Talk:Matthias Storme

message: It is a simple fact that Storme's viewpoints are considered "controversial" by the vast majority of people. Using the word "viewpoints" instead is not opportune, because Storme has more viewpoints than the three briefly explained in the article.
The word "controversies" is neutral enough to be used in this article.
Berchemboy monday 5 jun 2006 23:00 (GMT)
:Wikipedia editors cannot ascertain if an actual controversy exist. Intangible 22:40, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Controversies / Viewpoints 

message: I can accept the omission of "extremist" but - for the sake of clarity and correctness - will maintain the word "far-right" (instead of "right-extremist") when discribing the Vlaams Belang. It is just a fact, without making a statement about the party.
Berchemboy monday 5 jun 2006 23:00 (GMT)
:It's not a fact, it's opinion based on a consensual definition. Intangible 22:40, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Far-right 

message: The word "progressive" is incorrect to talk about the Belgian left, because several so-called conservatives often also defend "progressive" policies. Every change is always "progressive", even if the change is inspired by conservative reasons.
Several libertarians for exemple support Storme on the one hand, and defend progressive viewpoints on the other hand. The words "Belgian left" are hence better than "progressive".
Berchemboy monday 5 jun 2006 23:00 (GMT)
:Progressive in this case means egalitarianism. Intangible 22:40, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Progressive / Left 

message: I see that you are quoting Leo Delcroix - of all people - to prove the award Storme received is "prestigious". Are you serious ? Delcroix is the laughing stock of Belgian politics. And you surely can't use him as a reputable source, can you, knowing the "financial and legal problems" he has had ?
I believe we can better just remove the word "prestigious". It's a peacock term, to be avoided. What do you think ? --LucVerhelst 21:28, 3 August 2006 (UTC)
replies: text:  Allright, maybe the adjective is unnecessary, but the prestigious character of the prize is undisputable. Every year, more than hundred people, from the highest spheres of society, gather in one of the most distinguished ballrooms of Brussels (this year in "De Warande" building, last year in the Concert Noble, ...) to award the Prize. Every time, the prize-winner came in person to accept the award, even giving a lecture for the audience. Knowing that the Dutch Hirsi Ali (MP) and Luuk Middelaar (philosopher) both made the trip from their hometowns to Brussels, is a proof of the "prestigiousness" of the Prize. Especially in Belgium, where there are few real "prizes" and "awards" to win, the Prize of Liberty is foremost one of the most prestigious. Therefor, I don't find the adjective misplaced. Nevertheless, I will erase it, because an encyclopedia indeed does not need to many "meaningless" adjectives. Berchemboy 22:02, 3 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Prestigious award" 

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