Russ Allbery wrote: > I think the goal should be to stop the behavior in violation of the Code of > Conduct.
I see here an implicit assumption that whenever an alleged violation is reported, the allegation is actually true. I suspect that this is exactly the problem: many people are concerned that they may be unjustly targeted. In fact, I understand that some have been afraid that they might be targeted if they just expressed their opinions on certain sensitive matters if those opinions aren't aligned with the current politically correct mainstream -- i.e., "censorship". Having an AH process that isn't transparent and/or doesn't give the accused room to defend themselves and/or doesn't provide a way to appeal an unjust ruling can only add to that concern. Of course if there is a situation that requires immediate action then it is appropriate to "shoot first, ask later" but that should be the exception rather than the norm. Gerardo (P.S. I'd appreciate if anyone could teach me how I can reply to a message that I haven't received -- not being subscribed to the list -- without breaking the thread.)
