) 01:49, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

There does seem to be a few primary source's still and the formatting especially at the start of the history section could use a touch up. And I still believe that a large part of the pages contents are still from the paid contributor on behalf of the WEF. Zwphyr (talk) 15:24, 14 December 2024 (UTC)

Since there is no current discussion, I shall remove the tags. If anyone has issues, they should set up discussion threads. TFD (talk) 04:27, 16 January 2025 (UTC)

List of Key People

It is my humble suggestion that we must consider making a list of people who served (in chronological order) as Chairman and President/CEO of World Economic Forum since its formation. Linking the lists to this article would be helpful for readers. 106.212.143.189 (talk) 07:45, 14 May 2025 (UTC)