[WikiEN-l] Indefinite ban problem

charles.r.matthews at ntlworld.com charles.r.matthews at ntlworld.com
Sun Sep 30 20:30:09 UTC 2007


"Daniel R. Tobias" wrote 

> Synopsis:  Linuxbeak unblocks Blu Aardvark and Mistress Selina Kyle.  
> A whole page of drama-queen histrionics and hissy-fits erupts, with 
> some prominent admins loudly storming away from Wikipedia in a huff 
> (they were soon back), and people demanding that Linuxbeak apologize, 
> admit to a grave error of judgment, and possibly be desysopped or 
> debureaucratted. 

You have posted a reference to a page of around 28000 words of text, from May 2006. Could you add to your summary who are the cabal members taking part (there are numerous people taking part), and who exactly was threatening Linuxbeak with being desysopped, rather than just disagreeing with the unblocking of not just one but two editors (Wikipedia Review activists)? This is a somewhat complex example you have chosen, and not so current. 

Charles




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