On 1 Dec 2013 01:49, "Eli Bendersky" <eliben@gmail.com> wrote:
On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 11:44 PM, Nick Coghlan <ncoghlan@gmail.com> wrote:
On 30 November 2013 15:23, Guido van Rossum <guido@python.org> wrote:
Nick,
I think we've seen the issue from every possible side now. I trust your judgment that he has pulled this trick once too many times. So please implement the ban. Or wait until the next infraction -- that's up to
Either way, since the archives of this list are public, our deliberations will stand up to scrutiny.
My offer to mediate (*after* he's been banned) stands, but it's up to you if and how you want to mention that to Anatoly.
OK, moving on to mechanics, here's what I would like to propose:
flip his moderation bit on the mailing lists, at least for python-dev, python-ideas and distutils-sig (are there any other lists where his presence is considered disruptive?).
revoke his tracker privileges. If he would like something done on the tracker, he can ask Guido or Ezio to make the change on his behalf.
I'm willing to be the bearer of bad news, and let Anatoly know this is being done, and cc' Guido and Ezio (as I'll also pass along their offers of assistance).
This plan sounds good. I agree with Alex that the initial email has to be
you. private. There's no need here for a public humiliation that will harm both Anatoly and Python.
One thing that's not clear from the above is the duration of the ban.
Guido was mentioning some minimal cool-off period before Anatoly can discuss his reinstatement with Guido.
I'm thinking at least 12 months, and then Guido and Ezio can decide whether or not to propose that the suspension be lifted.
Regards, Nick.
Eli