Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Bod Notbod
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:39 PM, Jake Wartenberg j...@jakewartenberg.com wrote: I can.  I want to promote a relaxed atmosphere without allowing outing or trolling.  It should be a place where editors can chatter idly and brainstorm new ideas.  I hope that gives you an idea of what I am going

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Carcharoth
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:39 PM, Jake Wartenberg j...@jakewartenberg.com wrote: I can.  I want to promote a relaxed atmosphere without allowing outing or trolling.  It should be a place where editors can chatter idly and

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Nathan
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com wrote: If there's a problem with outing (I don't even know what that means) and trolling they should be dealt with within the community. We already have a list that is moderated. Perhaps this is harsh, but maybe you mean I,

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Nathan
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM, Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Nathan nawr...@gmail.com wrote: I think that was absolutely uncalled for - you should apologize to Jake for your comments. I'll happily apologise. But what was wrong in my assessment that

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Bod Notbod
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Nathan nawr...@gmail.com wrote: The problem is that you misunderstood what he was saying, and then harshly criticized what you mistakenly took him to mean. He was asked Can you describe the editorial policy [of wikien.net]? He replied that it would be a

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Carcharoth
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Nathan nawr...@gmail.com wrote: The problem is that you misunderstood what he was saying, and then harshly criticized what you mistakenly took him to mean. He was asked Can you describe the

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Carcharoth
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Carcharoth carcharot...@googlemail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Bod Notbod bodnot...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Nathan nawr...@gmail.com wrote: The problem is that you misunderstood what he was saying, and then harshly

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-20 Thread Charles Matthews
Jake Wartenberg wrote: On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Steve Bennett stevag...@gmail.com wrote: There have been a few of these. IMHO, the best website to discuss similar issues is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Village_Pump Steve There is something to be said for off

[WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-19 Thread Jake Wartenberg
I've created website to complement these mailing lists a venue for discussion. It's at wikien.net http://www.wikien.net/. Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions. --- Jake Wartenberg ___ WikiEN-l mailing list

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-19 Thread Charles Matthews
Jake Wartenberg wrote: I've created website to complement these mailing lists a venue for discussion. It's at wikien.net http://www.wikien.net/. Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions. Could you describe briefly what the editorial policy of this forum will be? Charles

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-19 Thread Steve Bennett
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Jake Wartenberg j...@jakewartenberg.com wrote: I've created website to complement these mailing lists a venue for discussion. It's at wikien.net http://www.wikien.net/.  Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions. There have been a few of these.

Re: [WikiEN-l] New site for meta-discussion

2009-11-19 Thread Jake Wartenberg
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Steve Bennett stevag...@gmail.com wrote: There have been a few of these. IMHO, the best website to discuss similar issues is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Village_Pump Steve There is something to be said for off wiki discussion. Why do you think