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Hello everyone; thank you for taking the time to read my statement. For those of you who don't know me, I've been editing here since December 2005, and an admin since June 2006 (though I recently took a four month break until a couple of weeks ago). Like many others, I assist in OTRS. I am also semi-active in Wikinews, among other projects.

There are two problems with ArbCom that certain people have pointed out to me over my tenure. First, the large number of cases. Certainly, this is something that is unlikely to be remedied, as the community is large, and disagreements occur. Second, there is an issue with arbitrators not being as active as people wished. It would be disrespectful for me to present my candidacy to you without promising my continuous activity, should I be elected to the committee. If nothing else, my timely responses to any questions you might have should prove this.

No one likes coming to ArbCom. I've never met anyone who's said it's an enjoyable experience. People who make it to ArbCom have tried everything to resolve the situation, and are tired enough as it is. It is a difficult process for any and all Wikipedians involved. I want you to know that I am here to help you reach an agreement, not to spank you. I would work closely with all involved, through whatever methods, and make an attempt to come to an agreement. I want to help construct a principle or principles that make people walk away with a better sense of understanding, and to help construct a fair remedy or remedies that make people walk away with a sense of satisfaction.

I have had times when dispute resolution has called, not just as an administrator or through OTRS but also as a brief member for the now-defunct AMA. I have witnessed many-an arbitration case and know what the community wants and doesn't want. If nothing else, take this away from my statement; this encyclopedia is community driven. While ArbCom has to decide some things for themselves, if elected, I will be here to listen to you, work with you, and assist you, until you walk away satisfied. Some things we must decide on our own, but at the same time, I can not, and will not, ignore the community's opinion. I am here for you. - Pilotguy contact tower 03:11, 5 November 2007 (UTC) reply

* Pilotguy - Withdrew on 05:38, 3 December 2007 (UTC). Woodym555 17:58, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply

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1. Strong Support Absolutely!-- U.S.A.U.S.A.U.S.A. 00:02, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
2. Rschen7754 ( T C) 00:06, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
3. Cla68 00:15, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
4. -- uǝʌǝs ʎʇɹnoɟ ʇs(st47) 00:26, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
5. Qst 00:33, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
6. -- drini ^[meta:] _[commons:] 01:28, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
7. SQL ^{Query me!} 01:56, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
8.  — master son ^{T - C} 02:08, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
9. Mike H. Celebrating three years of being hotter than Paris 02:29, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
10. Thatcher131 02:40, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
11. ⇒ SWATJester ^{Son of the Defender} 03:23, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
12. Shalom ( Hello • Peace) 03:51, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
13. -- Cobi^{( t| c| b| cn)} 04:01, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply

1. Lack of experience for this job, also some questionable decisions lately This is a Secret ^account 00:06, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
2. Ridiculous incivility [1] -- W.marsh 00:19, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
3. Chaz ^Beckett 00:22, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
4. Nufy8 00:31, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
5. east.718 at 00:31, December 3, 2007
6. spryde | talk 00:35, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
7. - auburnpilot talk 00:45, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
8. Less civil than I am... and we all know what happened to me.   ALKIVAR ™ ☢ 00:46, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
9. As per User:W.marsh's link. Travb ( talk) 00:47, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
10. ~ Riana ⁂ 00:57, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
11. Woodym555 01:05, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
12. Prolog 01:07, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
13. ~Sasha Callahan _(Talk) 01:32, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
14. Per W.marsh Core desat 02:02, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
15. Alex fus co5 02:19, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
16. Oppose- Dureo 02:20, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
17. DGG ( talk) 02:22, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
18. —  TKD:: Talk 02:31, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
19. Too new. Zocky | picture popups 02:38, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
20. Too new. Rebecca 02:46, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
21. Oppose (my fuller vote explanations) -- Jd2718 02:53, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
22. Mercury 03:19, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
23. Bob Mellish 03:27, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
24. Hús ö nd 03:34, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
25. Videmus Omnia ^Talk 03:41, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
26. Actively dishonest. -- Bdj 03:46, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
27. — xaosflux ^Talk 05:07, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply
28. RyanGerbil10 (Говорить!) 05:45, 3 December 2007 (UTC) reply