Wikipedia:Administrator review/AGK


 * The following discussion is archived. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section.


 * Thank you for taking the time to contribute to my administrator review.


 * I'm reaching 2 years service as an administrator, and, in a move somewhat inspired by LHvU's "reconfirmation RfA," I'm taking some time out to perform a routine check on my activities and conduct on the project. My work is mainly in the sphere of NPOV disputes, edit warring, and arbitration enforcement; as a result, the matters I deal with are generally complex, and I do err upon occasion. I would like to think that I've been graceful in recognising my errors and open in rectifying them, but others may disagree. Regardless of the opinion you hold on my sysopship, I ask that you be candid in expressing it here.


 * A profile of my work on Wikipedia is viewable at my userpage, under "'What I do'." As an administrator, I categorise myself as both Eguor (see User talk:AGK) and open to recall (see User:AGK/Recall).


 * Yours, AGK 16:06, 17 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Comments and input
 * All input gratefully received! AGK 16:08, 17 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Overall, you're an excellent administrator; I admire your dispute-resolution abilities. So, there's not much to say. I think that perhaps you should become more involved in the mainspace, though I see you've been doing some BLP categorization, which is good. Keep up the good work! – Juliancolton  &#124; Talk 17:03, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your input, Julian. I would agree with you that perhaps the biggest weakness in my editing habits is my low mainspace participation; but, when you're involved in the daily "sysop grind," editing articles sometimes slips to the back of your mind. Some of us have to work in the Wikipedia: space to keep the article space ticking over for everybody else! I'll be sure to work on the mainspace issue over the coming months. Thanks again for your comments. AGK 17:56, 17 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I commend you for your patience and common-sense advice. You've consistently demonstrated this when helping me, and also when other frustrated editors ask questions on your talk page. I especially appreciate your prompt response to these questions. Your dedication and valuable contributions to the Wikipedia community are truly exemplary. Mtd2006 (talk) 19:59, 18 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I think it's commendable that any administrator would seek this kind of feedback. You probably don't know me, but, out of unrelated concerns about one of the involved editors, I've been quietly watching your work on the Israel/Palestine disagreements, and I have been very impressed with the reasonableness of your work there. It must take an enormous amount of time to sort through that kind of thing, and I am grateful that there are people at Wikipedia who improve the working atmosphere for the rest of us. --Tryptofish (talk) 17:56, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you to both of you for the unblushing complements! AGK 19:59, 19 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Support Why not make it like an Rfa? ;) I've seen you poking around with your edits, and you do a splendid job. I like how your messages really get to the point, such as the ones you just sent me and how they aren't just "OKAY YOUR ESSAY SUCKS REN, SO I'LL JUST DO IT ALL FOR YOU". You give me options, which is probably one of the best things for an administrator to use. Allow users multiple options for different scenarios. :) Renaissancee (talk) 23:54, 21 May 2009 (UTC)
 * We shouldn't make it like a Request for Adminship because that particular process is often not one we'd hold up as a model to be followed by other discussions. :-) Thank you for your input. AGK 23:07, 22 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Anthony, you're a super admin, and one of the few Wikipedians I really look up to and admire, as a mentor. Doing a great job, just don't retire again :) Steve Crossin   Talk/Help us mediate! 01:39, 22 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your input. I'm somewhat humbled by the high esteem you hold me in. :-) AGK 23:07, 22 May 2009 (UTC)


 * In short, you're one of the few who have sense and sensibility, with the project's best interests at heart. For a long time, I've looked upon you as I've looked upon Newyorkbrad.  Keep it up. :-) —Animum (talk) 02:04, 30 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Heh, thanks, kind words. AGK 17:59, 30 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Closing review
 * I would firstly express my gratitude to all who commented in this review. I confess myself to be quite astounded by the abundance of kind words offered! I did not open this review as an exercise in ego-inflation; as no instances of administrator conduct have been highlighted as improper, I'm closing it immediately after this comment. I genuinely believed that there would be some (even minor) issues raised about my performance as an administrator at one time or another, but nothing has came to light.


 * My thanks again to everybody who gave input. AGK 18:05, 30 May 2009 (UTC)


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