MacGyverMagic/Mgm wrote:
I don't see how we can compare the security of Wikipedia with that of other Top 50 websites. We already have the "large security hole" that any one can edit and that's what put wikipedia where it is now. Other top 50 websites aren't editable.
Also, however much I like him to be, David, is not scaleable on his own. If Wikipedia grows, so does the need for people with access to IP information to deal swiftly with vandalbots and very much confirmed sockpuppets (not just suspected ones).
The need is there. All we need to agree on is who we give the access to.
IMO giving it to the arbcom so they can swiftly handle cases would be a good thing and perhaps it can be given to a few more trusted people so it's easy to find an active person with such access in an emergency.
--Mgm _______________________________________________
To go a step further...
Could the arbcom make a decision of agreeing to give check user access to more arbcom members ?
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