Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Alkivar/Proposed decision

After considering /Evidence and discussing proposals with other Arbitrators, parties and others at /Workshop, Arbitrators may place proposals which are ready for voting here. Arbitrators should vote for or against each point or abstain. Only items that receive a majority "support" vote will be passed. Conditional votes for or against and abstentions should be explained by the Arbitrator before or after his/her time-stamped signature. For example, an Arbitrator can state that she/he would only favor a particular remedy based on whether or not another remedy/remedies were passed. Only Arbitrators or Clerks should edit this page; non-Arbitrators may comment on the talk page.

For this case, there are 10 active Arbitrators, so 6 votes are a majority.

Motions and requests by the parties
Place those on /Workshop. Motions which are accepted for consideration and which require a vote will be placed here by the Arbitrators for voting. Motions have the same majority for passage as the final decision.

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Proposed temporary injunctions
Four net "support" votes needed to pass (each "oppose" vote subtracts a "support") 24 hours from the first vote is normally the fastest an injunction will be imposed.

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=Proposed final decision=

Administrators
1) Administrators are trusted members of the community and are expected to follow Wikipedia policies. They are expected to pursue their duties to the best of their abilities. Occasional mistakes are entirely compatible with this; administrators are not expected to be perfect. However, consistently or egregiously poor judgement may result in the removal of administrator status.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:43, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Decorum
2) Administrators are expected to maintain an appropriate level of decorum. In particular, they are expected to behave in a respectful, civil manner in their interactions with others, and to avoid acting in a way that brings the project into disrepute.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:44, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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 * Abstain:

Communication
3) Due to the collaborative nature of Wikipedia, proper communication is extremely important, and all editors are expected to respond to messages intended for them in a timely manner and to constructively discuss controversial issues. This is especially true for administrators in regard to administrative actions. Such expected communication includes giving appropriate (as guided by Wikipedia's policies and guidelines) warnings prior to, and notification messages following, their actions; using accurate and descriptive edit and log summaries; and responding promptly and fully to all good-faith concerns raised about their administrative actions.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:45, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Use of administrative tools in a dispute
4) Administrative tools may not be used to further the administrator's own position in a content dispute.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:45, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Wheel-warring
5) In a non-emergency situation, administrators are expected to refrain from repeatedly undoing each others' administrative actions without first attempting to resolve the dispute by means of discussion.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:02, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 14:53, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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 * Abstain:

Who's who
6) It is rarely possible to determine with complete certainty whether several editors with very similar behaviour are sock-puppets, meat-puppets, or acquaintances who happen to edit Wikipedia. In such cases, remedies may be fashioned which are based on the behaviour of the user rather than their identity. Editors who edit with the same agenda and make the same types of disruptive edits may be treated as a single editor.


 * Support:
 * James F. (talk) 00:43, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Kirill 01:51, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 04:55, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:37, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:46, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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Alkivar
1) has repeatedly shown poor judgment in using his administrative tools.  His behavior includes wheel-warring, incivility and unacceptable commentary in log summaries , abuse of protection  and blocking  to further his viewpoint in a content dispute, inappropriate removal of protection , and unwillingness to respond to good-faith community concerns.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 14:08, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:04, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 13:46, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Burntsauce disrupting per a banned user
2) has been advancing the disruptive agenda of the community-banned vandal.


 * Support:
 * James F. (talk) 00:43, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Kirill 01:51, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 04:55, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:36, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 14:53, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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 * Abstain:

Burntsauce is sock of a banned user
3) is very likely to be either a meat- or sock-puppet of another banned user, per evidence submitted privately to the Committee.


 * Support:
 * James F. (talk) 00:43, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Kirill 01:51, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 04:55, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:37, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 14:54, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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 * Abstain:

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Proposed remedies
Note: All remedies that refer to a period of time, for example to a ban of X months or a revert parole of Y months, are to run concurrently unless otherwise stated.

Alkivar desysopped
1) For showing consistently poor judgment in performing administrative actions, administrative privileges are revoked.  He may apply to have them reinstated at any time, either through the usual means or by appeal to the Committee.


 * Support:
 * Kirill 03:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Second choice. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:49, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * The point is for a time-out. Encouraging an early run would not be in Alkivar's, or the community's, interest. James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:19, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Upon reflection, agree with James and FloNight. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 22:14, 4 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Alkivar desysopped
1.1) For showing consistently poor judgment in performing administrative actions, administrative privileges are revoked. He may apply to have them reinstated after three months, either through the usual means or by appeal to the Committee.


 * Support:
 * Second choice. Kirill 22:27, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
 * First choice. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:49, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Second choice Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:
 * Due to seriousness of infractions viewed through private evidence, he needs to ask the Committee for them back instead of going through RFA. FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:19, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Per Flo. James F. (talk) 00:37, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * You have a point, Flo; changed vote here. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 22:14, 4 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Alkivar desysopped
1.2) For showing consistently poor judgment in performing administrative actions, administrative privileges are revoked.  He may apply to have them reinstated by appeal to the Committee, but not through the usual means.


 * Support:
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:19, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * But "may" rather than "must"; he can choose not to appeal the matter. Kirill 00:22, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 00:37, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * This appears the best version proposed so far. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 22:14, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 14:55, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Oppose:


 * Abstain:

Alkivar administrative privileges suspended
2) For showing consistently poor judgment in performing administrative actions, administrative privileges are suspended for one month. Alkivar is instructed to review polices related to the use of administrative tools during the period of the suspension. Future reports to the Arbitration Committee about consistent poor judgment in performing administrative actions will cause the administrative tools to be revoked.


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 * Oppose:
 * Too soft. Kirill 22:27, 26 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 04:49, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * James F. (talk) 13:29, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Fred Bauder 19:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 00:19, 4 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Abstain:

Burntsauce banned
3) is banned as a meat-puppet of JB196.


 * Support:
 * James F. (talk) 00:43, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Kirill 01:52, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 04:55, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Absolutely. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 22:15, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Paul August &#9742; 14:55, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Charles Matthews 11:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)


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 * Abstain:

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Implementation notes
''Clerks and Arbitrators should use this section to clarify their understanding of the final decision--at a minimum, a list of items that have passed. Additionally, a list of which remedies are conditional on others (for instance a ban that should only be implemented if a mentorship should fail), and so on. Arbitrators should not pass the motion until they are satisfied with the implementation notes.''
 * Passing are proposed principles 1-6, findings 1-3, and remedies 1.2 and 3. Newyorkbrad 14:08, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Vote
Four net "support" votes needed to close case (each "oppose" vote subtracts a "support") 24 hours from the first motion is normally the fastest a case will close.


 * Close; looks like we're done here. Kirill 13:07, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Close. Charles Matthews 14:09, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
 * Close. Paul August &#9742; 03:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
 * FloNight&#9829;&#9829;&#9829; 18:47, 7 November 2007 (UTC)