[WikiEN-l] No big deal?

Thu Jun 15 08:34:48 UTC 2006

On Thu, Jun 15, 2006 at 12:56:46PM +1000, Mark Gallagher wrote:
> 
> G'day Guy,
> 
> >Just when you think you've seen it all...
> >
> >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/Herostratus
> <snip/>
> >Others think that his use of non-standard warnings means he doesn't
> >take vandalism seriously enough (does every admin have to be at the
> >forefront of the fight against vandalism?)
> >
> >I can understand people choosing not to vote for admins they don't
> >admire, but opposing on these weird grounds is... well, weird.
> 
> Heck, using non-standard warnings (albeit perhaps not as flowery as the 
> one cited) is something to be admired, not complained about.
> 
> We use the {{testN}} series far too often, and in cases where it's 
> inappropriate.  Admins being willing to think for themselves and treat 
> the people they speak to as human beings is a Good Thing.

Entirely agree. I took a look at that RfA and thought "Why the hell do
people apply to be admins. Nobody needs to put up with that much crap". i
The process needs improving. 
> 
> -- 
> Mark Gallagher
> "What?  I can't hear you, I've got a banana on my head!"
> - Danger Mouse
> 
> 
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