Case clerk: Penwhale ( Talk) Drafting arbitrators: Jclemens ( Talk) & Coren ( Talk)
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I'd like an opinion from the editors "in the trenches" of that particular dispute. Without addressing the wider problem of how to handle politically volatile subjects in general (which Jclemens is looking into), how would everyone feel about a solution similar to that which we put forth with naming in Ireland?
I.e.: construct some community process where a guided binding content decision is taken, and then enforce that decision for a period of time. In other words, a forcible truce that – while certain to not make anyone completely happy – would defuse the problem for a period of time and allow everyone to stop wasting so much energy and goodwill on that aspect to the detriment of everything else? — Coren (talk) 18:57, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
I am curious to know whether WP:NPA applies to accusations made during this case. Are accusers invited to exclude all exculpatory information, and to slant their accusations in the most misleading manner possible, or should allegations instead be provided with a neutral explanation? These questions apply to both this page, the Evidence page, and all other pages in this proceeding. If allegations should be made in a way that is neutral and informative, does ArbCom ever do anything to enforce that principle when it is obviously violated? It seems unfair to put the burden entirely on the accused to use up his/her limited voice by trying to provide information that was deliberately omitted in order to demonize the accused.
I could give dozens of examples from this case, but maybe one will illustrate the point. I've been accused of having been blocked numerous times at abortion articles, but the allegation omitted that the last such block occurred four years ago this month. Is it really acceptable to allow misleading accusations that attack editors by excluding obviously relevant exculpatory evidence?
If ArbCom really wants to allow unlimited non-neutral attacks like this, then we will continue to have snow jobs consisting of rapid-fire out-of-context accusations that no editor could possibly rebut with arguments that are as concise as the accusations themselves. I have been subject to Arbitration Enforcement for several years now, and I must say that a beautiful thing about that process is that individual accusations are carefully evaluated individually rather than inquisitorially. But even at AE, people making frivolous, biased, or otherwise baseless charges rarely face any consequences. Anythingyouwant ( talk) 23:50, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
In the meantime, it's a bit galling to see someone who irresponsibly flings around accusations of "appalling dishonesty" without even the most basic due diligence present themselves as a victim of personal attacks, but whatever. MastCell Talk 04:14, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
I'm wondering about the status of this case. Are we waiting for people to respond to Jclemens' candidate findings of fact? From my end, I've already posted evidence and workshop findings addressing what I think are the key aspects of the case - should I repeat these in the relevant candidate FoFs? I haven't posted there (except in regard to the candidate FoF's about me) because I don't want to be repetitive, but I'm not sure where this case is, or whether you (the Committee) are waiting on us. MastCell Talk 18:26, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
And I certainly don't blame you for real life getting in the way; it happens to all of us (or it should). Maybe it's time to modify this whole "everyone wants for the drafting arbitrator" thing though... NW ( Talk) 21:31, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
This case has been my first-ever exposure to Arbitration. Is this typical, in terms of time to settle? Mind you, I'd rather have a slow process than a flawed one. I'm just curious. HuskyHuskie ( talk) 05:46, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
Here's an update for the public on where we are.
1. Most of the principles and background findings-of-fact are hammered out appropriately. There aren't going to be any big surprises, but nor will everything proposed in the workshop make it into the final decision... or if it is put in, some of it won't pass.
2. There is a paucity of specific diffs detailing poor, sanctionable behavior on behalf of a number of participants. This needs your help. Saying "he was blocked a lot before" or the like doesn't cut it. I want to propose topic-bans for all the worst participants, regardless of side, who have contributed to the toxic atmosphere. But when I go to do so... there simply isn't enough evidence (read: specific diffs) for me to write a finding of fact on editor conduct that supports a topic ban. I'm tempted to post a proposed decision without this... and I would if it were the only deficit.
3. How to handle long-term topic management. In these areas, the committee is not of one mind. We're still working through this, but may end up posting multiple proposed solutions to e.g. the article naming controversy.
My apologies that this has taken so long. If there is any additional relevant evidence that anyone wants to submit, or any personal clarification of the above statements that are desired, please feel free to "email this user" me. Jclemens ( talk) 19:23, 5 November 2011 (UTC)
Case clerk: Penwhale ( Talk) Drafting arbitrators: Jclemens ( Talk) & Coren ( Talk)
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I'd like an opinion from the editors "in the trenches" of that particular dispute. Without addressing the wider problem of how to handle politically volatile subjects in general (which Jclemens is looking into), how would everyone feel about a solution similar to that which we put forth with naming in Ireland?
I.e.: construct some community process where a guided binding content decision is taken, and then enforce that decision for a period of time. In other words, a forcible truce that – while certain to not make anyone completely happy – would defuse the problem for a period of time and allow everyone to stop wasting so much energy and goodwill on that aspect to the detriment of everything else? — Coren (talk) 18:57, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
I am curious to know whether WP:NPA applies to accusations made during this case. Are accusers invited to exclude all exculpatory information, and to slant their accusations in the most misleading manner possible, or should allegations instead be provided with a neutral explanation? These questions apply to both this page, the Evidence page, and all other pages in this proceeding. If allegations should be made in a way that is neutral and informative, does ArbCom ever do anything to enforce that principle when it is obviously violated? It seems unfair to put the burden entirely on the accused to use up his/her limited voice by trying to provide information that was deliberately omitted in order to demonize the accused.
I could give dozens of examples from this case, but maybe one will illustrate the point. I've been accused of having been blocked numerous times at abortion articles, but the allegation omitted that the last such block occurred four years ago this month. Is it really acceptable to allow misleading accusations that attack editors by excluding obviously relevant exculpatory evidence?
If ArbCom really wants to allow unlimited non-neutral attacks like this, then we will continue to have snow jobs consisting of rapid-fire out-of-context accusations that no editor could possibly rebut with arguments that are as concise as the accusations themselves. I have been subject to Arbitration Enforcement for several years now, and I must say that a beautiful thing about that process is that individual accusations are carefully evaluated individually rather than inquisitorially. But even at AE, people making frivolous, biased, or otherwise baseless charges rarely face any consequences. Anythingyouwant ( talk) 23:50, 5 September 2011 (UTC)
In the meantime, it's a bit galling to see someone who irresponsibly flings around accusations of "appalling dishonesty" without even the most basic due diligence present themselves as a victim of personal attacks, but whatever. MastCell Talk 04:14, 6 September 2011 (UTC)
I'm wondering about the status of this case. Are we waiting for people to respond to Jclemens' candidate findings of fact? From my end, I've already posted evidence and workshop findings addressing what I think are the key aspects of the case - should I repeat these in the relevant candidate FoFs? I haven't posted there (except in regard to the candidate FoF's about me) because I don't want to be repetitive, but I'm not sure where this case is, or whether you (the Committee) are waiting on us. MastCell Talk 18:26, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
And I certainly don't blame you for real life getting in the way; it happens to all of us (or it should). Maybe it's time to modify this whole "everyone wants for the drafting arbitrator" thing though... NW ( Talk) 21:31, 25 October 2011 (UTC)
This case has been my first-ever exposure to Arbitration. Is this typical, in terms of time to settle? Mind you, I'd rather have a slow process than a flawed one. I'm just curious. HuskyHuskie ( talk) 05:46, 29 October 2011 (UTC)
Here's an update for the public on where we are.
1. Most of the principles and background findings-of-fact are hammered out appropriately. There aren't going to be any big surprises, but nor will everything proposed in the workshop make it into the final decision... or if it is put in, some of it won't pass.
2. There is a paucity of specific diffs detailing poor, sanctionable behavior on behalf of a number of participants. This needs your help. Saying "he was blocked a lot before" or the like doesn't cut it. I want to propose topic-bans for all the worst participants, regardless of side, who have contributed to the toxic atmosphere. But when I go to do so... there simply isn't enough evidence (read: specific diffs) for me to write a finding of fact on editor conduct that supports a topic ban. I'm tempted to post a proposed decision without this... and I would if it were the only deficit.
3. How to handle long-term topic management. In these areas, the committee is not of one mind. We're still working through this, but may end up posting multiple proposed solutions to e.g. the article naming controversy.
My apologies that this has taken so long. If there is any additional relevant evidence that anyone wants to submit, or any personal clarification of the above statements that are desired, please feel free to "email this user" me. Jclemens ( talk) 19:23, 5 November 2011 (UTC)