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thedemonhog (talk · contribs) - My fellow Wikipedians, I wish to offer you thedemonhog as my fifteenth candidate for adminship.

Thedemonhog joined the Misplaced Pages community in March of 2006. In her time here, she has amassed some 9,000 edits, with over 4600 being to articles, almost 2,000 to talk pages, 1400+ being to the project-space, and some 500 to the templates and images. Not wanting to just count her edits, however, Thedemonhog is an impressive article-writer: she has brought over ten articles up to both good and featured status, and also done a lot of work to non-GA/FA articles as well. With vandalism, even though she is not a heavy vandal-fighter, Thedemonhog is an effective one, and was granted rollback rights by WJBscribe, which she has not abused.

This is not Thedemonhog's first RfA: she was nominated by Epbr123 in November of last year, which closed at a tally of 31/14/12. Most of the concerns raised there were that the Thedemonhog didn’t participate in the Misplaced Pages-space enough, and that she may have certain policy knowledge gaps. I supported that RfA, as I thought that she was ready, but in the time since then, I believe that she has addressed those concerns. Even better, there has been more than half-a-year's gap between that nomination and this one, meaning that Thedemonhog has not been in a rush to become an administrator.

In addition, Thedemonhog is a civil user: in my observations of her, I have never once seen her be rude or disruptive, and whenever I have seen her interact with others, she has always been helpful and honest, important traits for admins. As I mentioned above, she had a past RfA, and her behavior there was good.

Overall, I think that Thedemonhog is an excellent and experienced user. I have only seen good things from her, and when she is granted sysop status, I can only expect a continuation of her great work. Acalamari 21:40, 21 June 2008 (UTC)

Co nomination by Malinaccier: I first offered to nominate thedemonhog about three months ago, but she politely declined because she didn't feel that she was ready. Now that she is, I am proud to be adding a co-nomination for this amazing editor.

One great thing about thedemonhog is that she is swimming in Featured and Good content. She's written (or helped improve) six articles, three lists, and a topic to featured status. Six good articles also have her name on them. Thedemonhog is not simply a content contributor, however. In her last 500 or so edits, there are over thirty edits to deletion debates along with evidence of vandal-fighting and Help Desk volunteering. All in all, she's a well balanced editor who isn't afraid of getting her feet wet.

In her last RFA, the main concern (and one I held myself in the "Oppose" section) was that thedemonhog didn't have enough experience in the Projectspace. Now, this "weakness" is totally cured. She has racked up 1,400+ projectspace edits and ample experience in that area.

In my "observations" of her editing prior to my last nomination offer and this one, I've noticed thedemonhog to be extremely civil, polite, and helpful--which are much overlooked qualities an administrator needs to be successful. The addition of the sysop buttons to her range of tools would most definitely help to continue and expand upon the great work she has done without them. Thank you, Malinaccier (talk) 20:45, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Candidate, please indicate acceptance of the nomination here:

Okay. Thank you, I accept. –thedemonhog talk • edits 00:02, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Questions for the candidate

Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve Misplaced Pages as an administrator. It is recommended that you answer these optional questions to provide guidance for participants:

1. What admin work do you intend to take part in?

A: Before I begin using the tools, I will attend New Admin School. After that, I will close some articles for deletion. In theory, the old discussions should be nominations in which consensus has not been reached; in practice, some old discussions have had consensus established for some time and I will help with this backlog. I will also ease my way into administrator intervention against vandalism, requests for rollback. Eventually, I would also like to help out with requested moves, starting with the uncontroversial proposals.

2. What are your best contributions to Misplaced Pages, and why?

A: Most of the featured and good articles that I have written (e.g. this FAC and this GAN) are within the scope of the Lost WikiProject. This television season, another editor and I were almost successful in making every episode article of the season a good or featured article. In the project space, I have become the most frequent commenter at the today's featured article requests page. I also respond to queries at the help desk and comment at AfDs and RfAs.

3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or have other users caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?

A: I took a virtual beating when an article that I wrote, Through the Looking Glass (Lost) appeared as today's featured article. Readers accused the article of being a commercial. Despite this, I remained civil. In the future, I will know what I am up against; thus, I will be more prepared to react to criticism and nonsense.

Optional question from Icewedge

4. Do you feel that you are really able to get a good idea of the notability on AFD articles when you go through 3 of them in 4 minutes ( )?

A. In those cases, yes. First of all, the four minutes counted above do not include the time that was taken to research the first AfD. The comment that I left at it was "Merge into Real World/Road Rules Challenge per lack of secondary sources." I stand by this, as I believed that there simply was not enough information out there to warrant its own article, but thought that it did deserve a mention so I suggested a merge into a longer and related article. The second and third AfDs that you mentioned were more clear cut for me. At the time, I was looking at what was transcluded in Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Deletion sorting/Television. For #2, I added "Delete: If a television episode does not establish notability, it should be merged into a list of episodes. The main article for the series will also suffice." Although I did not link it, I was referencing Misplaced Pages:Television episodes#Process for creating articles on television episodes, which states that "It is important to bear this in mind when creating articles, and it is likely that each individual episode of a television series will not be notable on its own, simply because there are not enough secondary sources available. … While each episode on its own may not qualify for an article, it is quite likely that sources can be found to support a series or season page, where all the episodes in one season (or series) are presented on one page." The third AfD mentioned was on an article about a set of DVD releases. Unless there is something special about them, as in this case, I do not believe that articles about DVD releases have a place on Misplaced Pages so I commented "Delete per sufficient coverage at Miami Vice#DVD releases." Another editor offered a "per thedemonhog" vote—oh, excuse me—!vote and the closing admin wrote that "The result was Delete and redirect to Miami Vice#DVD releases." I could have taken more time on those, but the outcomes of my opinions and the debates would not have changed.

Question from User:Stifle

5. Under what circumstances may a non-free image of a living person be used on Misplaced Pages?

A. A low resolution non-free image of a living person may be used for "critical commentary" as part of a cover, promotional poster or screenshot that could not be recreated or modelled after without being a copyright violation. The image description page must have an appopriate use rationale license; the image must be used in the main namespace (sparingly) and meet the criteria for inclusion. A non-free image of a living person should not be used solely to make a page more aesthetically pleasing (especially when a free equivalent could reasonably be obtained).

Not a trick question from Kmweber

6. When should cool-down blocks be used?

A. All the time! For more information, see Misplaced Pages:Blocking policy#Cool-down blocks.  ;)

Follow-up from lifebaka

6.1. As a follow up, why do you believe that the policy states that cool-down blocks should not be used?

A.

Optional questions from User:Filll

7. What should be done to encourage calmer environments around RfAs and similar polls? For example, would you support the Peaceful Polling Pledge?

A.

8. Answer two of the exercises at the AGF Challenge 2 and post the answers here or a link to your answers.

A.

General comments

• See thedemonhog's edit summary usage with mathbot's tool. For the edit count, see the talk page.

• Requests for adminship/thedemonhog
• Requests for adminship/thedemonhog 2

• Links: Thedemonhog (talk · contribs · deleted · count · AfD · logs · block log · lu · rfar · spi)
• See edit summary usage with mathbot's tool. For the edit count, see the talk page.
• See monthly edits distribution through namespaces with count edits tool 3
• IP links: talk • contributions • edit count

Please keep discussion constructive and civil. If you are unfamiliar with the nominee, please thoroughly review Special:Contributions/thedemonhog before commenting.

Discussion

Support

1. Support Seeing you around, I was planning on nominating you about a month ago, but was delayed. Has many featured and GA-class articles, and would be very useful to the project. Good luck! --Mizu onna sango15/ 00:17, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   Not to mention we need more female admins, too. :-) --Mizu onna sango15/ 00:20, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

2. Support per noms. No problems. Epbr123 (talk) 00:18, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. Support I previously offered to nominate thedemonhog as an admin - which (s)he declined. I'm sure (s)he'll do fine with the tools. « Milk's Favorite Cøøkie 00:22, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
4. Strong Support. I supported her at her first RFA and she has only since become an even better candidate. Lots of mainspace work, tons of experience, knows what she's doing. She'll be a great admin. Useight (talk) 00:47, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
5. obviously. Naerii 01:19, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
6. Strong Support Looking forward to seeing you around WP:AFDO! --jonny-mt 01:26, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
7. Nousernamesleft (talk) 01:37, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
8. Someone who I've noticed is a very helpful and smart editor. --JayHenry (talk) 01:43, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
9. Support the candidate will be an excellent administrator. -IcĕwedgЁ (ťalķ) 01:49, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
10. Support. bibliomaniac15 01:57, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
11. Support - Excellent editor. Thorough experience and knowledge of policy. Should make a fine administrator. Wisdom89 _{(T / )} 02:06, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
12. Support Making it an even dozen. Next? Ecoleetage (talk) 02:07, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
13. Support Baker's dozen? :D Maxim_(talk) 02:20, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
14. Support By all means. RxS (talk) 02:22, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
15. Strong Support Great person. I trust her with the tools. America69 (talk) 02:39, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
16. --cremepuff222 (talk) 03:01, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
17. Support Good 'pedia builder. can be trusted. Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:20, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
18. Support Editor has overcame her weakness and has enough patience to wait for more than half a year for a second shot at adminship.--Lenticel 03:54, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
19. Support - I have seen this editor doing a lot of good work for the encyclopedia.--Danaman5 (talk) 04:58, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
20. Strong Support - Like, why wasn't I informed ealrier? **girly giggle** Corn.u.co.pia ♥ Disc.us.sion 05:07, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
21. Support. Orane (talk) 05:37, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
22. Definitely, a class editor. weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 06:15, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
23. Yup. —Giggy 06:29, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
24. Support Easy decision. – sgeureka 07:33, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
25. Support I've seen this candidate around and have been impressed with their work. Good luck! PeterSymonds (talk) 08:56, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
26. Of course Sceptre 09:03, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
27. Support. Excellent editor, her work with the Lost wikiproject has been outstanding. I have no reason to believe she would misuse the tools. Rje (talk) 10:56, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
28. Everyme (was Dorftrottel) (talk) 12:20, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
29. Support absolutely. —αἰτίας •discussion• 13:04, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
30. Strong Support Everything here is perfect admin material. Shapiros10 _{My work} 13:08, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
31. Support - trustworthy editor. PhilKnight (talk) 13:28, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
32. Support Knows what he's doing.--Serviam (talk) 14:17, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
33. Support No problems here. Tan | 39 14:48, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
34. Support as userpage suggests he spent time working on good and featured articles. Sincerely, --Le Grand Roi des Citrouilles 16:29, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
35. Of course! Al Tally 16:50, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
36. Support. As co-nominator. Malinaccier (talk) 16:59, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
37. Excellent user who has the experience to make a good admin. No concerns that I can see. Ryan Postlethwaite 17:13, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
38. Support per answer to Q6. More seriously, I see no trust issues, and anticipate you will be a fine admin. ⇔ ∫Æ_S dt @ 18:16, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
39. Support Great editor, I have ran into her edits many times while on Misplaced Pages. And of course she passes my criteria. --Chetblong (talk) 18:57, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
40. As Thedemonhog's nominator, I strongly support this nomination. :) She's a great editor, and I stand by my statement. Acalamari 19:02, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
41. Support I won't hold the fact you're a Heroes fan against you. RMHED (talk) 19:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
42. Support Sensible with clue etc. Has enough experience and everything. Would be good. --Tombomp (talk/contribs) 20:02, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
43. Support - I can find no reason not to do so. Shereth 23:12, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
44. Support I supported last time, and am happy to support again. faithless () 23:19, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
45. Support all Canadian demons. Húsönd 00:29, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
46. Support tabor- 02:44, 1 July 2008 (UTC)
47. Support per deft handling of Q6. –xenocidic (talk) 03:20, 1 July 2008 (UTC)

Oppose

1. Oppose — Per answer to Q6. The conventional wisdom on this issue is, frankly, ludicrous; I see no problem with cool-down blocks whatsoever. They're perfectly fine. Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 18:24, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   The answer she gave was perfectly in compliance with policy (though a bit sarcastic :)). I really don't see what this has to do with the candidate in question. Malinaccier (talk) 19:15, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   Who cares what so-called "policy" says? So-called "policy" should never be interpreted as being imperative or prescriptive, but merely descriptive of what has typically happened in the past (right or wrong). We're not rule-bound here; if the rules are wrong, then we should ignore them--and I expect a servant to do just that. A refusal to do that makes one unfit to be a community servant. Kurt Weber (Go Colts!) 20:17, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   I've asked a follow-up regarding the question. While you are entitled to your opinion on this matter, I hope that you will reconsider (but not necessarily change your position) after it is answered. Cheers. --lifebaka (Talk - Contribs) 21:49, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Neutral

1. Want to see more questions and answers - but Q4 is not one of them! I might need to add some myself. Ncmvocalist (talk) 07:50, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   People may want to know the answer to question 4. America69 (talk) 14:42, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   Neutral, for now. While I love the work you do for the Lost project I just believe you should also have experience with other types of articles. tabor- 03:48, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   Does this count? –thedemonhog talk • edits 03:55, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   I apologize, what I ment was an article unrelated to television. tabor- 03:59, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   What difference does it make what topics/subjects the candidate has worked on in the mainspace? Wisdom89 _{(T / )} 05:09, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

   Concur with Wisdom—it realy shouldn't matter, thedemonhog has more than adequate experience with article-writing (just look at all the FAs and GAs), is very active in the project space, and would make an excellent administrator. It is not as if she only contributes to one article; she has written or otherwise significantly edited many different Lost articles. It is an immaterial fact that they are all within the scope of WP:TELEVISION, IMHO. --Mizu onna sango15/ 14:01, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

2. Neutral pending answers to questions. Stifle (talk) 14:12, 30 June 2008 (UTC)