Must Arbitrators abide by WP:CIVIL & WP:LIVING, or are they exempt
during an arbitration case?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Pseudoscien…
1. I am embroiled in an arbitration case in which one of the editors
has been cited of being uncivil against me (with evidence provided),
using Ad hominems such being "incompetent", "close-minded ignorance",
advised me not to "be a dick", etc.
An Arbitrator has disagreed (no problem), but has then commented that
it "Looks like a case of calling a spade a spade", which may Oxford
English Dictionary defines as:
"to call things by their real names, without any euphemism or
mincing of matters; to use plain or blunt language; to be
straightforward to the verge of rudeness."
To me this reads as if the Arbitrator is justifying the language,
because it is considered accurate.
2. The same editor is citing as using "strong negative language"
against living people (cf. WP:LIVING), and the same Arbitrator has
made the same comment.
3. The same Arbitrator has also noted that "I do not believe Ian
Tresman's deserve good faith"
It does seem to me that if editors can not use such language at any
time, then Arbitrators should be setting an example, otherwise
editors will loose faith in the Arbitration process.
Regards,
Ian Tresman