I hope that the arbitrators know that I have nothing but respect for them. I would like to point out to them that the matters of Wik and Anthony were referred to them two weeks ago, and that we have not received an update. The two of them have been much better behaved for quite some time, but today they've gotten two pages protected (at Atlantium they each reverted the other one 15 times in three hours before I protected it) and they certainly may do more if old trends are resurfacing.

I know arbitration is difficult, but I think it needs to be pointed out that two weeks is longer than the arbitrators had originally estimated as the time needed to make these decisions. I also think Wik and Anthony provide us with an excellent view of how arbitration affects a user. If they want to stay, they are initially worried and self-correct behavior somewhat. But as time goes by, if it appears arbitration is not reaching any result, they may decide that returning to old ways is acceptable.

I'm not saying this so we can all bash the AC in public -- they do a thankless job and a difficult one. I just am wanting to make sure that they are aware that the delays in at least one current case may pose a problem in the near future if Wik and Anthony continue (I hate to say it, but we may see more vigilante justice if things deteriorate). I also am hoping that the AC can take this opportunity to consider internally how best to speed cases up so that we don't face this down the road.

I think it's doable, it's reasonable, and I have every confidence in the arbitrators that they want the same things for Wikipedia I do, and that they will find the best possible way to resolve these issues. Thanks for your hard work,

James R. (Jwrosenzweig)

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