Robert Brookes wrote:
This state of affairs is lamentable. If mediation is
indeed to be a part of the Wikipedia dispute
resolution process then an effort must be made to keep
the structures functioning. Pity fewer people seem
willing to volunteer as mediators than are queuing in
line to become administrators so they can block and
ban people at will. Sad for Wikipedia.
A history of having successfully mediated the disputes of others could
be an interesting prerequisite for becoming an administrator.
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