[WikiEN-l] Arbcom

[Thomas Dalton]

> The Arbitrators might wish to remember that Arbitration is not a court, and
> that unlike a court, it is not obligated to reach a decision.  In the case
> of "Allegations of Apartheid" for example, the Committee could issue a
> statement to the effect that the Committee recognizes the community's
> concern that the other Allegations articles were created and defended to
> make a point, but that it is divided on whether any remedy is needed, and
> remands the issue to the community for discussion.
>
> I don't think is constitutes failure to acknowledge that the Comittee is as
> divided as the general community on some issues; in those cases the
> Committee should confine its role to slapping down editors whose behavior is
> so outrageous that it interferes with the community's ability to calmly
> discuss the issue.

The community can only really take action if there is a consensus. If
a matter has reached ArbCom, then it's usually pretty safe to say
there isn't a consensus. If ArbCom don't do anything about it, then
nothing will get done.