Wikipedia talk:Wikipedia Signpost/2020-06-28/Arbitration report


 * and so Wikipedia loses another prolific and well-respected admin and editor in Bbb23 who, rather predictably, has decided he no longer wants to volunteer large amounts of his time to the project in any capacity. I haven't followed the case so I can't comment on its merits, though I'm sure arbcom have followed their process and policies diligently. However, Bbb23 has long been a stalwart in the battle to protect Wikipedia from sockpuppets, vandals, spammers, LTAs and assorted other undesirables and it's hard to believe that his departure is a net gain to the project, regardless of his transgressions. Wikipedia seems to have a knack of losing the relatively few volunteers who contribute greatly to the encyclopaedia, which is regrettable. I wish there was a better way. Neiltonks (talk) 14:49, 1 July 2020 (UTC)
 * Agree, I've learned about that only today. I remember him for uncovering eleven socks in my report, more than I suspected. Hats off in a belated gesture of appreciation... Brandmeistertalk  17:07, 1 July 2020 (UTC)
 * I think Bbb23 is a wonderful person who has done an amazing amount of great work. I support the committee 100% in their decision, however. My work in real life deals with an enormous amount of sensitive information. If I did something similar, I would be fired on the spot and it would quite likely result in a felony conviction. -- Dolotta (talk) 16:43, 5 July 2020 (UTC)