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12 Jan 2004


      Hi
Well, well, it's been a while. First, I want to thank everyone for the kind 
words that have been said to me and about me, both publically and privately. I 
sincerely appreciate it.
I also want to thank Jimbo, for bending over backwards to accommodate me 
while keeping within the Wiki guidelines. If I have been stubborn or said anything 
that offended him, I apologize here, publically. I admit that I was skeptical 
at first, but I believe that his efforts in bringing about arbitration and 
dialogue will lead to a greater spirit of camaraderie among everyone who 
participates in Wikipedia. I also believe that this spirit of camaraderie and 
partnership is the best way to pursue and promote knowledge, which is certainly our 
goal.
Given all that, I would like to apologize to everyone if my (rash) departure 
created a stir. I have reconsidered my position and decided to accept Jimbo's 
offer of bringing this dispute before the arbitration committee, no strings 
attached. I understand that the issues to be discussed will include my behavior 
regarding the text in question, but I hope they will also cover the issue of 
bullying on a much wider level.
I would also like to ask that, if possible, someone who knows how restore my 
personal pages. Whatever happens, I am proud of Wikipedia and would like to 
have some reminder somewhere that I played some little part in building it.
Thanks,
Danny Wool