User:Karek/ProjDev/Arbitration Policy
Summary of Purpose
Arbitration was/is meant for the purpose of settling disputes, for wiki's this is meant to be edit disputes but for this wiki it is frequently personal ones that have nothing to do with the wiki's day to day functioning or article completeness. The goal of this policy is to change the Arbitration system to only pertain to Edit Conflicts and Content Disputes of articles, a way to create articles based on a consensus system instead of requiring Vandalism cases to settle simple article content disputes. Arbitration is meant to lower drama but is, instead, frequently used as a stepping stone to banning users who have done nothing wrong and not performed in bad faith, it's reworking can only serve to improve it's purpose and lower the amount of hostility and threats on this wiki.
A Note
I plan to include in this policy the removal of Arbitration as and UDWiki:Administration subpage and the creation of a whole new section like UDWiki:Administration named UDWiki:Mediation
The Changes(Version 2)
While the wiki community attempts to work on the basis of encouragement and cooperation, there are occasions where wiki users find themselves unable to reach accord. In the event of this happening, the Arbitration Team may be called upon to intervene, and attempt to find a reasonable compromise that, while perhaps not satisfying both parties, may at least assist in defusing the situation, thanks to the unbiased third party.
Guidelines for Arbitration Requests
In assisting in Arbitration, we generally suggest that both parties agree to the Arbitration. This is not, by any means, a requirement, but we do require that both parties be, justly, represented in proceedings.
Any Arbitration request should provide at least the following:
- The aggrieved parties. Either person vs person, or [list of people] vs [list of people].
- The reason for the arbitration. This should very specifically be without reference to people, as that information has already been provided. It should be a short paragraph indicating the causes of the aggrievement, and why both parties feel it requires arbitration. Arbitration is for Content Disputes and the reason should reflect that.
- Any pages affected by the aggrievement. This should be a simple list of links.
Once the Arbitration commences, the Arbitration Committee will request statements regarding the disputed edit from all parties involved. Any evidence to back up one's statement should be provided in link form. The Arbitrator will then consider the case, and reach a conclusion as to which version of the article is closer to the communities consensus, and determine what changes will be made. It is the Arbitrator's duty to make sure all aspects of an Arbitration case are both speedy and public, not doing so is grounds for appealing or overturning the decision.
- Note: by requesting an Arbitration, all parties are expected to follow the decision of the Arbitration Committee. Not doing so may result in a warning.
- Note: Arbitration is for Article Content Disputes, not personal ones. Arbitrators are expected to attempt to reach a middle ground that will please both parties, it is considered binding with the assumption that the Arbitration Committee did whatever they could to reach an acceptable middle ground. Personal Disputes can be settled in Concilation[1]
- User:Karek/ProjDev/Arbitration_Committee redefines how arbitrators are chosen, who can arbitrate, and who can and can not arbitrate.
- User:Karek/ProjDev/UDWiki:Mediation/Concilation sets up a section for settling Personal Disputes.
The Changes(Version 1)
While the wiki community attempts to work on the basis of encouragement and cooperation, there are occasions where wiki users find themselves unable to reach accord. In the event of this happening, the Arbitration Team may be called upon to intervene, and attempt to find a reasonable compromise that, while perhaps not satisfying both parties, may at least assist in defusing the situation, thanks to the unbiased third party.
Guidelines for Arbitration Requests
In assisting in Arbitration, we generally suggest that both parties agree to the Arbitration. This is not, by any means, a requirement, but we do require that both parties be, justly, represented in proceedings.
Any Arbitration request should provide at least the following:
- The aggrieved parties. Either person vs person, or [list of people] vs [list of people].
- The reason for the arbitration. This should very specifically be without reference to people, as that information has already been provided. It should be a short paragraph indicating the causes of the aggrievement, and why both parties feel it requires arbitration. Arbitration is for Content Disputes and the reason should reflect that.
- Any pages affected by the aggrievement. This should be a simple list of links.
Once the Arbitration commences, the Arbitration Committee will request statements regarding the disputed edit from all parties involved. Any evidence to back up one's statement should be provided in link form. Each party will then have an opportunity to rebut the other's statement. After these two steps, the Arbitrator will then consider the case, and reach a conclusion as to which version of the article is closer to the communities consensus, and determine what changes will be made.
Note: by requesting an Arbitration, all parties are expected to follow the decision of the Arbitration Committee. Not doing so may result in a warning. Not doing will be considered Vandalism, and such vandalism attempts will be treated as if the vandal has already received two warnings.
Note: Arbitration is for Article Content Disputes, not personal ones. Arbitrators are expected to attempt to reach a middle ground that will please both parties, it is considered binding with the assumption that the Arbitration Committee did whatever they could to reach an acceptable middle ground.
