[WikiEN-l] Redress against personal attack?

[Jimmy Wales]

>I'd like to know what my options are after Ambi called
>me a jerk:
>
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Requests_for_arbitration#Everyking_3_deadlock.3F
>
>Now, before I make a fool of myself making an
>inappropiate fuss on the wiki, maybe someone could
>tell me if there are any proper channels of redress
>for this kind of thing, whether or not Ambi is
>'untouchable' and therefore it's not worth me
>defending myself.

Here's the best option in such cases, in my opinion:

"Ambi, I am really very sorry about all this.  I did not mean to be a
jerk.  My comment about 'Perry Mason' was rude and uncalled for, and I
regret it.  I also think that you should not have called me a jerk, but
since I hope you will forgive me for my behavior, I have already
forgiven you for calling me a jerk.  Here's hoping we can be friends
soon, and again, I apologize for causing you any trouble."

Thinking about "defending" oneself is already going down a path to
further conflict.

WikiLove...

--Jimbo