Talk:Tek Fog

Imaginary???

The article claims that Tek Fog is an imaginary app, and then cites numerous sources saying how it is being used. Is it imaginary or is it real? That needs to be clarified based on sources.

The article also seems very biased; I will remove the claim in the lead about "leftist writers here" which is unsourced and not encyclopedic. -- MelanieN (talk) 18:24, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

@MelanieN an IP user had vandalized the page repeatedly since last several hours. I have reverted the article to the version before his edits. Venkat TL (talk) 19:00, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

Thanks. I see that it is now semi-protected; that should help a lot. -- MelanieN (talk) 21:15, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

And I see that it still needs work to become neutral. Used to "spread propaganda"? and "harass critics"? I'm glad to see that there are several of you working on it. -- MelanieN (talk) 21:18, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

Source

The article is highly sourced from the wire (India) which was involved in many fake news in past. Article should be source better or deleted.

~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 23:24, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

Please provide legit links for what you are saying: "that TheWire has been involved in fake news" And let me just say, OpIndia is not a credible source Tanyasingh (talk) 07:18, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Absolutely false narrative by Devesh Bhatta. Some fake news is being spread by almost every single news agency in India but The Wire is the most reputable of them. This user Devesh is simply fulfilling an agenda. The Wire is NOT a fake news site. - — Preceding unsigned comment added by 110.226.142.11 (talk • contribs)

Any sources other than The Wire?

Why are you afraid of letting people make edits? The one source you quote has been widely discredited. 103.245.70.5 (talk) 01:31, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

There is not other source than The wire. All other reports are sourced from The wire.

Check my comment here Talk:Tek Fog#Contested deletion

1. The wire - The wire is not credible source, it has been fined by the honourable courts for spreading many fake news and false claims.
2. Deccan Herald link - it say opposition leader (Rahul Gandhi) claims based on the wire, again claim from opposition is not consider as fact.
3. The Hindu. - same as above opposition party asking for investigate based on the wire report.
4. Tribuneindia New - same as above opposition party asking for investigate based on the wire report.

~~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 07:27, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

May be Misleading or Fabricated

This is heavily reliant on one source, one which has been called into question. Calling anything completely "fake news" is preposterous since that concept is heavily rooted in conspiracy theory, however this particular news source may not be credible and it seems like there are few independent sources aside from it. This article may need to be heavily edited for accuracy and bias, and should be reviewed by a moderator. AgentOrangeLeaf (talk) 01:53, 10 January 2022 (UTC)AgentOrangeLeaf

Propaganda

this article is heavily dependent on the source which is thewire.in because many times in the past cooked up some imaginary articles. this picture should be reported for pending verification as well as people should be careful right hosting things from a propaganda Network masquerading as a news Outlet Changisgod (talk) 05:52, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Deletion Discussion

I agree with deletion suggested by Ping @AgentOrangeLeaf, Changisgod and others. Ping @User:MelanieN as admin to take note. Dhawangupta (talk) 06:51, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Contested deletion

This page should not be speedily deleted because... this is not a hoax. Multiple internationally reputed and reliable sources are included as reference to verify the article. --Venkat TL (talk) 06:48, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Which internationally reputed and reliable sources ?

~~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 07:02, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

See Tek Fog#References Venkat TL (talk) 07:06, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

1. The wire - The wire is not credible source, it has been fined by the honourable courts for spreading many fake news and false claims.
2. Deccan Herald link - it say opposition leader (Rahul Gandhi) claims based on the wire, again claim from opposition is not consider as fact.
3. The Hindu. - same as above opposition party asking for investigate based on the wire report.
4. Tribuneindia New - same as above opposition party asking for investigate based on the wire report.

~~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 07:25, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

There are 10 sources, not 4, in the list Tek Fog#References. What about Le Monde and Quartz (publication)? Have you read Primary, secondary and tertiary sources ? Venkat TL (talk) 07:40, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Contested deletion

This page should not be speedily deleted because... (your reason here) --2409:4063:4D94:99C8:0:0:F608:A10F (talk) 06:49, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

There Is no authentic record for to proof this app is even exist --2409:4063:4D94:99C8:0:0:F608:A10F (talk) 06:49, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Support Deletion

The Hoax seems to be created to target specific people and group and has no relevant backing for correctness. Also, The article is highly sourced from the wire (India) which was involved in many fake news in past.

~~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 07:00, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Contested deletion

This page should not be speedily deleted because this is not "obviously invented".

The Wire is a credible source according to Wikipedia's own standards.

If we like, we can add a sections and talk about news portals that are denying tek fog . But this page should not be speedily deleted, i see no reason to do that. --Tanyasingh (talk) 07:02, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

The wire is not credible source, it has been fined by the honourable courts for spreading many fake news and false claims.

~~~ Devesh S N Bhatta (talk) 07:06, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

@Devesh.bhatta : Please cite sources for your claim. Tanyasingh (talk) 11:19, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Contested deletion

This page should not be speedily deleted because it is of high importance to stop misinformation spread in India. People need to be made aware of Tek Fog and this page is of public importance. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 110.226.142.11 (talk) 07:54, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Imaginary app

As per OpIndia TekFog is an imaginary app. Please quote any source other than thewire.in 103.16.12.45 (talk) 09:23, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

Rationale for adding Template:POV and Template:One source

Template:POV has been added since the article uses terms such as "spread propaganda", "harass critics" etc. which has been pointed out by User:MelanieN in the talk page section 'Imaginary???'. Template:One source has been added since the article relies largely or entirely on a single source or on different sources which are entirely/largely based on a single source (The Wire). Do keep in mind that WP:DRIVEBYTAG states that "There is no requirement in Wikipedia policies that editors must "pay their dues" by working on an article before they can add a tag, so long as they explain the rationale for the tag on the talk page". Rockcodder (talk) 10:12, 10 January 2022 (UTC)

10 sources including international publications like Le Monde and Quartz (publication) have been added. So clearly this is not one source case. You are free to add more sources. The terms that you are disputing are reliably source in quote format. If you have a better suggestion, you can propose them below to gain consensus. The tag will be removed. Venkat TL (talk) 11:15, 10 January 2022 (UTC)