Question

It's not really a question in the relevant sense that most of the questions on the question page for questions is. Will you be picking up your admin. bits if elected? (I would normally assume yes - but I'm always afraid to assume on wiki). Did I mention this was a question? — Ched ( talk) 16:49, 18 November 2019 (UTC) reply

I’m undecided. If elected I think I would seek opinions (including my own, after getting re-acquainted) as to whether the administrative privileges were necessary to my task as an arbitrator and if sufficiently convinced they were, I would request the tools be re-assigned. What are your thoughts on the necessity of the administrative toolset? Certainly if I was the only arbitrator that saw an urgent and actionable block or protection request, I’d be hobbled. – xeno ^talk 16:55, 18 November 2019 (UTC) reply

My initial reaction is to say get your mop back, but that may be hasty. There have been plenty of people over the years who expressed a desire to see a non-sysop on the AC. Technically you could fill that role, although you are also capable of getting readmined at any time. Let me think on this and I'll get back to you. It is an intriguing concept. — Ched ( talk) 17:02, 18 November 2019 (UTC) reply

xeno - after thinking about this for some time, you may not like my answer. If I am to be perfectly honest, I don't think I'm capable of giving good advice on this. What I'd probably do if I were in your shoes is wait until after the election, and if I was elected, then pose the question to some or all of the other arbs. (either publicly or privately on the mail list). I also give extra weight to those who have served the longest. Just what I think if I'm trying to be objective. — Ched ( talk) 04:15, 19 November 2019 (UTC) reply

Yes, that’s the likely plan. – xeno ^talk 10:24, 19 November 2019 (UTC) reply

Question

What makes you want to be on the Arbitration Committee? Don't you think it would be a lot easier and a little less over-ambitious of you to start out as an admin first? ωικιωαrrιor ᑫᑫ1ᑫ 12:27, 20 November 2019 (UTC) reply

Hello WikiWarrior9919, thank you for your question. I actually held administrative tools for over a decade, but personally requested their removal earlier this year. I’m offering to serve on the committee out of a sense of duty, hoping to help restore community confidence in the committee. – xeno ^talk 12:32, 20 November 2019 (UTC) reply

I see; that's very humble of you. ωικιωαrrιor ᑫᑫ1ᑫ 12:33, 20 November 2019 (UTC) reply

Endorse

I have old experience of Xeno's attention to detail, technical knowledge, and ethical judgement. I think he'd be good. Tony (talk) 23:39, 22 November 2019 (UTC) reply

• Completely agree with Tony1 - for me the 'selling point' is his ability to listen to all sides without prejudice, then act in a fair and objective manner. — Ched ( talk) 06:04, 23 November 2019 (UTC) reply
• Agree with Tony1 and Ched,I cannot put it better than what they have written. Xeno will truly be a asset to the Arbcom team. Pharaoh of the Wizards ( talk) 21:39, 25 November 2019 (UTC) reply

Support

I will support Xeno whether he decides to be an admin or not. I like his temperament. Terry77 ( talk) 05:06, 27 November 2019 (UTC) reply