On 30/05/07, Chris Howie cdhowie@nerdshack.com wrote:
Will Gracenotes abuse the tools? I don't think so. That's enough for me, and if it isn't enough for you then I suggest you read [[WP:ADMIN]], specifically the sentence: "Wikipedia practice is to grant administrator status to anyone who has been an active and regular Wikipedia contributor for at least a few months, is familiar with and respects Wikipedia policy, and who has gained the trust of the community." (Note "familiar with," not "has memorized." I am familiar with a lot of Wikipedia policy, but only deal with the areas that I feel familiar enough with to not err when enforcing.) Of course if you think he'll abuse the tools, feel free to oppose. But if he disagrees with you on something that has nothing to do with the tools, and you have no reason to believe those tools will be abused, you are simply causing disruption. (I do understand and sympathize with those of you who have been through a great deal regarding attack pages, but realize that blocking an RfA is not the right way to get attack links off the 'pedia. Form a policy draft and try to reach consensus.)
Yes, precisely. That's why the abuse of this RFA to push this agenda is so shameful.
- d.