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