Jimmy Wales wrote:
Erik Moeller wrote:
I would like to ask Jimbo to make a formal
declaration of policy so
that sysops won't be accused of overstepping their bounds when
deleting pages.
Yes, that sounds like a good idea. I will follow this discussion
closely and try to see what people are saying, and propose a solution
that addresses everyone's needs and concerns to the greatest degree
possible. And then we can see if we can get consensus on that, the
old-fashioned way.
What bothers me about this is not the decision that Jimbo would make,
but the request that he make such a declaration. It strikes me as an
admission of failure on the part of those making the request. People
need to be willing to apply WikiLove and WikiFaith in dealing with these
problems rather than turning them into some kind of competitive battle
with Crusader and Saracen alike looking for a sign that God will be on
his side.
Ec