--- Fred Bauder fredbaud@ctelco.net wrote:
No, it sets the precedent you cannot impose the particular usage you prefer on the rest of the world, especially on groups who are offended by that usage. It is more an elaboration of our general policy on courtesy. Another aspect of the decision is that you cannot unilaterally declare your preference Wikipedia policy without having it adopted as an actual policy.
Fred
Isn't that exactly what SouthernComfort did? He said he was offended by BC/AD, and you and the rest of the arbcomm said his offense is more important than consensus.
RickK
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