[WikiEN-l] Brandt unblocked by Jimbo - community support?

[David Gerard]

On 21/04/07, Andries Krugers Dagneaux <andrieskd at chello.nl> wrote:

> >Yes, it can be legitimate to block someone for off-wiki activities.
> Our
> >tradition has been to try to mostly avoid it as being overly intrusive
> >into the lives of editors, but it really depends on the context and
> >complex judgment calls.  That's what the ArbCom is for.  It is a
> >depressing and difficult job.

> I do not consider arbcom decisions that diverge much from existing
> policies as legitimate. The [[Wikipedia:No Personal Attack]] policy
> states that off-Wikipedia behavior is a side-issue. If you do not agree
> with that policy then please try to change it. Arbcom decision that
> diverge much form existing policies are unfair and erode the moral
> authority that the arbcom now has.


It's usually considered as part of ascertaining a pattern of
behaviour, i.e. is this person an irredeemable dick? have they done
the same thing over and over elsewhere and now it's Wikipedia's turn?
are they being sweetness and light on Wikipedia itself but blatantly
encouraging attacks elsewhere? etc., etc. It's corroboration as to
character.


- d.