From: Jack Lynch jack.i.lynch@gmail.com
I have found that these "like minded editors" solicited by talk page, email, IRC or whatever are the worst thing possible in every situation. There is no surer way to enforce POV or enact mob psychology.
An alternative view it that editors recruit other editors to give their opinions and gain consensus about an on-going conflict, using various means, including RfC, Talk: pages, etc. And if you can't find anyone to support your view, whereas many editors support your opponents' view, then this may well be a sign that you are wrong.
Jay.