Zoe wrote:
--- Jimmy O'Regan <jimregan(a)o2.ie> wrote:
Should there not be a boilerplate text which can
be
used in these
events? Something to the effect of:
==Page out of service==
This page is under a
[[meta:Wikipedia:Raincloud|Raincloud]] - it was
written by a [[meta:bans|banned user]]. If you wish
to check the facts
of previous versions of this page, you may do so by
selecting "Page
History" at the top of this page. If you wish to
write a new version of
this article, you may do so by selecting "Edit this
page" from the top
of this page.
And who will go around cleaning those up? Besides, it
leaves Michael's name in the history even though he is
banned.
Anyone with an interest in the topic: the hypothetical person who would
end up reading the text I suggested? As to leaving Michael in the edit
history, a) I didn't realise a ban meant purging all mention of the
offender, b) it could cause copyright problems in the few cases where
Michael or a user suspected of being Michael leaves mostly valid
information (though given the type of these details, fair use probably
covers them).
Zoe