Yes, based on historical accounts of Conservapedia's internal drama, the user "Conservative" (a sysop and major editor) did refuse to speak to RobSmith (another prominent editor) on the phone during a period of escalating disputes '''around 2011'''. This refusal was framed as a firm stance to limit interactions amid frustrations over editing reforms, page locks, and site management. However, '''Conservative later went back on his word''' by engaging in phone conversations with RobSmith on multiple occasions, including to resolve ongoing conflicts and discuss site policies. | Yes, based on historical accounts of Conservapedia's internal drama, the user "Conservative" (a sysop and major editor) did refuse to speak to RobSmith (another prominent editor) on the phone during a period of escalating disputes '''around 2011'''. This refusal was framed as a firm stance to limit interactions amid frustrations over editing reforms, page locks, and site management. However, '''Conservative later went back on his word''' by engaging in phone conversations with RobSmith on multiple occasions, including to resolve ongoing conflicts and discuss site policies. |