Anthere wrote
But, I do care that someone feels he is threatened in his real life because of his wikipedia activity.
I care too. I care less for the following reasons (a) crying wolf (b) I knew the name, without specially wanting to (c) past UseNet prominence, and the one that is also in need of a mention: bullies - and I have a deep hatred of that type - would obviously use a certain type of threat with a certain type of person. What can be done, should be.
Charles