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#Per vast contributions to WR, one of which led to removal of OTRS access. I want arbitrators who discuss problems with the community, not on an external site. ''']<sup>See ] or ]</sup>''' 00:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC) #Per vast contributions to WR, one of which led to removal of OTRS access. I want arbitrators who discuss problems with the community, not on an external site. ''']<sup>See ] or ]</sup>''' 00:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
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#'''Strong oppose.''' I do not trust this candidate with the right to access sensitive information. And making smutty insults about Tony Sidaway on WR, while keeping a "clean" record and handing out incivility blocks on Misplaced Pages is exactly what an arbitrator should not do. ] ] 00:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

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2008 Arbitration Committee Election status

Fish and karate

Hello. I'm Neil, also known as User:Fish and karate. I've been on Misplaced Pages since March 2005, and an admin since April 2006.

In that time, I've contributed a great deal to Misplaced Pages, both as an editor and as an administrator. I believe the experience and knowledge I've accumulated over this time would stand me in excellent stead as a member of the Arbitration Committee.

Why do I want to volunteer my time to be a member of the Committee? Because I believe I can contribute in a positive manner, and help the Arbitration Committee to act as the body it was created to be - a group of experienced users that resolve disputes that the community could not resolve. I participated extensively (under my former username, Neil) in the recent RFC on the Arbitration Committee's standards and practices - see here, here, and here. I am knowledgeable in the way ArbCom functions, and would not become overwhelmed by the volume of work or of the complexity.

The priority is to make Misplaced Pages a better encyclopedia. This means everyone's priority should be "what makes the encyclopedia better"? Things that make Misplaced Pages better:

  1. Well-written, researched, interesting content
  2. Collaborative editing
  3. A strong, consistent, and ethical approach to decision-making
  4. Clear and timely communication
  5. Politeness
  6. The avoidance of hostility
  7. Understanding
  8. Empathy with another's point of view

My decision-making, as part of Arbitration work, will be made based on the above. I believe strongly in trying to rehabilitate "problem" users. I believe in a light touch when it comes to "punitive measures". Targeted editing restrictions rather than wholescale blocks, progressive blocks rather than indefinite bans for those whose intentions are good but methods are poor. I believe in Misplaced Pages, and want it to continue to be the single best example there is of collaborative contributing. I believe that as a part of the Arbitration Committee, I could play my small part in enabling that to continue. Thanks for reading. fish&karate 13:24, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Voting in this election is now closed.
Any votes cast after 00:00 15 December 2008 (UTC) will be reverted.

Support

  1. Eluchil404 (talk) 00:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
  2. Support--Maxim(talk) 00:05, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

Oppose

  1. Oppose. Rschen7754 (T C) 00:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
  2. Nufy8 (talk) 00:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
  3. Per vast contributions to WR, one of which led to removal of OTRS access. I want arbitrators who discuss problems with the community, not on an external site. Ryan Postlethwaite 00:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
  4. Rjd0060 (talk) 00:09, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
  5. Strong oppose. I do not trust this candidate with the right to access sensitive information. And making smutty insults about Tony Sidaway on WR, while keeping a "clean" record and handing out incivility blocks on Misplaced Pages is exactly what an arbitrator should not do. ElinorD (talk) 00:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
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