[Wikimedia-l] Please, let's save the Wikipedia - from itself

[Fred Bauder]

> On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Fred Bauder <fredbaud at fairpoint.net>
> wrote:
>
>> It is addressed but by a rather complicated and demanding process. See
>> Wikipedia:Dispute resolution. Not really workable for new users who
>> bump
>> up against well-established users who have bad habits, or have learned
>> that nasty behavior pays off in being able to control content.
>>
>>
> Removing the mediation committee from that process might
> streamline things a bit. I notice the mediation cabal has closed
> its doors since the last time I looked.
>
> -Chad
>

I confess I'm not up to date; hardly anyone ever tries to seriously argue
with me; and, often, if they do, I find something more productive than
arguing with an idiot. (See, I am a very bad citizen). The Dispute
resolution pages should be up to date and reflect current practices,
whatever they are; in many cases matters that once would have been
considered for arbitration are now handled by administrators.

Fred