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== Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024 ==
== New noticeboard open ==


At their request, the Arbitration Committee restores the CheckUser permissions of {{userlinks|Spicy}}.
As part of our overall reform agenda, the Committee has decided to establish a new central noticeboard (this page), which will serve as a forum for arbitration-related announcements, notices, and other discussion.


On behalf of the Committee, ] (]) 18:55, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
A resolution authorizing this was passed 9/0, with votes in favor by Carcharoth, Casliber, FT2, John Vandenberg, Kirill Lokshin, Rlevse, Sam Blacketer, Stephen Bain, and Vassyana, and no votes against or abstentions.
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52|Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024}}'''<!-- ] (]) 18:57, 15 November 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->


== Proposed motions to improve ArbCom workflow ==
For the Committee, ] 12:06, 14 January 2009 (UTC)


The Arbitration Committee is considering a ''']''' that set forth different approaches to improving the Committee's workflow and handling of its nonpublic work. Comments are welcome at the ]. For the Arbitration Committee, ''']''' (<small>aka</small> ] '''·''' ] '''·''' ]) 18:28, 1 December 2024 (UTC)
]
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52|Proposed motions to improve ArbCom workflow}}'''<!-- ] (]) 18:28, 1 December 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->


== Off-wiki misconduct in Palestine–Israel topic area ==
==FT2 steps down from ArbCom==


As ], the Arbitration Committee received private evidence appearing to reflect off-wiki misconduct related to several editors in the ]. The Committee sent a copy of the evidence to the users in question via email, notified them on their talk pages, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Based on the evidence and the responses, the matter has been resolved as follows:
FT2 has announced on ] that he is stepping down as an arbitrator. The Arbitration Committee believes that FT2's decision to leave the committee was the sensible course of action under all the circumstances, and we appreciate his having done so.


{{ivmbox|1=For making edits in the ] after off-wiki ] requests, and encouraging other users to game the ] and engage in disruptive editing, {{Userlinks|Ïvana}} is indefinitely banned from Misplaced Pages. This ban may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.}}
Over the past several weeks, and particularly since the new group of arbitrators arrived in late December, the committee has internally discussed various aspects of this matter. Although no arbitration case was pending against FT2, an increasing number of arbitrators had concluded that – in light of the volume of community concerns expressed – FT2's continued participation as an arbitrator had become untenable, and FT2 was advised of this. This does not represent a finding of wrongdoing.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
FT2 made valuable contributions during his time on the committee. He is a long-term dedicated Wikipedian and we anticipate that he will remain one, working on other areas of the project. Now that FT2 has left the committee, the Arbitration Clerks have removed him from the list of arbitrators and will recalculate the majorities on pending cases and motions accordingly. Whether to fill the vacant committee seat at this time is a decision for ].


Oppose:
For the Committee, --]&nbsp;<sup>]</sup> 21:42, 15 January 2009 (UTC)


Abstain:
]


{{ivmbox|1=For making edits in the ] after off-wiki ] requests, and encouraging other users to game the ] and engage in disruptive editing, {{Userlinks|Ïvana}} is topic banned from the ], broadly construed. This restriction may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.}}
== New mailing list structure ==


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
The Committee has decided to implement several changes to its existing mailing list structure:


Oppose:
* The Committee's main mailing list, arbcom-l, will be restricted to sitting arbitrators, the designated mailing list coordinator, and Jimbo Wales.
* The Committee's private wiki will be identically restricted.
* The current "sitting arbitrators only" list will be retained as a backup to arbcom-l, but will not be normally used.
* A new mailing list, functionaries-l, will be created, with membership open to all arbitrators, former arbitrators in good standing, and CheckUser and Oversight operators.


Abstain:
The resolution authorizing this was passed 13/0, with votes in favor by Carcharoth, Casliber, Cool Hand Luke, Coren, FayssalF, FloNight, John Vandenberg, Kirill Lokshin, Newyorkbrad, Rlevse, Roger Davies, Vassyana, and Wizardman, and no votes against or abstentions.


{{ivmbox|1=Based on private evidence, the ] of {{userlinks|Salmoonlight}} may now be appealed only to the Committee. The other provisions of the topic ban remain the same.}}
For the Committee, ] 23:04, 17 January 2009 (UTC)


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
]


Oppose:
== Proposal: CheckUser and OverSight permissions ==


Abstain: Moneytrees
:''']'''


{{ivmbox|1=For making edits in the PIA topic area after off-wiki ] requests, and violating the ] in the ], {{user|Samisawtak}} is topic banned from the Palestine–Israel topic area, broadly construed. This restriction may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.}}
A proposal concerning the appointment of additional editors with ] and ] permissions was posted by the committee for discussion on 8 January 2009 and will remain open until 29 January 2009.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
For the Committee, --]&nbsp;<sup>]</sup> 15:02, 19 January 2009 (UTC)


Oppose:
== Arbitration enforcement RfC ==


Abstain:
The Arbitration Committee has ], including a review of general and discretionary sanctions. All editors are encouraged to comment and contribute. The Committee will close the RfC one month from its opening. After the closing, the Committee intends to formalize reform proposals within one month.


{{ivmbox|1=For ] the ], the ] of {{Userlinks|CoolAndUniqueUsername}} is revoked. An administrator may, at their discretion, restore it following a request at ] at which CoolAndUniqueUsername shows that they have made 500 substantive edits.}}
For the Committee,<br/>
] (]) 23:56, 20 January 2009 (UTC)


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
== Committee agenda as of January 20 ==


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
Listed below are the items which currently comprise the agenda of the Arbitration Committee.


Abstain:
Two points that should be kept in mind:
* Several of the measures being considered may require some form of community ratification prior to being fully adopted. The target date for this is not explicitly listed, but can be assumed to occur after the final date for internal Committee deliberations.
* The target dates are not set in stone; while we will make our best effort to meet them, there are any number of unforeseen circumstances which may cause them to change, and they are subject to revision as other issues arise.


{{ivmbox|1=For ] the ], the ] of {{Userlinks|Tashmetu}} is revoked. An administrator may, at their discretion, restore it following a request at ] at which Tashmetu shows that they have made 500 substantive edits.}}
The agenda is as follows:
# Decide on updates to arbitration enforcement procedures
#* Initiate ] by January 21
#* Compile RFC results by February 21
#* Draft reform proposals by March 7
#* Finalize reform proposals by March 21
#Determine procedure for publishing proposals
#* Decision by January 31
# Appoint CU & OS operators
#* Finalize election setup by January 31
#* Finalize appointments by February 28
# Determine case acceptance criteria
#* Decision by January 31
# Determine procedure for emergency rights removal
#* Draft proposal by January 31
#* Decision by February 14
# Decide on designating an IRC liaison
#* Compile chanop comments by January 31
#* Decision by February 14
# Decide on appointing CU & OS auditors
#* Finalize proposal by February 7
#* Finalize appointments by February 28
# Determine recusal standards
#* Draft proposal by February 7
#* Decision by February 21
# Determine workshop page structure
#* Decision by February 14
# Determine how to deal with users leaving during cases
#* Draft proposal by February 14
#* Decision by February 28
# Decide on acceptance of private evidence
#* Draft proposal by February 14
#* Decision by February 28
# Prepare updated guide to arbitration
#* Draft by February 21
#* Finalized by March 7
# Determine how to deal with users returning from bans
#* Draft proposal by February 21
#* Decision by March 7
# Decide on locations of arbitration pages
#* Draft structure by February 21
#* Decision by March 7
#* Implementation by March 14
# Move forward on handling civility
#* Detailed agenda by February 28
# Determine procedure for handling banned user appeals
#* Draft proposal by February 28
#* Decision by March 14
# Determine approach to considering off-wiki actions
#* Draft proposal by February 28
#* Decision by March 14
# Determine standards of conduct in requests for arbitration
#* Draft proposal by March 7
#* Decision by March 21
# Develop an arbitrator recall process
#* Draft proposal by March 7
#* Final proposal by March 21
# Prepare updated Arbitration Policy
#* Draft by March 7
#* Finalized by March 21
# Move forward on content dispute resolution
#* Detailed agenda by March 14
# Decide on using summary motions in rejected cases
#* Draft proposal due March 14
#* Decision due March 21
# Prepare updated transition document
#* Draft by October 31
#* Finalized by November 30
# Prepare updated induction document
#* Draft by October 31
#* Finalized by November 30


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, ToBeFree, Z1720
For the Committee, ] 01:52, 21 January 2009 (UTC)


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
]


Abstain: Sdrqaz
== ==


For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 17:57, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
The request for arbitration named above has been declined as superseded by motion :
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52|Off-wiki misconduct in Palestine–Israel topic area}}'''<!-- ] (]) 17:58, 9 December 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->


== 2025 Arbitration Committee ==
*{{admin|Bishzilla}} is strongly admonished for her conduct in this matter. She is advised not to block users to force further discussion or action on an issue, nor to increase the pace of an issue, and not to take administrator actions with respect to disputes in which she is involved. Bishzilla is warned that any further such incidents are likely to lead to the suspension or revocation of her administrator privileges.


The Arbitration Committee welcomes the following new and returning members following their ]. Their two-year terms formally begin on 1 January 2025:
''For the Arbitration Committee,''<br>
* {{userlinks|CaptainEek}}
] 14:44, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
* {{userlinks|Daniel}}
* {{userlinks|Elli}}
* {{userlinks|KrakatoaKatie}}
* {{userlinks|Liz}}
* {{userlinks|ScottishFinnishRadish}}
* {{userlinks|Theleekycauldron}}
* {{userlinks|Worm That Turned}}


The one-year terms of these members also begin on 1 January 2025:
''']'''
* {{userlinks|Primefac}}


Upon meeting the Wikimedia Foundation's ] and signing ], all incoming members ] subscribed to ], assigned the CheckUser and Oversight permissions for use in office, and given access to the CheckUser and Oversight queues on the ].
==Clarification by motion relating to arbitration enforcement restriction==
The ] has amended the ] in ] by successful motion, archived ], to include two clarifications of the initial remedy.


We also thank our outgoing colleagues, whose terms end on 31 December 2024:
Effective immediately, the restriction applies only to specific administrative actions applied to specific users. It does not apply to notices, editor lists, warnings, broad topic area actions, or other "enforcement actions" that are not specific actions applied to specific editors. This is a provisional measure, pending the resolution of the ]. Furthermore, the Committee observed that administrators are normally expected to explain their actions, respond to feedback, and otherwise engage in normal discussion and dispute resolution, and that the restriction on arbitration enforcement activity provides no exception to this standard.
* {{userlinks|Firefly}}
* {{userlinks|Guerillero}}
* {{userlinks|L235}}
* {{userlinks|Moneytrees}}


Outgoing members are eligible to retain the CheckUser and Oversight permissions, to remain active on cases accepted before their term ended, and to remain subscribed to the ] and ] mailing lists following their terms on the Arbitration Committee. To that effect:
For the Arbitration Committee<br>] (]) 02:30, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
* Stewards are requested to remove the permission(s) noted from the following outgoing members, who have not chosen to retain them, after 31 December 2024:
*: CheckUser: Firefly, L235
*: Oversight: Firefly, Guerillero, L235, Moneytrees
* Outgoing members are eligible to remain active on cases opened before their term ended if they wish. That will be noted on the proposed decision talk page of affected case(s).
* All outgoing members will remain subscribed to the functionaries' mailing list.
* All outgoing members will be unsubscribed from the ''clerks-l'' mailing list, with the exception of Firefly, Guerillero, and Moneytrees, who have chosen to remain subscribed.


On behalf of the Committee, ] (]) 02:44, 12 December 2024 (UTC)
''']'''
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52|2025 Arbitration Committee}}'''<!-- ] (]) 02:44, 12 December 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->

== ] ==

The above-linked Arbitration case has been closed and the final decision published.

PHG's mentorship and sourcing arrangement is both revised and extended; the full list of new conditions are available by clicking ]. Furthermore, the original ] has been rescinded. PHG is prohibited from editing articles relating to the Mongol Empire, the Crusades, intersections between Crusader states and the Mongol Empire, and Hellenistic India&mdash;all broadly defined. This topic ban will last for a period of one year. He is permitted to make suggestions on talk pages, provided that he interacts with other editors in a civil fashion.

Any particular article may be added or removed from PHG's editing restriction at the discretion of his mentor; publicly logged to prevent confusion of the restriction's coverage. The mentor is encouraged to be responsive to feedback from editors in making and reconsidering such actions. Furthermore, the Committee noted that PHG has complied with the Committee's restrictions over the past ten months, and that PHG is encouraged to continue contributing to Misplaced Pages and Wikimedia projects. PHG should be permitted and encouraged by other editors to write well-sourced suggestions on talkpages, to contribute free-content images to Wikimedia Commons, and to build trust with the community.

For the Arbitration Committee,<br>
] (]) 22:28, 2 February 2009 (UTC)

''']'''

==CU and OS elections==
The proposal at ] has passed and been made a policy at ]. Consequently the first English Misplaced Pages CU and OS elections will begin this Friday. For details see: ] For the arbitration committee, <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — ] • ] • </span> 00:43, 3 February 2009 (UTC)

''']'''

==] desysopped==

{{admin|Sade}} is desysopped for involvement in abusive sockpuppetry and for failing to respond to enquiries from ArbCom.

Arbitrators supporting: Carcharoth, Casliber, Coren, Cool Hand Luke, FloNight, Kirill Lokshin, Rlevse, Roger Davies, Vassyana, Wizardman.

Arbitrators opposing: FayssalF, John Vandenburg, Sam Blacketer, Stephen Bain.

Arbitrators abstaining: none.

Arbitrators not voting: Newyorkbrad, Risker.

<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — ] • ] • </span> 01:04, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
:
''']'''

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Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024

At their request, the Arbitration Committee restores the CheckUser permissions of Spicy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log).

On behalf of the Committee, Sdrqaz (talk) 18:55, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Archived discussion at: Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52 § Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024

Proposed motions to improve ArbCom workflow

The Arbitration Committee is considering a series of motions that set forth different approaches to improving the Committee's workflow and handling of its nonpublic work. Comments are welcome at the motions page. For the Arbitration Committee, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 18:28, 1 December 2024 (UTC)

Archived discussion at: Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52 § Proposed motions to improve ArbCom workflow

Off-wiki misconduct in Palestine–Israel topic area

As previously announced, the Arbitration Committee received private evidence appearing to reflect off-wiki misconduct related to several editors in the Palestine–Israel topic area. The Committee sent a copy of the evidence to the users in question via email, notified them on their talk pages, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Based on the evidence and the responses, the matter has been resolved as follows:

For making edits in the Palestine–Israel topic area after off-wiki canvassing requests, and encouraging other users to game the extended confirmed restriction and engage in disruptive editing, Ïvana (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is indefinitely banned from Misplaced Pages. This ban may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose:

Abstain:

For making edits in the Palestine–Israel topic area after off-wiki canvassing requests, and encouraging other users to game the extended confirmed restriction and engage in disruptive editing, Ïvana (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is topic banned from the Palestine–Israel topic area, broadly construed. This restriction may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose:

Abstain:

Based on private evidence, the existing topic ban of Salmoonlight (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) may now be appealed only to the Committee. The other provisions of the topic ban remain the same.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose:

Abstain: Moneytrees

For making edits in the PIA topic area after off-wiki canvassing requests, and violating the extended confirmed restriction in the Palestine–Israel topic area, Samisawtak (talk · contribs) is topic banned from the Palestine–Israel topic area, broadly construed. This restriction may be appealed twelve months after the enactment of this remedy, and every twelve months thereafter.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose:

Abstain:

For gaming the extended confirmed restriction, the extended confirmed permission of CoolAndUniqueUsername (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is revoked. An administrator may, at their discretion, restore it following a request at PERM at which CoolAndUniqueUsername shows that they have made 500 substantive edits.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose: HJ Mitchell

Abstain:

For gaming the extended confirmed restriction, the extended confirmed permission of Tashmetu (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) is revoked. An administrator may, at their discretion, restore it following a request at PERM at which Tashmetu shows that they have made 500 substantive edits.

Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, ToBeFree, Z1720

Oppose: HJ Mitchell

Abstain: Sdrqaz

For the Arbitration Committee, Aoidh (talk) 17:57, 9 December 2024 (UTC)

Archived discussion at: Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52 § Off-wiki misconduct in Palestine–Israel topic area

2025 Arbitration Committee

The Arbitration Committee welcomes the following new and returning members following their election by the community. Their two-year terms formally begin on 1 January 2025:

The one-year terms of these members also begin on 1 January 2025:

Upon meeting the Wikimedia Foundation's criteria for access to non-public personal data and signing its corresponding confidentiality agreement, all incoming members will be subscribed to all Committee-managed email lists, assigned the CheckUser and Oversight permissions for use in office, and given access to the CheckUser and Oversight queues on the VRT system.

We also thank our outgoing colleagues, whose terms end on 31 December 2024:

Outgoing members are eligible to retain the CheckUser and Oversight permissions, to remain active on cases accepted before their term ended, and to remain subscribed to the functionaries' and arbitration clerks' mailing lists following their terms on the Arbitration Committee. To that effect:

  • Stewards are requested to remove the permission(s) noted from the following outgoing members, who have not chosen to retain them, after 31 December 2024:
    CheckUser: Firefly, L235
    Oversight: Firefly, Guerillero, L235, Moneytrees
  • Outgoing members are eligible to remain active on cases opened before their term ended if they wish. That will be noted on the proposed decision talk page of affected case(s).
  • All outgoing members will remain subscribed to the functionaries' mailing list.
  • All outgoing members will be unsubscribed from the clerks-l mailing list, with the exception of Firefly, Guerillero, and Moneytrees, who have chosen to remain subscribed.

On behalf of the Committee, Sdrqaz (talk) 02:44, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Archived discussion at: Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52 § 2025 Arbitration Committee
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