--- Erik Moeller erik_moeller@gmx.de wrote:
I have to disagree here...
I understand your points of view.
I would rather chinese botanists be able to add articles than have chinese wikipedia permanently blocked because of three dozens articles that incense the reds.
I also agree that self-censorship is bad, but I don't think that's what Ant meant. I think she means that if we are respectful of other people' sensitivities, then a greater good will come out in the end.
I also think that having chinese and non-western editors on w is a great advantage to us, because it demonstrates our commitment to NPOV.
I also agree that the W will outlive just about all current governments, and may even be instrumental in their changing for the better.
For this reason, I suggest we proceed with caution.
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