[WikiEN-l] NY Times article on gender gap in Wikipedia contributors

[Charles Matthews]

On 31/01/2011 19:42, Fred Bauder wrote:
> If, after warning someone repeatedly or taking abuse from someone for
> years, I file a request for arbitration, I expect the Arbitration
> Committee to address the question.
>
> If you think that is not in your remit, please review:
> https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration/Policy#Rules
>
> The real issue, however, is to establish customs of courtesy and
> friendliness among the community at large, not to scapegoat egregious
> offenders. For that purpose it is not rigorous enforcement of the rules
> that is called for but leadership.
And not appeasement, either. (To reply to Risker also - please treat 
ex-arbs as if they are familiar with the arguments, because a moment's 
thought will convince you that they are.)

Charles