From: wikien-l-bounces@Wikipedia.org [mailto:wikien-l-bounces@Wikipedia.org] On Behalf Of Tony Sidaway
When the house is on fire, you don't hold a discussion.
We're talking about userboxes here. These are used by a few editors to display their pride in their beliefs and other personal aspects. Issues over images and copyright can be resolved. And so what if like-minded people try to collectivise their individual powers?
None of this amounts to an abuse of Wikipedia, nor is it "the house burning down", or "the sky falling down" or anything else. It's just normal human behaviour. If it makes editors happy, then smile and accept it as part of building a community.
What I'm concerned about is the attitude that seems to be taken by some in this discussion is that userbox users are somehow less worthy than other Wikipedians.
Peter (Skyring)