On Apr 23, 2006, at 9:35 AM, Conrad Dunkerson wrote:
I almost agree, but in some cases that person might still be operating under mistaken assumptions. Say they found some evidence which suggested that a particular user was a sockpuppet of a blocked user and placed a block on the 'sockpuppet' as a result. However, the second admin then uncovered proof that the person wasn't a sockpuppet and unblocked. The first admin might well accuse the second of 'wheel warring' and reblock, but only because of a failure of communication. The second admin wasn't 'opposing the judgement' of the first, they were just working off a different set of facts. The second admin shouldn't have to discuss the matter before taking an action they know to be correct... though it would be a good idea to send the first admin a note to fill them in on the details.
I tend to think that even in this case, Wikipedia is unique in that it's better to ask permission than forgiveness.