Daniel Mayer wrote:
Well there is that pesky discussion link at the top of
articles,
This link
* requires the user to know how to edit the wiki
* provides no obvious method for feedback to the user (who would have to
find his way back to the talk page)
* does not provide for discretion.
In the case of a breach of privacy, etc., users don't necessarily want
to discuss their concerns in public.
As for the (smart-aleck, if I may say so) remark on having to read those
complaints: currently, the Foundation receives the complaints *once
users have found a way to contact it*. Users such as Sannse etc. have to
read it. Sometimes, mails go to random users. Sometimes, they go to
public mailing-lists and they attract controversy.
Personally, I think that having clear complaint links reduces our risk
of getting sued or at least of getting served legal summons by angry and
frustrated people.