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Current behaviour at AfD discussion
Are non-admin editors allowed/encouraged to make statements? Are we allowed to share perceptions about recent activities at AfD, or is it strictly evidence that is sought? I have opinions I'd like to share, but they are perception based, and I'm not sure if that is helpful/encouraged/problematic etc. CT55555 (talk) 13:17, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- Statements are not limited to admins. -- BDD (talk) 14:29, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thanks. And must statements simply be "evidence" or can I share my perceptions about trends? CT55555 (talk) 14:31, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- I guess they should preferably have some form of evidence, even if only in the form of links to some specific AfDs. Just a perception that "editor X, Y and Z make AfD toxic" or "topics like orchid collecting bring out the worst in editors at AfD" without any diff or link to accompany them are at best useless, and at worst personal attacks. Fram (talk) 14:42, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- You can share your perceptions but the best statements are backed up by diffs. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 14:42, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- But yes to Fram's point that if you're naming specific editors in your perceptions support of those perceptions is necessary. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 14:53, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thanks both. Fram, I'm sensitive to the personalisation of this, hopefully you'll see I've tried to avoid making this about any subject, theme, AfD, or editor and tried to convey a need to take a wider view. If I started giving examples, I think it would be too granular and risk missing the bigger picture. I appreciate the fast advice on this. I was going to be a silent observer, but User:Joe_Roe's comment made me feel like I should comment. CT55555 (talk) 15:20, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- But yes to Fram's point that if you're naming specific editors in your perceptions support of those perceptions is necessary. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 14:53, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- Thanks. And must statements simply be "evidence" or can I share my perceptions about trends? CT55555 (talk) 14:31, 15 June 2022 (UTC)
- Question for ARBs - If opened, would the case cover this issue of editor conduct at AfD, namely the badgering of editors who !vote in opposition to their view, whether that view is for retention or deletion. At least one of the three named parties practices this. Mjroots (talk) 06:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC)
Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2022
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