User talk:EuroCarGT/Archives/2015/March

My stupid mistake
I've struck through the part of my "oppose" vote because the part about the archiving of your talk page was totally my stupid mistake in not seeing your archives. I don't know how I missed them, but I certainly apologize for that, and for saying that it hinted at your trying to hide something. Obviously that is not the case, your archiving appears to be completely transparent, and the inference I drew was based -- as I said -- on my error. Sorry about that - if you'd like me to make it clearer on the RfA than it is at the moment, please let me know and I'll be glad to do so. BMK (talk) 05:14, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * For what it's worth, I very nearly opposed much sooner and much more strongly because I was misled into thinking User talk:EuroCarGT/2013/June-August v2 was your most recent archive, and that its contents were representative of your current actions. It's still the most recent one linked from the top of your page - in two places.  Maybe integrating those two archive pages into the second box lower down, or vice-versa, would keep other folks from getting similarly confused. —Cryptic 05:55, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * It's alright, its fine at its current state. : I tried putting them together more than a year ago, not sure cause that the 2 links were when I manually archived contents, and then switched to auto archiving using ClueBot, the configuration required using that archive box. ///Euro Car  GT  06:07, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I think you could probably integrate them by renaming the manual archive files in the same format as the ClueBot files, i.e. Archive/YYYY/Month, then removing the manual archive part of the talk page header. BMK (talk) 06:24, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Will try that later, need sleep. Thanks, ///Euro Car  GT  06:33, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Come to think of it, I was confused about that when I first saw this talk page. I've fixed the archive pages and the archive templates, so it should all be working under the ClueBot system now. If you don't like any of it, feel free to revert and trout me. :) — Mr. Stradivarius  ♪ talk ♪ 10:15, 28 February 2015 (UTC)

WikiCup 2015 March newsletter
That's it, the first round is done, sign-ups are closed and we're into round 2. 64 competitors made it into this round, and are now broken into eight groups of eight. The top two of each group will go through to round 3, and then the top scoring 16 "wildcards" across all groups. Round 1 saw some interesting work on some very important articles, with the round leader owing most of his 622 points scored to a Featured Article on the 2001 film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within which qualified for a times-two multiplier. This is a higher score than in previous years, as had 500 points in 2014 at the end of round 1, and our very own judge,  led round 1 with 601 points in 2013.

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Adminship
Been about 10 months since I wanted to nominate you for adminship, have you thought about it lately? It would probably be a good time to run. And by the way, please accept a box of chocolate from me for Valentine's Day! -- Amaryllis Gardener  talk 03:55, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
 * First of, I will accept your box of chocolate, although I have ate soooo much chocolate this week! :D To be honest, I think of adminship every time someone brings it up, it makes me happy that someone has a positive view on me. Its not something I think of everyday. Anyways, my main goal in being a Wikipedia editor is to be a positive contributor to the site, helping out where ever I can. It would be honoured to assist out in backlogs and Wikipedia maintenance-related pages. So I'm thinking of running for adminship certainly. Just to add, that I don't think RfA is a so-called 'battleground', 'broken process' or a harsh environment, I just have no clue when it would be a good time to become a suitable candidate. On a side note, there are so much things lately, that has lowered my participation on this site, having exams last month, lots of stress, fatigue, hurting my arm in a ski incident two weeks ago, pain and having to do so much work everyday, so hopefully I could get back in helping out the community. Best and thanks, ///Euro Car  GT  05:02, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Life does throw you quite a few curveballs. Well, you can let me and/or Strad when you feel ready! Regards, -- Amaryllis Gardener  talk 13:12, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Alrighty! Thanks, ///Euro Car  GT  16:54, 14 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I also want to co-nominated you EuroCarGT, I want you know, that there are multiple user want you to become an Administrator.-- AldNon Ucallin?☎ 15:16, 15 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm blushing! Should I be a candidate for an RfA? Best, ///Euro Car  GT  19:24, 15 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Sure, why not?-- AldNon Ucallin?☎ 05:31, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I've asked Mr. Strad for a review. In the mean time and if possible, could you review my contributions to see if I am good to go? Thanks, ///Euro Car  GT  05:44, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
 * EuroCarGT, it sounds as though you are having a very busy time in the next few weeks, so if you do decide to run, be sure to pick out a week when you have a fair amount of spare time and let your nominators know when it will be. My advice (which of course you are free to ignore since you know your situation best) is to wait until after your exams, because it's easy to become wrapped up in the RfA process and neglect important (but less interesting) activities such as studying, and we all wish you success with your education.&mdash;Anne Delong (talk) 12:52, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments, however my exams concluded 3 weeks ago, I'm now just easing my arm after an injury. I also understand that education is always important! Best, ///Euro Car  GT  15:35, 16 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Support -- just practicing. --Gaff (talk) 17:30, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Sorry to keep you waiting! Your nomination at Requests for adminship/EuroCarGT is finally done. The next step is to fill in the three questions, and find co-nominators if you want to. Once that is done, then we can open the discussion. Let me know if you have any questions or comments about the nomination. :) — Mr. Stradivarius  ♪ talk ♪ 07:51, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
 * :D -- Amaryllis Gardener  talk 16:11, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I have answered and accepted the nomination, are we good to go? Best, ///Euro Car  GT  01:08, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Whoops, I forgot to answer this. Your answer is yes, and best of luck! — Mr. Stradivarius  ♪ talk ♪ 05:56, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I concur. Good luck on your RfA. You seem to be headed the way of the mop. Epic Genius (talk) 15:47, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
 * In light of the support–oppose ratio on your RfA heading toward more opposes, I hope the recent opposes don't get you down and that you'll still become an admin. Epic Genius (talk) 22:34, 27 February 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your comments Had a long day, feeling tired, stressed and a bit down...  ///Euro Car  GT  01:58, 28 February 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm surprised and quite frankly disappointed to see how this is turning out. However, there's still a chance, so I'll save my comments for the end. -- Biblio worm  02:52, 2 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Disappointment here as well. And frustration. The most recent opposes are absurd, such as for closing a GA review early, after the two main editors on the page asked you to do so.  --Gaff (talk) 03:14, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

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I haven't come to a decision on where to !vote at your RfA yet, but I feel sorry for any candidate who starts off well and then gets bogged down by pile-on opposes towards the end (I actually went through it myself a few years ago, and to a greater extent than has occurred at your RfA). Regardless of how your RfA is closed, I hope you stick around and continue to contribute to this wonderful website. Cheers! --Dylan620's public alt (I'm all ears) 21:55, 2 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I echo Dylan620's comments. There is no question you are a trusted user and will make a fine admin some day. --B (talk) 02:04, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Currently 9:06 pm EST, I'm refreshing my watchlist at a rate of 1,000,000 times a minute... -- Amaryllis Gardener  talk 02:06, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
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Last edit to RfA
Refactoring your initial answer to Q16 in this edit was not a wise move. Indeed, refactoring any answer at RfA after it has received criticism is not a good idea. Far better to use strikethrough to make corrections to avoid being accused of disingenuousness. Just some friendly advice for the future. Bellerophon talk to me  03:31, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Okay, will do next time. ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

Wishing you well
Hello EuroCarGT,

I guess that this must be a difficult time for you. But what you should take away from your RfA is that almost every editor commenting believes that you are a net positive to the project, and can be a useful administrator some day. That is what I truly believe. Please keep that basic fact in mind, and please keep contributing to this wonderful project. I look forward to seeing you at the Teahouse again soon. Cullen328  Let's discuss it  05:28, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your kind words! It's nothing difficult, nothing personal, it's just a site I enjoy contributing to, in my spare time. I'll still be lurking around Teahouse. Regards, ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)


 * Although I opposed your nomination, you're one of the good guys here. See Soap's recent edit. A better grasp of policy and a little more care in answering questions will go a long way. Good luck. Glrx (talk) 06:28, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you! I'll do my best being more careful next time! ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

Your RfA
I'm sorry to inform you that I have closed your recent RfA as not demonstrating a consensus that you should be an administrator at this time. I hope you will not be too disheartened as it was a very close result, and participants were clearly swayed by your response to a question that I think you recognise could have been more carefully considered. Try not to lose sight of the many positive comments that were made - I hope you will stick around and consider running again. Many fine administrators had unsuccessful first RfAs. WJBscribe (talk) 10:51, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * As one of the principal leaders of the "oppose" camp, I did say that you have some really positive qualities, and my real reason for opposing wasn't that I didn't think you could do the job, but given what I've seen, I was concerned your communication style ran the risk of getting into trouble that might even go as far as an unpleasant ANI thread. Stay as a normal editor for the mo, there are plenty of maintenance tasks that don't require the bit, and hopefully we'll see a successful RfA from you in the future. Take care. Ritchie333 (talk) (cont)  15:08, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks to both of y'all! ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

You've got mail!
 Amaryllis Gardener  talk 14:08, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll reply soon. Best, ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Appreciate it! I'll do my best, next time! ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

A few kind words

 * Dear Euro. Do not be in any way discouraged by your recent RfA. A no consensus vote is a whole lot better than a fail for a start! The discussion was almost entirely civilised and attempted to deal with relevant, on-topic material, and did not descend into personal nonsense, as so many RfAs do. That was entirely a reflection of your own good and decent personality. It was you that kept it civilised. Almost all were explicit in recognising you as a good and helpful colleague and a great plus to the community, and I think that is something to be very proud of. You have no personality issues, which is a huge plus. What is more, your fundamental decency is recognised by the community. That is the most important consensus of all! My oppose was based largely on my concerns for you in what can be a harsh and ruthless place for admins. I did not want to see you hurt in any way. There are some strange people on WP, ready to twist and manipulate another's words. That can be crippling to us all but especially to an admin. Always try to express yourself clearly, simply and concisely. Read what you draft back. Say "Can I make this clearer?". Try to concentrate on working on article content for a couple of months. That clarifies one's use of language very quickly! In a few months, when you run again I'm sure you will pass. Just brush up on some of the critiques made there and take them on board. (I know it may be difficult revisiting at this time). Do not be in a rush to answer questions. Often admins take hours to respond, or even days if is a difficult decision. Do not rush to the keyboard, read up a bit, and return a measured, well thought out response. Use words wisely. Be well, and press on! With kind regards, Irondome (talk) 16:08, 3 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the kind words and advice, its definitely useful in the future. Very thoughtful and considerate! I'll do my best to take my time. ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)


 * Just popped by to offer moral support in the aftermath of your RfA, and to say that I heartily second a good bit of what Irondome says above, especially the part where he says "That was entirely a reflection of your own good and decent personality. It was you that kept it civilised.  Almost all were explicit in recognising you as a good and helpful colleague and a great plus to the community, and I think that is something to be very proud of.  You have no personality issues, which is a huge plus.  What is more, your fundamental decency is recognised by the community."  Hear, hear.  Look forward to seeing you around AfD again.  Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 00:12, 5 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Will be around AfD. ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

A beer for you!

 * Thanks!  ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

Moral support
Hi, EuroCarGT. Just wanted to say that you should try for RfA again in the future. You flubbed your answer to Q16 and it kind of sunk you. Next time, make sure to scrutinize each relevant policy that applies to each answer before you answer. All admins have gaps in their policy knowledge (there's just too much to know) but good admins are willing to refer to the policies if in doubt before taking action. I can almost guarantee that people will ask how you learned from this RfA if you run again. You'll want to be able to say not just that you know the username policy but how you prevent yourself from making wrong decisions. Anyway, I think it was mostly just an unlucky mistake under the spotlight and I'm sure you'll learn from it. I failed my first RfA. In the end I think it was a good thing. Jason Quinn (talk) 19:33, 5 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Thanks! It was honestly stressful and pressure building. However, I found it to be a great experience to be in, I learnt a lot and may try again in the future. Best, ///Euro Car  GT  20:24, 8 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm glad you decided to return after your short break. I think you handled yourself well and I wouldn't be surprised that once you familiarize yourself more closely with block policy, perhaps spend some time at WP:ANI, you will see me in your support camp. Again, very impressed with how you've handled the no consensus on your RFA. Mkdw talk 21:23, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

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