[WikiEN-l] Threats made on Wikipedia

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Steve Bennett wrote:
> On 12/25/07, geni <geniice at gmail.com> wrote:
>> The foundation sleeps. Wikipedia does not. For maximum speed contact
>> will tend to need to be made by the first person in the right
>> geographical area who is prepared to do so.
> 
> I really don't like this idea. Surely we can elevate certain people to
> responsible positions. What is some school supposed to do when someone
> claiming to be acting on behalf of "Wikipedia" rings up? What
> credentials do they have? Who can vouch for them?  We are *not* all
> spokespeople for Wikipedia.
> 
> (Like that issue with talking to the press - the responsible people
> diclaim their ability to speak. Leaving the irresponsible...)
> 
> Steve
> 
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All the reporter does is show the diffs to the body affected. The 
capacity in which the reporter does that is quite irrelevant. They are 
not a spokesman for anyone - just a member of the public drawing 
something to someone's attention.

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