User:Elonka/ACE2010

Disclaimer: This page expresses my personal opinions and observations only. I encourage all voters to do their own research on the candidates. There are also other guides written by informed and thoughtful Wikipedians. I encourage you to read those as well before deciding how to vote.

Overview

For those who aren't sure what this is about: The Arbitration Committee is part of the Wikipedia dispute resolution process. In fact, ArbCom is pretty much the last stop. For a general real world analogy, ArbCom is sort of like the Supreme Court of Wikipedia. The arbitrators don't make decisions on article content, but they do issue rulings on complex disputes relating to user conduct, and they have considerable authority within the wiki-culture. Members of the committee are usually elected for two-year terms (sometimes one), with a new batch elected each year.

As of Sunday, November 14, candidates are currently nominating themselves, and answering questions from the community. This process will continue until November 23, after which the candidates will continue through the Q&A process for a few more days. On November 26, the community will begin a 10-day voting period, and pretty much anyone can vote for or against as many candidates as they wish. Results will then be reviewed for sockpuppets and any other invalid voters. Within a week or so after that, Wikipedia co-founder Jimbo Wales makes the final decision. He normally just takes everyone who has the highest percentages, though he does have the option to choose other people if he so desires. This year, there are eleven vacant seats to be filled.

This page that you are reading, will contain my (Elonka's) thoughts on the 2010 crop of ArbCom candidates.

To see my thoughts on previous batches, check the history of:

• User:Elonka/ACE2008
• User:Elonka/ACE2009

Candidates

Nominations are now closed, and voting has begun. The Candidate statements can be seen here. There are 21 candidates, and 11 seats to be filled. Voting began at 00:01 UTC on Friday, November 26 and will run until 23:59 on Sunday December 5.

1. Balloonman (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   N Oppose. Not an admin.

2. Casliber (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Previous arbitrator, resigned during Law/Undertow controversy

   N Oppose. My opinion of Casliber has not changed since the 2008 election. At that time, he had overwhelming support, and I was very much going against popular opinion by opposing him.[1] My reasons for opposing were that I had concerns about his impartiality, and his tendency to protect friends, rather than look out for the good of the project. My opinion was shown to be accurate during the Law/Undertow controversy, when it was revealed that Casliber had stayed silent while being aware of inappropriate behavior by a friend. He resigned because of that, but I am not yet convinced that the behavior has changed, therefore I must oppose.

3. Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Previously known as HawkerTyphoon

   Y Weak support. Does a lot of good administrative work, seems level-headed, and has experience in multiple areas of the project. I'd feel better if he had more content contributions, such as a GA or FA, but other than that he appears a good candidate.

4. David Fuchs (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Alternate account: Derklin (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   Ran in 2007

   N Weak oppose. Good content contributions, seems level-headed, but no experience with the arbitration processes that I can find. I prefer candidates that have participated in an arbitration case, be it as participant or uninvolved observer, before I am comfortable supporting them to be on ArbCom itself.

5. Elen of the Roads (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Alternate account: Elen on the Roads (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   N Weak oppose. Has only been an admin since October 2010. Not much in the way of content contributions, either, and a fairly low contrib count.[2] Lots of effort at the admin noticeboards, but still too inexperienced for me to support. Elen may well be a fine arbitrator someday, but I'd like to see her get more hands-on experience with the fundamental purpose of the project, creating articles, instead of just hanging out at AN and ANI all day.

6. FT2 (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Previous arbitrator, elected in 2007

   Y Support. He can be extremely wordy, but I don't see that as a reason to oppose. He has also been a lightning rod for certain controversies around the wiki, but that goes with the territory of being an arb.

7. Georgewilliamherbert (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Y Weak support. Concerns about time available and content creation, but his judgment seems sound. If he has the time to be an arb, I support his candidacy.

8. GiacomoReturned (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Also known as Giano (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   Also known as Giano II (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   Also known as Catherine de Burgh (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   Also known as Ka of Catherine de Burgh (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   Also known as Conte Giacomo (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

   N Oppose. Not an admin. Long block log.[3]

9. Harej (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Previously known as Messedrocker

   Editor since 2004, admin since 2006. First attempt at adminship in May 2006, second in September 2006. Unsuccessful runs for bureaucratship in March 2007 and August 2009. Ran for arbitrator in 2006,[4] then withdrew. Ran for arbitrator in 2007, withdrew because of age limit

   Undecided, leaning towards oppose.

10. Iridescent (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Y Support. I have disagreed with Iridescent on various things, and have found her comments sometimes to be excessively sharp. But one thing that has always impressed me about her, was her ability to re-examine her own opinions and do her best to look at things fairly, and change her mind if new information came to light. Not everyone can do that. Many people, once they have made up their mind on something, stick to that opinion regardless of anything else that happens. But the fact that Iridescent is someone who can be thoughtful and do her best to do the right thing, means that I support her as an arbitrator.

    See talkpage for discussion with Iridescent about her involvement with the Undertow/Law controversy.

11. Jclemens (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Undecided. Still reviewing June 2010 RfC and related discussions.

12. John Vandenberg (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Y Support. Previous arbitrator, elected in 2008, did a fantastic job. Even though his time available is limited, we would be lucky to have him back as an arb.

13. Loosmark (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks confirmedsuspected) • 2010 questions page

    N Oppose. Not an admin.

14. Newyorkbrad (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Existing arbitrator, running for re-election. 2007 statement / questions / votes (support/oppose 552/15)

    Y Support.

15. Off2riorob (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Alternate account: Diamond days (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

    Alternate account: Tomas Jennings (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks)

    N Oppose. Not an admin.

16. PhilKnight (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Previously known as Addhoc. 2006 RfA

    Undecided, leaning towards oppose. Not much in the way of content contributions, no GA or FA that I could find. In terms of his administrative work, I have observed and interacted with him quite a bit in areas of arbitration enforcement, and I have been concerned by his support of editors such as ChrisO and Jehochman. On the flip side, PhilKnight has definitely done some good work for the project, such as at WP:MEDCOM. However, I am not confident in his judgment, and I remain worried that he's the kind of editor who has his opinion given to him by someone else, rather than taking the time to make up his own mind.

17. Sandstein (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Y Support. Does a fair bit of work in arbitration enforcement, so clearly familiar with the processes. Can sometimes be overly focused on rules, and there was a spat where he made a block a bit too quickly. Then again, he was willing to back down and acknowledge consensus to let the block be modified by other admins.[5] I think he'd work very hard as an arbitrator, and would do his best to do the right thing, so he has my support.

18. Shell Kinney (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Previously known as Jareth

    Has just completed her first year as an arbitrator, and is running for re-election. Related links: 2009 questions, 2006 votes, 2007 votes, and 2008 votes.

    Y Support. Good arbitrator. I don't agree with everything she says, but I respect that she forms her own opinions and speaks her mind. Strong sense of ethics.

19. SirFozzie (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Has just completed his first year as an arbitrator, and is running for re-election. Related links: 2009 questions, 2008 votes

    Y Support. Though I had doubts about him as a candidate, he has done a good job as arbitrator, and I support his re-election.

20. Stephen Bain (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Previous names: thebainer, bainer

    Y Support. Previous arbitrator. Would love to have him back, though I have concerns about his inactivity over the last year.

21. Xeno (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

    Y Support. Trusted user, has bureaucrat access since June 2010. Would be a good arbitrator.

Withdrawn candidates

1. HJ Mitchell (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page
2. N419BH (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfas · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) • 2010 questions page

   Oppose. Not an admin.

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