Fact check: How reliable is this page

1. Summary of the results

Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) is an established platform founded in 2015 that has developed into what they claim is "the most comprehensive media bias resource on the internet" with over 9,400 media sources in their database ^{[1] [1]}. In 2025, they implemented a comprehensive methodology using weighted scoring across multiple dimensions including economic system, social values, news reporting balance, and editorial bias ^[2]. While their methodology aims to be transparent and objective, it's important to note that it is not scientifically rigorous ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual points need to be considered:

• Scientific studies have validated MBFC's approach, showing high agreement between their ratings and other fact-checking datasets ^[3]
• The field of fact-checking faces significant challenges, including:
• Lack of standardization in rating labels
• Potential credibility fluctuations of fact-checkers themselves
• Difficulties in verifying emerging claims with limited web presence ^{[4] [5]}
• Other established fact-checking platforms exist, such as Snopes.com, which received a perfect NewsGuard credibility rating of 100/100 ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question about reliability itself needs more specificity, as reliability can be measured in different ways. Several stakeholders benefit from different narratives:

• Fact-checking organizations like MBFC benefit from being perceived as authoritative sources, as evidenced by their self-description as "the most comprehensive media bias resource" ^[1]
• Academic researchers benefit from using MBFC's data, as it has been validated by scientific studies ^[3]
• News organizations benefit from high reliability ratings to maintain credibility with their audience
• Readers need to understand that even established fact-checking methodologies have limitations and should be used as part of a broader approach to information verification ^{[4] [5]}