Timwi wrote:
This is an interesting philosophical thought. Michael getting "his way" would be being un-banned and gaining access to editing Wikipedia. Jimmy getting "his way" would be having Michael become a well-behaved and respected contributor. Both are being persistent. There is no conflict in having both "get their way". They meet nicely in the middle.
We hope. And it's worth noting is that this is a probationary period and people are directly taking responsibility for mentoring. If it fails, we have learned something, and the cost was low, and borne by the people who have specifically agreed to bear it. If it succeeds, though, then we can perhaps deal more productively with future problems by having various people _of the appropriate personality type and inclination_ volunteer to mentor.
--Jimbo