[WikiEN-l] Civility poll results

[Emily Monroe]

> I think what he was referring to was more of the trench-work of  
> promoting civility: actual involvement in dispute resolution and the  
> application of the civility policy.

That's a lot harder than actually working in Wikipedia, true.

> I have no idea whether Marc gets involved in the nitty gritty or  
> sticks to pot shots from off the field, but mailing list  
> participation usually falls in the latter category.

Usually. I hope and dare to believe this discussion will actually  
affect the English Wikipedia.

Emily
On Aug 12, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Nathan wrote:

> This is meta discussion, equal parts hang-wringing and philosophical  
> debate.
> I think what he was referring to was more of the trench-work of  
> promoting
> civility: actual involvement in dispute resolution and the  
> application of
> the civility policy. I have no idea whether Marc gets involved in  
> the nitty
> gritty or sticks to pot shots from off the field, but mailing list
> participation usually falls in the latter category.
>
> Nathan
>
> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Emily Monroe  
> <bluecaliocean at me.com> wrote:
>
>>> These points do come up, the forums for dispute resolution are open
>>> and free, and those who sit on their hands are definitely not part
>>> of the solution.
>>
>> I agree. If you don't participate in discussion, don't complain after
>> the discussion is closed.
>>
>> Marc IS participating in discussion here, so I don't see how the  
>> above
>> statement applies to him.
>>
>> Emily
>>
>>
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