I see that Jimbo has replied on his talk page now saying that he was unaware of the allegations also. Although I doubt that the official channels for this sort of thing include making him personally aware as a matter of routine.
Chris
On Thu, 13 Mar 2014, Chris McKenna wrote:
While I would not necessarily be aware of anything reported through official channels, this is the first that I am aware of these allegations. Certainly I can recall nothing being mentioned at any of the most recent few London Wikimeets where I have usually been one of the first to arrive and almost always one of the last three to leave.
I am equally unaware of any desire to restrict discussion in the way you describe. The only desire of which I am aware is to keep the Water Cooler on the WMUK wiki free of navel-gazing and dirty laundry (such should now take place at the Engine Room instead).
Certainly if these allegations have been made in good faith then it is something that people should be aware of. In all circumstances though it is a Good Idea for people to be sensible about their belongings in any public place.
Chris
On Thu, 13 Mar 2014, Fæ wrote:
Re: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3AJimbo_Wales&diff=...
The allegation on Jimmy Wales' soapbox is the first I had heard of any problems on any channel. Was anything reported officially or is this subtle trolling?
I know that the current group-think is that discussion should be limited to Good News stories and positive PR, but if there have been thefts then a warning to attendees to take care would have been nice.
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