Wikipedia:Mediation Cabal/Cases/2006-12-18 man opening paragraph

Mediation Case: 2006-12-18man opening paragraph
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Request Information

 * Request made by: publunch Publunch 20:34, 18 December 2006 (UTC)


 * Where is the issue taking place?
 * ... Man opening paragraph


 * Who's involved?
 * ... Me, that is publunch. Also: Georgia guy   and   SiobhanHansa

I feel that a meaningful dialogue might be had with SiobhanHansa, but Georgia guy may be more difficult.


 * What's going on?
 * ... The details are on Man (talk). When I first read Man, I thought it was a major lacuna that

it opened with 'Man is a male human' without mentioning that the word has been and is used to include the female, much as 'goose' can just refer to the female, or to either sex. I am up against some people who refuse to accept this well-documented fact. I have offered various alternative wordings, which then get reverted.

I am bringing this to your attention as I am not happy with the status quo ante and revert wars could just get people banned without solving the problem.


 * ''What would you like to change about that?
 * ... Well, someone needs educating. It could be me, but I doubt it as I have done my research.


 * Would you prefer we work discreetly? If so, how can we reach you?
 * ... I hope we can be quite open about this.

Mediator response
I'll take the case! I have experience with these kinds of disputes. Antimatter---talk--- 19:27, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Is this case still active or can I close it? --Ideogram 21:28, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Closing. --Ideogram 01:24, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Compromise offers
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While I have been preparing this case, the opening paragraph has remained static with a version with which I feel comfortable. I think we need to keep an eye on Man for a while though.