[WikiEN-l] Re: Not a lynch mob

[Anthere]

Jim Cecropia wrote:
> Well, "lynch mob" has a meaning in US culture beyond literally 
> "stringing someone up" "extra-judicially." It refers to an atmosphere in 
> which the question on the table which can be stated: "We're fed up this 
> guy, podners, what're ya gonna do about it?" I see some of that here. 
> I've had an unpleasant run-in in an issue in which 172 was a part, and I 
> do think he is too aggressive and arbitrary; but I've also come to 
> realize that he is one of the best contributors to Wikipedia. This 
> shouldn't give him (or anyone) a "pass" to become a "super-user," but I 
> think our efforts should focus on how we can get experienced 
> contributors to follow certain basic rules without "banning," which is 
> an insult, rather than a time-out. Maybe it's not possible, but I think 
> the desire for collegiality should make us think.


I think you mention an important point here.
What about a collection of civil duties that good contributors will have 
to take care of each time they have not followed certain basic rules ?