Jossi Fresco wrote:
On Feb 18, 2007, at 11:43 PM, Ray Saintonge
wrote:
The general solution that was suggested was to
loosen up the
extreme restrictions on becoming a sysop.
That is not a solution, Ray. That is the act of opening the
proverbial can of worms. Think of the consequences.
What consequences, Jossi? If "editors can do
as much as an admin besides deleting an article and closing AfDs", then
what possible consequences would there be in having many more admins?
The reality is that there are significant differences (far more than you
suggested) between admins and non-admins. Deleting, viewing, and
restoring articles, blocking and unblocking users, protecting and
unprotecting articles...those pop to mind quickly.
But even in that reality, the vague imperative to "think of the
consequences" is not helpful. If you believe there would be significant
consequences, please tell us about them.
Or as the editor of a dead-tree encyclopedia might say, "Think of the
consequences of letting just anybody edit."
Ec