Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2018/Candidates/AGK/Statement

AGK

 * Hi, I'm AGK, or Anthony if you prefer real names. I have edited Wikipedia for 12 years, been an administrator for 11 years, and was appointed as a community checkuser in 2011.


 * In 2012–13 and 2014–15, I served 4 years as an arbitrator. I volunteer to serve another term.  By volunteering, I offer experience and some institutional memory – but, more importantly, what I hope you will agree is a long record of sound judgment.  As a community member and administrator, I am probably known for being willing to make difficult calls and to work in understaffed administrative areas.  As an arbitrator, I was less adventurous and I believe the committee should balance effectiveness with avoiding overreach.  Alongside colleagues, in my prior terms I:


 * wrote the essay functus officio and facilitated, behind-the-scenes, the hand-over of inappropriate ArbCom responsibilities (like child protection) to non-volunteers at the WMF.
 * wrote the modern version of discretionary sanctions, a system which had lost balance, become known for harshness, and grown unfit for purpose over the years – but I think we have more to do
 * contributed to hundreds of arbitration proceedings.
 * drafted a number of final decisions


 * If selected, I will work for you to ensure that I (and the committee) work transparently, deal fairly with people, encourage contributor retention, and provide an effective process.


 * By no means, if elected, could I expect every person be happy with each of the hundreds of decisions I am volunteering to take. I will even be unhappy myself with a few: I agonised over several decisions while an arbitrator.  However, I commit to examining matters diligently, to clearly explaining my decision to you, and to being approachable.  Thank you for your consideration.


 * Disclosure of secondary accounts
 * Confirmation of Confidentiality Agreement signature
 * 2011 statement and 2013 statement