[WikiEN-l] Admin list--privacy

Sun Jan 22 21:12:06 UTC 2006

> This list woudl be intended for the confidential flow of information,
> including, possibly, legal information, as well as strategies for dealing
> more effectively with trolls and vandals.

It is not a good idea to have hundreds of people on a mailing list
intended for "confidential flow of information".

> You do not publicize weak points, so that people
> can take advantage of them.
>
> That is not only unprofessional. It is also irresponsible.

Wikipedia has been extremely open about its weak points from its very
beginning. Many of us think that is a good thing. Security through
obscurity may be a worse option in the long run.

Regards,
Haukur