If I recall correctly, a certain user named Ed Poor had a campaign spring up to ban him
when he was discovering wikipedia. I suspect this is because he is able to easily (if
tediously) and effectively and most importantly convincingly construct very compelling
arguments while simultaneously being able to deconstruct opposing arguments.
I postulate that because he is able to do this so easily, he was perceived as a threat. A
threat to existing knowlege (are we all ignorant or is Ed Poor?), a threat to authority
(who do we believe, the newspaper or Ed Poor?), a threat to wikipedia (should wikipedia be
a forum for Ed Poor to post facts?).
Did Ed Poor ever make a mistake in his life? I don't know Ed Poor, but I can
categorically state "yes". And I will make similar statements about us all if
necessary, and then make my case for my belief if warranted.
Codie Vickers
(P.S.: Ed Poor's alleged sense of humor may also have contributed to the prior
campaign to expunge him.)