Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Cosmic Latte

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[edit] Cosmic Latte

Voice your opinion (talk page) (0/4/0); Scheduled to end 03:51, 20 June 2008 (UTC)

Cosmic Latte (talk · contribs) - Self-nomination. 3,000+ edits so far, Wikipedia:WikiProject Time member, has a reflective approach to editing. As this is a self-nom., I'll elaborate much more in the question section. Cosmic Latte (talk) 03:51, 13 June 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Questions for the candidate

Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve Wikipedia as an administrator. It is recommended that you answer these optional questions to provide guidance for participants:

1. What admin work do you intend to take part in?
A: I would like to work with WP:AFD and WP:AIV in particular. Also, because Wikipedia:WikiProject Time covers so many articles, many of which are often vandalized, I would like to use administrative privileges to maintain and improve the integrity of these articles by taking appropriate administrative action when such articles are maliciously vandalized.
2. What are your best contributions to Wikipedia, and why?
A: As a member of Wikipedia:WikiProject Time, I've contributed to many year- and date-related articles. My work here has often been a bit gnomish, but it has nonetheless been extensive. I so far patrol all years in the 20th century and several in the 21st, as well as articles for all months and days (e.g., the January 1 article) of the year. These articles are vandalized with some frequency, mostly with vanity edits mentioning non-notable birthdays, anniversaries, etc., and I have taken time to revert such edits whenever I've come across them. I've also worked to fix other issues in time-related articles, such as inconsistent formatting across various year articles. I have done a fair amount of copy-editing to 20th century (for which I was awarded a Barnstar) and even to non-time-related articles, such as psychology. I'd say that my contributions in these areas are aided by my strong personal interest in them, as well as by my formal study in the social sciences. Overall, I'd describe myself as a bold but self-conscious editor, grounding my work in a careful and unique mixture of Wikipedia policy and MetaWiki philosophy (see the "philosophy" section of my user page); I'd say that I edit with a reasonable blend of wit, reflectiveness, and respect. I also sometimes patrol recent changes, and I've warned and reported a fair amount of vandals.
3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or have other users caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
A: I have indeed been involved in some editorial conflicts, although I don't hesitate to take such conflicts to the talk pages (rather than engaging in edit wars), as in this instance. Of course, even some of my talk-page responses have been flawed. I admit in my currently-final entry in this talk page section that I responded a bit too hastily, although I continue by explaining my initial motivation to respond, so that the editor whom I criticized doesn't think that I'm failing to WP:AGF. As I respond in such cases, I read and re-read WP policy and MetaWiki reflection, so that I can articulate my responses in terms of language that the editorial community can appreciate. In so doing, I revise and refine my own views, so that I can be a better-informed and more constructive editor. When dealing with future conflicts, my responses will reflect my increasing, and increasingly sophisticated, knowledge and integration of policy and reflection. My responses will continue to be grounded in WP:AGF, and will include apologies or afterthoughts from me if they initially fail to meet this standard.

'Additional questions from Dusti'

4. What's the difference between a block and a ban, and when should they be used?
A.
5. What is a cool down block, and when should it be used?
A.
6. An IP vandalizes your page after a final warning concerning vandalism. Do you block the IP and if so, for how long?
A.
7. Suppose you disagree with an admin's block over an editor, do you undo the block? Why or why not?
A.

[edit] General comments

Please keep discussion constructive and civil. If you are unfamiliar with the nominee, please thoroughly review Special:Contributions/Cosmic Latte before commenting.

[edit] Discussion

[edit] Support

[edit] Oppose
  1. Oppose - I'm afraid that you just don't have enough experience in administrator related areas. Also, you mention in your answer to question 1 that you wish to participate at WP:AIV and use your "administrator privileges" on the Wikiproject you are a member of. It's not a good idea to block, protect, etc..etc.. on any article/s you work on. Sorry, this likely indicates lack of experience as well. Wisdom89 (T / C) 04:02, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
    If there is consenus against using administrative functions within one's own WikiProjects, then I will certainly abide by that. I have things to learn, but I am eager to learn them and will continue to respect consensus. Cosmic Latte (talk) 04:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
  2. Oppose Too few edits to the Wikipedia space.--Koji†Dude (C) 04:12, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
  3. Oppose with moral support - Not ready yet, you have only just started to get into editing. You are doing well though. You have a cool name, Im kind of jealous actually. If you try again in the future I would definately consider supporting. Best wishes in your RfA. Regards. — Realist2 (Come Speak To Me) 04:14, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
    Thanks :) Cosmic Latte (talk) 05:10, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
  4. Oppose. You're off to a great start. Very active in the mainspace, I like that. But not enough experience yet in admin-like areas. You'll want to get some more experience in the Wikipedia namespace, then I think you'll be ready. Useight (talk) 05:32, 13 June 2008 (UTC)
    Reasonable advice--duly noted. Thanks, Cosmic Latte (talk) 06:53, 13 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Neutral