Wikipedia:Editor review/Rehman

Rehman
Hello. I'm an editor since May 2008. My reason for requesting a review is to understand my position here; behaviour, usefulness, etc. Please do find my last (failed) RFA here (or here) for additional information. Rehman(+) 14:34, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

 Questions


 * 1) What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?
 * My primary contributions are all basically related to energy, one way or the other. I have a particular interest in this field due to the fact that, not only because i am working on multiple renewable energy projects in real-life, but also because i find this an area which many dont understand the importance in; the impact it has on the people. I also do maintenance related tasks wherever possible.
 * 1) Have you been in any disputes over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
 * Quoting from my RFA: "During my editing career, i have come across very few conflicts. Of which i believe, is because of my strong belief that humour and politeness, in whatever the situation, will always change the way we think of each other. Conflicts, or even editing itself, have never caused me any stress, simply because it is, and never will be, my top priority. My top priority is to safeguard the factors in my real-life, which i believe is very similar to that of your top priority. I dont take conflicts so serious only for the reason that, contributing to this project is like making a donation; if you argue, it means you are fighting to donate more, which is quite acceptable. No matter which party "wins the battle", if the "winner" harms the factual accuracy, or the purpose of this project, then i would consider it vandalism; similar to that of an AIDS-infected person fighting to donate blood. But of course, if a "battle" is too severe for a "donation" which is harmless, i would simply consider backing out. A considerable level of today's vandal-acts is only because editors forget the basics; etiquettes, faith, and even simple things like welcoming people. During my career, whether an admin or not, this would be the primary side-job; to promote harmony and more collaborative behaviour."
 * Quoting from my RFA: "During my editing career, i have come across very few conflicts. Of which i believe, is because of my strong belief that humour and politeness, in whatever the situation, will always change the way we think of each other. Conflicts, or even editing itself, have never caused me any stress, simply because it is, and never will be, my top priority. My top priority is to safeguard the factors in my real-life, which i believe is very similar to that of your top priority. I dont take conflicts so serious only for the reason that, contributing to this project is like making a donation; if you argue, it means you are fighting to donate more, which is quite acceptable. No matter which party "wins the battle", if the "winner" harms the factual accuracy, or the purpose of this project, then i would consider it vandalism; similar to that of an AIDS-infected person fighting to donate blood. But of course, if a "battle" is too severe for a "donation" which is harmless, i would simply consider backing out. A considerable level of today's vandal-acts is only because editors forget the basics; etiquettes, faith, and even simple things like welcoming people. During my career, whether an admin or not, this would be the primary side-job; to promote harmony and more collaborative behaviour."

 Reviews 


 * I think Rehman could have been more forthcoming in his opening statement. From what I have seen, primary contributions relate to creating many List of power stations in xxx articles, some of which are listcruft, list articles without only a single entry and not a single citation (see A, B, C, D, E).  On the second point, I seem to have come into conflict with Rehman quite a few times, mainly at unnecessary AfDs but also on Talk pages (see here), which has surprised me since we both have a keen interest in renewable energy. In short, there is no doubt that Rehman is an enthusiastic editor, but from my point of view this has often translated into his basically doing what he wants on WP irrespective of policies, guidelines, and norms of editing. Happy to say more if the candidate would feel this is useful. Best wishes. Johnfos (talk) 22:28, 23 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Commenting to the reader, not Johnfos: I wouldn't consider the above comment constructive at all; rather, just another nicely-said personal attack from Johnfos. He is the one and only editor i ever had a conflict with; for ridiculous reasons. The lists which he is referring to are the ones i've already explained about here. He have already launched an improper WQA here, as another attack, even after the problem was solved, and even brought this up to my RFA. I do not want to make this page ugly, or turn it into a request for argument, hence i am stopping all further comments to Johnfos. I would consider submitting a WQA against this user (my first WQA) if this continues. Rehman(+) 08:56, 24 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I have made a genuine attempt to raise some unresolved issues with you. And you have responded with a threat to take me to WQA. If that happens, it would be the first time that I have seen an editor review contributor taken to WQA. Johnfos (talk) 22:22, 24 March 2010 (UTC)


 * I think Rehman has shown a lot of initiative on Wikipedia and has significantly contributed to energy articles, in particular, hydroelectricity. Rehman was able to and continues lead a reorganization of energy articles. The project isn't easy and will probably take some time but will give readers a better understanding of energy sectors in different countries/states. Rehman also responded well to complaints from other editors. My only complaint with Rehman regarded the change of dam article names without discussion. We along with other editors were able to solve the problem quickly. I cannot dedicate the effort Rehman can to Wikipedia and appreciate what was done.  --NortyNort (talk) 22:40, 26 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Update: I feel that Rehman has matured as an editor and that he and I are putting our differences behind us and working together more cooperatively. Johnfos (talk) 20:39, 29 August 2010 (UTC)