Greetings. I'm Merovingian. I've been a Wikipedian since November 2003 and an administrator since March 2004. That doesn't really matter, though. Wikipedia has changed immensely since I joined, and the key to its prosperity is only more change. As the community has grown and diversified, the need for binding solutions has grown, too. The Arbitration Committee is dedicated to finding and developing these solutions.
Certainly, the committee has been a mixed blessing. While it has solved many disputes, it has been plagued by a backlog of cases and too much unimportant arguing. Usually, a fairly simple disagreement escalates, and the committee spends too much time picking through longwinded rants. An enlargement of the Arbitration Committee of just three could very well move cases through much more quickly.
I believe that I can help. During my time at Wikipedia, I have tried my very best to adhere to the projects tenets of honesty, good faith, and neutrality. All three are important features to be found in an arbitrator. If elected, I will maintain a high level of participation; the committee’s progress has been hindered by inactive members and resignations. I care about this project too much to give up. If elected, I will act with fairness to all involved parties, and conduct my work with the other arbitrators in the open. If elected, I will keep my personal views out of all cases, as I have tried to do when writing articles.
User did not have 150 edits as of 00:01 January 9, so may not have suffrage. (Bringing this matter up on the talk page, since if including January 9, user has more than 150 edits.)
Flcelloguy (
A note?) 23:09, 13 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Dogbreathcanada does not have suffrage; his first edit was at 19:56, 30 October 2005 (UTC) and he had only 144 edits as of 00:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC). —
Cryptic(talk) 04:35, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support --
Arwel (
talk) 02:36, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support(Note: Vote only reflects suitability of candidate to the role, and does not reflect overall contributions or personally.) -
Mailer Diablo 01:42, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reinstated vote, a constructive user shouldnt be denied vote due to losing a password. For the record Arniep has 4310 total edits + Arnie587 had 1262 total edits, for a combined total of 5572 edits and a first edit date of F2005-08-08 00:38:43.
ALKIVAR™ 12:38, 16 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong Support Merovingian is one of five editors whom I originally chose to observe when I was studying how to effectively, efficiently, and fairly contribute to Wikipedia. He continues to impress me. If I could vote twice here, I would do so.→
P.MacUidhir(t)(c) 08:53, 14 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Good Chap --
Mononoke 10:15, 14 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Endorsing Kelly Martin in the current circumstances doesn't suggest an arbiter who will be fair.
Grace Note 03:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Good editor, but reluctantly must oppose given unblocking of 3RR violators without communication with blocking admin.
Jonathunder 03:30, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose Repeatedly unblocked an individual who had been fairly blocked for
3RR violations without knowing the 3RR policy, without reading the policy, without asking someone else about the policy, and without even consulting with the admins who had blocked the individual. This shows recklessness and disregard for the way things should work. I'm unclear on other actions of this individual, which might be good, but these actions were completely out of line for any admin, let alone someone who wants to be on ArbCom.
DreamGuy 10:40, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose, his judgment is not always sound.
Radiant_>|< 14:05, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose as Natalinasmpf. I like some of his proposals, but elements of his track record push me just into opposition. --
It's-is-not-a-genitive 21:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctant oppose, per DreamGuy. Also, about a month ago he permanently blocked a user for linkspam (per another editor's request) when that user had never been warned. I like Mero, though; maybe next year if he shows more consistency. --
Idont Havaname (
Talk) 04:03, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak oppose. I like him, but repeatedly unblocking a 3RR violator without consultation is just wrong. ~~ N (
t/
c) 01:05, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak oppose. Sorry, but 17 is really young for something like this. howcheng {
chat} 18:44, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak Oppose, great editor, lacks judgment for this role.
HGB 19:02, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Candidate does not adequately address the nature of arbitration in their candidate statement. In ignorance: I must oppose. With so many candidates, the statement is the extent to which I can engage in becoming an informed voter. Any candidate so contemptuous of the demos as to make it difficult for me to become an informed voter: I must oppose, it bodes poorly for their capacity to take on social responsibility.
Fifelfoo 22:52, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctantly Oppose, very experienced, but, however, noting DreamGuy's reservations, I must also note my reservations. —
Ian MankaQuestions? Talk to me! 00:01, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose --
Davidpdx 10:56, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong oppose. Continues to support a very controversial ex-arbitrator that has offended an amazingly large chunk of the community. --
Victim of signature fascism |
help remove biblecruft 18:50, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctant oppose. I'm not sure about whether community removal mid-term is a good idea.
Superm401 |
Talk 23:24, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose, reluctantly. Too many question marks for me (though I don't believe Mero's youth should be an issue) --
Masonpatriot 05:35, 16 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong Oppose I'm one of the people who has been offended (per -Ril)
Cynical 22:32, 20 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak Oppose — heart seems to be in the right place, but too many questionable judgements. Perhaps with a bit more seasoning? —
Josiah Rowe (
talk •
contribs) 06:22, 21 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Nominated an abbrasive editor for adminship, even though that editor has almost made more edits to personal user page than to the Wiki itself. Bad judgement. --
Ec5618 13:19, 22 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose --
Grouse 16:48, 22 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Greetings. I'm Merovingian. I've been a Wikipedian since November 2003 and an administrator since March 2004. That doesn't really matter, though. Wikipedia has changed immensely since I joined, and the key to its prosperity is only more change. As the community has grown and diversified, the need for binding solutions has grown, too. The Arbitration Committee is dedicated to finding and developing these solutions.
Certainly, the committee has been a mixed blessing. While it has solved many disputes, it has been plagued by a backlog of cases and too much unimportant arguing. Usually, a fairly simple disagreement escalates, and the committee spends too much time picking through longwinded rants. An enlargement of the Arbitration Committee of just three could very well move cases through much more quickly.
I believe that I can help. During my time at Wikipedia, I have tried my very best to adhere to the projects tenets of honesty, good faith, and neutrality. All three are important features to be found in an arbitrator. If elected, I will maintain a high level of participation; the committee’s progress has been hindered by inactive members and resignations. I care about this project too much to give up. If elected, I will act with fairness to all involved parties, and conduct my work with the other arbitrators in the open. If elected, I will keep my personal views out of all cases, as I have tried to do when writing articles.
User did not have 150 edits as of 00:01 January 9, so may not have suffrage. (Bringing this matter up on the talk page, since if including January 9, user has more than 150 edits.)
Flcelloguy (
A note?) 23:09, 13 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Dogbreathcanada does not have suffrage; his first edit was at 19:56, 30 October 2005 (UTC) and he had only 144 edits as of 00:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC). —
Cryptic(talk) 04:35, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support --
Arwel (
talk) 02:36, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support(Note: Vote only reflects suitability of candidate to the role, and does not reflect overall contributions or personally.) -
Mailer Diablo 01:42, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reinstated vote, a constructive user shouldnt be denied vote due to losing a password. For the record Arniep has 4310 total edits + Arnie587 had 1262 total edits, for a combined total of 5572 edits and a first edit date of F2005-08-08 00:38:43.
ALKIVAR™ 12:38, 16 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong Support Merovingian is one of five editors whom I originally chose to observe when I was studying how to effectively, efficiently, and fairly contribute to Wikipedia. He continues to impress me. If I could vote twice here, I would do so.→
P.MacUidhir(t)(c) 08:53, 14 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Support Good Chap --
Mononoke 10:15, 14 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Endorsing Kelly Martin in the current circumstances doesn't suggest an arbiter who will be fair.
Grace Note 03:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Good editor, but reluctantly must oppose given unblocking of 3RR violators without communication with blocking admin.
Jonathunder 03:30, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose Repeatedly unblocked an individual who had been fairly blocked for
3RR violations without knowing the 3RR policy, without reading the policy, without asking someone else about the policy, and without even consulting with the admins who had blocked the individual. This shows recklessness and disregard for the way things should work. I'm unclear on other actions of this individual, which might be good, but these actions were completely out of line for any admin, let alone someone who wants to be on ArbCom.
DreamGuy 10:40, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose, his judgment is not always sound.
Radiant_>|< 14:05, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose as Natalinasmpf. I like some of his proposals, but elements of his track record push me just into opposition. --
It's-is-not-a-genitive 21:00, 9 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctant oppose, per DreamGuy. Also, about a month ago he permanently blocked a user for linkspam (per another editor's request) when that user had never been warned. I like Mero, though; maybe next year if he shows more consistency. --
Idont Havaname (
Talk) 04:03, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak oppose. I like him, but repeatedly unblocking a 3RR violator without consultation is just wrong. ~~ N (
t/
c) 01:05, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak oppose. Sorry, but 17 is really young for something like this. howcheng {
chat} 18:44, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak Oppose, great editor, lacks judgment for this role.
HGB 19:02, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Candidate does not adequately address the nature of arbitration in their candidate statement. In ignorance: I must oppose. With so many candidates, the statement is the extent to which I can engage in becoming an informed voter. Any candidate so contemptuous of the demos as to make it difficult for me to become an informed voter: I must oppose, it bodes poorly for their capacity to take on social responsibility.
Fifelfoo 22:52, 10 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctantly Oppose, very experienced, but, however, noting DreamGuy's reservations, I must also note my reservations. —
Ian MankaQuestions? Talk to me! 00:01, 11 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose --
Davidpdx 10:56, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong oppose. Continues to support a very controversial ex-arbitrator that has offended an amazingly large chunk of the community. --
Victim of signature fascism |
help remove biblecruft 18:50, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Reluctant oppose. I'm not sure about whether community removal mid-term is a good idea.
Superm401 |
Talk 23:24, 15 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose, reluctantly. Too many question marks for me (though I don't believe Mero's youth should be an issue) --
Masonpatriot 05:35, 16 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Strong Oppose I'm one of the people who has been offended (per -Ril)
Cynical 22:32, 20 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Weak Oppose — heart seems to be in the right place, but too many questionable judgements. Perhaps with a bit more seasoning? —
Josiah Rowe (
talk •
contribs) 06:22, 21 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose. Nominated an abbrasive editor for adminship, even though that editor has almost made more edits to personal user page than to the Wiki itself. Bad judgement. --
Ec5618 13:19, 22 January 2006 (UTC)reply
Oppose --
Grouse 16:48, 22 January 2006 (UTC)reply