user:east718/ACE2008

I suppose since these voter guides are in vogue, I might as well go ahead and make one too. This page has my thoughts of the moment on the candidates running for ArbCom this year's elections. Although it's in my userspace, it's not owned; feel free to tinker around with it if you think you can improve its usability or accuracy.

Elements of this page were shamelessly stolen from the voter guides authored by MBisanz and Lar. All statistics are accurate as of November 25, 2008.

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User !class="unsortable"\|Statement !EC !Since !class="unsortable"\|Rights !class="unsortable"\|RFX !class="unsortable"\|RFC/RFAR !class="unsortable"\|Thoughts !Intended vote {{/row\|AnthonyQBachler
Not an administrator.\|e=399\|d=2008-09-16}} {{/row\|BillMasen\|A\|Not an administrator, but seems very genuine and serious about their candidacy.\|e=1131\|d=2005-06-08}} {{/row\|Carcharoth\|+\|I really like Carcharoth's style, which is to step into a heated situation with a dispassionate, accurate set of events, and detail several possible ways to move forward. Unfortunately, I'm generally unimpressed with the bizarre positions regarding BLP and administrative misconduct advanced during Badlydrawnjeff and Matthew Hoffman. However, his views on BLP have since refined, and he shows a clear understanding of science and how prominently it should be applied when editing pseudoscientific articles.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (13)\|e=44949\|d=2005-01-08\|c=[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Betacommand 2\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Casliber\|+\|Tireless contributor of quality articles; a "man of the people" who still remains true to his roots despite holding positions of power, much like Blnguyen or Nichalp. Excellent answers to questions about BLP. Unlike most of the other people fielding candidacies, I believe that Casliber is running solely to better the project, not to get an ego boost or bully pulpit.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (20)\|e=44747\|d=2006-05-05\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Charles Matthews
-\|Supports civil POV pushers (see Matthew Hoffman; Slrubenstein II). Engages in back-room deals. Not much more to say.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (57) Image:Crystal kview.png (30)\|e=166210\|d=2002-02-25\|c=Carl Hewitt; [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Slrubenstein 2\|a=Admin ArbCom ArbCom}} {{/row\|Cool Hand Luke\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (49)\|e=10461\|d=2004-02-07\|c=Mantanmoreland\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Coren\|+\|I was initially going to oppose because of lack of dedication to articles, but some of the other names on this list frankly scare me. Coren's always been sensible, and provided me with a lot of reassurances both privately and on the talkpage for this guide - and I'm one who puts little stock into campaign promises.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (12) Image:Clerk-fez.png (6)\|e=11573\|d=2003-05-27\|c=Sadi Carnot\|a=Admin Admin Admin BAG}} {{/row\|Dream Focus
Not an administrator.\|e=676\|d=2006-07-18}} {{/row\|Fish and karate
fka Neil; Proto. Isn't this the same guy who revoked the GFDL and attempted to delete all their contributions over a minor disagreement? No thanks, I want arbitrators who are stable..\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (32)\|e=27288\|d=2005-05-31\|a=Admin Admin ArbCom Crat}} {{/row\|George The Dragon\|A\|Not an administrator, but seems serious about their candidacy and has provided some outstanding answers to the questions proffered.\|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (8)\|e=4746\|d=2006-01-30\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Gwen Gale
-\|aka Wyss. Formerly placed under editing restrictions by ArbCom for unseemly conduct; evaded these restrictions with a sockpuppet. (Note: several editors have disputed this; please see the talkpage for extended discussion.) Zero-tolerance attitude towards adminship makes them wholly incompatible with a role of higher responsibility that requires more creative solutions.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (5)\|e=28568\|d=2006-11-23\|c=Wilkes, Wyss and Onefortyone\|a=Admin Admin}} {{/row\|Hemlock Martinis\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (19)\|e=13427\|d=2006-04-03\|a=Review Admin}} {{/row\|Jayvdb\|++\|John would be an excellent arbitrator, 'nuff said.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (14) Image:Crystal kview.png (1) Image:Clerk-fez.png (6)\|e=31839\|d=2004-09-05\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Jdforrester\|+\|One of my priorities is limiting access to CheckUser and Oversight; James F. has historically been an inactive arbitrator, so he won't be able to do too much more damage than some of the other people listed here.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (65) Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (23) Image:Crystal kview.png (30)\|e=15924\|d=2003-02-27\|c=Giano\|a=Admin ArbCom ArbCom}} {{/row\|Jehochman
Too combative an approach to dispute resolution.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (13)\|e=20426\|d=2005-03-22\|c=COFS; Sadi Carnot; Durova; Zeraeph; [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Waterboarding; Franco-Mongol Alliance; Tango; Slrubenstein 2; Cold fusion\|a=Review Admin}} {{/row\|Justice America
Not an administrator.\|e=202\|d=2008-06-12}} {{/row\|Kmweber
-\|Not a serious candidacy.\|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (10)\|e=6495\|d=2004-05-08\|c=Kmweber; Kmweber 2\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Lankiveil\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (3)\|e=9099\|d=2004-08-12\|a=Review Admin}} {{/row\|Lifebaka\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (5)\|e=9805\|d=2007-01-21\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Privatemusings
-\|aka BigOleBarry; Littlevixensharpears; Nowthennowthenurrgeurrgeurrg; Petesmiles; Privatemusing; Purples; Thepmaccount; Why oh why not?. Formerly sitebanned for failing to exercise due care while editing sensitive BLPs. Poorly handles situations requiring a deft touch; I can only conclude that he is either inept at divining the community's wishes or a troll. Should be banned, not appointed to ArbCom.\|e=4537\|d=2007-09-24\|c=Privatemusings; Privatemusings}} {{/row\|Risker\|+\|Pro-science. Impressive answers and work both in the main and project spaces. An ideal candidate.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (6)\|e=10455\|d=2005-12-27\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Rlevse\|++\|I've worked on and off with R on some minor stuff in the past couple of months and like his style. Doesn't talk much game, but carries a big stick and gets things done when he needs to. I've got a couple nagging concerns about R's language skills, but have no doubt he'd be a fair and competent arbitrator.\|t=bureaucrat2\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (21) Image:Wikipedia bureaucrat.png (4) Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (2) Image:Clerk-fez.png (9)\|e=63684\|d=2005-11-15\|a=Admin Crat}} {{/row\|RMHED
Not an administrator, at times brutally uncivil.\|e=13128\|d=2006-02-08\|a=Admin Admin}} {{/row\|Roger Davies\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (9)\|e=19668\|d=2005-09-17\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Sam Korn\|++\|fka Smoddy. Was a competent arbitrator back in the day, and nothing's happened since then to instill any doubt in me that he can't do it again. Very responsive and helpful whenever CheckUser or Oversight assistance is required. I was especially impressed with the way they put the Betacommand conflict to bed once and for all.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (43) Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (34) Image:Crystal kview.png (30) Image:MedCom laurel.png (38)\|e=21492\|d=2004-10-08\|a=Admin MedCom ArbCom}} {{/row\|Shell Kinney
-\|fka Jareth. Wants it too badly; occasionally supports civil POV pushers.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (36) Image:MedCom laurel.png (11)\|e=28369\|d=2006-05-10\|c=Pseudoscience\|a=Admin MedCom}} {{/row\|SirFozzie\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (17)\|e=6834\|d=2006-02-06\|c=BooyakaDell; Great Irish Famine; The Troubles; R. fiend; Mantanmoreland; Mantanmoreland; William M. Connolley\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|The Fat Man Who Never Came Back
aka The Fat Man Who Left but Returned a Short While Later. Complete analysis coming soon.\|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (9)\|e=6669\|d=2006-05-29}} {{/row\|Trojanpony
Not an administrator.\|e=178\|d=2005-12-06}} {{/row\|Vassyana\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (18) Image:MedCom laurel.png (18)\|e=11363\|d=2005-10-16\|a=Review Admin MedCom}} {{/row\|White Cat
fka Cool Cat; Coolcat. Unsatisfactory answers; prone to erratic behavior.\|e=45360\|d=2005-02-04\|c=Coolcat, Davenbelle and Stereotek; Cool Cat; Fadix; Moby Dick; Episodes and characters\|a=MedCom Admin Admin Admin Admin Review ArbCom}} {{/row\|WilyD\|A	t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (18)\|e=17857\|d=2005-09-30\|c=Sarah Palin protection wheel war\|a=Admin}} {{/row\|Wizardman\|+\|Active MedCom member. Has the right ideas on BLP, as shown in the Ginger Jolie AFD. I'm a bit concerned about activity levels and burnout, though.\|t=admin\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (22) Image:MedCom laurel.png (7)\|e=53352\|d=2006-05-09\|a=Review Admin ArbCom Crat MedCom}} {{/row\|WJBscribe
-\|Career mandarin; I am hard-pressed to find any improvement of the encyclopedia in the past two years. Inactive mediator; I can only conclude that he holds the chair position only to boost his résumé. Supports civil POV pushers. Has a history of misusing authority to suit him and his friends.\|t=bureaucrat2\|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (20) Image:Wikipedia bureaucrat.png (12) Image:MedCom laurel.png (18)\|e=34542\|d=2006-11-20\|c=Bluemarine; Franco-Mongol Alliance\|a=Admin MedCom Crat}}

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User

!class="unsortable"|Statement

!EC

!Since

!class="unsortable"|Rights

!class="unsortable"|RFX

!class="unsortable"|RFC/RFAR

!class="unsortable"|Thoughts

!Intended vote

{{/row|AnthonyQBachler

Not an administrator.|e=399|d=2008-09-16}}

{{/row|BillMasen|A|Not an administrator, but seems very genuine and serious about their candidacy.|e=1131|d=2005-06-08}}

{{/row|Carcharoth|+|I really like Carcharoth's style, which is to step into a heated situation with a dispassionate, accurate set of events, and detail several possible ways to move forward. Unfortunately, I'm generally unimpressed with the bizarre positions regarding BLP and administrative misconduct advanced during Badlydrawnjeff and Matthew Hoffman. However, his views on BLP have since refined, and he shows a clear understanding of science and how prominently it should be applied when editing pseudoscientific articles.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (13)|e=44949|d=2005-01-08|c=[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Betacommand 2|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Casliber|+|Tireless contributor of quality articles; a "man of the people" who still remains true to his roots despite holding positions of power, much like Blnguyen or Nichalp. Excellent answers to questions about BLP. Unlike most of the other people fielding candidacies, I believe that Casliber is running solely to better the project, not to get an ego boost or bully pulpit.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (20)|e=44747|d=2006-05-05|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Charles Matthews

-|Supports civil POV pushers (see Matthew Hoffman; Slrubenstein II). Engages in back-room deals. Not much more to say.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (57)
Image:Crystal kview.png (30)|e=166210|d=2002-02-25|c=Carl Hewitt; [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Slrubenstein 2|a=Admin
ArbCom
ArbCom}}

{{/row|Cool Hand Luke|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (49)|e=10461|d=2004-02-07|c=Mantanmoreland|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Coren|+|I was initially going to oppose because of lack of dedication to articles, but some of the other names on this list frankly scare me. Coren's always been sensible, and provided me with a lot of reassurances both privately and on the talkpage for this guide - and I'm one who puts little stock into campaign promises.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (12)
Image:Clerk-fez.png (6)|e=11573|d=2003-05-27|c=Sadi Carnot|a=Admin
Admin
Admin
BAG}}

{{/row|Dream Focus

Not an administrator.|e=676|d=2006-07-18}}

{{/row|Fish and karate

fka Neil; Proto. Isn't this the same guy who revoked the GFDL and attempted to delete all their contributions over a minor disagreement? No thanks, I want arbitrators who are stable..|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (32)|e=27288|d=2005-05-31|a=Admin
Admin
ArbCom
Crat}}

{{/row|George The Dragon|A|Not an administrator, but seems serious about their candidacy and has provided some outstanding answers to the questions proffered.|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (8)|e=4746|d=2006-01-30|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Gwen Gale

-|aka Wyss. Formerly placed under editing restrictions by ArbCom for unseemly conduct; evaded these restrictions with a sockpuppet. (Note: several editors have disputed this; please see the talkpage for extended discussion.) Zero-tolerance attitude towards adminship makes them wholly incompatible with a role of higher responsibility that requires more creative solutions.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (5)|e=28568|d=2006-11-23|c=Wilkes, Wyss and Onefortyone|a=Admin
Admin}}

{{/row|Hemlock Martinis|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (19)|e=13427|d=2006-04-03|a=Review
Admin}}

{{/row|Jayvdb|++|John would be an excellent arbitrator, 'nuff said.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (14)
Image:Crystal kview.png (1)
Image:Clerk-fez.png (6)|e=31839|d=2004-09-05|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Jdforrester|+|One of my priorities is limiting access to CheckUser and Oversight; James F. has historically been an inactive arbitrator, so he won't be able to do too much more damage than some of the other people listed here.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (65)
Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (23)
Image:Crystal kview.png (30)|e=15924|d=2003-02-27|c=Giano|a=Admin
ArbCom
ArbCom}}

{{/row|Jehochman

Too combative an approach to dispute resolution.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (13)|e=20426|d=2005-03-22|c=COFS; Sadi Carnot; Durova; Zeraeph; [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Matthew_Hoffman&oldid=252111023 Matthew Hoffman]; Waterboarding; Franco-Mongol Alliance; Tango; Slrubenstein 2; Cold fusion|a=Review
Admin}}

{{/row|Justice America

Not an administrator.|e=202|d=2008-06-12}}

{{/row|Kmweber

-|Not a serious candidacy.|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (10)|e=6495|d=2004-05-08|c=Kmweber; Kmweber 2|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Lankiveil|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (3)|e=9099|d=2004-08-12|a=Review
Admin}}

{{/row|Lifebaka|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (5)|e=9805|d=2007-01-21|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Privatemusings

-|aka BigOleBarry; Littlevixensharpears; Nowthennowthenurrgeurrgeurrg; Petesmiles; Privatemusing; Purples; Thepmaccount; Why oh why not?. Formerly sitebanned for failing to exercise due care while editing sensitive BLPs. Poorly handles situations requiring a deft touch; I can only conclude that he is either inept at divining the community's wishes or a troll. Should be banned, not appointed to ArbCom.|e=4537|d=2007-09-24|c=Privatemusings; Privatemusings}}

{{/row|Risker|+|Pro-science. Impressive answers and work both in the main and project spaces. An ideal candidate.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (6)|e=10455|d=2005-12-27|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Rlevse|++|I've worked on and off with R on some minor stuff in the past couple of months and like his style. Doesn't talk much game, but carries a big stick and gets things done when he needs to. I've got a couple nagging concerns about R's language skills, but have no doubt he'd be a fair and competent arbitrator.|t=bureaucrat2|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (21)
Image:Wikipedia bureaucrat.png (4)
Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (2)
Image:Clerk-fez.png (9)|e=63684|d=2005-11-15|a=Admin
Crat}}

{{/row|RMHED

Not an administrator, at times brutally uncivil.|e=13128|d=2006-02-08|a=Admin
Admin}}

{{/row|Roger Davies|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (9)|e=19668|d=2005-09-17|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Sam Korn|++|fka Smoddy. Was a competent arbitrator back in the day, and nothing's happened since then to instill any doubt in me that he can't do it again. Very responsive and helpful whenever CheckUser or Oversight assistance is required. I was especially impressed with the way they put the Betacommand conflict to bed once and for all.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (43)
Image:Wikipedia Checkuser.png (34)
Image:Crystal kview.png (30)
Image:MedCom laurel.png (38)|e=21492|d=2004-10-08|a=Admin
MedCom
ArbCom}}

{{/row|Shell Kinney

-|fka Jareth. Wants it too badly; occasionally supports civil POV pushers.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (36)
Image:MedCom laurel.png (11)|e=28369|d=2006-05-10|c=Pseudoscience|a=Admin
MedCom}}

{{/row|SirFozzie|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (17)|e=6834|d=2006-02-06|c=BooyakaDell; Great Irish Famine; The Troubles; R. fiend; Mantanmoreland; Mantanmoreland; William M. Connolley|a=Admin}}

{{/row|The Fat Man Who Never Came Back

aka The Fat Man Who Left but Returned a Short While Later. Complete analysis coming soon.|r=Image:Wikipedia Rollback.png (9)|e=6669|d=2006-05-29}}

{{/row|Trojanpony

Not an administrator.|e=178|d=2005-12-06}}

{{/row|Vassyana|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (18)
Image:MedCom laurel.png (18)|e=11363|d=2005-10-16|a=Review
Admin
MedCom}}

{{/row|White Cat

fka Cool Cat; Coolcat. Unsatisfactory answers; prone to erratic behavior.|e=45360|d=2005-02-04|c=Coolcat, Davenbelle and Stereotek; Cool Cat; Fadix; Moby Dick; Episodes and characters|a=MedCom
Admin
Admin
Admin
Admin
Review
ArbCom}}

{{/row|WilyD|A

t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (18)|e=17857|d=2005-09-30|c=Sarah Palin protection wheel war|a=Admin}}

{{/row|Wizardman|+|Active MedCom member. Has the right ideas on BLP, as shown in the Ginger Jolie AFD. I'm a bit concerned about activity levels and burnout, though.|t=admin|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (22)
Image:MedCom laurel.png (7)|e=53352|d=2006-05-09|a=Review
Admin
ArbCom
Crat
MedCom}}

{{/row|WJBscribe

-|Career mandarin; I am hard-pressed to find any improvement of the encyclopedia in the past two years. Inactive mediator; I can only conclude that he holds the chair position only to boost his résumé. Supports civil POV pushers. Has a history of misusing authority to suit him and his friends.|t=bureaucrat2|r=Image:Admin mop.PNG (20)
Image:Wikipedia bureaucrat.png (12)
Image:MedCom laurel.png (18)|e=34542|d=2006-11-20|c=Bluemarine; Franco-Mongol Alliance|a=Admin
MedCom
Crat}}