Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023/Candidates/Aoidh/Statement

Aoidh

 * My name is Aoidh (pronounced ) and I don't mind if you mispronounce that name, it comes with the territory. I created my Wikipedia account in 2009 and have been actively editing the English Wikipedia since 2011 (though I was not as active in 2017-2020). I had an RfA and became an administrator in March 2023. I understand and acknowledge that I have not been an admin for very long, but I think that would be beneficial to ArbCom as it would bring a fresh mindset to the Committee, and I have experience handling requests for dispute resolution on Wikipedia (example).


 * If elected to ArbCom, I intend to serve with the mindset that one can evaluate a situation with empathy, but still act decisively when a tough decision must be made. Though as of this year I am no longer in that role, I have years of experience as a claims adjuster in taking that approach and also in the evaluation of evidence and the handling of highly sensitive nonpublic personally identifiable information (PII). My adjuster's license also involved regular continuing education classes regarding the proper handling of PII as well as how to evaluate sensitive information in an ethical way.


 * I also think it is important to explain oneself (which shows in my AfD comments for example, though sometimes they end up a bit wordier than intended) but also to be willing to change one's mind based on new information. As an adjuster I tried to avoid using boilerplate language but to take the time to explain why a decision was made, and that would be something that I would carry over into ArbCom. Doing that not only helps the individual(s) understand the reasoning for the decision, but also shows that it was properly evaluated and not just dismissed out of hand.


 * Disclosures: I have an alternate account User:Aoidh (Away) that I have for devices that leave my home (phone/laptop) and I originally edited under the name User:SudoGhost until I changed to User:Aoidh in 2013. After the name change I accidently made a single edit under that name since renames were not global at that time and it logged me in as my old username when switching from Commons.


 * I meet the criteria of the Wikimedia Foundation Access to Nonpublic Personal Data Policy and will sign the confidentiality agreement.