Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2005-12-05/ArbCom update
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ArbCom election update
- By Flcelloguy, December 5, 2005
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| January 2006 ArbCom elections A Signpost series |
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| Sep. 19 | Introduction |
| Sep. 26 | History of ArbCom |
| Oct. 3 | About ArbCom |
| Oct. 10 | Criticism of ArbCom |
| Oct. 17 | Current ArbCom members |
| Oct. 24 | ArbCom elections, 2004 |
| Oct. 31 | ArbCom reform |
| Nov. 7 | ArbCom duties and requirements |
| Nov. 14 | ArbCom voting process |
| Nov. 28 | Last chance to run |
| Dec. 5 | Election procedure poll |
| Dec. 19 | Straw poll closes |
| Jan. 2 | Election candidates |
| Jan. 9 | Election candidates, part two |
| Jan. 16 | ArbCom elections underway |
| Jan. 23 | Elections end; Jimbo appoints |
| Feb. 6 | Elected Arbitrators interview |
In a week of heavy activity amid responses from Jimbo Wales (see related story), several users joined the ArbCom race while two withdrew.
Dmcdevit (statement), Doktorbuk (statement), Jpgordon (statement), and Silverback (statement) joined the race. In addition, Filiocht (statement) "unwithdrew", striking out his earlier comment regarding the uncertainties of the race.
Two people also withdrew from the race this week: 172 and former Arbitrator Ambi. Both cited an improvement in the ArbCom's handling of cases and a large number of suitable candidates.
There are now 32 candidates in the race, two short of last year's 34 candidates. Anyone interested should make a statement on the candidates' page immediately.
Also this week: Page creation limitations — ArbCom election — ArbCom update — False biography — German copyrights — Podcasting blanking — News and notes — Press coverage — Features and admins — B.R.I.O.N. — T.R.O.L.L.
