> compromise between the two, how about I disable the "embed edit".  If
> the query is executed from a link, without the query editor mode, users
> can only view results.  But in the power mode, the users can still use
> the tool to write a query they need, test and edit things as they need. 
>  So its ok to use it as a power editor (e.g. JOSM or Level0), but not as
> mass contribution.

I like this idea, that also goes into the right direction.
Something like this is what I had in mind when I said the tool should
not lend itself for a purpose it is intended for (mass re-taggings
without prior discussion and consensus).
> In the mean time, I will add the "two person approval required", which
> should alleviate expressed concern.  Should be ready fairly soon.

+1
A reject feature plus a two-person approval feature sounds like a
solution with which noone should have a problem with the tool thereafter.

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