Jimmy Wales wrote:
Erik Moeller wrote:
I would like to ask Jimbo to make a formal declaration of policy so that sysops won't be accused of overstepping their bounds when deleting pages.
Yes, that sounds like a good idea. I will follow this discussion closely and try to see what people are saying, and propose a solution that addresses everyone's needs and concerns to the greatest degree possible. And then we can see if we can get consensus on that, the old-fashioned way.
What bothers me about this is not the decision that Jimbo would make, but the request that he make such a declaration. It strikes me as an admission of failure on the part of those making the request. People need to be willing to apply WikiLove and WikiFaith in dealing with these problems rather than turning them into some kind of competitive battle with Crusader and Saracen alike looking for a sign that God will be on his side.
Ec