Final (0/6/1); Closed by Anthøny at 21:29, 26 May 2008 (UTC) reply
Vianello ( talk · contribs) - I'll be up front. I used to be one of Wikipedia's floating IP vandals. It was never bad enough to get me more than warned. Mostly it was just taking opinionated little potshots. But I was rather taken aback by how civilly and swiftly my impish acts were dealt with. It made me feel guilty, rather than amused. The impressive response I faced prompted me to start looking at Wikipedia in a more serious way. Now, my contributions page probably clarifies what happened subsequently. I've taken to using Twinkle to do recent changes patrols, and am also an authorized Vandalproof user. I tend to shy away from doing much actual article writing, as it often seems I lack the sources and expertise to really give my additions any weight. But aside from not having created "my own" articles yet, I feel that I have accumulated a well-rounded and hopefully credible track record with Wikipedia. Though I may sometimes lack the gift for diplomatically handling vandals that those who inspired me did, I otherwise feel that my established record is a firm testament to my conviction and intentions. Vianello ( talk) 18:48, 26 May 2008 (UTC) reply
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Final (0/6/1); Closed by Anthøny at 21:29, 26 May 2008 (UTC) reply
Vianello ( talk · contribs) - I'll be up front. I used to be one of Wikipedia's floating IP vandals. It was never bad enough to get me more than warned. Mostly it was just taking opinionated little potshots. But I was rather taken aback by how civilly and swiftly my impish acts were dealt with. It made me feel guilty, rather than amused. The impressive response I faced prompted me to start looking at Wikipedia in a more serious way. Now, my contributions page probably clarifies what happened subsequently. I've taken to using Twinkle to do recent changes patrols, and am also an authorized Vandalproof user. I tend to shy away from doing much actual article writing, as it often seems I lack the sources and expertise to really give my additions any weight. But aside from not having created "my own" articles yet, I feel that I have accumulated a well-rounded and hopefully credible track record with Wikipedia. Though I may sometimes lack the gift for diplomatically handling vandals that those who inspired me did, I otherwise feel that my established record is a firm testament to my conviction and intentions. Vianello ( talk) 18:48, 26 May 2008 (UTC) reply
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:
Please keep discussion constructive and civil. If you are unfamiliar with the nominee, please thoroughly review Special:Contributions/Vianello before commenting.