I do not really see what purpose arbcom serves anymore.
It clearly is incapable of resolving disputes. But now it is starting to be the source of disputes.
I tried creating a redirect to a former case (for the convenience to reference to this old case which has a rather long title). That redirect was promptly deleted (by an arbitrator I believe). Deletion was not based on a speedy deletion criteria. In addition deleting admin wasn't even willing to discuss this to date. My post to ANI over this was shut tight.
On a different note I was trying to seek restructuring RfAR page. As in technically chipping out appeal part of the page (which now occupies a greater amount of space than actual requests). I am told was attempted not too long ago. The attempt failed only because arbitrators and clerks did not like it - or so I am told. For seeking to change it despite the arbitrator/clerk apathy towards people who have a very slow internet connection my initiative was labeled as trolling.
If I am not even allowed to change/criticize the technical aspects of arbcom and if such an attempt hits an iron curtain I wonder how useful arbcom is on actual controversies.
So I really do not really see what purpose arbcom serves anymore.
- White Cat