[WikiEN-l] [[Talk:Autofellatio]] - Poll

Sun Feb 13 07:47:59 UTC 2005

Jimmy (Jimbo)-

>I have contributed to this debate by removing the image from the page
>  
>
Perhaps you could clarify that this was not done in your role as 
trustee. I don't believe it was, as you did not consult with Angela and 
Anthere, so I consider it just like an edit by any other Wikipedia 
editor, only that, of course, you hope that people will take it more 
seriously because of the reputation that comes with your role in the 
project, past and present. That's completely reasonable, if done rarely 
and in cases you consider important.

The page is currently being edit warred over, and one editor uses the 
comment "rv to Jimbo's approved version". It would be helpful if you 
could state here that you are not in the business of approving articles. 
I believe your edit summary "This image is completely unacceptable for 
Wikipedia" could be misconstrued to be an official statement, when it is 
your personal opinon. Some people still see Wikimedia as being governed 
by a benevolent dictator, and any explanation would help to eliminate 
that misconception.

I still remember how the Spanish Wikipedia forked over some discussion 
on advertising. I'm somewhat worried that people might misunderstand 
your comments, and assume that you are acting as "Chief Editor". On the 
other side, those who do support the removal of the image might 
deliberately seek to create that impression in order to further their 
agenda.

All best,

Erik