Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2022/Candidates/Sdrqaz/Statement

Sdrqaz
Hi there. I'm Sdrqaz, an editor of nearly seven years and an administrator.

Just as when I became an administrator, I am running in this election because there is important work that needs to be done, and I believe I can make a difference.

The Committee and wider community need and deserve someone who is thorough and willing to do work that receives little recognition. We need someone who is willing to do the utmost to protect the project, while conscious that actions we take to protect the encyclopaedia can feel deeply personal and often lead to disillusionment and retirement.

I believe I am that person.

My work has led to five articles going on the Main Page, with two more on the way – I have written on legal and parliamentary procedure, crime novels, an Iraqi defector, and a play on a certain cuddly Japanese forest spirit. While my duty to the community as an administrator has meant that I cannot spend as much time as I would like writing, protecting the encyclopaedia has been my governing principle, be it literally protecting articles or elsewhere.

The Committee, both collectively and individually, is entrusted with grave responsibilities and powers. While there are times when it must act swiftly and decisively, its duty of care must shine in everything it does. The Committee must act with caution and be clear communicators with the community, as the Committee serves it above all else. I spend much time reading discussions but only participating when I feel that my input is needed; I will bring this care and readiness to listen to the table. As a representative of the English Wikipedia, I will also advocate for its interests and autonomy when interacting with other bodies in the global movement.

I look forward to listening to the community and welcome its questions.

Sdrqaz (talk) 19:36, 22 November 2022 (UTC)

Pursuant to election regulations, I confirm that I have signed the confidentiality agreement, having met the access to non-public personal data policy. I have only ever edited using this account and an alternate account for public devices. I additionally have an unused Doppelgänger account.