[WikiEN-l] Scared of the arbcom? FEARE YE NOTT!

Fri Mar 11 06:00:35 UTC 2005

In my memory ArbCom was the very last resort in an open commuunity. Now it seems to be a first resort for some.

Not good, however well-intentioned.

--C

----- Original Message -----
From: Snowspinner <Snowspinner at mail.wikimedia.org>
To: "English Wikipedia" <wikien-l at Wikipedia.org>
Subject: Re: [WikiEN-l] Scared of the arbcom? FEARE YE NOTT!
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 23:38:47 -0600

> 
> If there are users who feel intimidated by the system to the point 
> where they do not feel comfortable seeking dispute resolution, that 
> is itself a problem. I am willing to help there.
> 
> Think of it as the AMA, only for a different kind of disadvantaged user.
> 
> -Snowspinner
> 
> On Mar 10, 2005, at 11:22 PM, Jim Cecropia wrote:
> 
> > The issue is not Dr. Zen.
> > The issue is not WHEELER.
> > The issue is not 172.
> >
> > The issue is that Wikipedia has made great progress toward 
> > shutting people up.
> > The issue is that Wikipedia has made no progress toward editorial 
> > review or standards.
> > The issue is that Snowspinner is soliciting cases against users 
> > people have grievances with.
> >
> > My post was incendiary? Perhaps.
> > My post was unacceptable? In your opinion.
> > My post was inappropriate? I think not.
> >
> > Luv, C.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rick <giantsrick13 at yahoo.com>
> > To: "English Wikipedia" <wikien-l at Wikipedia.org>
> > Subject: Re: [WikiEN-l] Scared of the arbcom? FEARE YE NOTT!
> > Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 21:11:33 -0800 (PST)
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> --- Jim Cecropia <jcecropia at mail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> HEAR YE!! HEAR YE!!
> >>
> >> This posting was entirely inappropriate.
> >>
> >> Dr Zen has repeatedly deleted the image in violation
> >> of consensus, and indicates that he will continue to
> >> do so.  Your posting to the mailing list is an
> >> unacceptable incendiary posting.
> >>
> >> RickK
> >>
> >>
> >>
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