On 17/09/2007, Charlotte Webb charlottethewebb@gmail.com wrote:
I realize I'm not (technically) banned [1] but if I get a wild hair and attempt to engage anyone in a serious discussion about D. Bra ndt, I'm pretty sure that my "good standing" would take a steep nose dive.
Well, I am quite banned, and I haven't been in good standing since 3 June 2007, so what have I got to lose?
Let's see, his article lasted nearly two years before being blanked and redirected, despite his strong objections throughout most of that time period. 14 AfDs from November 2005 to June 2007 - 14 AfDs in 20 months.
It is well known that I strongly disapprove of many of his actions. However, Wikipaedia has caused him great pain, for no good reason, and I do acknowledge that those actions I disapprove of happened *after* the deletion of his article was refused.
On the other hand I could give a fuck less about Encyclopedia Dramatica [2] or whatever they might publish about me. If it's stupid I'll ignore it. If it's entertaining I might read it a time or two. But in neither case would I lose any sleep over it.
Some of us do care. Still, WP is worse.
—C.W.
[1] RFAR/CW: "The [Arbitration] Committee notes that CharlotteWebb remains a user in good standing, and is welcome to return to editing at any time." [2] (except that our article about said site was, much like Brandt's, deleted for inappropriate and wholly political reasons)