I see the job of the Committee as to sort out problems that have gotten so bad that no one else can deal with them, and that are wasting the time of editors who are here to write, and to seek the ideal solution: the one that ends up with the least damage and lets the people who are here to work cooperatively and productively on articles do just that.
I believe strongly in keeping a civil and productive atmosphere on Wikipedia, and not being overly bound by precedent in search of a proper outcome. I also believe in using no firmer a touch than is necessary to remedy a problem.
There are certain issues I am firm on, including civility and respect as well as the proper use of admin powers. I also am a strong supporter of
ignoring all rules, which makes me all the more disturbed when that guideline is abused for ends it wasn't meant for.
As a temporary appointee I believe most of my time on the AC so far has been spent "learning the ropes", and have found I would rather write articles than serve on the AC; what sane person wouldn't? But it hasn't made me want to snap yet, either, so I will fill the post if I am wanted back. Questions welcomed.
Strongest support. She is intelligent, kind, extremely helpful, and has excellent judgement. --
NicholasTurnbull |
(talk) 00:33, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong Support Let's just clone 15-20 Mindspillages and end this election now.
karmafist 02:15, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Anytime, "Kat" is one of the most honest persons I know in Wiki. What I like about her is that she is fair in her judgement and if your wrong she will not hesitate to tell you even if you have a friendly relationship with her (I know from experience).
Tony the Marine 02:39, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Borderline support. Tries to be fair at least.
Grace Note 02:41, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. 'I also am a strong supporter of ignoring all rules, which makes me all the more disturbed when that guideline is abused for ends it wasn't meant for' --
Amen. --
Nick Boalch?!? 11:26, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctant support; reluctant for no other reason than that it might take him away from editing articles. One of the Wikipedians I respect most.
Matt Yeager 00:29, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. Remarkably sane, and definitely "new blood". Her position on the "riots" isn't the best, but makes enough sense. Oh and Matt, Mindspillage is a she :-P ~~ N (
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c) 00:54, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. Mindspillage seems to be someone who continues to treat others with respect after she is given more power. What higher compliment could I pay?
AnnH(talk) 01:34, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. trustworthy, fine job so far.--
cjllw | TALK 01:52, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support - please note that user shows obvious evidence of insanity by seeking re-election, however. :) -
Fennec(はさばくのきつね) 05:06, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. Wikipedia needs more common sense.
Kosebamse 13:22, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. I have had nothing but positive experiences with her, and she has done a good job since joining the ArbCom.
Rje 18:54, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. No explanation necessary.
Ral315(talk) 19:45, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support, can identify dicks on wikipedia that need circumcision. Something we lacked efficency on the last arbcom team when I had a hearing. I wasnt too satisfied with that one. I am not criticising all past arbcomers, just perhaps a spesific one who knows who he/she is. --
Cool CatTalk|
@ 20:04, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Damn straigt!
Oskar 20:46, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. Seems to be doing a good job. --
G Rutter 20:54, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support. I highly value the inclusive view of the ArbComm task.
JFW |
T@lk 21:01, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support.
HollyAm 01:45, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support(Note: Vote only reflects suitability of candidate to the role, and does not reflect overall contributions or personally.) -
Mailer Diablo 01:47, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support -
Huldra 09:57, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support - She kicks more butt than the others. -Wonderfool --
Nightsleeper 15:58, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Nightsleeper does not have suffrage, he's a sockpuppet of a user banned by arbcom. --
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♥♥♥♥ chocolate!) 16:10, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support –
ABCDe✉ 18:47, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Perfection is out of this world, but this is the only candidacy in this whole elections that I can support without reservations.
Phils 21:04, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
I'm sorry, but your account is newer than 2005-9-30 and your edit count is less than 150, so your vote cannot count. --
TML1988 21:18, 13 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support, a kind and considerate user who believes in and uses common sense.
Thryduulf 21:23, 13 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support, a very trustworthy user --
Francs2000 00:00, 14 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support: 1) 250 people can't be wrong. 2) 42 always was my lucky number. 3) Previous experience on the arbcom (which obviously didn't leave too bad of a taste in other people's mouths) 4) Clear signs of insanity (agreeing to run for arbcom again), but of the good kind.
crazyeddie 04:08, 16 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support of course. Great editor, understands policy and says the things that need to be said when others are afraid to. --
Pakaran 22:40, 18 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak Support Weak, because too good to be true from the answers to the questions, and support because assume good faith. :)
Fad(ix) 03:25, 19 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose.Durova 03:34, 10 January 2006 (UTC) Clicked the wrong link, sorry.reply
Oppose. Need new ArbComm.
SEWilco 04:31, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Very reluctantly oppose. I do not like to cast a negative vote, as I have strongly supported Mindspillage's RfA back in April, and I do hold her judgment quite highly in general. However, her actions in the recent
Xed case (which also showed the lack of accountability of the current arbcom as a whole) give me the impression that there isn't enough passion to get it right and to further our ultimate goal of writing an encyclopedia. I do not think an arbitrator should support too harsh remedies that easily. —
mark✎ 12:34, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose as per Mark. --
BACbKA 22:30, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Candidate does not adequately address the nature of arbitration in their candidate statement. In ignorance: I must oppose. With so many candidates, the statement is the extent to which I can engage in becoming an informed voter. Any candidate so contemptuous of the demos as to make it difficult for me to become an informed voter: I must oppose, it bodes poorly for their capacity to take on social responsibility.
Fifelfoo 22:47, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Neutral A kind person, but I cannot support her beliefs, which seem to be feeding into the current atmosphere of fear on Wikipedia.
karmafist 04:48, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
karmafist, could you please elaborate? Your statement is a bit vague for those of us not familiar with the material you are referring to. I would like to hear more about your opinion. --
DanielCD 19:32, 20 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Neutral - if you prefer writing articles, then maybe you should just do that? --
NorkNork 21:11, 12 January 2006 (UTC)reply
You'd prefer someone who has not contributed in writing articles? What do you expect? Wikipedia is before anything else, about writing articles (and I'd expect someone prefering to write articles) and previous experiences on articles contribution is I believe primordial when dealing with a content dispute.
Fad(ix) 03:37, 19 January 2006 (UTC)reply