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