[WikiEN-l] RfA concern

Thu Oct 27 17:16:15 UTC 2005

On 10/27/05, Kelly Martin <kelly.lynn.martin at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/27/05, Justin Cormack <justin at specialbusservice.com> wrote:
> > I am slightly concerned about the RfA for Acetic Acid. This is a user
> > whose only attempt to create an article is [[vitaminwater]] which is
> > really bad. He does however have overwhelming support (even from a
> > couple of people I know) and clearly has a huge fanclub, and he hasnt
> > done anything blatently wrong (apart from a perhaps unnecessary RfC).
> >
> > I was wondering about suggesting a mentoring program in how to write an
> > article perhaps, which would be something I would be interested in
> > creating anyway.
> >
> > I am sure he wont do any harm as an admin, but it all seems a bit odd.
> >
> > Justinc
>
> A substantial fraction of our admins are largely worthless at writing
> articles.  In fact, there's a good argument for the position that
> people who can write articles should not be admins: we need them
> writing articles, not running around breaking up fights.
>
> Kelly

The old phrase "it takes all kinds" comes to mind. Just as some people
aren't good at writing, others aren't good at interaction. But we
really need both these, and many other qualities in administrators and
editors alike.