On 6/26/2014 11:32 AM, Sarah wrote:
Hi Carol, we had a ruling from the ArbCom during the Chelsea Manning
case
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Manning_naming_dispute>
that said
: "
Wikipedia editors and readers come from a diverse range of
backgrounds, including with respect to their race, ethnicity, national
origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, and gender
identity or expression. Comments that demean fellow editors, an
article subject, or any other person, on the basis of any of these
characteristics are offensive and damage the editing environment for
everyone. Such comments, particularly when extreme or repeated after a
warning, are grounds for blocking or other sanctions.
"
That could be used to stop sexist comments.
*Thanks for reminding us of that principles statement in the "Sexology"
Arbitration and that certainly can be brought up during an ANI.
I got the impression that only things mentioned under "Discretionary
sanctions applicable" could automatically be applied by any willing
admin. In this case it applies to "all articles dealing with
transgender issues" ...any dispute regarding the proper article title,
pronoun usage, or other manner of referring to any individual known to
be or self-identifying as transgender..."
However, recently I *think* I saw a male editor blocked for some snotty
comment to another male editor based only on the editor's complaint to
an admin. However, having had trouble getting an admin to enforce a
Community Sanction for a long list of harassment related diffs, I have
to wonder if maybe I missed the relevant ANI that got the guy blocked.
Or if the complaining editor just has more friends in high places
willing to do a block for him. Still unclear...
Also, bear in mind that the Wikipedia:WikiProject Countering systemic
bias/Gender bias task force
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Countering_systemic_bias/Gender_bias_task_force>
can be whatever we want it to be. It doesn't have to focus only on
articles. If you want to become active there, posting links or
whatever else would help, that would be great. I'd be very willing to
help out too.
*Well, then let those us of us who have been vocal here should meet
there and see what happens!! :-)
CM
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