On Sat, 11 Feb 2006, Ray Saintonge wrote:
I am often hesitant about calling a sysop on his behaviour when I know his reputation for arguing; it may not always be right, but such disputes can be exhausting. I would prefer spending my time on more creative contributions.
You're not the only one who thinks this way, Ray.
To mention a related strategy, I wonder just how many veteran contributors have adopted the following tactic for prevailing in a content conflict:
1. Silently acquiese to opponent's edits; after all, there's many other articles in need of attention. 2. Wait x number of weeks. 3. Revert opponent's edits while carefully leaving any later contributions intact. 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 as often as needed.
Not to argue that this is the best way to deal with unreasonable partisans, but I can't be the only one who has done this.
Geoff