User:East718/ACE2008

I suppose since these voter guides are in vogue, I might as well go ahead and make one too. This page has my thoughts of the moment on the candidates running for ArbCom this year's elections. Although it's in my userspace, it's not owned; feel free to tinker around with it if you think you can improve its usability or accuracy.

Elements of this page were shamelessly stolen from the voter guides authored by MBisanz and Lar. All statistics are accurate as of November 25, 2008.

User	Statement	EC	Since	Rights	RFX	RFC/RFAR	Thoughts	Intended vote
AnthonyQBachler (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	399	2008-09-16				Not an administrator.	Oppose
BillMasen (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	1131	2005-06-08				Not an administrator, but seems very genuine and serious about their candidacy.	Abstain
Carcharoth (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	44949	2005-01-08	(13)	Admin	Matthew Hoffman; Betacommand 2	I really like Carcharoth's style, which is to step into a heated situation with a dispassionate, accurate set of events, and detail several possible ways to move forward. Unfortunately, I'm generally unimpressed with the bizarre positions regarding BLP and administrative misconduct advanced during Badlydrawnjeff and Matthew Hoffman. However, his views on BLP have since refined, and he shows a clear understanding of science and how prominently it should be applied when editing pseudoscientific articles.	Support
Casliber (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	44747	2006-05-05	(20)	Admin		Tireless contributor of quality articles; a "man of the people" who still remains true to his roots despite holding positions of power, much like Blnguyen or Nichalp. Excellent answers to questions about BLP. Unlike most of the other people fielding candidacies, I believe that Casliber is running solely to better the project, not to get an ego boost or bully pulpit.	Support
Charles Matthews (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	166210	2002-02-25	(57) (30)	Admin ArbCom ArbCom	Carl Hewitt; Matthew Hoffman; Slrubenstein 2	Supports civil POV pushers (see Matthew Hoffman; Slrubenstein II). Engages in back-room deals. Not much more to say.	Strong Oppose
Cool Hand Luke (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	10461	2004-02-07	(49)	Admin	Mantanmoreland		Abstain
Coren (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	11573	2003-05-27	(12) (6)	Admin Admin Admin BAG	Sadi Carnot	I was initially going to oppose because of lack of dedication to articles, but some of the other names on this list frankly scare me. Coren's always been sensible, and provided me with a lot of reassurances both privately and on the talkpage for this guide - and I'm one who puts little stock into campaign promises.	Support
Dream Focus (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	676	2006-07-18				Not an administrator.	Oppose
Fish and karate (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	27288	2005-05-31	(32)	Admin Admin ArbCom Crat		fka Neil; Proto. Isn't this the same guy who revoked the GFDL and attempted to delete all their contributions over a minor disagreement? No thanks, I want arbitrators who are stable..	Oppose
George The Dragon (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	4746	2006-01-30	(8)	Admin		Not an administrator, but seems serious about their candidacy and has provided some outstanding answers to the questions proffered.	Abstain
Gwen Gale (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	28568	2006-11-23	(5)	Admin Admin	Wilkes, Wyss and Onefortyone	aka Wyss. Formerly placed under editing restrictions by ArbCom for unseemly conduct; evaded these restrictions with a sockpuppet. (Note: several editors have disputed this; please see the talkpage for extended discussion.) Zero-tolerance attitude towards adminship makes them wholly incompatible with a role of higher responsibility that requires more creative solutions.	Strong Oppose
Hemlock Martinis (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	13427	2006-04-03	(19)	Review Admin			Abstain
Jayvdb (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	31839	2004-09-05	(14) (1) (6)	Admin		John would be an excellent arbitrator, 'nuff said.	Strong support
Jdforrester (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	15924	2003-02-27	(65) (23) (30)	Admin ArbCom ArbCom	Giano	One of my priorities is limiting access to CheckUser and Oversight; James F. has historically been an inactive arbitrator, so he won't be able to do too much more damage than some of the other people listed here.	Support
Jehochman (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	20426	2005-03-22	(13)	Review Admin	COFS; Sadi Carnot; Durova; Zeraeph; Matthew Hoffman; Waterboarding; Franco-Mongol Alliance; Tango; Slrubenstein 2; Cold fusion	Too combative an approach to dispute resolution.	Oppose
Justice America (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	202	2008-06-12				Not an administrator.	Oppose
Kmweber (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion voter guide	6495	2004-05-08	(10)	Admin	Kmweber; Kmweber 2	Not a serious candidacy.	Strong Oppose
Lankiveil (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	9099	2004-08-12	(3)	Review Admin			Abstain
Lifebaka (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	9805	2007-01-21	(5)	Admin			Abstain
Privatemusings (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion voter guide	4537	2007-09-24			Privatemusings; Privatemusings	aka BigOleBarry; Littlevixensharpears; Nowthennowthenurrgeurrgeurrg; Petesmiles; Privatemusing; Purples; Thepmaccount; Why oh why not?. Formerly sitebanned for failing to exercise due care while editing sensitive BLPs. Poorly handles situations requiring a deft touch; I can only conclude that he is either inept at divining the community's wishes or a troll. Should be banned, not appointed to ArbCom.	Strong Oppose
Risker (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	10455	2005-12-27	(6)	Admin		Pro-science. Impressive answers and work both in the main and project spaces. An ideal candidate.	Support
Rlevse (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · moves · rights · renames · global renames)	statement questions discussion voter guide	63684	2005-11-15	(21) (4) (2) (9)	Admin Crat		I've worked on and off with R on some minor stuff in the past couple of months and like his style. Doesn't talk much game, but carries a big stick and gets things done when he needs to. I've got a couple nagging concerns about R's language skills, but have no doubt he'd be a fair and competent arbitrator.	Strong support
RMHED (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	13128	2006-02-08		Admin Admin		Not an administrator, at times brutally uncivil.	Oppose
Roger Davies (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	19668	2005-09-17	(9)	Admin			Abstain
Sam Korn (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	21492	2004-10-08	(43) (34) (30) (38)	Admin MedCom ArbCom		fka Smoddy. Was a competent arbitrator back in the day, and nothing's happened since then to instill any doubt in me that he can't do it again. Very responsive and helpful whenever CheckUser or Oversight assistance is required. I was especially impressed with the way they put the Betacommand conflict to bed once and for all.	Strong support
Shell Kinney (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	28369	2006-05-10	(36) (11)	Admin MedCom	Pseudoscience	fka Jareth. Wants it too badly; occasionally supports civil POV pushers.	Strong Oppose
SirFozzie (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	6834	2006-02-06	(17)	Admin	BooyakaDell; Great Irish Famine; The Troubles; R. fiend; Mantanmoreland; Mantanmoreland; William M. Connolley		Abstain
The Fat Man Who Never Came Back (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	6669	2006-05-29	(9)			aka The Fat Man Who Left but Returned a Short While Later. Complete analysis coming soon.	Oppose
Trojanpony (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	178	2005-12-06				Not an administrator.	Oppose
Vassyana (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	11363	2005-10-16	(18) (18)	Review Admin MedCom			Abstain
White Cat (talk · contribs)	statement questions discussion	45360	2005-02-04		MedCom Admin Admin Admin Admin Review ArbCom	Coolcat, Davenbelle and Stereotek; Cool Cat; Fadix; Moby Dick; Episodes and characters	fka Cool Cat; Coolcat. Unsatisfactory answers; prone to erratic behavior.	Oppose
WilyD (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion	17857	2005-09-30	(18)	Admin	Sarah Palin protection wheel war		Abstain
Wizardman (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)	statement questions discussion voter guide	53352	2006-05-09	(22) (7)	Review Admin ArbCom Crat MedCom		Active MedCom member. Has the right ideas on BLP, as shown in the Ginger Jolie AFD. I'm a bit concerned about activity levels and burnout, though.	Support
WJBscribe (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · moves · rights · renames · global renames)	statement questions discussion	34542	2006-11-20	(20) (12) (18)	Admin MedCom Crat	Bluemarine; Franco-Mongol Alliance	Career mandarin; I am hard-pressed to find any improvement of the encyclopedia in the past two years. Inactive mediator; I can only conclude that he holds the chair position only to boost his résumé. Supports civil POV pushers. Has a history of misusing authority to suit him and his friends.	Strong Oppose