[Foundation-l] Why is Arbcom is actively promoting Wikipedia Review?

[Gerard Meijssen]

Hoi,
This would in my opinion be more appropriate on the Wikipedia-l. This list
is for foundation related subjects.
Thanks,
    GerardM

On 11 March 2012 12:19, Robert Alvarez <vezbox at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can anyone explain why Arbcom members are not required to refrain from
> posting and responding to requests on Wikipedia Review while they are on
> Arbcom? It seems a basic conflict of interest to be actively promoting the
> opinions and drawing unnecessary attention to attack posts against
> Wikipedia contributers by banned users.
>
> I see at least two current Arbcom members posting there quite recently and
> even responding to requests of banned users to do things on their behalf on
> Wikipedia (such as John Vandenberg working for Edward Buckner).
>
> One might argue that Arbcom members have a right to free speech, however
> this seems to cross the boundaries into undermining the fundamental
> principles and the values of the Wikimedia Foundation.
>
> Bob
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