[WikiEN-l] Arbitration Committee elections, 2005

Wed Oct 26 01:43:36 UTC 2005

Fred Bauder wrote:

> I suggest you submit names to Jimbo with a basis for why you think  
> they would be a good arbitrator. That is basically all we do. If we  
> all agree on one person (remember we often disagree) he is likely to  
> seriously consider the person. If a person is making a lot of trouble  
> already we are not likely to think they are good candidates, but  
> personally I am a little concerned that what makes a good arbitrator  
> is not all that predictable.
>
> By the way, anyone who thinks they can contribute to arbitration is  
> welcome to make proposal on the /Workshop page of any arbitration  
> case. I know I'll be looking for talent there. Rumor has it that  
> there might be a small reward for any of the Wikipedia advocates  
> should any of their work on /Workshop be used in a decision by the  
> Arbitration Committee.
>
> Fred
>
> On Oct 25, 2005, at 6:29 PM, Jack Lynch wrote:
>
>> I think its pretty obvious most people disagree w Jimbo's decision.
>> Allowing current arbiters to be involved in selecting new arbiters
>> strikes me as a particularly ill omen. Additionally, people like
>> myself with almost no contact w Jimbo directly have little or no
>> chance. How does having Jimbo know who you are make one a better
>> arbiter?
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 
>> Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2005
>>
>> Jack (Sam Spade)
>
I don't think people should expect a reward for helping out other than 
knowing that they've helped out and possibly earned the thanks of the 
arbcom, that being said rewards are always welcome :). 

-Jtkiefer