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[edit]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard#Arbitration_Committee_election_candidates_needed ? I'm asking the 3 admins that IMHO represent the best of the community. (And are active; or I'd be asking Newyorkbrad.)--GRuban (talk) 02:14, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- @GRuban: I noticed the lack of candidates earlier and have been considering running ever since. I'm a bit conflicted about it, as it's a lot of emotionally draining work to voluntarily sign up for, but someone does have to do it. I'll probably write a candidate statement within the next few hours. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 04:20, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- 1. Thanks for running! Looks like enough candidates nominated at the last minute to make it an actual election; and I'm glad you're one of them.
- 2. Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2025/Candidates/Clovermoss/Questions - Wikipedia:
I tend to self-access my own abilities on a regular basis
- could you have meant self-assess? - 3. The other answers to questions; just wow. I did not know the Tamzin and Iskander stories at all, and they are impressive. You are quite right that your sensitivity is very much a strength, please keep it up. One of the reasons I admire Nyb so much is that he showed so much kindness, and you do too. And you write like a daemon. I am so glad you're standing for arbcom. --GRuban (talk) 14:41, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
- I'm a bit confused what you mean about writing like a daemon but you seem to think of it as a good thing so I'll take that as a compliment. I'm glad there's variety in the people running, too. I only joined the last day because it looked like we were barely going to have enough candidates for half the seats. I'd hope my perspective would be valuable if elected, but I wouldn't really have a problem if I wasn't, either. It's a big responsibility and I take pride in doing things well... but it's also nice to have not have huge weights on your shoulders all the time. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 14:55, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
Ah nuts, Wiktionary doesn't deliver the subtlety. Yes, "do X like a demon" is a compliment in general, (here we go, Merriam-Webster, meaning 4, one that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness; Doug, putting like a demon, had birdies on the third and sixth …
) I intended that to be more so. Daemons (as opposed to more common demons) are specifically intermediaries between gods and mortals, delivering messages from the former. Your writing explains powerful concepts. Clearly mine doesn't! When I grow up, I want to write like you. (Well, minus the spelling errors.
) --GRuban (talk) 15:17, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
- I'm a bit confused what you mean about writing like a daemon but you seem to think of it as a good thing so I'll take that as a compliment. I'm glad there's variety in the people running, too. I only joined the last day because it looked like we were barely going to have enough candidates for half the seats. I'd hope my perspective would be valuable if elected, but I wouldn't really have a problem if I wasn't, either. It's a big responsibility and I take pride in doing things well... but it's also nice to have not have huge weights on your shoulders all the time. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 14:55, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
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I'm really making this account to try to create an Artist page for Bershy. --QJRobers (talk) 23:33, 15 November 2025 (UTC)
- @QJRobers: I'm not sure who you're referring to, but if you're trying to create an article, there's this guide. Please keep in mind that Wikipedia also has specific notability requirements. Let me know if you have any further questions. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 00:37, 16 November 2025 (UTC)
Question from Cassara96 on Frank Cassara (01:29, 16 November 2025)
[edit]Hello I would like to add a picture to my fathers page i do not see option to add picture. --Cassara96 (talk) 01:29, 16 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Cassara96: Hi, a guide to upload an image is here. Once you've done so, please use this process to ask another editor to add the photo to the article. I strongly encourage you to read this guide about contributing with a conflict of interest since he's your father. Let me know if you have any further questions. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 01:35, 16 November 2025 (UTC)