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Mlpearc ( talk · contribs · count) I am curious and would like a few in-depth looks into my whole history. I hope not to commit wikicide. I would, in a few months like to consider a RfA. As an Admin I would like to start by helping with "request", UAA, Rollback, AWB, RPP, ACC those types of actions, while working my way into AIV and eventually in to ANI and the CheckUser end of the spectrum SPI. And would help anywhere asked. Comment for reviewers, I've already been through the "Why soo many edits in your user space, that's where I worked in between learning what to do, what I liked and I learned a lot working on my user space. Uncivil replies, comments and suggestions will be ignored. Constructive criticism and suggestions will be welcomed, applied and appreciated. Mlpearc powwow 05:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- This came about after I opened my Request [1]. Mlpearc powwow 04:08, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
- Here you can find the links for more info and the results of above. [2], which has now been archived. Mlpearc powwow 17:08, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
Questions
- What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
- Fighting vandalism is my past time when nothing else is happening, since I'm not a writer and not even a avid reader, content contributions are not and probably never will be an asset, I say "probably" because who knows some day I could have a stroke of genius. I love Link Classifier and think it should be standard issue for all editors, so my content contrib's are mostly fixing redirected and disambiguation links. I'm most proud of This (this was my Proposal even though I forgot to sign it) because I was still (in my mind) new to the in's and out's of Wiki, and the out come was This. I tried before to have this information added to the encyclopedia. which I bring up in the next question. After spending way too much time building my user space I now spend most of my time in the Wiki's IRC as a Account Creator and I work with the Abuse Response team. And finally I am involved with a few of fellow Wikipedians, who I consider friends, in building TechEssentials
- Have you been in any disputes over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
- Yes. This. (this is the first part I'll let whoever is looking decide how deep they want to dig.) is the one that stands out in my memory because it was the most compelling and honestly the biggest, I've had two or three line spats, but this one had me feeling that, I try and contribute and get the "This isn't worthy" notion to my contribution how dare they ? Yes, this had me stressed and I vented and spoke my mind and tried to remain civil and intelligent. If I remember right this went around a few places I'll try to give some links: [3], [4], and the next 2 sections. This led me to take a couple days, a week away oh and post a pretty decorative "See Ya !" on my user page, and well in the back of my mind I knew I was coming back, and I think that was the best thing to do, just take a break before helping or letting the whole thing get out of control of course at the time I didn't realize that was the best thing, and in the future I know I have that tool and will do the same, if it's something urgent then just as easy to let someone who will and can take over.
Reviews
- This is a very quick comment not a real review, so I am going to leave the asterisk be for now. But your masses of userboxes about adminship on various testing and personal wikis would alone make me uncomfortable supporting an RfA, putting my other misgivings aside. You don't use the tools on half these wikis, and they're hardly relevant to enwiki. That in itself is not an issue except that it is very misleading for newcomers with respect to your status on this wiki, as they may be overwhelmed by it. But the more important issue is that you look power-hungry. Please consider that. If you have any questions about this comment or want a fuller review, my talk/email is open. Regards,
so
nia
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08:27, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you Sonia for your observations. And you are right activity's outside en-wiki have little to do with what I do here, but they are things that I am involved with. Mlpearc powwow 14:15, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- I see you're considering adminship. Just some advice then. I looked over some of your little 'spats' and, regardless of who's in the wrong or in the right, it's how you carry yourself in these affairs that may be a deciding factor in a user's decision whether to support you or not. Professionalism and maturity are the hallmarks of a good enwiki administrator. You have to be stern but not stubborn, as you should always looking for a way to resolve the situation with as little drama as possible. Staying humble, not being snipey, is the key to successful dispute resolution.
WP:PRIDE is a very important essay and IMO should be required reading for anyone wanting to become an admin. --
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12:31, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you OE for your input. Good advise. Do you have any thoughts on my editing ? Mlpearc Public ( talk) 19:28, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
Mlpearc ( talk · contribs · count) I am curious and would like a few in-depth looks into my whole history. I hope not to commit wikicide. I would, in a few months like to consider a RfA. As an Admin I would like to start by helping with "request", UAA, Rollback, AWB, RPP, ACC those types of actions, while working my way into AIV and eventually in to ANI and the CheckUser end of the spectrum SPI. And would help anywhere asked. Comment for reviewers, I've already been through the "Why soo many edits in your user space, that's where I worked in between learning what to do, what I liked and I learned a lot working on my user space. Uncivil replies, comments and suggestions will be ignored. Constructive criticism and suggestions will be welcomed, applied and appreciated. Mlpearc powwow 05:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- This came about after I opened my Request [1]. Mlpearc powwow 04:08, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
- Here you can find the links for more info and the results of above. [2], which has now been archived. Mlpearc powwow 17:08, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
Questions
- What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
- Fighting vandalism is my past time when nothing else is happening, since I'm not a writer and not even a avid reader, content contributions are not and probably never will be an asset, I say "probably" because who knows some day I could have a stroke of genius. I love Link Classifier and think it should be standard issue for all editors, so my content contrib's are mostly fixing redirected and disambiguation links. I'm most proud of This (this was my Proposal even though I forgot to sign it) because I was still (in my mind) new to the in's and out's of Wiki, and the out come was This. I tried before to have this information added to the encyclopedia. which I bring up in the next question. After spending way too much time building my user space I now spend most of my time in the Wiki's IRC as a Account Creator and I work with the Abuse Response team. And finally I am involved with a few of fellow Wikipedians, who I consider friends, in building TechEssentials
- Have you been in any disputes over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
- Yes. This. (this is the first part I'll let whoever is looking decide how deep they want to dig.) is the one that stands out in my memory because it was the most compelling and honestly the biggest, I've had two or three line spats, but this one had me feeling that, I try and contribute and get the "This isn't worthy" notion to my contribution how dare they ? Yes, this had me stressed and I vented and spoke my mind and tried to remain civil and intelligent. If I remember right this went around a few places I'll try to give some links: [3], [4], and the next 2 sections. This led me to take a couple days, a week away oh and post a pretty decorative "See Ya !" on my user page, and well in the back of my mind I knew I was coming back, and I think that was the best thing to do, just take a break before helping or letting the whole thing get out of control of course at the time I didn't realize that was the best thing, and in the future I know I have that tool and will do the same, if it's something urgent then just as easy to let someone who will and can take over.
Reviews
- This is a very quick comment not a real review, so I am going to leave the asterisk be for now. But your masses of userboxes about adminship on various testing and personal wikis would alone make me uncomfortable supporting an RfA, putting my other misgivings aside. You don't use the tools on half these wikis, and they're hardly relevant to enwiki. That in itself is not an issue except that it is very misleading for newcomers with respect to your status on this wiki, as they may be overwhelmed by it. But the more important issue is that you look power-hungry. Please consider that. If you have any questions about this comment or want a fuller review, my talk/email is open. Regards,
so
nia
♫♪
08:27, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you Sonia for your observations. And you are right activity's outside en-wiki have little to do with what I do here, but they are things that I am involved with. Mlpearc powwow 14:15, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
- I see you're considering adminship. Just some advice then. I looked over some of your little 'spats' and, regardless of who's in the wrong or in the right, it's how you carry yourself in these affairs that may be a deciding factor in a user's decision whether to support you or not. Professionalism and maturity are the hallmarks of a good enwiki administrator. You have to be stern but not stubborn, as you should always looking for a way to resolve the situation with as little drama as possible. Staying humble, not being snipey, is the key to successful dispute resolution.
WP:PRIDE is a very important essay and IMO should be required reading for anyone wanting to become an admin. --
œ
™
12:31, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
- Thank you OE for your input. Good advise. Do you have any thoughts on my editing ? Mlpearc Public ( talk) 19:28, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.