[WikiEN-l] Office actions

[Ray Saintonge]

Alphax (Wikipedia email) wrote:

>Earle Martin wrote:
>  
>
>>In this case, it was an "office action", which appears to generally
>>equate to "putting stuff in the memory hole".
>>
>>Is it Foundation policy to hide official decisions of the Foundation?
>>Or is it Danny policy? Either way, it appears that the management of
>>this project is asymptotically approaching that of the Open[sic]
>>Directory Project.
>>    
>>
>That's grounds for moderation, citizen.
>
While Earle's interpretation may be debatable, this kind of reaction 
tends to put a chill on the conversation.  The suggestions are at least 
possible, but easily rebuttable.  The kind of questions asked are 
predictable in an environment where only limited real information is 
made public.  If they are kept open without answers they are too easily 
taken to logical conclusions of cabal and conspiracy.  A threat of 
punishment only catalyses such a conclusion.

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