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:Will, I hope that ArbCom takes up your appeal and agrees to allow you to return to editing. ] ] 01:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC) :Will, I hope that ArbCom takes up your appeal and agrees to allow you to return to editing. ] ] 01:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)


==Appeals==
===2013 Appeal===


====Request 2/12/13==== ===Current status===
''redacted''
::Have restored this content. No reason to delete it without going through proper channels. Arbcom is free to not comment. ] (] · ] · ]) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 00:25, 7 March 2014 (UTC)


== handling of unblock request ==
User: Will Beback (and user:Will Beback Auto)


At ] I've asked the Arbitration Committee about its response to the unblock request. &mdash;] 21:02, 7 March 2014 (UTC)
Misplaced Pages:Arbitration/Requests/Case/TimidGuy ban appeal


I hope that you can soon continue the necessary, good work that you did if you can promise not be overzealous again and promise not to out people again. ] (]) 11:05, 8 March 2014 (UTC)
I recognize my errors and would like another chance to contribute to Misplaced Pages. I apologize to TimidGuy for focusing on him excessively. I was mistaken to believe that paid advocacy was prohibited and, even if it was I should not have been so concerned about it. I recognize that I made a serious mistake. To avoid future problems I commit to never accuse any editors of COI issues again.


== Will Beback ban appeal ==
While I acknowledge my errors I believe that some aspects of the RFAR were incorrect, and I appeal those. Some findings were based, in my opinion, on mis-perception of the facts and mis-application of the policies. I request the ArbCom members re-read the policies and review the evidence. When they do, I believe they will see there was insufficient basis for the findings of "personal attacks", "battleground behavior", and "outing".


The Arbitration Committee has, by motion, suspended ] ("WBB") site-ban on the following terms:
Personal attacks
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The record of the vote on the motion can be seen ]. For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 02:54, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says that I made personal attacks by discussing COI in an RFC/U.


== Welcome back, Will! ==
However, WP:NPA states that discussing editors' COI in an appropriate forum is not a personal attack. Here are the applicable passages:


Live long and prosper! ] ] 03:36, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
*''Similarly, discussion of a user's conduct or history is not in itself a personal attack when done in the appropriate forum for such discussion (for example, the other editor's talk page, WP:ANI or WP:RFC/U''


Welcome back from me too! ] (]) 03:42, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
*''Discussion of behavior in an appropriate forum, (e.g. user's talk page or Misplaced Pages noticeboard) does not in itself constitute a personal attack.''


What they said. ] (]) 04:06, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
* ''…pointing out an editor's relevant conflict of interest and its relevance to the discussion at hand is not considered a personal attack,…''


Yes, welcome back! ] (]) 04:32, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
The point is made three times: "Focus on the edits, not the editor" does not apply to RFC/U or other appropriate forums. My comments were not personal attacks. I ask the ArbCom to withdraw this finding.


Great news. I personally really missed you in the areas where I edit. I'm sure you'll find enough to do outside your topic ban areas to keep you busy! ] (]) 05:39, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
Battleground conduct


Winter's over and Will's back? It's a good week for RL and WP. ] (]) 13:29, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says I engaged in battleground behavior because I posted a generic response on Sue Gardner's user talk page to a comment she made in a public speech regarding COI issues. Gardner has no direct control over any Misplaced Pages policies or enforcement, and people make comments to her about Misplaced Pages all of the time.


Welcome back. ]<sub>(])</sub> 13:47, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says I engaged in forum shopping by commenting on COI/N threads started by others. It's not forum 'shopping' if it's the same forum, and commenting on pre-existing threads isn't forum shopping either. The few noticeboard threads or formal complaints which I've initiated were not dilatory.


Welcome back. ] (]) 20:16, 30 March 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says I engaged in battleground behavior by filing an SPI case, one which concluded that a group of editors with an identifiable POV were using a same small pool of IP addresses belonging to an associated institution. The results were so significant that the CU functionary himself requested an RFAR. I didn't file that RFAR.


I hereby join the chorus of people happy to see you back. <b>]</b> <small>(])</small> 22:59, 2 April 2014 (UTC)
My actions have not met the standard for battleground conduct. I request the ArbCom rescind this finding.


Just saw this today! It always makes me happy to see an act of justice such as this, although the restriction prohibiting policy discussion is still pretty absurd. Welcome back! ''']]]''' 20:27, 25 April 2014 (UTC)
Outing


O! Happy Day! Will is Back! ```]<small>]</small> 05:17, 1 May 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says I outed TimidGuy by sending emails about him to two other admins. It doesn't say I posted his private information on Misplaced Pages or any other public forums. The outing policy does not cover private, limited distribution emails. This case did not involve the public disclosure, on- or off-Wiki, of any private information. No outing occurred. Jimmy Wales, who was CC'ed on virtually everything, said that there was no outing. I request that the ArbCom overturn this finding.


I check your pages every couple of months to see the progress of your exile, and now, finally, you
Other allegations
are back! Misplaced Pages is better for it. Welcome ''back'' to the Monkey House. ] 18:46 22 May 2014 (UTC)


welcome back Will, the name truly fits, will be back :) look forward to seeing you in all the old places. ] (]) 09:17, 31 May 2014 (UTC)
The RFAR says I conducted an unacceptable investigation of another editor. This is an issue not covered by existing policies. Do we prohibit investigations of editors involved in WMUK and Gibraltapedia, or investigations of editors/sources/notables such as Jimmy Wales, Chip Berlet, Philip Roth, Christopher Monckton, Fae, Essjay, Kohser, Merkey, Benjiboi, Mantanmoreland, Jossi, JarlaxleArtemis, Paroxysm, Amorrow, and he-who-shall-not-be-named?


What happened to the "List of people who have learned Transcendental Meditation"? It's gone! What to do?! I've spent a lot of time updating it, as I suppose you have too. <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 13:15, 3 October 2020 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
Do IP geolocation and WHOIS queries violate Misplaced Pages standards? Is Wikiscanner a massive violation? Are investigations of problem editors, socks, repeat vandals, et al., now limited to functionaries?


== Suspension of site ban ==
On the other hand, should Misplaced Pages forbid investigations into subjects or sources who might be Misplaced Pages editors? If the notable topic of an article is also an editor are we limited to what they've written about themselves on their user page? If an editor's published writings are potential sources for an article, are we prohibited from evaluating their credibility or value? Right now, those are routine 'investigations' conducted by all classes and sorts of users, on- and off-Wiki, and they do not seem to be prohibited by any policy.


I've unblocked you per the motion suspending your site ban and will be sending a final e-mail to conclude the appeal process. I removed the tags from your user page and user talk page and reduced the protection level on your user page to allow you to edit it. Please feel free to archive your talk page in due course, though you should keep a copy of the restrictions available to refer to. Additionally, as you requested by e-mail, I'm stating here that the terms of your unban do not permit you to discuss or comment on the case that led to your ban. If you have any further questions relating to your restrictions, please e-mail us (the Arbitration Committee) in the first instance. ] (]) 03:56, 28 March 2014 (UTC)
My emails to other admins simply asked for a review of a proposed ArbCom complaint, and did not seek any actions, only comments. They did not involve canvassing, coordination, collusion, or anything of that sort. I was doing the responsible thing by asking feedback from trusted peers before filing a formal complaint.


== So... ==
Topic ban


I was gonna say, it's a true test of a person to take his lumps and get back on the horse. I assumed that that you were about to pass that test since you went to the trouble of applying for reinstatement. But you haven't edited since your reinstatement after all, so dunno.
The RFAR says I am banned from editing articles on new religious movements (NRMs) because of an unexplained admonition I was given in April 2009, presumably due to my involvement in editing disputes in October 2008 and January 2009, and a short block resulting from that RFAR. I've avoided any edit warring since then.


Of course maybe you're burned out or disgusted or disappointed or whatever. Of course it's 100% OK not to edit anymore, it's all purely voluntary here.
My editing has brought a moderating, relatively neutral influence to NRM articles. I'd like to write new articles and bring existing ones to FA. Given the extent and benefits of my editing in this often contentious topic and the minimal editing problems I've caused, this ban is out of proportion and counterproductive to the project. I request that the topic ban be lifted.


I know what I'd do though. I was kicked out of the admin corps for (IMO) insufficient reason and some people figured that I'd leave in a huff. I didn't and I like that about myself. It's a hard-knock world after all.
Site Ban


Everybody's different though. No criticism implied. It's entirely possible that editing doesn't work for you anymore and it's important to do what works for oneself. Best wishes whatever you do. ] (]) 18:21, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
I respect Misplaced Pages and its policies. I am sorry for discomforting a good faith editor and apologize sincerely to TimidGuy. I have learned my lesson and the actions which led to his case will not be repeated. I haven’t violated my site ban by making even a single edit. Nor have I made battleground-ish accusations about any topics or editors off-Wiki, in forums or blogs, as so many banned editors do.


:I second the motion. ]<sub>(])</sub> 18:46, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
I’ve been one of the most active contributors to Misplaced Pages, making over 100,000 edits since 2004. My efforts as an administrator have been almost entirely uncontroversial. The two admonitions and one block I've received over a seven year period have changed my behavior – I haven't repeated the same problems. Being away from Misplaced Pages for eleven months has given me new perspective and now I’d like to return to contributing. I commit to never accusing editors of COI again. I request that the site ban be removed.
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====ArbCom reply 3/5/13====
Dear Will Beback,


== Talk Page Protection ==
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but a majority of active arbitrators have voted to dismiss your
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== Clarification motion ==
===2014 Appeal===
====Request 1/16/14====
I am very sorry for my previous errors. I have respected the sanctions. I would like to return to editing Misplaced Pages. Please accept my appeal.


A case (]) in which you were involved has been modified by {{oldid2|631252824|Motion|motion}} which changed the wording of the ] to clarify that the scope applies to pages, not just articles. For the arbitration committee --]] 20:10, 27 October 2014 (UTC)
Sincerely,
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== 5 Million: We celebrate your contribution ==
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Waiting for the ArbCom to make a decision. &nbsp; <b>]&nbsp; ]&nbsp; </b> 01:11, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

::Have restored this content. No reason to delete it without going through proper channels. Arbcom is free to not comment. ] (] · ] · ]) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 00:25, 7 March 2014 (UTC)
== I just hope you know ==

That sardonic quip at the Armenian fellow who was banned a while back about belonging to Conservapedia was lovely, considering, you know, Conservapedia bans dissenters of the hivemind, which you did because of your own commonplace belief.--<font face="Helvetica"><small style="font-size:85%;">] ]</small></font> 22:04, 18 November 2015 (UTC)

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==Retitle the L.A. Task Force==

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A beer for you!

Hope you come back one day. --evrik  23:38, 13 February 2014 (UTC)
Will, I hope that ArbCom takes up your appeal and agrees to allow you to return to editing. Cullen Let's discuss it 01:19, 4 March 2014 (UTC)


Current status

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Have restored this content. No reason to delete it without going through proper channels. Arbcom is free to not comment. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) (if I write on your page reply on mine) 00:25, 7 March 2014 (UTC)

handling of unblock request

At Wikipedia_talk:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard#change_to_block_of_User:Will_Beback I've asked the Arbitration Committee about its response to the unblock request. —rybec 21:02, 7 March 2014 (UTC)

I hope that you can soon continue the necessary, good work that you did if you can promise not be overzealous again and promise not to out people again. Andries (talk) 11:05, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

Will Beback ban appeal

The Arbitration Committee has, by motion, suspended Will Beback's ("WBB") site-ban on the following terms:

  1. Suspension of ban
    1. WBB's indefinite site-ban is suspended subject to his unconditional acceptance of and continuing compliance with the terms below, the purpose of which is to enable him to return to active content work. Failure to comply fully with the letter and spirit of these terms may result in the committee revoking the suspension without warning and reinstating the indefinite ban.
    2. For purposes of enforcement, "on-wiki" refers to any edit in any namespace on the English Misplaced Pages or on any Project or mailing list or email system hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation or in any IRC channel with "wikipedia" or "wikimedia" in the channel name.
  2. One-way interaction ban
    1. WBB is directed to immediately cease commenting directly or indirectly on-wiki about User:TimidGuy and User:Keithbob. WBB also agrees to not communicate with the above editors, to not contact either their places of work or their colleagues, and to not seek sanctions for them, by any means.
    2. Administrators who receive requests for sanctions are requested to inform the Arbitration Committee by email.
  3. Topic ban: new religious movements
    1. WBB is indefinitely topic-banned from making any edit on-wiki about, or any edit to any page relating to, new religious movements, broadly construed.
    2. This restriction replaces WBB's existing new religious movements topic ban.
  4. Topic ban: conflicts of interest/paid advocacy; real-world identities
    1. WBB is indefinitely topic-banned from making any edit on-wiki relating to conflicts of interest, paid advocacy or the real-world identity of any editor, broadly construed.
    2. WBB agrees to not become involved in any investigation broadly construed, either on- or off-wiki, into the real-world identity of any editor or into their real-world interests and affiliations.
  5. Reconsideration of restrictions
    1. The original 2012 case has been carefully and extensively reviewed by the 2013 and 2014 Arbitration Committees, who have seen no reason to disturb it. No further review of the case will take place.
    2. No request for reconsideration of these restrictions may be made until at least twelve months have elapsed since the date on which the suspension of the ban comes into effect.

The record of the vote on the motion can be seen here. For the Arbitration Committee, Carcharoth (talk) 02:54, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Welcome back, Will!

Live long and prosper! Cullen Let's discuss it 03:36, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Welcome back from me too! TFD (talk) 03:42, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

What they said. Writegeist (talk) 04:06, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Yes, welcome back! Herostratus (talk) 04:32, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Great news. I personally really missed you in the areas where I edit. I'm sure you'll find enough to do outside your topic ban areas to keep you busy! Dougweller (talk) 05:39, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Winter's over and Will's back? It's a good week for RL and WP. Rivertorch (talk) 13:29, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Welcome back. Smallbones(smalltalk) 13:47, 28 March 2014 (UTC)

Welcome back. Andries (talk) 20:16, 30 March 2014 (UTC)

I hereby join the chorus of people happy to see you back. Guy (Help!) 22:59, 2 April 2014 (UTC)

Just saw this today! It always makes me happy to see an act of justice such as this, although the restriction prohibiting policy discussion is still pretty absurd. Welcome back! ThemFromSpace 20:27, 25 April 2014 (UTC)

O! Happy Day! Will is Back! ```Buster Seven Talk 05:17, 1 May 2014 (UTC)

I check your pages every couple of months to see the progress of your exile, and now, finally, you are back! Misplaced Pages is better for it. Welcome back to the Monkey House. Randy Kryn 18:46 22 May 2014 (UTC)

welcome back Will, the name truly fits, will be back :) look forward to seeing you in all the old places. Darkstar1st (talk) 09:17, 31 May 2014 (UTC) 

What happened to the "List of people who have learned Transcendental Meditation"? It's gone! What to do?! I've spent a lot of time updating it, as I suppose you have too.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.41.49.93 (talk) 13:15, 3 October 2020 (UTC)

Suspension of site ban

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So...

I was gonna say, it's a true test of a person to take his lumps and get back on the horse. I assumed that that you were about to pass that test since you went to the trouble of applying for reinstatement. But you haven't edited since your reinstatement after all, so dunno.

Of course maybe you're burned out or disgusted or disappointed or whatever. Of course it's 100% OK not to edit anymore, it's all purely voluntary here.

I know what I'd do though. I was kicked out of the admin corps for (IMO) insufficient reason and some people figured that I'd leave in a huff. I didn't and I like that about myself. It's a hard-knock world after all.

Everybody's different though. No criticism implied. It's entirely possible that editing doesn't work for you anymore and it's important to do what works for oneself. Best wishes whatever you do. Herostratus (talk) 18:21, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

I second the motion. Smallbones(smalltalk) 18:46, 27 April 2014 (UTC)

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5 Million: We celebrate your contribution

We couldn't have done it without you
Well, maybe. But the encyclopedia would not be as good.

Celebrate!

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I just hope you know

That sardonic quip at the Armenian fellow who was banned a while back about belonging to Conservapedia was lovely, considering, you know, Conservapedia bans dissenters of the hivemind, which you did because of your own commonplace belief.--Sıgehelmus (Talk) |д=) 22:04, 18 November 2015 (UTC)

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About Roy Cizek

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A cheeseburger for you!

In appreciation of your tactful handling of the obvious COI at the page for A&F. Nuff said. Rags (talk) 12:33, 29 March 2017 (UTC)
When I say this hopped that Will Was Back. Unfortunately he has not made an edit since 2014. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 15:14, 29 March 2017 (UTC)

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Retitle the L.A. Task Force

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Checking the list

Hello. I am WP:boldly culling the membership list of the Los Angeles Area Task Force. Some people don’t participate any more. Because you joined more than ten years ago, I am asking if you still want to be listed as a participant. I’ll be deleting those who say no or don’t answer, and then we can move merrily forward. Sincerely, BeenAroundAWhile (talk) 17:29, 30 October 2018 (UTC)

Today's Wikipedian 10 years ago

Awesome
Ten years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 05:00, 18 June 2019 (UTC)

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