My own entry into the morass was not because I am well-versed in Iran history... No, it was in response to a post at the Content Noticeboard back in June 2009—a plea for help. I thought I could come in fresh and lend my weight as a neutral to help balance the issues, but as you see it did not turn out that way. I was just another editor who did not line up squarely with one of the factions, one more mole for them to whack. Your entry to the conflict is quite different! I am encouraged by your unassailable position as mediator, someone that must be respected, someone who will be central to the solution.