[Foundation-l] Note regarding status of privacy policy

Sun Aug 10 03:15:04 UTC 2008

On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 6:06 PM, Thomas Dalton <thomas.dalton at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Of the recent case regarding Lar, I've been told all evidence must be
>> submitted by this Sunday, then the case will be closed. But I don't
>> have time to hunt for diffs right now, because I have family coming to
>> stay until the end of the month. They know this -- they also know this
>> is a holiday season -- but they want it closed by Sunday nevertheless,
>> for reasons they're unable to explain. So nothing will be resolved.
>
> Have you tried politely requesting an extension? That you have family
> staying seems to be an excellent reason for needing some more time and
> I really can't see ArbCom saying no.

Yes, I requested an extension until the end of August, and was told
(very rudely) by Charles Matthews that no extension would be given.

> I've had my own problems with
> ArbCom (I was recently desysoped and was appalled at the bad practices
> and judgement shown), but they are usually pretty reasonable when it
> comes to real life commitments.

I've always found that too, but for some reason they want to get rid
of this case as soon as possible.