Toby Bartels wrote:
Given the Vikings' penchant for appeals to
authority,
I'd like to hear Jimmy's opinion about all of this.
The Vikings have sometimes implied that their here by special request
and that their actions have been in "consultation" with important people.
Well, not with me. There's just no excuse for acting in the way that
Kils/Viking have acted, particularly *as sysop*. The concern about
this image has been raised on the mailing list, and is under an
ongoing discussion. LittleDan has been very eloquent in representing
one side of the debate, and others have joined in.
We have a process, it's a long and tedious process, but it does more
or less work, and it's not good for someone to simply call 'sysop'.
Erik's actions were temporary in nature, and he was clear about that.
He was concerned about this spinning out of control while I was not
available (on the weekends, as usual, I try to have family time!).
I support what he did in that context.
--Jimbo