On 5/16/07, David Gerard dgerard@gmail.com wrote:
On 15/05/07, David Gerard dgerard@gmail.com wrote:
- People decide the actual way things are done doesn't suit them, and
never mind little details like blatantly contradicting the fundamental rules
- People read the version of a policy page written by one of the first
people, assume it's gospel and defend it to the hilt, just as if it's carefully thought out and robust instead of a quick hack
- Etc etc etc.
Oh, I left a pretty pointy message on both his talk page and that of the editor he reverted.
Reference stripping is unacceptable behaviour and attracts strong penalties for good reason.
Thanks. Would have done it myself, but I wanted a second opinion first - and being the main author of the article in question, I am wary of getting too involved lest I fall prey to [[WP:OWN]]. Never hurts if you can find other non-involved editors who agree with you. ;-)
Johnleemk