On Apr 23, 2006, at 9:35 AM, Conrad Dunkerson wrote:
I almost agree, but in some cases that person might
still be operating
under mistaken assumptions. Say they found some evidence which
suggested
that a particular user was a sockpuppet of a blocked user and placed a
block on the 'sockpuppet' as a result. However, the second admin then
uncovered proof that the person wasn't a sockpuppet and unblocked. The
first admin might well accuse the second of 'wheel warring' and
reblock,
but only because of a failure of communication. The second admin
wasn't
'opposing the judgement' of the first, they were just working off a
different set of facts. The second admin shouldn't have to discuss the
matter before taking an action they know to be correct... though it
would
be a good idea to send the first admin a note to fill them in on
the details.
I tend to think that even in this case, Wikipedia is unique in that
it's better to ask permission than forgiveness.
--
Philip L. Welch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Philwelch