Wikiversity talk:Community Review/Mikeu

Truth and Reconciliation
For the record, I am not interested in participating in an unfair inquisition or any procedure lacking in fundamental principles of due process.

I am interested in Truth and Reconciliation, in a constructive review that does not generate feelings of shame, or calls for blame, revenge, retribution, reprisals, punishment, or other forms of public disgrace.

To the extent that anyone participated in abusive or corrupt practices in the past, I'd appreciate resolving them by means of a candid Truth and Reconciliation Process leading to substantive improvements in managerial practices going forward, so that any past abuses do not become a recurring pattern.

Moulton (talk) 14:21, 27 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Lacking that, should Mikeu be removed for violating all attempts towards a system of Truth and Reconciliation? Ottava Rima (talk) 14:31, 27 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Lacking that, a good-humored sendup or song parody would be a reasonably atrocious alternative. —Relaxia Ataraxia 14:48, 27 November 2010 (UTC)


 * I think CR was intended from the beginning to be a constructive review process involving truth and reconciliation so that problems can stop becoming a recurring pattern in the future. However people need time and experience to get such a process right and most people need to expect and be able to influence others to uphold certain standards in order for any ideals to become a reality. My wiki experience suggestions that can happen given the right person with the ability to articulate ideals in a way most people can understand, can appreciate, and can agree with. Also in my wiki experience people can want more and expect more, but until most people are in agreement it won't happen. -- dark lama  14:52, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
 * The above would conform with the idea that CR is based on Consensus, which is defined at Wikiversity as bringing all users to a compromise agreement instead of majority rule. Ottava Rima (talk) 15:03, 27 November 2010 (UTC)


 * There is evidence, both historical and current, that CR processes have not always been open, fair or collegial. There is evidence of bullying, scapegoating, gagging, and denial of due process.  There is evidence that these unbecoming practices have become ingrained in the culture and have undermined the integrity and respectability of the project.  It's important that Wikiversity exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence and scholarly ethics, so as to attract and retain scholars of good character who can work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with other scholars and students from around the globe.  I recommend a review of Peter Senge's work, setting forth principles of best practices for a learning community.  —Caprice 15:14, 28 November 2010 (UTC)