RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate LarrySanger.org as Right biased due to its criticism of mainstream liberal institutions, promotion of decentralized information control, and Christian traditionalist viewpoints. We rate the site Mixed for factual reporting based on its editorial nature and lack of rigorous sourcing. While the site does not publish fake news, it often relies on anecdotal arguments and personal analysis rather than evidence-based journalism.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.8)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
LarrySanger.org is the personal website of Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and Citizendium. According to his About Me page, Sanger is a philosopher with a PhD from Ohio State University who has been involved in developing decentralized knowledge and educational systems. The site has served as his public blog for more than a decade and covers a broad mix of personal philosophy, social criticism, and projects related to knowledge decentralization.
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Funded by / Ownership
LarrySanger.org is owned and operated by Larry Sanger. There is no public disclosure of formal funding or institutional backing. However, the presence of display advertisements across the site indicates that it earns revenue through ad placements. There is no donation link or membership option visible on the site.
Analysis / Bias
The content of LarrySanger.org suggests a Conservative Bias, particularly due to Sanger’s criticism of what he views as ideological conformity in mainstream knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. In his post, “How Wikipedia Smears Conservatives”, Sanger accuses the encyclopedia of systemic left-wing bias and selective sourcing that suppresses conservative viewpoints. This article exemplifies a recurring theme in his writing — skepticism toward institutional media, technology monopolies, and centralized information control.
Sanger also writes on religious topics from a Christian philosophical lens. In “Does God Expect the Impossible of Us?”, he explores theological concepts of sin, moral responsibility, and divine expectations, reinforcing the site’s alignment with traditional values. Meanwhile, more casual blog entries like “The Daily Offload #4” combine cultural commentary, media criticism, and conservative-leaning reflections.
His Projects page documents ongoing efforts toward developing decentralized online communities, including the “Encyclosphere” — an open network of encyclopedias. These projects align with libertarian and anti-censorship values, further suggesting a right-libertarian ideological influence.
While many of Sanger’s posts are thoughtful and articulate, his writing often lacks external sourcing or rigorous citations, especially when discussing political or media bias. This lowers the overall factual reliability and earns a Mixed factual rating. That said, his views are generally presented as opinion rather than objective news reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- There are no known fact checks directly debunking content published on LarrySanger.org. However, readers should note that most material is opinion-based and should be evaluated critically, especially when the claims challenge consensus narratives without providing strong, sourced counter-evidence.
Overall, we rate LarrySanger.org as Right biased due to its criticism of mainstream liberal institutions, promotion of decentralized information control, and Christian traditionalist viewpoints. We rate the site Mixed for factual reporting based on its editorial nature and lack of rigorous sourcing. While the site does not publish fake news, it often relies on anecdotal arguments and personal analysis rather than evidence-based journalism. (D. Van Zandt 05/04/2025)
Source: https://larrysanger.org/
Last Updated on May 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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