[WikiEN-l] Another "BADSITES" controversy

[Ray Saintonge]

John Lee wrote:

>I think the Arbcom should clarify their decision to say that "attack sites"
>refers to sites composed of nothing but attacks - Brandt's Hive Mind site is
>probably a good example - and not just sites which contain attacks but also
>contain other content.
>
Not at all!!  Judges do not revisit their past decisions unless there is 
a clear error.  Any case is decided on the basis of specific facts.  To 
go back now to change the ruling would only strenghthen the notion that 
Arbcom rulings form legal precedents.  I don't know if we are ready for 
that.

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