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::::For some, perception may be important.  Cronyism or no, wikipedia shouldn't/can't mandate that
Mindspillage stop talking to Gmaxwell about arbcom cases over the dinner table, or that anyone else
cut off close friendships.  On the other hand, Kelly remaining on the mailing list is optional, and
presence on the official mailing list may give the appearance of unelected influence to some.  On
the other hand, some might view it as silly to tell the arbcom how to do its job, especially if the
changes proposed have little practical difference. </monologue> --~~~~




::::Wikipedia obviously can't/shouldn't force anyone to change personal friendships...  Mindspillage
and Gmaxwell may well talk about arbcom cases over the dinner table, and it's unreasonable to even
think about changing that sort of thing.  On the other hand, Kelly remaining on the mailing list is
potentially optional, and her presence on the official mailing list may give the appearance of
unelected influence to some.  On the other hand, it might be silly to tell the arbcom how to do its
job, especially if the changes proposed have little practical difference. --~~~~