Arbitration

Introduction
We have had several issues boil over in the forums or in chat without a civilized way to discuss. So, I have come up with an idea to have an arbitration process. This idea stems from that idea of having a "trial" system. This is for advanced conflict resolution that does not involve policy changes or content, but still needs some sort of system. After a given period of time, both parties will have had their chance to put up evidence, then the community will discuss what was brought forward. After that discussion, it will go to a vote to decide how to act.


 * A. General
 * 1. If two or more users are in dispute for any matter that would require an extended discussion, an arbitration must be created by any disputed party or by a neutral party.
 * 2. Any incident that occurred more than thirty (30) days prior to the creation of the arbitration page will be closed as expired.
 * 3. All complaints with regards to matters of SpongeBobia or associated chat rooms, including Skype, that require extended discussion must be resolved through the arbitration process; no action will be taken on complaints that require extended discussion outside of the arbitration area.
 * 4. Anyone having extended discussions involving a dispute currently under arbitration outside of the arbitration area not including private messages may be kicked or temporarily blocked/banned.


 * B. Process
 * 1. After an arbitration discussion is opened, both parties are given three (3) days to post their side of the story, with evidence, which can be placed on a subpage ("/evidence") such as lists, analysis, transcripts, links, etc.
 * 2. After three (3) days, the community may comment on the arbitration in an effort to discuss the matter and determine a solution moving forward.
 * 3. After seven (7) days of discussion, the arbitration page is closed.
 * 4. After seven (7) days, the community votes on what should be done; 70% is required for the decision to pass.