Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Eternal Equinox/Proposed decision

all proposed

After considering /Evidence and discussing proposals with other arbitrators, parties and others at /Workshop place proposals which are ready for voting here.

Arbitrators should vote for or against each point or abstain.
 * Only items that receive a majority "support" vote will be passed.
 * Items that receive a majority "oppose" vote will be formally rejected.
 * Items that do not receive a majority "support" or "oppose" vote will be open to possible amendment by any Arbitrator if she/he so chooses. After the amendment process is complete, the item will be voted on one last time.

Conditional votes for or against and abstentions should be explained by the Arbitrator before or after his/her time-stamped signature. For example, an Arbitrator can state that she/he would only favor a particular remedy based on whether or not another remedy/remedies were passed.

On this case, no arbitrators are recused and 3 are inactive, so 6 votes are a majority.

Proposed wording to be modified by Arbitrators and then voted on. Non-Arbitrators may comment on the talk page.
 * For all items:

Motions and requests by the parties
Place those on /Workshop.

Proposed temporary injunctions
Four net "support" votes needed to pass (each "oppose" vote subtracts a "support") 24 hours from the first vote is normally the fastest an injunction will be imposed.

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 * Support:


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

=Proposed final decision=

Civility
1) Wikipedia users are expected to behave reasonably and calmly in their dealings with other users, to Assume good faith, and to observe Wikiquette, Civility, Writers' rules of engagement, and avoid personal attacks.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Stalking
2) It is not acceptable to stalk another editor. If an editor has given reason to suspect bad faith, monitoring can be appropriate, but constantly editing in another user's tracks is always a violation of the courtesy and civility expected in users. More limited stalking behavior, including making occassional edits made with the intention to harass, is also unacceptable.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Intentionally provoking other editors
3) Editing in a manner so as to intentionally provoke other editors is a form of trolling and goes against established Wikipedia policies, as well as the spirit of Wikipedia and the will of its editors.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Sockpuppet accounts
4) The use of sockpuppet accounts, while not generally forbidden, is discouraged. Abuse of sockpuppet accounts, such as using them to evade blocks, bans, and user accountability–and especially to make personal attacks or reverts, or vandalize–is strictly forbidden.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

More than one person on an account
5) Explanations that several people are using a computer or the same user account are not acceptable. It will be presumed that all edits from a single computer or user account are the responsibility of one user.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Locus of dispute
1) The disruptive behavior of is at issue. Considerations include aggressive and inappropriate use of Featured article candidates, ownership of articles, and obsessive editing of pop music articles Administrators%27_noticeboard/IncidentArchive61.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Personal attacks by Eternal Equinox
2) Eternal Equinox has engaged in personal attacks and.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Taunting
3), , , and have engaged in taunting of Eternal Equinox , , , , and , , , and.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Taunting is too strong a term. Responding sarcastically is not commendable, but it is also far from a personal attack. - SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:
 * Of all the evidence I see, only Jim62sch's and Giano's comments seem beyond the pale. Perhaps there's a case for a separate finding for them that I would support, however, put into the context of Eternal Equinox's persistently obnoxious behavior, a lot of this seems not taunting (trying to incite a response) but frustrated responses. Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

Taunting by Jim62sch
3.1) has engaged in taunting of Eternal Equinox.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:33, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Taunting by Bishonen
3.2) has engaged in taunting of Eternal Equinox (includes restoration of deleted edit by Jim62sch), , and.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:33, 25 July 2006 (UTC) Error corrected Fred Bauder 13:03, 29 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * As above, not in context. Dmcdevit·t 06:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Let's not ban wit. Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Taunting by HeyNow10029
3.3) has engaged in taunting of Eternal Equinox.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:33, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * As above, not in context. Dmcdevit·t 06:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Taunting by Giano
3.4} has engaged in taunting of Eternal Equinox, , and.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:33, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:54, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Personalized struggle by Eternal Equinox
4) Eternal Equinox expresses her view of editing as a personal struggle with other users . He/She has stated, "I now understand that the entire community has been against me since the day I signed up here." Administrators%27_noticeboard/IncidentArchive61.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Hollow Wilerding and socks
5) Eternal Equinox formerly edited as and used the socks  and  as well as, , , , , and , see Requests_for_comment/Bishonen, Requests_for_comment/Bishonen, and Requests_for_arbitration/Eternal_Equinox/Evidence


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Leaving
6) Eternal Equinox has "left" Wikipedia and is no longer editing under that account Special:Contributions/Eternal_Equinox, but has continued to edit Requests_for_arbitration/Eternal_Equinox/Evidence. Her latest statement, made July 20, 2006, is that she may return in September.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Proposed remedies
Note: All remedies that refer to a period of time, for example to a ban of X months or a revert parole of Y months, are to run concurrently unless otherwise stated.

Eternal Equinox placed on Probation
1) Eternal Equinox is placed on Probation for one year. Should they, editing under any username disrupt any page, they may be banned from that page for a brief period of time, up to a week in the event of repeat offenses.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Eternal Equinox placed on attack parole
2) Eternal Equinox is placed on personal attack parole for one year. Should they, editing under any username, engage in personal attacks they may be banned for a brief period of time, up to a week in the event of repeat offenses.


 * Support:
 * Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 22:16, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Jim62sch, Bishonen, and HeyNow10029 cautioned
3) Jim62sch, Bishonen, and HeyNow10029 are cautioned to avoid teasing or taunting sensitive users.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:
 * As above. Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * With Dom. James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

Jim62sch cautioned
3.1) Jim62sch is cautioned to avoid teasing or taunting sensitive users.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:44, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Bishonen cautioned
3.2) Bishonen is cautioned to avoid teasing or taunting sensitive users.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 22:44, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

HeyNow10029 cautioned
3.3) HeyNow10029 is cautioned to avoid teasing or taunting sensitive users.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder


 * Oppose:
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Giano cautioned
3.4) Giano is cautioned to avoid teasing or taunting sensitive users.


 * Support:
 * Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Fugu is off. Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Not proportionate to offense Fred Bauder 20:03, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Inproportionate, yes. James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Giano banned for taunting
3) Giano is banned for one month due to aggressive taunting involving a suggestion of death.


 * Support:
 * Fred Bauder 18:21, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * We can do this, pour encourager les autres. I don't see Giano as a problem user, but there is a point to be made.Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Out of proportion. Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Eternal Equinox banned
4) For long term and persistent disruption, Eternal Equinox is banned for one year.


 * Support:
 * I don't see a better solution. Eternal Equiox has been at it for a year, ceased being productive a long time ago, and is just going to cause more trouble. It is not worth another chance. Dmcdevit·t 20:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Unblockable Fred Bauder 22:15, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * But certainly bannable. Dmcdevit·t 06:59, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Probation is merited and more likely to succeed. - SimonP 14:49, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Per Simon. Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 14:15, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Per Simon. James F. (talk) 21:05, 16 August 2006 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

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 * Support:


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

=Discussion by Arbitrators=

Implementation notes
''Clerks and arbitrators should use this section to clarify their understanding of the final decision--at a minimum, a list of items that have passed. Additionally, a list of which remedies are conditional on others (for instance a ban that should only be implemented if a mentorship should fail), and so on. Arbitrators should not pass the motion until they are satisfied with the implementation notes.''

The majority for this case is 6.
 * All principles pass 6-0
 * Findings of fact 1, 2, 3.1, 3.4, 4, 5, and 6 pass 6-0. 3.2 and 3.3 fail.
 * Remedies 1, 2 and 3.1 pass 6-0. All others fail.

Vote
Four net "support" votes needed to close case (each "oppose" vote subtracts a "support") 24 hours from the first motion is normally the fastest a case will close.


 * Close. Dmcdevit·t 03:19, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Close. - SimonP 11:58, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Close. Charles Matthews 09:14, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Close. James F. (talk) 21:12, 29 August 2006 (UTC)