On 31/01/2011 19:42, Fred Bauder wrote:
If, after warning someone repeatedly or taking abuse from someone for years, I file a request for arbitration, I expect the Arbitration Committee to address the question.
If you think that is not in your remit, please review: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy#...
The real issue, however, is to establish customs of courtesy and friendliness among the community at large, not to scapegoat egregious offenders. For that purpose it is not rigorous enforcement of the rules that is called for but leadership.
And not appeasement, either. (To reply to Risker also - please treat ex-arbs as if they are familiar with the arguments, because a moment's thought will convince you that they are.)
Charles