Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-05-04 Appalachia, Virginia

Mediation Case: 2006-05-04 Appalachia, Virginia
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Request Information

 * Request made by: Takeel 17:17, 4 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Where is the issue taking place?
 * Appalachia, Virginia


 * Who's involved?
 * Takeel
 * Davins111


 * What's going on?
 * I have asserted that Davins111 is adding a link to his/her own website (http://www.appalachiava.net/) in the Appalachia, Virginia article. The website's ability to be used as a reference is at question.  I have tried to stimulate consensus-building on this by posting messages to Talk:Appalachia, Virginia, User talk:Davins111 and Village pump (assistance).  Nobody has responded on any of these talk pages.  I have removed the link from Appalachia, Virginia multiple times, but Davins111 has repeatedly replaced it without explanation, edit summaries, or discussion.


 * This may be a concern with relation to the following policies/guidelines:


 * WP:SPAM
 * WP:VANITY
 * WP:NOT


 * ''What would you like to change about that?
 * I would like an opportunity to build consensus, particularly through examination by a neutral third party.


 * If you'd prefer we work discreetly, how can we reach you?
 * Not applicable.


 * Would you be willing to be a mediator yourself, and accept a mediation assignment in a different case?


 * This is, following the Categorical Imperative, the idea that you might want to do
 * what you expect others to do. You don't have to, of course, that's why it's a question.


 * My apologies, but I can't at this time.

Mediator response
Hi there. I am Cowman109Talk and I have volunteered to take this case. It seems because you are dealing with an unresponsive user, the best bet may to be to see WP:3RR to report this user for a violation of the three revert rule. The only technical problem I see here is that his three reverts have not occured within 24 hours - also, you could just as easily be temporarily blocked for reverting his actions as well. In my opinion the best bet to take would be to take this route, and most :) admins don't bite and would understand that you are trying to contact the user. Just be sure to remain calm and civil and I'm sure they will hear you out. If you need anything else, feel free to ask. Cowman109Talk 14:00, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Evidence
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Compromise offers
This section is for listing and discussing compromise offers.

Discussion
How about Third opinion? --Takeel 03:52, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * That would be another good option as well. Third opinion seems to have a bit of a backlog problem but hopefully the situation will be heard out. Cowman109Talk 04:12, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I've added the dispute to Third opinion. Thanks.  --Takeel 18:27, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Well so much for a backlog at WP:3o - it appears a third party agreed with you and removed the link as well. I'm closing this case. If you need anything else, this will remain on my watchlist. Happy editing! Cowman109Talk 19:22, 7 May 2006 (UTC)