Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2013/Candidates/The Devil's Advocate/Statement

The Devil's Advocate

 * Salutations, you may know me or you may not. I am not an admin and I know that right there may be a deal-breaker for people. I am not a particularly prolific or exceptional content creator and I know that right there may be a deal-breaker for people. I have had a few blocks or sanctions in my history and I know that right there may be a deal-breaker for people. I imagine I am not anyone's ideal candidate and I am not even sure I am my own ideal candidate, but I figured I might well give this a try. ArbCom has always been a place for admins and I do like the idea of a non-admin having a spot on the Committee for once. So, I guess this is me trying to be the change I want to see on Wikipedia.


 * During my time on Wikipedia, I have seen its bright shimmering coat and its dirty underbelly, which has contributed to how I view its faults and its strengths. As my username suggests I am prone to going against the grain in a discussion. In my life, online and offline, I have always tried to see all potential avenues and consider all sides. My personal reasons for this vary from a desire to be certain that everyone is treated fairly to a desire to see that the best course is taken in the end. Were I to argue for one particular reason why I might be a good arbitrator it would probably be that I have been through the wars and have not let it harden me. Understandably, I have a lot of things going against me, but I would like to be considered with some seriousness.


 * As to the usual disclosures, I am over eighteen years of age and have only ever edited using this account on Wikipedia, with the exception of a single accidental IP edit. Were I elected I would naturally be willing to identify myself to the Foundation. Thank you for your consideration.