[WikiEN-l] BADSITES ArbCom case about to close

[David Gerard]

On 17/10/2007, charles.r.matthews at ntlworld.com
<charles.r.matthews at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> > Is naming a site the same as linking? Note that in the example that
> > caused the case, antisocialmedia.net (which is undoubtedly an attack
> > site) was named, not linked, and its name has been in reliable sources
> > (under the interpretations pushed by the most prominent advocates of
> > BADSITES-like policies).

> Naming a site, alluding to a site, hinting at a site's existence: these are not linking to a site. If naming is gaming this principle, then we should treat it like other gaming. Gaming harassment policy is typical of bullying and provocative behaviour - back to the playground. In other works there is a pretty good reason to say WP:HARASS is not for gaming.


Then for God's sake please say this expressly, else the querulous will
assume you're justifying removing a well-source and verifiably notable
name of an attack site that's achieved real-world notability. You
remember, the actual cause of the case being brought!


- d.