Sanger also made note that Jordan 's dismissal was the result of public response . That `` Only after these sad facts were publicly made aware , only after there was a response , did Jimmy Wales decide to ask for Essjayâ s to quit . '' Sanger also implied that Jordan 's firing was purely the result of public outcry , and that `` Only after these sad facts were publicly exposed , only after there was a hue and cry , did Jimmy Wales decide to ask for Essjay 's resignation . ''