Jeff Raymond wrote:
This is why I asked earlier if you were aware of the community discussions on the matter. Because there is a significant number of Wikipedians who don't know and don't trust Brandt, and don't feel that this is a just activity. There's a not-insignificant number of people who don't share that sort of opinion about many members of the power structure here, and when the power structure, as it were, completely ignores community consensus (one of those ultra-important things), it causes a loss of faith in the entire process.
I disagree that there is any community consensus here.
When I can agree with unblocking Brandt, but still feel disheartened by the whole affair, there's something wrong.
Perhaps in your understanding of what is going on? Are there factual questions you would like to ask me?
--Jimbo