I'm hearing a rumor that someone was blocked on Wikipedia simply because they showed up on IRC with a username that someone else didn't like. That doesn't seem like a very good idea to me....
Sunday, December 02, 2007
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It looks liek its been unblocked
ReplyDeleteIs User:Ripberger you?
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly.
ReplyDeleteNo, 2nd Anonymous, I am not Kelly's sock. If you look at our contributions, you'll see we differ on many things regarding Wikipedia.
I have respect for Kelly and I recognize her as an expert on Wikipedia's social dynamics and technical prowess. I do wish she would return to a more active role on Wikipedia as her insight is invaluable.
As for the sleuthing, I fear it is causing a chilling effect on Wikipedia's collaborative environment. It has to end or else no one will trust anybody. This current ArbCom has done little to stop this and we need individuals on that committee who will stand up and do the right thing.
Best wishes,
Ripberger
The WikiClique really is trying to demonize Kelly these days... note the presence of several "oppose" comments in some of the ArbCom election pages opposing people for having the "bad taste" to have supported or endorsed Kelly at some point.
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