From: Jack Lynch <jack.i.lynch(a)gmail.com>
I have found that these "like minded editors" solicited by talk page,
email, IRC or whatever are the worst thing possible in every
situation. There is no surer way to enforce POV or enact mob
psychology.
An alternative view it that editors recruit other editors to give their
opinions and gain consensus about an on-going conflict, using various means,
including RfC, Talk: pages, etc. And if you can't find anyone to support
your view, whereas many editors support your opponents' view, then this may
well be a sign that you are wrong.
Jay.