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[edit] JPD's RfA
Thanks, Darth Vader, for your support at my RfA, which finished with a tally of 94/1/0. I hope I live up to the confidence you have shown in me in my activities as an administrator. JPD (talk) 16:28, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] September Esperanza Newsletter
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| Here in Wikipedia there are hundreds of wikipedians whose work and efforts go unappreciated. One occasionally comes across editors who have thousands of good edits, but because they may not get around as much as others, their contributions and hard work often go unnoticed. As Esperanzians we can help to make people feel appreciated, be it by some kind words or the awarding of a Barnstar. This is where the Barnstar Brigade comes in. The object of this program is to seek out the people which deserve a Barnstar, and help them feel appreciated. With your help, we can recognize more dedicated editors! |
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| September elections are upon us! Anyone wishing to be a part of the Advisory Council may list themselves as a candidate from 18 September until 24 September, with the voting taking place from 25 September to 30 September. Those who wish to help with the election staff should also list themselves! |
| Appreciation Week, a program currently in development, now has its own subpage! Share your good ideas on how to make it awesome there! |
| The Esperanza front page has been redesigned! Many thanks to all who worked hard on it. |
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- The proposals page has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
- Since the program in development Appretiaion week is getting lots of good ideas, it now has its own subpage.
- The September 2006 Council elections will open for nominations on 18 September 2006. The voting will run from 25 September 2006 until 30 September 2006. If you wish to be a candidate or a member of the elections staff, please list yourself!
- The new Esperanza front page design has but put up - many thanks to all who worked on it!
- TangoTango has written a script for a bot that will list new members of Esperanza, which will help those who welcome new Esperanzains greatly!
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[edit] RfA thanks
Hey DarthVader. Thank you for supporting my recent RfA. It finished with an amazing final tally of 160/4/1. I really appreciate your support. Cheers, Sarah Ewart (Talk) 21:25, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
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I like this chart of yours. I had been thinking it would be nice to have a chart showing all RfAs chronologically (instead of separating the passes from the fails, as we do now) and your chart is close to what I imagined. Probably too much work to maintain though. Did you skip many RfAs in May/June/July, or is that a complete list? Anyway, nice chart :). NoSeptember 00:34, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
Hi DarthVader - there is not an iota of doubt in my mind about your capability for adminship and capacity to pull more support, but allow me to suggest that you withdraw for now. This is because I think (1) you should respect present concerns of objectors - you'd pull more support but that would create a situation in which you may hit 60-70%, which is not enough. (2) This will enable you to immediately start working for the future and minimize any heartburn. Whatever your thoughts, know that I support your wholeheartedly. I'm saddened by the situation but hopeful for the next 3 months. Go for another RfA in Jan '07. Rama's arrow 16:27, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
- Hi. I've only just seen your RfA and want to say that, although I feel unable to stick my neck out on your behalf, I will be looking out for you in the future and (on the basis of what I've seen so far) I will be inclined to support you if you re-apply at a later date. Deb 16:01, 7 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Ultimate Wikdown of Pedia Destiny
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[edit] Thank you for supporting my RfA
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Thank you for your support in my RfA, which passed with a final tally of (56/0/2). It was great to see so much kind support from such competent editors and administrators as commented on my RfA.
I know I have much reading to do before I'll feel comfortable enough to use some of the more powerful admin tools, so I'll get right to it.
- Again, thanks; └ OzLawyer / talk ┐ 13:35, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Deon555's RfA
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Thank you for your support on my RFA, which closed successfully yesterday with a result of (18/16/8). I'd like to let you know that I won't be running for adminship again, until I am nominated, rather than nominating myself again. Thanks for your support, Deon. — Deon555talkReview 22:56, 2 November 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] Thank you...
...for your support of my recent RfA. If I can ever be of any help to you, do not hesitate to ask. i can use my new buttons or just look at an article, whatever (although I shan't be using them for the Dark Side). youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 18:07, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
- note, my message is not meant to be part of this blue box. It has been an issue on other pages, but I'm stumped. youngamerican (ahoy hoy) 18:08, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] November Esperanza Newsletter
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| Admin Coaching needs coaches!!! If you are an administrator, or even a generally experienced user, do consider signing up to be a coach.
Admin Coaching, now being coordinated by HighwayCello, is a program for people who want help learning some of the more subtle aspects of Wikipedia policy and culture. People are matched with experienced users who are willing to offer coaching. The program is designed for people who have figured out the basics of editing articles; they're not newcomers any more, but they might want some help in learning new roles. In this way, Esperanza would help keep hope alive for Wikipedia because we would always be grooming the next generation of admins.
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| The Tutorial Drive is a new Esperanza program! In an effort to make complicated processes on Wikipedia easier for everyone, Esperanza working to create and compile a list of tutorials about processes here on Wikipedia. Consider writing one! |
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- The list of proposed programs has been updated, with some proposals being archived.
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- The suggestion of adding a cohesive look to all the Esperanza pages is being considered; join the discussion if you are interested!
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- A discussion of Esperanza's role in Wikipedia is being held, with all thoughts of all Esperanzians wanted!
- Shreshth91 informed everyone that he will be leaving the Esperanza council as life is rather busy; his spot will be filled by the runner up from the last election, HighwayCello.
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[edit] RfA thanks
Thank you for participating in my RfA discussion! I appreciate you contributing your voice to the debate and its outcome. I hope how I wield the mop makes you proud. Thanks!
[edit] RfA thanks
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Hi Darth, and thanks for your participation at the recent RfA, which did not succeed. For those of you who expressed their support, your kind words and your trust are sincerely appreciated. For those who were opposed --especially those who offered their constructive criticism-- please accept this message as assurance that equally sincere efforts, aimed at enhancing the quality and accuracy of representations within the Wikipedia, will continue. Striving for improved collaboration and consensus will also continue, with all of your insights in mind, while applying NPOV ideals as fairly and reasonably as possible. Ombudsman 04:44, 8 November 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] RfA Thanks
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Mike's RfA Thanks |
| DarthVader: Thanks very much for your support at my RfA. Unfortunately, it was clear that no consensus was going to be reached, and I have withdrawn the request at a final tally of 31/17/4. Regardless, I really appreciate your confidence in me. Despite the failure, rest assured that I will continue to edit Wikipedia as before. If all goes well, I think that I will re-apply in January or February. - Mike | Talk 04:34, 13 November 2006 (UTC) |
Hello,
An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened: Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Konstable. Please add any evidence you may wish the arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Konstable/Evidence. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Konstable/Workshop.
On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, --Srikeit (Talk | Email) 05:51, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RfA thanks
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I would like to express my appreciation of the time you spent considering my successful RfA. Thankyou Gnangarra 13:05, 26 November 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] Your input is requested
Your input would be appreciated at this Request for Comments. Kelly Martin (talk) 17:02, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Requests for Checkuser Clerkship
I'm pleased to announce that you are being invited to take a position as a Checkuser clerk; if you are still interested, please drop me a note on my talk page. It would also be helpful to list yourself as an active clerk, read over the documentation, and add the relevant pages to your watchlist. If you are an IRC user, you may join us in #wikipedia-checkuser-clerks. If you have questions about clerkship, you can ask User:Daniel.Bryant, our Head Clerk. Essjay (Talk) 04:08, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
