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Vassyana

I have answered a candidate "vote guide" at User:MBisanz/ACE2008/Guide/Vassyana. My candidacy is based around three principles: devolution, project principles, and coherent interpretation.

Devolution is devolving responsibility to the standing administrators and broader community. This would not preclude me from supporting sanctions and other measures as part of an ArbCom case. The community generally expects action to be taken on ArbCom cases. However, I would clearly and explicitly remind the community of their options and encourage them to take the initiative and action in similar circumstances. ArbCom needs to clearly encourage and support admins and the community in resolving disruptive behavior.

Misplaced Pages has a number of project principles that form the foundation of our policies and guidelines. I am more likely to support decisions firmly grounded in these foundational principles and would oppose decisions outside of these principles. In cases where the principle is clear but policy is vague, I would act in favor of the underlying principle and encourage the community to clarify the policy.

Coherent interpretation is key to the healthy function of ArbCom and the community. On a number of occasions various policies, principles and ArbCom decisions are perceived to be in tension (or even contradictory). I believe that this is an erroneous approach resulting from a failure to consider the various factors in context. Rules, principles, and standing precedent should not considered individually in a vacuum. I will endeavor to interpret the rules and precedent in whatever manner results in the most complementary and coherent reading. Acting otherwise leads to inconsistent decisions and fragmented rules.

I believe most, if not all, concerns about ArbCom can be addressed by acting on these principles. In terms of process, I support transparent arbitration proceedings and decisions. All ArbCom decisions should have explicit reasonings and arbitrators should be open to elaborating on decisions to clear up any lack of understanding in the community. I am open to any and all questions that will help you make a decision on my candidacy. Vassyana (talk) 16:56, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

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1. Ryan Postlethwaite 00:13, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
2. Support Seddσn 00:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
3. Privatemusings (talk) 00:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
4. Support --maclean 00:39, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
5. Elonka 00:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
6. Support - Shot info (talk) 00:42, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
7. Support. Jehochman 00:48, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
8. PhilKnight (talk) 01:06, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
9. krimpet✽ 01:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
10. Mr.Z-man 01:22, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
11. Support Majorly 01:28, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
12. I had made a list of people who I would be find with (though not necessarily in top 7) on ArbCom and this candidate was one of those people. - NuclearWarfare _{My work} 01:42, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
13. --PeaceNT (talk) 01:54, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
14. Honey, i support. --Mixwell! 02:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
15. Phil Sandifer (talk) 02:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
16. Atmoz (talk) 02:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
17. ~ Riana ⁂ 02:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
18. Daniel (talk) 02:50, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
19. Strong support.Momento (talk) 02:56, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
20. John Vandenberg 04:09, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
21. Mike H. Fierce! 04:50, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
22. Effective mediator, no concerns. Will make a fine arbitrator if elected. Master&Expert (Talk) 05:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
23. support Kingturtle (talk) 05:33, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
24. Synchronism (talk) 06:28, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
25. Support. — Athaenara ✉ 06:48, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
26. Support, fair-minded, intelligent, hard working editor. Dreadstar † 07:42, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
27. Support. Sjakkalle (Check!) 08:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
28. Support, insightful answers to questions. Titoxd 08:25, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
29. I was impressed with the answers to questions. Brilliantine (talk) 08:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
30. Strong candidate. —Dark 09:28, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
31. Support. - Good mediator. Am concerned with responses regarding my questions on civility, but hope it will become better explained when V has a seat. // roux   editor review09:31, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
32. --Aqwis (talk – contributions) 09:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
33. rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 09:52, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
34. Stifle (talk) 10:25, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
35. — neuro 10:33, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
36. Support Jayen466 10:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
37. --Scott Mac (Doc) 11:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
38. Tom B (talk) 11:26, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
39. I'm Mailer Diablo and I approve this message! - 11:27, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
40. Support --Folantin (talk) 13:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
41. Support --CrohnieGal 13:32, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
42. Support --Tikiwont (talk) 13:37, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
43. Absolutely. Useful voice at FTN now and again. Oppose concerns are unimpressive. Moreschi (talk) 13:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
44. Support - Verbal chat 15:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
45. Support Colchicum (talk) 15:27, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
46. Support Mervyn Emrys (talk) 15:38, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
47. Support -- Yaf (talk) 16:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
48. ~ priyanath  16:44, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
49. --Kbdank71 16:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
50. Has a degree of humility that would help to make a fine arb. ElinorD (talk) 17:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)

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