http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...oldid=184696617

Can someone explain the moccassin ref pls.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...oldid=184596627

Is where she brings them up. Giano's commented-upon comments are in that section.

Wikipedia: Playing silly buggers.

Ah yes I understand.

I think she is trying to relate to Giano by saying she got treated unfairly by arbs (and perhaps the community) too, but she didn't edit war or "insult" them, etc. Giano is having none of this relating business, as he is still trying to improve a dysfunctional project he believes in, and commiserating with Durova or saying "yes Durova, you're right, I should have used secret mailing lists to further my goals" is not Giano's style nor does it forward his mission.

Every other statement by Durova either involves someone walking in her moccasins, her walking in their moccasins, or just someone walking in someone's moccasins. It is easily one of the most annoying quirks I could imagine, besides her feeling the need to butt into every situation or debacle that occurs. Giano finally called her on it:

The Cottonmouth Water Moccasin
(Agkistrodon piscivorus)

There is only one North American poisonous water snake - the Cottonmouth Water Moccasin! Not to be confused at all with its many nonpoisonous neighbors, this snake is a pit viper in the same general family as the Copperhead and the Rattler.

This dangerous semi-aquatic snake is truly an aggressive reptile that will stand its ground or even approach an intruder.



Regional variations do occur, so never handle a water snake of any kind for fear of a nasty, bacteria-rich or venomous bite!

They favor lying dormant on logs, rocks or limbs at water's edge awaiting the telltale movement of approaching prey. It is characterized by a brown, olive or blackish dark body with lighter belly, and body crossbands which have a distinct border extending all the way around and across the yellowish stomach.


Young, born live, are much brighter and often are most similar in color to the Copperhead, each with a bright yellow or lime greenish tail tip. These snakes readily vibrate their tails when provoked or approached and can make an impressive 'rattling' sound when placed against leaves, water, or solid objects. The older snakes tend to lose the obvious pattern effect and appear to be darker and bland colored. The triangular shaped head is evident even at rest, set off with distinct elliptical 'cat-eye' pupils and a dark facial line extending through the eye. Powerful jaws support this snake's habit of latching on during a bite rather than the quick strike and release pattern of its cousin the Copperhead.


You know, I am surprised that I'm surprised.[b] But the woman is simply so ballsy to insinusate that she had no opportunity to reply. She spent a week ducking (or [DUCK]-ing), dodging, denying, and sending out emissaries to block anyone who pointed out what she did. Then she turned tail and resigend so as to avoid having to answer any questions. Which was a great strategy, as it gave her the sympathy card, and cover, that she needed to get out of that debacle.

But to claim she had no chance to present evidence? Bah. She had a full week after her resignation before the case was shut.

Contrast her to her victims, who were given no warning whatsoever before they were blocked.

Contrast her to her victims; when there was a debate about their block on WP:ANI, she summarily terminated the debate.

[Conflict of Interest; I am of course among said victims.]

Justice for Maligned Water Moccasins!

That poor Water Moccasin was similarly afforded no opportunity to present its side of the case.

I also think that the nickname "Cottonmouth" for the water moccasin is something of a cheap shot.

Please do not respond again unless you are wearing mocassins.
Also stop stalking, harassing and complaining about me.
You don't mind however if I stalk, harass and complain about you right?
Ok thanks. Refactor all previous comments you have made to include mention of mocassins.