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 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