From: Zephram Stark zephramstark@yahoo.com
The only significant source of contention at Wikipedia is when people try to unduly influence articles.
Exactly.
Yet, it is possible to create a system where unduly influencing articles cannot be achieved.
But how can this benefit you? If such a system actually worked, you'd be completely unable to edit. Oh wait, we must already have such a system, because you are effectively unable to edit now.
if we are willing to let our influence be based on the quality of our edits
We are; that's why you have absolutely no influence.
Jay.