Another point is, right now, all stewards have check user access. But no steward was approved by a developer or by Tim himself (who is at the origine of the steward status creation), nor by Jimbo. So, do you suggest that stewards are asked not to use this tool ? Or should they be allowed only after approval by Jimbo or Tim ? Or should stewards be only nominated by Jimbo or Tim in the future ?
It isn't true that all stewards have CheckUser access. Stewards have the ability, though not the right, to assign themselves this access. It's unfortunate that some have violated their privileges by assigning themselves CheckUser access without approval of the communities they're using it on. I thought stewards could be trusted not to do that, but seemingly not.
Angela A steward with no checkuser access