On 25/12/06, peter green plugwash@p10link.net wrote:
what i don't understand is why he hasn't just veto'd it already, its quite within his power to do so.
Although I oppose the proposal, I'm glad he hasn't. Although the issue is important, it isn't crucial so should be entirely up the community to decide.
Jimbo has been taking steps away from his "God King" image to the benefit of the project and the community. I admire him for this and it shows the robustness of Wikimedia as a model.