On 9/21/07, Marc Riddell <michaeldavid86(a)comcast.net> wrote:
There appears to be a great deal of power resting in
the hands of a
relatively small group of persons in this huge Community. And, from what I
can ascertain, they are given this power as a result of a popularity contest
and edit count. The decisions of these persons have the power to impact not
only the substance and credibility of the Project, but the credibility,
reputations and emotional states of its Members.
As the Project grows more complex, I believe the screening process involved
in selecting the persons who administrate it should also grow more complex.
In short, a crucial question that must be asked: is the person emotionally
mature enough to handle such a powerful and sensitive position?
A major principle involved here is fairness: to the Project, to the
Community, and to every single Member of that Community.
Marc Riddell
PS: This process of choosing administrators in the Project sounds very much
like our own American political process - and look what that has produced as
our most recent "administrator".
Hmmm, too much power in the hands of too few people all too capable of
and willing to do anything to maintain that power and what happens?
When will humans become predictable?
Thanks for continuing to say what needs to be said no matter what the
reception, Marc. And Wily.
KP