On 12/11/2014 10:10 PM, Risker wrote:
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If people on this list insist that it really was all about the GGTF,
then the fact that the behaviours that resulted in the most
significant sanctions were all pointed at people who had a longer
history of activity at the GGTF than those who had a short history may
be telling a truth that many are reluctant to hear.
Risker/Anne
What GGTF did was bring into focus for more individuals issues of
behavior (sexism, male dominance, negative female response to same) that
had not been as clear before.
When it appeared GGTF might have the ability to change some of these
behaviors, it was forced to Arbitration by those who wanted to make sure
those behaviors would not be challenged.
Arbitrators made it clear that a few female temper tandrums regarding
things like organized and repeated BLP violations or repeated harassment
over a number of years will not to be tolerated and would be punished
with the ultimate sanction. (Unless of course one takes the trumped up
and even fabricated accusations of two editors who have been harassing
me long term, one most definitely a sock puppet, seriously!)
And they made it clear that systemic bad male behavior to forward
various agendas -- if supported by enough editors willing to have a fit,
quit, stack discussions with their supporters, vote out arbitrators,
etc. in an organized fashion -- would result in only a smack on the wrists.
I think a lot of women quit Wikipedia after the first couple snide and
critical comments because they sense that that sort of sexist double
standard pervades Wikipedia. I'm annoyed with myself I put up with it
as long as I did.
CM
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