DF wrote:
Maybe having the fluffy stuff is good too, but if IAR is going to be a core principle is should more clearly state when and why admins choose to ignore all rules.
It is effectively impossible to anticipate in advance the circumstances and reasons in which "Ignore all rules" would apply. That's in the very nature of the statement and a key reason for its existence.
This is not to deny that attempts to invoke the principle must have a supporting rationale when the situation presents itself. The fact that the page closes by saying "ignore all rules...including this one" should be a clear signal that as policies go, the principle is a flimsy twig and will not serve to justify anything by itself.
Incidentally, I would also point out that the application of "Ignore all rules" does not limit itself to the actions of administrators.
--Michael Snow
If the current wording is such a problem, then why don't you suggest a new formulation instead of getting rid of it entirely?
--Mgm
I have the same problem with the formulation, I think it's crap. How about
"Over the years, the wikipedia community has created an impressive amount of policies and guidelines. These guidelines should be followed, but can be confusing to many people, and they should not stand in the way of common sense. If you feel an action is warranted, but is not specifically supported by the rules, feel free to ignore all rules and follow common sense"
I would like to add "this don't give you a right to do whatever...", but people seem to like short snappy policies.
--gkhan
On 9/20/05, MacGyverMagic/Mgm macgyvermagic@gmail.com wrote:
If the current wording is such a problem, then why don't you suggest a new formulation instead of getting rid of it entirely?
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On 9/20/05, Oskar Sigvardsson oskarsigvardsson@gmail.com wrote:
I have the same problem with the formulation, I think it's crap. How about
"Over the years, the wikipedia community has created an impressive amount of policies and guidelines. These guidelines should be followed, but can be confusing to many people, and they should not stand in the way of common sense. If you feel an action is warranted, but is not specifically supported by the rules, feel free to ignore all rules and follow common sense"
I would like to add "this don't give you a right to do whatever...", but people seem to like short snappy policies.
--gkhan
Burn the "feel free".