Wikipedia talk:Requests for arbitration/R. fiend

Statement by uninvolved Aatomic1
Item C Above

At least two people need to show that they tried to resolve a dispute with this sysop and have failed. I cannot see evidence of this at Requests for comment/R. fiend. Indeed I can also see evidence that no one noticed.

Aatomic1 (talk) 23:27, 9 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Actually, there are three users who certified the RFC, and 24 more who agreed with the summation.  Horologium  (talk) 23:47, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Statement by Padraig
I'am disappointed that this has reached Arbcom, but giving R. fiend attitude in the RfC, I see no other way that this can now be resolved.--Padraig (talk) 23:45, 9 January 2008 (UTC)

Statement by Rjd0060
I'd just like to mention that it really is unfortunate that Arbitration has been requested, as we (myself and several others) have tried to resolve these matters elsewhere (ANI and RFC/U as mentioned above), however the lack of consideration and effort by R. fiend to resolve these issues leaves no other alternative. - Rjd0060 (talk) 00:11, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Statement by Jj137
I'm sure this has mainly already been said; this matter has gone from talk page → AN/I → RfC → and now ArbCom. I really didn't see any progress whatsoever until the RfC, and even so I don't think there was much. I think it is unfortunate it had to go this far, but it is probably the best way to go if this matter will ever be resolved. In the RfC, Brownhairgirl made a statement proposing R. fiend voluntarily remove his admin status and go back to RfA if he chooses; 16 users accepted the statement. I do not know whether that is the best course of action, but I think it is an option.  jj137  ♠ 01:24, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Statement by Domer48
A number of Administrators have gone out of their way on the RfC to advise and encourage R. fiend to engage constructively to prevent this escalation. With such support being offered, R. fiend’s attitude unfortunately left no other alternative open other than this final step. --Domer48 (talk) 10:08, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Statement by uninvolved User:BQZip01
I've reviewed the problems in question and it appears to me that R. fiend may have abused his powers. At a minimum, the appearance of abuse is certainly present. This ArbCom session is needed, if for nothing else, to clear the air. Additionally, it concerns me that R. fiend has openly stated that he has blacked out and done things without remembering them. Though this is not the kind of behavior we can accept from an admin, I am far more concerned for his well-being and earnestly request he seek some assistance from someone. This is simply a website with some information; your real life needs should take precedent. I implore you to take a break at the earliest possible convenience (possibly even with the ArbCom's blessing/encouragement and a delay in these proceedings). You can certainly finish this ArbCom when you get back. — BQZip01 — talk 05:19, 11 January 2008 (UTC)