On 9 January 2012 12:37, Richard Symonds <[email protected]>wrote:
> All,**** > > ** ** > > Several respected members of the Wikimedia community – and several members > of our charity – have approached us voicing their concerns about Edward > Buckner, an ex-Wikipedia user who was banned from the project for harassing > volunteers on and off Wikipedia. Given his past and present conduct, which > includes harassment and publishing personal details of Wikimedians, we do > not feel that we can guarantee the security of our volunteers if he is > permitted to attend our events. **** > > ** ** > > To that end, Wikimedia UK have banned Dr Buckner (known on Wikipedia as > User:Peter Damian) from attending any Chapter-run events (not including the > London meetups) until further notice. Dr Buckner is, of course, still > welcome to communicate with the charity through email and post, and this > ban is subject to review in future if circumstances change.**** > > ** ** > > For the Wikimedia UK Board of Trustees,**** > > ** ** > > Richard Symonds**** > > Office & Development Manager**** > > Wikimedia UK > I imagine the Board feels it has discussed the matter properly. While I have plenty of background on this (from ArbCom and from personal contact), I'm not sure I know the definition of a "chapter-run" event. Charles
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