The result was skip coaching, go directly to RFA (do not pass go, do not collect $200). xenocidic ( talk) 04:45, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
I've been debating with myself whether or not to seek an admin coach, based on the various discussions about its utility, but looking at what you've done convinced me that the net positive would outweigh the negative. I understand if you're full right now and am willing to wait in line. I'm not overanxious - but I feel that as an administrator, I would be able to better achieve my main goal of being on Wikipedia, and that is to advance knowledge and help others to do the same. Thanks for your time and consideration. xenocidic ( talk ¿ review ) 16:51, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Hey there Xenocidic, I've looked over your edits (per the Editor Review) and think you can be ready for a run for RfA in about a month or so. If you are still interested in having me as a coach, let me know and create a coaching page User:Xenocidic/admin coaching. The first thing that I'm going to do is ask you to answer the 3 questions asked of admin candidates. I picture this being an easier/higher level coaching as you are all but ready without the coaching. If you accept, please realize that there are some people who are currently opposed to coaching a may vote oppose for no other reason than you went through coaching. But I think the benefits outweigh those few possible opposes. Balloonman ( talk) 06:57, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve Wikipedia as an administrator. It is recommended that you answer these optional questions to provide guidance for participants:
Again, if you had a few more months of experience, I would have no problem noming you. That being said, getting some coaching won't hurt. My philosophy of coaching is that it should be an extended Editor Review. I'm going to be reviewing your edits in even more detail than I've already done.
Just as an FYI, I'm going to take a very close look at your CSD's. Personally, I am not a big fan of CSD'ers because they can chase off quality editors. That being said, I have nom'd several quality CSD'ers... but I do pay especially close attention to anybody who wants to work in CSD. I'm also going to take a closer look at your interactions with your adoptees. This could be a great thing to differentiate you from others. That being said, right now, I want you to continue doing what you've been doing.
Balloonman (
talk) 06:51, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry I can't coach you... Balloonman ( talk) 23:48, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
You're ready. Go for it. When you do go for it, make sure that you wait until you are going to be online for 2-4 hours after transcluding the nom. People expect the nom to be able to respond to queries right away... if you don't respond to questions right off, people start getting ancy. They don't mind waiting if the question is posted a few hours after the nom, but you really do want to respond to early questions. Also, you might want to review this It's an essay I wrote on the RfA process. Good luck. Balloonman ( talk) 23:51, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
The result was skip coaching, go directly to RFA (do not pass go, do not collect $200). xenocidic ( talk) 04:45, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
I've been debating with myself whether or not to seek an admin coach, based on the various discussions about its utility, but looking at what you've done convinced me that the net positive would outweigh the negative. I understand if you're full right now and am willing to wait in line. I'm not overanxious - but I feel that as an administrator, I would be able to better achieve my main goal of being on Wikipedia, and that is to advance knowledge and help others to do the same. Thanks for your time and consideration. xenocidic ( talk ¿ review ) 16:51, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
Hey there Xenocidic, I've looked over your edits (per the Editor Review) and think you can be ready for a run for RfA in about a month or so. If you are still interested in having me as a coach, let me know and create a coaching page User:Xenocidic/admin coaching. The first thing that I'm going to do is ask you to answer the 3 questions asked of admin candidates. I picture this being an easier/higher level coaching as you are all but ready without the coaching. If you accept, please realize that there are some people who are currently opposed to coaching a may vote oppose for no other reason than you went through coaching. But I think the benefits outweigh those few possible opposes. Balloonman ( talk) 06:57, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve Wikipedia as an administrator. It is recommended that you answer these optional questions to provide guidance for participants:
Again, if you had a few more months of experience, I would have no problem noming you. That being said, getting some coaching won't hurt. My philosophy of coaching is that it should be an extended Editor Review. I'm going to be reviewing your edits in even more detail than I've already done.
Just as an FYI, I'm going to take a very close look at your CSD's. Personally, I am not a big fan of CSD'ers because they can chase off quality editors. That being said, I have nom'd several quality CSD'ers... but I do pay especially close attention to anybody who wants to work in CSD. I'm also going to take a closer look at your interactions with your adoptees. This could be a great thing to differentiate you from others. That being said, right now, I want you to continue doing what you've been doing.
Balloonman (
talk) 06:51, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry I can't coach you... Balloonman ( talk) 23:48, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
You're ready. Go for it. When you do go for it, make sure that you wait until you are going to be online for 2-4 hours after transcluding the nom. People expect the nom to be able to respond to queries right away... if you don't respond to questions right off, people start getting ancy. They don't mind waiting if the question is posted a few hours after the nom, but you really do want to respond to early questions. Also, you might want to review this It's an essay I wrote on the RfA process. Good luck. Balloonman ( talk) 23:51, 27 May 2008 (UTC)