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The current version seems to suggest that the Affiliations Committee has seven members. This is not correct - currently the committee has 11 members, normally this is 10. effeietsanders 21:54, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There are seven voting members; the article has been changed to reflect that. Thanks, Ed ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 22:10, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Ed, thanks for looking into it, but I'm afraid also this is incorrect. Please see the Page on meta for a more elaborate explanation on its membership. There are currently 11 voting members. I do not understand where you get the impression there are only 7 - is there some documentation to be updated? effeietsanders 23:27, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I can't read charts, apparently—completely my fault, with none on your part. Thank you for the help! Ed ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 21:21, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wait. About the Italian editor who died. With over 130,000 edits under his belt and from reading the text that he was popular, he doesn't have a section at Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians yet? GamerPro64 02:20, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I do not know where the link is, but there is something else interesting about the WikiVoyage lawsuit. The WMF made a policy of some sort relating to this that said that they had the option to use community funds to provide legal defense to community members who faced lawsuits in response to their activities in promoting the Wikimedia community. I am not making any judgment calls about this case in any way, but the important precedent to me in this case is how the WMF has shown a commitment to backing community members who need legal counsel. Blue Rasberry (talk) 04:15, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, the WMF is to be commended for their support of the editing community. The policy I think you are refering to is at meta:Legal and Community Advocacy/Legal Fees Assistance Program, which came about after an RfC at meta:Request for comment/Legal Fees Assistance Program. The support from the WMF is very much appreciated. 64.40.54.147 (talk) 00:42, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]