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== Last resort: Arbitration== == Last resort: Arbitration==
− If you have taken all other reasonable steps to resolve the dispute, [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitrators|request Arbitration]]. Be prepared to show that you tried to resolve the dispute by other means. Arbitration differs from Mediation in that the responding Arbitrator will investigate, possibly ask questions and then take a synopsis back to the [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]]. The Arbitration Committee is made up of a small group of volunteers that have demonstrated their impartiality to their peers on BattleTechWiki. If any member of the Arbitration Committee is involved in the dispute, or previously acted as a mediator (formal or informal), they will recuse themselves from the issue at hand. The Arbitration Committee will consider whether or not to decide upon the case (they may refer it back to the Mediators for a resolution) and whether or not it is appropriate for [[User:Nicjansma|Nic, Sarna's founder]] to be called in. If they do decide to take the case, they will then issue a decision, ''instead of merely assisting the parties in reaching an agreement.'' If the issue is decided by Arbitration, you will be expected to abide by the result. If the case involves serious user misconduct, Arbitration may result in a number of serious consequences up to totally banning someone from editing, as laid out in the [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitration policy|Arbitration policy]]. + If you have taken all other reasonable steps to resolve the dispute, [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitrators|request Arbitration]]. Be prepared to show that you tried to resolve the dispute by other means. Arbitration differs from Mediation in that the responding Arbitrator will investigate, possibly ask questions and then take a synopsis back to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]]. The Arbitration Committee is made up of a small group of volunteers that have demonstrated their impartiality to their peers on BattleTechWiki. If any member of the Arbitration Committee is involved in the dispute, or previously acted as a mediator (formal or informal), they will recuse themselves from the issue at hand. The Arbitration Committee will consider whether or not to decide upon the case (they may refer it back to the Mediators for a resolution) and whether or not it is appropriate for [[User:Nicjansma|Nic, Sarna's founder]] to be called in. If they do decide to take the case, they will then issue a decision, ''instead of merely assisting the parties in reaching an agreement.'' If the issue is decided by Arbitration, you will be expected to abide by the result. If the case involves serious user misconduct, Arbitration may result in a number of serious consequences up to totally banning someone from editing, as laid out in the [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitration policy|Arbitration policy]].
==Requesting an Advocate (at any time)== ==Requesting an Advocate (at any time)==
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− | If you have taken all other reasonable steps to resolve the dispute, [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitrators|request Arbitration]]. Be prepared to show that you tried to resolve the dispute by other means. Arbitration differs from Mediation in that the responding Arbitrator will investigate, possibly ask questions and then take a synopsis back to the [[ | + | If you have taken all other reasonable steps to resolve the dispute, [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitrators|request Arbitration]]. Be prepared to show that you tried to resolve the dispute by other means. Arbitration differs from Mediation in that the responding Arbitrator will investigate, possibly ask questions and then take a synopsis back to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]]. The Arbitration Committee is made up of a small group of volunteers that have demonstrated their impartiality to their peers on BattleTechWiki. If any member of the Arbitration Committee is involved in the dispute, or previously acted as a mediator (formal or informal), they will recuse themselves from the issue at hand. The Arbitration Committee will consider whether or not to decide upon the case (they may refer it back to the Mediators for a resolution) and whether or not it is appropriate for [[User:Nicjansma|Nic, Sarna's founder]] to be called in. If they do decide to take the case, they will then issue a decision, ''instead of merely assisting the parties in reaching an agreement.'' If the issue is decided by Arbitration, you will be expected to abide by the result. If the case involves serious user misconduct, Arbitration may result in a number of serious consequences up to totally banning someone from editing, as laid out in the [[BattleTechWiki:Arbitration policy|Arbitration policy]]. |
==Requesting an Advocate (at any time)== | ==Requesting an Advocate (at any time)== |