I suggest that anyone who wants to know a bit more about ArbCom, and how it works "behind the scenes", have a chat with Charles Matthews or James Forrester - both previous arbitrators. I was an arbitrator too - and would still be if I had not taken this job - but I'm not going to get involved in this discussion. Do talk to James or Charles if you have any questions though - they really know their stuff.
And apologies to any ex-arbs on the list who I've not mentioned!
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On 26 July 2012 14:52, Joe Filceolaire filceolaire@gmail.com wrote:
Fae
I don't know you well - I've met you a few times - and I don't know the details of the dispute however:
- Arbcom is the highest court on en.wikipedia
- Arbcom only only ban a few people each year
- Arbcom have criticised your behaviour and banned you from Wikipedia
In view of the above I believe that you should resign as chairman of WMUK.
If you believe Arbcom have acted in error then the appropriate course is to appeal that decision or to call for the restructuring of Arbcom..
I am very sorry that it has come to this and I hope this issue is resolved but, until it is resolved, I believe it is not appropriate for you to occupy such a prominent position in WMUK.
Yours.
Joe
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