On 26 July 2012 15:04, Richard Symonds richard.symonds@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
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!
More than happy to do that; NB David Gerard was an Arb briefly, and then participated on the Arbitration list for a long time, so also has the background.
Geni as OP having said something I agree with about the content of the decision, I'm left roughly where I was. I think the more familiarity people have with the way the Arbitration Committee operates, the less they will find it relevant, in itself, to the chapter.
Of course talk is free: I expressed my personal opinion on this business to a Board member a little while ago, and to Jon Davies again today.
Charles