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of the archives that was downloaded and is now being selectively released. This looks like it will happen for the foreseeable future until those posting the extracts at Knowledge (XXG) Review get bored. Are you going to say every week that the leaks are 'continuing'? You might also want to note that the person claiming to be the original leaker ('Wikileaker') is now posting what they have, so you have the bizarre situation of rival leakers 'competing' for attention.
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is not sophisticated enough to do this, but it's not "bad faith" - in some cases, phrasing like the above often is used to convey a connection, an implicit nudge-and-wink. This is usually done in a situation where there is evidence, but it wouldn't hold up in court and stating the connection outright
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For clarity, this report (and its author) are observing that the email leaks issue has not been resolved when the resignation occurred; the resignation occurred at a time where/while the emails continue to be published. This is not a statement or suggestion regarding who is responsible for the leaks
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Nabla is aware from the relevant admin noticeboard discussion, as well as the arbitration case request, that some editors' trust in his ability to serve as an effective admin has been eroded, both because of his IP edits and because of his period of inactivity. If Nabla intends to resume active work
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Nabla's conduct in admittedly making several unproductive edits while editing as an IP has been subject to significant, and justified, criticism. The Committee joined in disapproving of this behavior, but accepted Nabla's assurance that he will not repeat it in the future, even to express good-faith
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from a previous wording similar to that suggested above. My issue with the wording 'while mailing list leaks continue' is that is it just plain inaccurate. It appears (though it is not certain) that this was a one-time leak and that the drip-drip of postings on Knowledge (XXG) Review is from a copy
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will observe all applicable policies, avoid inappropriate edits, and behave with maturity and professionalism throughout their participation on Knowledge (XXG). While admins are not expected to be perfect, severe or repeated violations of policies and Community norms may lead to appropriate
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that the phrasing "leaks continue" is misleading (and that's generous). I also think the timing of the resignation and the leaks is not coincidental, but I disagree that the Signpost should imply this absent evidence. I do not see the admission of the connection that
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for background about this case.) During the week, the evidence which was submitted on-wiki by the filer of the case (now blocked as a sockpuppet of a banned user) was collapsed. Other parties made modifications and additions to their on-wiki
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is specifically limiting itself to the statements from the earlier coverage linked in the report. Should further information about the source of the leak be identified, we will let our readers know.
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The leaks are mentioned under the heading of "Arbitrator resigns" and the two are linked, if only temporally, within one sentence. Regardless of the writer's intent, this gives the very strong
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as an admin, he should first refamiliarize himself with all applicable policies. The Committee recommended that he initially focus on less controversial admin tasks.
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that her resignation was connected with the leaks - not in the sense of any wrongdoing on her part, but I can't see that assertion in the report either. Regards,
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resigned from her position as an arbitrator. A few hours before the announcement was made official, Shell Kinney put a "retired" tag on her userpage with an
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I'd prefer the title to be “Arb resigns; mailing list leaks continue; Motion re: admin” so that it doesn't appear to imply what it's not actually saying.
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regarding inactive admin accounts. The Committee indicated that it stands ready to play its part if necessary once consensus has been determined.
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for background about this case.) During the week, 11 of the 15 active arbitrators voted on the principles and findings of fact drafted by
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The Committee noted that to an extent, the recommendations in 3. apply to any admin after a long period of inactivity.
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I think you're referring to a different leaker - there are two different people (I assume) leaking documents now --
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sees, but I'm not good at penumbras, so perhaps I just don't know how to parse the tea leaves.--
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would be cause for a libel lawsuit. Again, this isn't at the level, it's just poor phrasing. --
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Although not directly relevant to Nabla's situation, the Committee expressed its awareness of
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The Committee reaffirmed its expectation (along with the Community's expectation) that
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Information about the leaker has appeared on Knowledge (XXG) Review.
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The resignation has come at a time where several email threads of
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Arb retires while mailing list leaks continue; Motion re: admin
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concerns or frustrations regarding aspects of the project.
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