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| {{User|Ottava Rima}} – Yes, this may seem like a joke because everyone else has a joke RfA and this is me. However, if you want the joke version of the RfA, see ] page. It was designed to have fun. I decided that we could separate the more jokey stuff to that and keep this serious. Regardless - Most of you may know me. If you've never heard of me, well, I don't know what to say. I oppose a lot of RfA's, I've been involved in some of the most controversial incidents, and I have quite a few people who have expressed their hatred towards me on and off Misplaced Pages. It happens. It also happens that this RfA page was receiving many views even though it was not created before today. People want to see how I would do at an RfA apparently. Yes, I've been pressured by a lot of people to run. Do I really want the job? Well, decide for yourself. Ask whatever questions you want. If you want followups, I would suggest you simply linking to the talk page so a conversation can happen there. If you want to oppose me, feel free. I wont hold anything against anyone nor challenge it. If other people want to badger opposers (or even badger supporters!) that's fine. I'm staying out of it. ] (]) 03:14, 1 April 2009 (UTC) | |||
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| 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: | 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 administrative work do you intend to take part in? | :'''1.''' What administrative work do you intend to take part in? | ||
| ::'''A:''' I don't like to block people. I don't like to delete pages that people work on. I have no problem voicing an opinion in these areas, but they have always left a bad taste in my mouth. What tools would I use? Well, I would definitely use the ability to read deleted pages to help in reviewing problems, helping those to create new articles without the previous one's problem, and other similar things. I would also use that ability to help with history merges. I would use the tools to edit protected pages when it is necessary and also to protect pages (example - images on the mainpage, which get neglected). I would use the tools as leverage to discuss unblocks with other admin, in advocating for users where no one else is willing to defend, and participating in ArbCom enforcement to ensure that there is fair treatment on all sides. I would also help out in Conflict of Interest cases. I would not work unilaterally, and my previous experience with sysop tools always involved constant communication with others while performing actions. | |||
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| :'''2.''' What are your best contributions to Misplaced Pages, and why? | :'''2.''' What are your best contributions to Misplaced Pages, and why? | ||
| ::'''A:''' I don't really like this question. I never had, and I never will. Misplaced Pages is an encyclopedia. As such, good contributors should be in the background and invisible. Its not about "me me me" after all. I believe that too many problems come from people thinking only of their best contributions and ignoring the point of the place. If you want to see what I do, check my contribs or my user page. If you want to see what admin work I perform, go look at my wikiversity logs. | |||
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| :'''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? | :'''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've probably stepped on most people's toes. I'm sure the opposes will come up with new and exciting things to look at, so, here's to them. Now, I will state that I will not respond to the opposes. I believe that the opposes have their right to express their views. So, enjoy. | |||
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| :'''4.''' What is the difference between a block and a ban? | |||
| ::'''A:''' I was involved in a ban on a user at Wikiversity. It was a nasty situation. It took a lot of discussion and involved Jimbo's help. The user continued to use multiple ISPs to come back and continue plaguing the community. I really hate bans. I find them necessary sometimes, but only as a last resort and only when people are willing to go all the way to ensure that the individual cannot come back. Indef blocks and bans tend to fuel sock puppetry and users doing whatever they can to try and get revenge. Blocks don't necessary have this result. I don't like blocks either, but I can see a time and a purpose for them. Many are too harsh, and some are too light. The worse blocks are those done unilaterally and by an admin who refuses to talk to other admin or the blocked user. Lack of communication only encourages problematic behavior. | |||
| :'''5.''' Would you delete the mainpage? | |||
| ::'''A:''' Yes, for 100 dollars. I would block Jimbo for 200 dollars or any member of ArbCom for 500 dollars. Furthermore, I would delete all pages on Intelligent Design, Scientology, Ayn Rand, or any current politician for free simply to remove all the constant fighting from the community. (I kept this in for fun :) ). | |||
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Ottava Rima
Nomination
Voice your opinion (talk page) (0/0/0); Scheduled to end 03:14, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
Ottava Rima (talk · contribs) – Yes, this may seem like a joke because everyone else has a joke RfA and this is me. However, if you want the joke version of the RfA, see this user space page. It was designed to have fun. I decided that we could separate the more jokey stuff to that and keep this serious. Regardless - Most of you may know me. If you've never heard of me, well, I don't know what to say. I oppose a lot of RfA's, I've been involved in some of the most controversial incidents, and I have quite a few people who have expressed their hatred towards me on and off Misplaced Pages. It happens. It also happens that this RfA page was receiving many views even though it was not created before today. People want to see how I would do at an RfA apparently. Yes, I've been pressured by a lot of people to run. Do I really want the job? Well, decide for yourself. Ask whatever questions you want. If you want followups, I would suggest you simply linking to the talk page so a conversation can happen there. If you want to oppose me, feel free. I wont hold anything against anyone nor challenge it. If other people want to badger opposers (or even badger supporters!) that's fine. I'm staying out of it. Ottava Rima (talk) 03:14, 1 April 2009 (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 administrative work do you intend to take part in?
- A: I don't like to block people. I don't like to delete pages that people work on. I have no problem voicing an opinion in these areas, but they have always left a bad taste in my mouth. What tools would I use? Well, I would definitely use the ability to read deleted pages to help in reviewing problems, helping those to create new articles without the previous one's problem, and other similar things. I would also use that ability to help with history merges. I would use the tools to edit protected pages when it is necessary and also to protect pages (example - images on the mainpage, which get neglected). I would use the tools as leverage to discuss unblocks with other admin, in advocating for users where no one else is willing to defend, and participating in ArbCom enforcement to ensure that there is fair treatment on all sides. I would also help out in Conflict of Interest cases. I would not work unilaterally, and my previous experience with sysop tools always involved constant communication with others while performing actions.
- 2. What are your best contributions to Misplaced Pages, and why?
- A: I don't really like this question. I never had, and I never will. Misplaced Pages is an encyclopedia. As such, good contributors should be in the background and invisible. Its not about "me me me" after all. I believe that too many problems come from people thinking only of their best contributions and ignoring the point of the place. If you want to see what I do, check my contribs or my user page. If you want to see what admin work I perform, go look at my wikiversity logs.
- 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've probably stepped on most people's toes. I'm sure the opposes will come up with new and exciting things to look at, so, here's to them. Now, I will state that I will not respond to the opposes. I believe that the opposes have their right to express their views. So, enjoy.
- 4. What is the difference between a block and a ban?
- A: I was involved in a ban on a user at Wikiversity. It was a nasty situation. It took a lot of discussion and involved Jimbo's help. The user continued to use multiple ISPs to come back and continue plaguing the community. I really hate bans. I find them necessary sometimes, but only as a last resort and only when people are willing to go all the way to ensure that the individual cannot come back. Indef blocks and bans tend to fuel sock puppetry and users doing whatever they can to try and get revenge. Blocks don't necessary have this result. I don't like blocks either, but I can see a time and a purpose for them. Many are too harsh, and some are too light. The worse blocks are those done unilaterally and by an admin who refuses to talk to other admin or the blocked user. Lack of communication only encourages problematic behavior.
- 5. Would you delete the mainpage?
- A: Yes, for 100 dollars. I would block Jimbo for 200 dollars or any member of ArbCom for 500 dollars. Furthermore, I would delete all pages on Intelligent Design, Scientology, Ayn Rand, or any current politician for free simply to remove all the constant fighting from the community. (I kept this in for fun :) ).
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