Wikipedia:Requests for comment/Quizimodo

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Statement of the dispute
This Rfc is a result of a post made at Wikiquette alerts by myself, User:Gazzster.

Desired outcome

 * I feel the discussion at Talk:Dominion is suffering. There are important questions to be discussed. But discussion is severely obstructed. There may be many reasons for this, and by all means let us discuss them here. I strongly feel however, that a major reason is Quizimodo's apparent inability to conduct himself civilly with users he disagrees with. He has assumed bad faith and collusion. He seems not to be able to see that others can genuinely see things differently. As a result discussion is often diverted from content to personalities. I do not want an apology. I do not want to shame him. I request an undertaking from him that he will conduct himself civilly.

--soulscanner (talk) 05:21, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
 * 1RR revert rule be put into effect
 * Participation in requested mediation

Description
Rude and contemptuous comments, dismissive attitude, refusal to even consider reasonable points, ignoring complaints.

History
At Talk:Dominion there were a series of exchanges between myself and Quizimodo. He became rude. I went to his talk page concerning his rudeness. He was dismissive. I went to Wikipedia:Wikiquette alerts. User:Soulscanner also posted a complaint. Quizimodo indicated to User:GoodDay at his talk page that he did not recognise the complaint and had no intention of participating. I then went to the Admin Noticeboard, and was advised to start an Rfc. The texts in question can be found at Wikiquette alerts under User:Quizimodo, and also at Talk:Dominion.

Persistent edit warring
--soulscanner (talk) 05:13, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
 * Persistent removal of neutrality tags on disputed items on Dominion page
 * Persistent removal of neutrality tags on related item on Canada page despite acknowledgment of controversy and based on assumption of bad faith by this editor
 * Dominion page: Removal of requested references; replacement with tag requesting references

Repeated Accusations of bad faith on issue of neutrality tags on Canada page and Dominion debate in general
Accusations were made towards me. Some examples from Talk:Canada : --soulscanner (talk) 03:50, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
 * "This request should be denied: if anything, this is proof-positive of this editor's indiscriminate addition of tags and ongoing disruption. The term may be contentious among a clutch of Wikipedians, particularly the instigating editor, but this debate is an artificial one of the offending editor's making"
 * "The debate is an artificial one. And please spare me your insinuations of good faith, which you have demonstrated little of."
 * "And the legitimacy of this debate is questionable, since it is one which has been manufactured by you and compatriots. I maintain that you are acting in bad faith and have been since the get-go,"

Contempt for editors with opposing viewpoints
User:Quizimodo displays repeated belligerence towards editors with opposing views, never giving up an opportunity to tell someone how wrong they are. He gives many opinions on personality traits, all the while avoiding any on the points made in legitimate cited sources. It is usually literate, not crude, and hence not obviously uncivil. One needs to observe and be at the end of several exchanges to truly understand the effects of this bullying. Insults and belligerence are basically embedded in these exchanges, and objectionable because of their frequency and because they are accompanied by an absence of reference to the cited materials. When cited materials are mentioned, it is to accuse the editor of misrepresentation, not to discuss their content. It is like dealing with an all-powerful alien in a 1960's Star Trek episode.


 * Examples,

"No, you be specific"    "your hypocrisy is grating"     "Enough.  I will comment next when there's reason to." "Thus, your assumptions are erroneous." "If you wish to engender good faith, edit as such, remain silent, or withdraw." "Wikipedia isn't your mother." "Minding you aside, I neither agree nor disagree with Heard -- it is what it is." "your flagrant misinterpretation of source matter and incessant disruption." etc.

--soulscanner (talk) 05:41, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Evidence of disputed behavior

 * lack of civilty toward myself and Soulscanner at Talk:Dominion
 * Treating my complaint against him with contempt, including deleting it with the comment 'deleting juvenile commentary' on his talk page.
 * Refusing to acknowledge a complaint at Wikiquette alerts.
 * Deleting notification of this RFC on his talk page with the comment 'removing disruptive note'.
 * Provided above --soulscanner (talk) 05:34, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Applicable policies and guidelines

 * WP:CIVIL
 * WP:Assume good faith
 * WP:Edit warring
 * WP:NPOVD

Evidence of trying and failing to resolve the dispute
(provide diffs and links)
 * I went to his talk page
 * I went to Wikiquette alerts
 * User:GoodDay offered to mediate
 * Formal offers of mediation here and here were also rudely rejected here. --soulscanner (talk) 01:55, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
 * Rejection of participation in this forum --soulscanner (talk) 08:15, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Users certifying the basis for this dispute

 * User:Gazzster
 * User:GoodDay- For myself, I've had no problems with Quizimodo. However, other editors have & this can't be totally ignored. The apparent rift has made discussions among them heated. My hope is that this rift can be resolved here.
 * User:soulscanner

Other users who endorse this summary

 * Stifle (talk) 12:21, 14 February 2008 (UTC)

Response
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Outside view
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Outside view from Silverchemist
I have had limited correspondence with Quizimodo, but that has been enough to show his contempt for other editors. His "I am what I am" quote on his userpage seems to be the justification for his behaviour. Even when conceding a point, his reply lacks any tact: "Anyhow, there are far more things wrong with that article than not and I have better things to do than to quibble over minutiae". Quizimodo could make efforts to edit Wikipedia much more efficient and enjoyable by changing his approach to editors who disagree with his views.Silverchemist (talk) 00:37, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Users who endorse this summary:
 * 1) --soulscanner (talk) 07:57, 13 February 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) --User:Gazzster--Gazzster (talk) 08:08, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

(Mostly) Outside view from Sarcasticidealist
I haven't seen evidence of any particularly egregious breaches of civility on the part of Quizimodo; in my opinion, he is exacerbating this process by being so obstinate in his refusal to participate in the various avenues of dispute resolution. I urge Quizimodo to rethink his refusal to accept the informal mediation offered by User:GoodDay. Sarcasticidealist (talk) 00:17, 13 February 2008 (UTC) Users who endorse this summary:
 * Comment I do note examples of incivility, as above. I've said in the discussion section that occasional ill-considered remarks will drop in passionate discussions. That's to be expected and we can all be adults about it. But to be consistent about it is another thing. But he has said he will have no contact with me. If that means I can edit Dominion and contribute to discussions without being insulted, that's fine with me.--Gazzster (talk) 00:27, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Outside view from Lonewolf BC
The presentation above is about the way of it. I have not looked into every nook and cranny of this business, but enough to see that the presentation is essentially correct. I have also seen alike trouble from Quizimodo in the past. It is possible to disagree without being disagreeable, but Quizimodo has not done so in this case, and in others. This is the kind of thing that sours people on Wikipedia and poisons discussions. It must stop. -- Lonewolf BC (talk) 21:48, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Discussion
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