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Earlier this year, I had no intention whatsoever of running for ArbCom, ever. Then several people started telling me that they wished I’d run for Arbcom, so I carefully studied the situation, and here I am accepting this great challenge.

I have been an editor since November 2005, an administrator since February 2007, and have worked closely with ArbCom since becoming an arbitration clerk in November 2007. However, I am still grounded in what we are here for—building an encyclopedia: I have significantly contributed to 15 featured articles, 1 featured portal, and 1 featured list. Additional ArbCom-related areas I'm active in are sockpuppet investigations, checkuser requests, the incidents noticeboard, and arbitration enforcement.

I sympathize with the many concerns the community has voiced about the committee this year but also understand the frustrations and problems the arbitrators themselves face every day. Every new inductee promises that they will make the arbitration process faster, but they learn on day one just how hard it is to get fifteen people to do something, especially when it's dealing with contentious, emotion-laden situations. That being said, I totally agree that things do need to be handled more swiftly without sacrificing thoroughness and fairness. Taking over a month to vote on an arbitration case and allowing three months for evidence submission is simply way too long and unfair to all participants. I feel that the arbitrators are dedicated editors who have integrity and do endeavor to carry out their duties the best they can; I do not think they are the problem, rather, it's the system that needs to be fixed. The community needs to agree on how to do that. The transparency of the committee needs to be greater, while maintaining due concern for privacy. Their workflow management needs to be modified. As the English Wikipedia has grown so large, these problems have been exacerbated; the process needs to be adjusted in reaction. Arbitrators are inundated with work and we need to see how we can make that flow better.

Additionally, the long term ethnic wars concern me, as do the various cliques that try to control articles' content. We need to be very firm with those who refuse to by our policies and help foster a positive, collegial atmosphere for building the encyclopedia. We want Wikipedia to be known as a reputable reference work, not as a battlefield for vandals and POV-pushers; ArbCom needs to be firmer against these malefactors. I assure you that I will work to the best of my capacity and be as fair as possible.

Support

  1. It's time we get somebody like Rlevse on the ArbCom. Civil he is, great featured article work. I'm also impressed over his work on Scouting here on Wikipedia. Unlike most of the other people fielding candidacies, I believe that Rlevse is running solely to better the project, not for power. Rlevse has also served as an ArbCom clerk which in my view he has been pretty fine and it is good experience for an ArbCom candidate. I've also had the honour to work with Rlevse, interactions with him were quite tremendously positive. He is really helpful and abuse isn't even possible, however we all make small mistakes. The candidate has also answered their questions thoroughly and good. --Kanonkas :  Talk  00:00, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  2. --Maxim(talk) 00:02, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Of course!--Caspian blue 00:05, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Support. Rschen7754 (T C) 00:06, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Rjd0060 (talk) 00:09, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Ryan PostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or let's have banter 00:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Cla68 (talk) 00:14, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Support Captain panda 00:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Privatemusings (talk) 00:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Support --maclean 00:19, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  11. DurovaCharge! 00:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  12. priyanath talk 00:35, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Support. Further comments available at my ACE2008 notes page. --Elonka 00:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  14. SupportCyclonenim (talk · contribs · email) 00:38, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Support - Shot info (talk) 00:40, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Dlabtot (talk) 00:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Support based on personal trust. Jehochman Talk 00:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Strong support SandyGeorgia (Talk) 00:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Strong support One of the finest and most trustworthy editors around. Dreadstar 00:52, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Tom B (talk) 00:54, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Will help fix the committee. ~the editorofthewiki (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 00:55, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  22. - filelakeshoe 00:56, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  23. -- Mattinbgn\talk 00:59, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Support --Banime (talk) 01:01, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Kuru talk 01:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  26. PhilKnight (talk) 01:05, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  27. krimpet 01:06, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  28. Per: details MBisanz talk 01:11, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  29. Ealdgyth - Talk 01:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  30. kurykh 01:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  31. Support. I couldn't think of something witty. Sorry. Ottava Rima (talk) 01:17, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  32. Steven Walling (talk) 01:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  33. Support bahamut0013 01:22, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  34. A very competent user who has demonstrated his ability to mix bureaucracy and article writing. Nishkid64 (Make articles, not wikidrama) 01:26, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  35. Very competent, very trustworthy. He will help fix the currently horrid process of arbitration. The type of person we need on arbcom. DavidWS (contribs) 01:35, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  36. See reasoning. east718 01:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  37. 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 contact meMy work 01:40, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  38. SupportSumoeagle179 (talk) 01:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  39. Gimmetrow 01:42, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  40. Compotent and trustworthy, more so than most.--Koji 01:48, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  41. Heimstern Läufer (talk) (why, you ask?) 01:49, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  42. Support RockManQReview me 01:50, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  43. Support - Aboutmovies (talk) 01:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  44. -- Euryalus (talk) 01:55, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  45. He definitively got mine. And screw you know who... ;) --Mixwell!Talk 01:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  46. Strongest Possible ever Support iMatthew 02:01, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  47. Strong Support--Terrillja talk 02:09, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  48. EconomicsGuy (talk) 02:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  49. Graham87 02:13, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    ~ Riana 02:14, 1 December 2008 (UTC) Hanging back for now, though I'm sure it doesn't particularly matter either way. ~ Riana 05:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  50. Excellent editor who puts the encyclopedia first over drama. AgneCheese/Wine 02:19, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  51. Support, though I'd be a tad worried [seriously] his contribution record would give some of his more fool-like colleagues dignity. Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 02:22, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  52. Absolutely L'Aquatique[talk] 02:26, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  53. ·:· Will Beback ·:· 02:30, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  54. Support. Cirt (talk) 02:44, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  55. I'll miss you as a clerk, but you were always too good for us :) Daniel (talk) 02:46, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  56. (o_O I edit-conflicted posting this??!) Über STRONG Support (at risk of being slightly ridiculous). If I had to choose just one to support, it would be a toss-up between Rlevse and Wizardman. J.delanoygabsadds 02:49, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  57. Support JodyB talk 02:55, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  58. Strong Support I worked with Rlevse at a couple of his FACs, and was immediately impressed with his dedication to quality content as well as his respect for other users, even those he disagreed with. Dabomb87 (talk) 03:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  59. Strong Support. Quality and what we need. rootology (C)(T) 03:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  60. Support One of the names I hoped to find here. GJC 03:14, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  61. David Shankbone 03:25, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  62. Support Strong candidate, hard worker, almost no drama, has a mature outlook and even temperament, unquestionably part of the community - all things ArbCom needs right now. Orderinchaos 03:29, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  63. CIreland (talk) 03:34, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  64. Support Ethnic wars need a strong hand. Chris (complaints)(contribs) 03:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  65. Support. Obviously the right pick for the job. —Mizu onna sango15Hello! 03:56, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  66. Support BJTalk 04:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  67. Strong Support. Eusebeus (talk) 04:22, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  68. Rational, level-headed, intelligent, well-rounded, and mature. A prime example of the kind of temperament suitable for the committee. Master&Expert (Talk) 04:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  69. B (talk) 04:25, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  70. Support -MBK004 04:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  71. Support. Great all-around user, effective as an admin and 'crat. What's not to like? Daniel Case (talk) 04:46, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  72. Support Kingturtle (talk) 05:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  73. Mike H. Fierce! 05:47, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  74. Support.Athaenara 06:44, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  75. Strong Support. I have ultimate confidence that he would be fair and do an excellent job. ···日本穣? · Talk to Nihonjoe 07:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  76. Strong support لennavecia 07:50, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  77. sephiroth bcr (converse) 07:57, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  78. Support. SoWhy 08:11, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  79. Support; my daily read through of WP:AN and WP:ANI has left me with the strong impression that Rlevse has all the skills (intelligence, maturity and whatnot) required for this role. Steve TC 08:19, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  80. Support.-gadfium 08:34, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  81. Support. - Smart, civil, level-headed, excellent bullshit detector and concomitant refusal to be taken in by the bullshit detected. Precisely what ArbCom needs. // roux   editor review09:22, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  82. --Aqwis (talkcontributions) 09:32, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  83. No real conflict between crat and arb duties I think. Stifle (talk) 10:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  84. neuro(talk) 10:30, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  85. Support Absolutely no reservations. Ronnotel (talk) 10:55, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  86. SupportScott5114 [EXACT CHANGE ONLY] 11:33, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  87. Support Wildhartlivie (talk) 11:57, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  88. SupportBellhalla (talk) 12:00, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  89. Support My only regret in posting this is that we will lose a valuable clerk. - --Narson ~ Talk 12:13, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  90. Support Woody (talk) 12:31, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  91. Support --CrohnieGalTalk 13:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  92. --Conti| 13:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  93. Support My workings with him in WP:SLR convinces me to do so. Taprobanus (talk) 14:17, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  94. Support easy choice, good editor, handles the heat fine, likely to remain objective. DENNIS BROWN (T) (C) 14:39, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  95. Support Ioeth (talk contribs friendly) 14:43, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  96. Support Crystal whacker (My 2008 ArbCom votes) 15:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  97. Support Very fair, keeps a cool head, good skills when dealing with difficult people. First hand experience watching Rlevse untangle some real messes. 100% support here. Montanabw(talk) 15:50, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  98. Strong Support Littleolive oil (olive (talk) 16:13, 1 December 2008 (UTC))[reply]
  99. Support Karanacs (talk) 16:33, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  100. Good on BLP.--Scott Mac (Doc) 16:37, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  101. Support: yes. Sceptre (talk) 17:00, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  102. Regretful Support I think losing him from Arbitration enforcement to become an arbitrator will be a net negative for the project. I've not seen any better arbitration enforcement admins this past year when I've been watching and participating, and doubt there are any waiting in the wings. But he would undoubtedly be an improvement to the committee, so I must support. GRBerry 17:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  103. Support --Explodicle (T/C) 17:29, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  104. Strongest Possible Support The user has been incredible in every role .He has been involved and hence if he wishes to take further responsibility .I feel I can trust him and trust totally.He is a very cool head ,good skills dealing with difficult people and further is prepared to take calls in close sitution. Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 17:32, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  105. I supported Rlevse's RfB, despite believing he'd be better on ArbCom. If he performs ArbCom duties the way he's performed bureaucrat tasks (very well, in my opinion), he'll be excellent. Acalamari 17:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  106. Support, Tim Vickers (talk) 18:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  107. Support, --A NobodyMy talk 18:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    Support ChildofMidnight (talk) 19:10, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    Sorry, you are not eligible to vote this year, you must have had 150 mainspace edits by November 1. ST47 (talk) 20:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  108. I trust him. Full rationale: User:Camaron/Arbitration Committee Elections December 2008. Camaron | Chris (talk) 19:17, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  109. I do share the concerns in the oppose section: too many hats, and concentrating offices in one person has turned out poorly in the past - but I'd feel petty opposing on those grounds given the significant positives that Rlevse brings to the table - especially his strong work on WP:AE, which is the single most difficult testing ground for any admin. Best of luck. MastCell Talk 19:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  110. Synergy 19:45, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  111. Wknight94 (talk) 19:46, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  112. Support Mathsci (talk) 20:32, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  113. Rlevse cares more about content than politics, which is important to me. I also liked the answer to my question. S.D.D.J.Jameson 20:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  114. Support. If he was elected as a plain administrator, he would be granted many of the powers he now has. Good answers as well. spryde | talk 20:52, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  115. Tiptoety talk 21:02, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  116. Support At least I know I can trust this user, this admin, you have so far that I have seen, not let this community down. In my opinion, you've shown that you're trustworthy, and that you can change your opinion on a situation given new info. Not only that, but you follow through with what you say, unlike some of the past arbcom members I've seen, who have said something, then, when the prerequisites are met, have done nothing different. I hope you can turn this boat around.— dαlus Contribs /Improve 21:11, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  117. The Helpful One 21:17, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  118. Support -- Suntag 21:26, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  119. Support Strong editor, strong admin, and would be a strong member of ArbCom. --Patrick (talk) 21:29, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  120. Although I opposed Casliber who is probably still going to pass for content contribution, I think that you deal with a ton of maintenance too as a crat.—Ceran (speak) 21:59, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  121. Support Philly jawn (talk) 22:01, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  122. Support As a rule, I don't like crat to be arbcom as well, but IMO Rlevse is one of the top five wikipedians out there. I am probably biased by the fact that he was one of the first people I met and helped me get my bearings here at WP. But I will go against my concern about 'crats and arbcom and give him a support.---Balloonman PoppaBalloon 22:04, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  123. Support Kafka Liz (talk) 22:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  124. Strong support. I can think of no-one better to take up the role. haz (talk) 22:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  125. Support JPG-GR (talk) 23:30, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  126. Support. Respectful, great contributor, never abuses power. Bearian (talk) 23:48, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  127. Support...Modernist (talk) 23:56, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  128. Support - strong experience, good statement. Warofdreams talk 23:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  129. Absolutely. R's got a great head on his shoulders, and ArbCom clerk experience is invaluable. Best of luck, buddy! GlassCobra 00:00, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  130. Support. I have been following Rlevse ever since his beginning here and have watched him grow in his capacities. I have faith in him.--Rockero (talk) 00:11, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  131. Support - Great guy and a great Wikipedian. Deserves to be there. ScarianCall me Pat! 00:22, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  132. -- Avi (talk) 00:49, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  133. Support - Rlevse is one of the users I trust the most. Xclamation point 00:52, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  134. Support Tend to find myself agreeing with user v often. Ceoil (talk) 01:19, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  135. Support. An excellent clerk, admin, and all the rest. Dr. eXtreme 01:26, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  136. Support -- an excellent admin, with a clear sense of rectitude. TimidGuy (talk) 01:54, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  137. Only crossed paths with him once. He was diligent, willing to support an unknown user with a nasty socks problem and, eventually, helpful. Not every administrator with a similar wikiworkload out there behaves the same way. That, to me, suffices. Mountolive le déluge 02:11, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  138. Support ---Larno (talk) 02:15, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose

  1. Per his role in the "footnoted quotes" dog and pony show, which features Rlevse edit-warring against solid facts over a two-year period. Once again, see evidence page. — CharlotteWebb 00:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Nufy8 (talk) 00:15, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Rationale. Giggy (talk) 00:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Voyaging(talk) 00:43, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Oppose Majorly talk 00:49, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  6. --PeaceNT (talk) 00:56, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  7. iridescent 00:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Atmoz (talk) 02:17, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  9. ArbCom must be disbanded and replaced with a system which actually works. Sorry, I oppose. Bstone (talk) 02:23, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Oppose GTD 03:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  11. "Earlier this year, I had no intention whatsoever of running for ArbCom, ever" does not an active arbiter make. Prodego talk 03:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  12. A well-respected bureaucrat, but I'm not a fan of "hat collecting". rspeer / ɹəədsɹ 04:40, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Oppose. Everyking (talk) 05:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Oppose - he is a great worker but he already got too many hats also I find he too block-happy whan I have worked with him Alex Bakharev (talk) 05:41, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Oppose Too much power concerntration is unhealthy. Pedro :  Chat  07:58, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Don't believe this user's temperament is quite right for arbcom, sorry. Brilliantine (talk) 08:53, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Oppose per Lar 2b, ArbCom should not be making policy, full stop, especially in less established areas like BLP. Seraphimblade Talk to me 10:21, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Mailer Diablo 11:08, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Great guy, will do well, but not in my list of seven. (Can we have more seats please??) John Vandenberg (chat) 11:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Weak Oppose See my reasons in User:Secret/ArbCom. Note if there isn't a comment on the candidate there, I was on vacation and couldn't edit the past weekend, will leave one today. Secret account 13:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Nothing personal, but too many hats IMO. Otherwise nothing wrong here, though. Moreschi (talk) 15:16, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Oppose Colchicum (talk) 15:18, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Oppose same reason as Pedro. RMHED (talk) 16:36, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Oppose ╟─TreasuryTagcontribs─╢ 17:24, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  25. oppose- too much like the current arbs. Sticky Parkin 18:01, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  26. oppose This would be a step backwards I'm afraid. RxS (talk) 19:42, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Many concerns in answers to questions. Davewild (talk) 20:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  28. Oppose. Biophys (talk) 21:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  29. Oppose JeremyMcCracken (talk) (contribs) 21:57, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  30. Nousernamesleft (talk) 22:55, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  31. Oppose BrianY (talk) 23:34, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  32. Oppose Fut.Perf. 23:51, 1 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  33. It's the "too many hats" thing again. Angus McLellan (Talk) 00:36, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  34. Mr.Z-man 01:04, 2 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]