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Template:Communitypage Here you can make a request for adminship. See Misplaced Pages:Administrators for what this entails and for a list of current admins.

Guidelines

Current Misplaced Pages policy is to grant administrator status to anyone who has been an active Misplaced Pages contributor for a while and is generally a known and trusted member of the community. Most users seem to agree that the more administrators there are the better.

Wikipedians are more likely to support the candidacy of people who have been logged-on contributors for some months and contributed to a variety of articles without often getting into conflicts with other users.

Nomination. Users can nominate other users for administrator. Anonymous users cannot be nominated, nor can they nominate others. The absolute minimum requirement to be involved with adminship matters is to have a username in the system.
Self-nomination. If you want to nominate yourself to become an administrator, it is recommended that you have been a user for a reasonable period of time - long enough to be regarded as trustworthy (on the order of months). Any user can comment on your request—they might express reservations (because, for example, they suspect you will abuse your new-found powers, or if you've joined very recently), but hopefully they will approve and say lovely things about you.

After a 7 day period for comments, if there is general agreement that someone who requests adminship should be given it, then a developer or bureaucrat will make it so and record that fact at Misplaced Pages:Recently created admins.

Nominations for adminship

Note: Nominations have to be accepted by the user in question. If you nominate a user, please also leave a message on their talk page and inform them about their listing on this page, and ask them to reply here if they accept the nomination.

Please place new nominations at the top

DavidWBrooks

I nominate DavidWBrooks -- he'd been a help today at Curse of the Bambino...when I went to thank him, I realized he'd been here since January 2003, with over 1,100 edits. He seems like a real pleasant and intelligent fellow, and I think he would make an excellent admin. Jwrosenzweig 21:41, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Jengod

I'd like to nominate Jengod. She's been here since May 2003, and has over 4,500 edits. She's quite pleasant to work with. I thought she was an admin already, but apparently she's not. →Raul654 05:23, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC)

Thank you kindly Mr. Kitty in a Glass man. I didn't know if I wanted to get deeper in, but I suspect I was kidding myself--I'm pretty far deep in already. :) jengod 06:30, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC) (Haha - you don't get called that everyday :) →Raul654 22:19, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC))

  • Support Tuf-Kat
  • eek! Support. --Jiang
  • Good choice -- Viajero 09:26, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Bmills 09:32, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Defer (for now) Support (in light of explanation below). If Jiang is supporting you then I guess things are OK, but could you explain what was going on at Leland Stanford? Dori | Talk 16:12, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC)
    • Yes, I bumped into that a few days ago too. What is with that? Stubbornness will lead to many many more stupid edit wars over puny matters like that. Quite unnecessary. --Menchi 16:48, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
      • FWIW, I was editing at home on my 56K modem (slooooow) and so didn't check the edit history--if I'd known it was Jiang I would have totally stepped off--I wasn't entirely sure if my edits were contradicting someone or if it was just a wonky server. Anyway, after I saw Jiang's notes the next day and did some investigation, I'm now totally on board with the "anything bigger than a paragraph is a short article, but not a stub" train. jengod 16:54, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC)
      • Since it's merely a misunderstanding, I'll support Jennifer. She's been great otherwise. --Menchi 17:00, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support unconditionally. -- Decumanus 22:14, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Quality work. Meelar 23:35, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Good balance of dedication and positive attitude. Jwrosenzweig 00:10, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Jengod has good taste in television programming. --Ed Senft! 00:20, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. --Danny 17:30, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. -- Jake 22:00, 2004 Feb 14 (UTC)

Seth Ilys

Seth Ilys has been around since December 20, 2003 and has made over 2000 edits. My only grudge against him is the stub spamming during the 200000 article marathon, but they are legitimate articles. He looks dedicated. I am nominating him for adminship because of his comments in Misplaced Pages talk:Candidates for speedy deletion. I think that a hard-working user should become an administrator when they start running into barriers in the course of their work. silsor 22:42, Feb 10, 2004 (UTC)

I accept the nomination. In defense of my introduction of a significant number of stubs at the beginning of February: I had been working on members of the North Carolina General Assembly during the day preceding the 200k mark, and I intentionally withheld submitting the stubs until after the milestone was reached (as can be verified by the times of submission). - Seth Ilys 22:50, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)

  • Unsure. He's only been here since Dec 20 (less than 2 months), but in that time he's racked up an impressive 2,500 edits. I'd be a lot more comfortable if this nomination were made in another two months. →Raul654 07:25, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. A hardworking, fair-minded wikiholic who responds accordingly to conflicts. His work on the table on U.S. Democratic Party presidential nomination, 2004 has been mighty impressive. The table is quite elaborate, is packed with many different pieces of information, yet is easy as pie to follow. Another fine example of his work is the List of members of the North Carolina General Assembly, 2003-2004 session, which is wonderfully thorough. He created each Assemblyperson's page AND uploaded each of their photos. Kingturtle 15:27, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. I agree with Kingturtle. The Democratic nomination vote table is impressive and useful work. I've seen nothing but goodness spot-checking his other work. -- RobLa 17:25, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. --Danny 17:30, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support -- Meelar 21:14, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Two months is dangerously early. Angela. 21:53, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. I believe I was made an admin after only 2-3 months of useful edits... ugen64 23:39, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)

Charles Matthews

I would like to nominate Charles Matthews for adminship. He has been here since June 24, 2003 and has over 4800 edits. Tons of great work on Mathematics topics. I am surprised that he is not an admin yet. Dori | Talk 17:53, Feb 9, 2004 (UTC)

It is pleasant to be nominated, if not exactly a shock. I have sysop-level status on another wiki, and was in no hurry to have that here; since I'm taking a time out from the other site, I'd now accept it on WP. Charles Matthews 22:43, 9 Feb 2004 (UTC)

  • Support. - snoyes 18:13, 9 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support, if he is interested Revolver 18:16, 9 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Most definately support. Dysprosia 23:15, 9 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Sure. Those mathematics stuff he did look really good. ---Menchi 03:28, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. His good work goes way beyond maths. Bmills 09:34, 13 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Pakaran. 00:01, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Stewartadcock

Stewart has been entangled in our web of shame since Nov 10 of last year, and has made over 1000 edits since. He's a solid contributor in protein related stuff, and on mountain climbing topics. He's also done a lot of spelling fixing and link tidying too. He seems to be a total stranger to conflict, handing debate on Talk:Protein structure prediction and Talk:DNA with almost Rosenzweigian calm. Stewart seems like a safe pair of hands. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 01:32, 8 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Thankyou. So long as knowing what "Rosenzweigian calm" means isn't a prerequiste for adminship, I would be more than happy to accept. Stewart Adcock 17:29, 12 Feb 2004 (UTC)

  • Support. "I thought he was one already." (I know, I know, how unoriginal can one get :P -- Jussi-Ville Heiskanen 03:47, Feb 8, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Coped well with Lir on DNA and has made some great contributions. Angela. 08:59, Feb 8, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. --Kaihsu 12:19, 2004 Feb 9 (UTC)
  • Whether the referenced calm is mine or Vicki's, how could I fail to offer my support? :) Jwrosenzweig 16:35, 9 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support - 大将军, 都督中外诸军事 (talk) 03:05, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Yep. We need more enthusiastic chemists here. ---Menchi 03:28, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)

KRS

KRS has been here since July, 2003 and is credited with around 1000 quality edits. She is very constructive and has made significant and informed creations and edits in the fields of architecture, literature and literary movements and in topics related to India besides being consistent, polite and sensitive in discussions. I am sure KRS will make a responsible admin. Chancemill 16:23, Feb 4, 2004 (UTC)

I am happy to be nominated and in deference to the nomination and support, I accept. However,I don't think that my contribution would be anywhere as prolific as the rest of the admins. I would be happy either way, whether I am accepted or not KRS 18:11, 12 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Mikkalai

Mikkalai has about 1969 edits in about 2½ months. Lots of sensible edits to mathematical articles, and other topics. Κσυπ Cyp   23:08, 30 Jan 2004 (UTC)

  • Support Tuf-Kat 23:28, Jan 30, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. I found this user to be able to discuss contentious issues in a reasonable manner, showing respect for sources, as well as differing opinions. I think they will use any authority granted them in a cautious, and judicious manner. Jack 21:54, 31 Jan 2004 (UTC)
  • Support cautiously. I think he's a fine user with a good track record, but he hasn't been here as long as I'd like. But, with the new de-sysop option, I'm more encouraged to support him. →Raul654 01:27, Feb 1, 2004 (UTC)
  • What do people think about Mikkalai separating out the story of the lost Jews of Carpathian Ruthenia into a separate ghetto article? How about suppression of information? Does Mikkalai show admin behavior? This may be an interesting contributor in his fields, but not an appropriate admin, IMO. Wetman 04:44, 2 Feb 2004 (UTC)
    • I have reviewed the above objection, and I do not see it as substantive in regards to Mikkalai's request for adminship. This appears to be a very tender subject, w unfriendliness on the talk (which Mikkalai has not engaged in) and to be perfectly frank, I agree w what Mikkalai did, creating a seperate article for a contentious issue. The Carpathian Ruthenia needs alot of work, and he seems to be a part of making it better. Jack 07:31, 2 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Strongly support! I totally concur with both of JackLynch's statements above. He'd make a great member of the conflict resolution team as well. 172 02:11, 7 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Yorick, Jester of Elsinore 03:52, 2004 Feb 8 (UTC)
  • Support - 大将军, 都督中外诸军事 (talk) 03:05, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Requests for adminship

Please add new requests to the top

alexandros

I have been a valuable contributer and I really think I would make good use of adminship. Yes I admit I change my names alot, but only because I don't like being bullied. I don't cause problems. A long time ago, more than a few months ago, I had a misunderstanding on Mother Teresa. It has haunted my wikipedia career for reasons that I don't know. A while ago, I admit I voted for myself on RFA, but only because I wanted to better serve wikipedia. Since then, I've had to keep changing names just so I can edit in peace. I can't stand it when I try to work on wikipedia and see other people that I've welcomed become admins. I feel hurt and unappreciated. I've spent a long time helping wikipedia, and I've done more good than many of the current sysops. I don't want you to judge me based on the fact that long ago I made mistakes. I have had to hide from everyone since then just to be accepted. Don't call that dishonesty, thats not what it is (there is no rule against having multiple accounts.). Yes I am user:Sennheiser, but as sennheiser ive never gotten into trouble and I haven't had any fights. Look at my edits and see that I just like editing wikipedia and have had to hide because of a misunderstanding long ago. Please don't be hasty in making your decision. Alexandros 21:08, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)

  • Oppose. Pathological liar trying everything to force himself into adminship. I think the line has been crossed now and he should be banned. --Wik 21:12, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
  • Less than an hour ago you denied on wikiEN-L you were sennheiser. Why didn't you just admit it? What kind of precedent is that? Sorry, I can't support this request at this time. -- Viajero 21:13, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Proposal - a lot of people have accused him of being pathological or a liar, or obsessed with becoming an admin. Under the Sennheiser username, he's made a lot of good edits. I propose we wipe the slate clean, and give him a second change. If after a few months, he keeps out of edit wars, keeps honest, and continues to make good edits, we take this matter to a vote again. →Raul654 21:17, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
  • Oppose: No man ever lied to and deceived others in order to gain a difficult and thankless responsibility. Alexandros' attitude towards adminship reveals a character and mindset unsuited to the position. As Tacitus said, nemo enim umquam imperium flagitio quaesitum bonis artibus exercuit. --No-One Jones 21:44, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Oppose. I don't trust you anymore Alexandros. With two accounts you have posted on my talk page saying that you were new, when you weren't. I don't appreciate being lied to. Dori | Talk 22:06, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
  • I agree with Raul. Let's give it two months of good edits and no edit conflicts and then reconsider. Danny 22:08, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Oppose. Trust and and deceit are antithetical. - snoyes 22:11, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Note- Alexandros states he's Sennheiser. The impression I got from the mailing list was that Sennheiser denied being Alexandros. I haven't been following either of them, so is there something I missed that explains why people are automatically believing Alexandros when he claims he's Sennheiser? -- Jake 22:32, 2004 Feb 14 (UTC)
    • The two tend to edit the same articles. People have suspected for a while that they are the same. Plus, Senheiser would be here denying it, if it were true. Regardless, I still think that we should try cleaning the slate and giving him a second chance. →Raul654 22:43, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
      • No. Is this Wik causing trouble agin? --Ed Senft! 23:26, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
        • Someone claiming to be Alex Plank came onto IRC and admitted this. I have logs. Morwen 23:32, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
        • Alexandros also admitted it in his request above. I'm sure a developer can check the server logs if Sennheiser's and Alexandros' stories can't be reconciled. --No-One Jones 23:34, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
          • Since the IP address in the Sennheiser email is the same one that Alexandros had been using, and used earlier today on IRC when he admitted that he was Sennheiser, this denial by Sennheiser is to say the least, bizarre. Maximus Rex 23:42, 14 Feb 2004 (UTC)
            • On the other hand, Alexandros says on his user page that he is a student at a highschool using a school computer for his contributions, so his IP might be used by other people, class-mates, teachers etc. I'm not decided, but I think the style of Alexandros and of Sennheiser is quite different. A statement by Sennheiser explaining why the IP is the same here (and not only dissing Wik) would be a good idea. -- till we *) 00:09, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)
              • We've been through the whole "get one statement from each person" thing with Green mountain boy. It invariably turned out that GMB = aplank, as it will turn out that sennheiser = aplank. Getting a statement from aplank (and sennheiser) is completely useless, as aplank _did_ lie about GMB not being himself. I have no reason to believe that he wouldn't lie again. - snoyes 00:59, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)
              • It's Saturday, therefore no school, and it was his home IP address not that of his school. I can post in some IRC logs if it is really needed. Maximus Rex 01:07, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)~
    • Support for a one month trial period only. Alex is obviously very dedicated to Misplaced Pages and well aware of the policies that sysops need to adhere to (much more so than many other new sysops). The multiple accounts issue can hardly be held against him when the arbitration committee are running around doing the same thing. The only worry I have is that Alex might refuse to take responsibility for his actions but I think he ought to be given a chance to prove me wrong. Angela. 23:37, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
      • The arbitration committee is running around with multiple accounts? --Wik 23:47, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
        • No of course not, and there is no cabal either. ;) See . Angela. 23:56, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
          • (leans close to Angela's ear) O-nay alking-yay about-ay e-thay Abal-cay in ublic-pay! Pakaran. 00:03, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Same as Angela... of course, a trial period seems useless, as if they made bad decisions within 1 month, there would probably be another vote anyhow. ugen64 23:39, Feb 14, 2004 (UTC)
  • I wish he would stop posting requests. Defer. Pakaran. 00:03, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Sennheiser is me. I already admitted it. Who cares if sennheiser disagrees? Alexandros 01:11, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • I oppose Alex' application most strongly, in this or any other incarnation. We don't make people sysops as a reward for being pleasant, or for being productive. We don't remove sysophood for laziness or nastiness. A sysop is someone you can trust not to abuse their power. Alex' actions, and his comments above, lead me to believe that I cannot trust him at all. His project to become an admin worries me greatly in itself. -- Finlay McWalter | Talk 01:16, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Warofdreams

I have been contributing to Misplaced Pages since August 2003, and have been contributing around 500 edits a month (currently nearly 2500 edits). I have tried to resolve conflicts over articles with constructive discussion, and have spent some time fixing recent changes, and more on disambiguation. I would like adminship in order to fix vandalism more easily, and perhaps to ensure links on protected pages are up to date. -- Warofdreams 18:03, 5 Feb 2004 (UTC)

  • Support. --Wik 18:17, Feb 5, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Good contributor who handles disputes very amiably (see here for example). Jwrosenzweig 18:19, 5 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. - snoyes 18:23, 5 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Good contributor to political and geographical articles. Secretlondon 18:45, Feb 5, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. →Raul654 16:02, Feb 6, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. Valued contributor, does a lot of unglamorous work. Morwen 22:45, Feb 9, 2004 (UTC)
  • Support - 大将军, 都督中外诸军事 (talk) 03:05, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)
  • Support. jengod 15:47, Feb 13, 2004 (UTC)
  • SUpport. Pakaran. 00:04, 15 Feb 2004 (UTC)

De-adminship