Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2004/Candidate statements: Difference between revisions

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Endorsements can be added at [[/Endorsements]].

"Disendorsements" can be added at [[/Disendorsements]].

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I have long life experience in arbitration and conflict resolution: in the U.S. military; as an instructor; educator; manager; union steward; father of teen-aged girls.

My belief regarding banning any ''productive'' Wikipedian is that you don't. In my opinion a ban is an insult—if the user is ''so'' incorrigible that every reasonable attempt at resolution has failed and the editor’seditor?s rights should be suspended, then we should consider doing it permanently. I am especially mindful that one of our most long-term and productive editors seemed headed for a ban, due to conflict with many others, including myself. But I and others protested the move toward forcing him out; the editor was engaged productively, moderated his behavior and Wikipedia is lucky to still have him.

Disputes are for unbiased resolution; sanctions a last resort. In a perfect world, both sides will agree the arbitration was fair and the situation resolved. Possible? It’sIt?s what we must strive for.

My time at Wikipedia, as editor, admin, bureaucrat, is an open book that I invite you to read. I prize both the appearance and fact of impartiality, yet am assertive (and often prolix) in the cause of doing what I believe to be the right thing for Wikipedia and its volunteers, and actively ask for community input on decisions. I welcome your questions and concerns at my [[User_talk:Cecropia|talk page]]. I am grateful for your consideration. -- [[User:Cecropia|Cecropia]] | [[User talk:Cecropia|''explains it all'' ®]] 07:07, 21 Nov 2004 (UTC)

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==[[User:Theresa knott|Theresa knott]]==

Hi. Over the past year , I’veI?ve had some personal experience with the workings of the Arbitration committee in the case of Mr Natural Health and Irismeister. On the whole I was happy with the outcomes. The judgements seem pretty fair (Perhaps a bit soft IMO but then I am biased) What I was not happy with, was the speed at which those judgements took place. I see this as a major failing . Taking months to reach a decision is not acceptable, and if I were elected my main effort would be in finding a way to speed up the process.

I’mI?m very active on wikipedia. I edit nearly every day. I don’tdon?t believe the wiki is being overrun by POV pushers, edit warriors or trolls, but I do feel the few we have need to be told in no uncertain terms that bad behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

I’mI?m not going to go on about how I’llI?ll be neutral, fair, and even handed. If you know me you can judge for yourself. If you don’tdon?t know me, you should look over my edit history. Actions speak louder than words. Do feel free to ask me any questions you like on my talk page. [[User:Theresa knott|Theresa Knott]] [[User talk:Theresa knott| (Tart, knees hot)]] 22:22, 18 Nov 2004 (UTC)

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