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== Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024 ==


At their request, the Arbitration Committee restores the CheckUser permissions of {{userlinks|Spicy}}.
== Arbitration motion regarding a case request about ] ==


On behalf of the Committee, ] (]) 18:55, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
Passed by a of 8-2 at ]:
: 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 ==
<blockquote>The Arbitration Committee has considered the (filed 30 November 2010) concerning administrator actions by ], which followed a ] (certified 23 November). Although YellowMonkey responded to the original issues raised in the request for comment, he has not edited since 24 November 2010 (six days before the arbitration request was filed) and has not yet been afforded the opportunity to address the new issues raised in the request for comment or in this arbitration request. Accordingly, the arbitration request is declined as premature, and those wishing to engage in dispute resolution on this matter (including YellowMonkey) are directed to the request for comment or other appropriate venues.</blockquote>


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)
For the Arbitration Committee, '''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 21:18, 24 December 2010 (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 ==
:''']'''


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:
==Personnel changes effective 1 January 2011==


{{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.}}
Effective 1 January 2011, the Arbitration Committee membership is as follows:


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
*{{user|Casliber}}
*{{user|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry}}
*{{user|Cool Hand Luke}}
*{{user|Coren}}
*{{user|David Fuchs}}
*{{user|Elen of the Roads}}
*{{user|Iridescent}}
*{{user|Jclemens}}
*{{user|John Vandenberg}}
*{{user|Kirill Lokshin}}
*{{user|Mailer diablo}}
*{{user|Newyorkbrad}}
*{{user|PhilKnight}}
*{{user|Risker}}
*{{user|Roger Davies}}
*{{user|Shell Kinney}}
*{{user|SirFozzie}}
*{{user|Xeno}}


Oppose:
The following new arbitrators are granted both CheckUser and Oversight permissions, per their request:
*{{user|Casliber}} (Arbcom-related use only)
*{{user|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry}}
*{{user|Elen of the Roads}}
*{{user|Iridescent}} (Arbcom-related use only)
*{{user|Jclemens}}
*{{user|PhilKnight}}
*{{user|Xeno}} (Arbcom-related use only)


Abstain:
The Arbitrator members of the ] (AUSC) are:
*Xeno
*Jclemens
*Risker


{{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.}}
The members of the Ban Appeals Subcommittee (BASC) for the first three months of 2011 are:
*Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
*PhilKnight
*Cool Hand Luke
*Shell Kinney will continue as co-ordinator of this subcommittee.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
The following members of the Arbitration Committee are retiring as of 1 January 2011:
*{{user|Carcharoth}}
*{{user|FayssalF}}
*{{user|KnightLago}}


Oppose:
The Arbitration Committee expresses its thanks to all three for their service throughout their respective terms. KnightLago and Carcharoth may elect to remain active on the two requests for arbitration that are currently open, and will notify the clerks directly of their intentions.


Abstain:
With respect to CheckUser and Oversight permissions:
*KnightLago will continue with both CheckUser and Oversight permissions
*Carcharoth has requested that his CheckUser and Oversight permissions be removed
*FayssalF's CheckUser permissions are removed due to inactive status


{{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.}}
In addition:
*{{user|FloNight}} is granted extension of Oversight and CheckUser permissions until further notice.
*{{user|Bastique}} is granted Oversight permissions further to the Arbitration Committee posted 27 August 2010.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
We thank all members, past and present, of the Arbitration Committee and the Functionaries group for their continued support and effort on behalf of Misplaced Pages over the past year.


Oppose:
For the Arbitration Committee, <br>


Abstain: Moneytrees
] (]) 23:58, 31 December 2010 (UTC)


{{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.}}


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


Oppose:
==Change in status - Arbitration Committee clerk==


Abstain:
This serves to confirm that {{user|NuclearWarfare}} is formally appointed as a full clerk to the Arbitration Committee. NuclearWarfare has been acting in this role for an extended period, and has been amongst the most active members of the clerking cadre. The Committee appreciates his continued diligence in this area.


{{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 Arbitration Committee, <br>


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
] (]) 19:38, 2 January 2011 (UTC)


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
:''']'''


Abstain:
== Arbitration Clerks Seeking New Volunteers ==


{{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 Arbitration Committee clerks are currently looking for a few dependable and mature editors willing to serve as ]. The responsibilities of clerks are simple—opening, closing, passing and declining cases and motions; maintaining ]; and preserving order and proper formatting on cases. Clerks are the unsung heroes of the arbitration process, keeping track of details to ensure that requests are handled in a timely and efficient manner. Clerks get front-line seats to the political and ethnic warfare that scorches Misplaced Pages periodically, and, since they aren't arbitrators themselves, are rarely threatened with violence by the participants.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, ToBeFree, Z1720
Past clerks have gone on to be <small>(or already were)</small> successful lawyers, naval officers, and Presidents of Wikimedia Chapters. The salary and retirement packages for Clerks rival that of Arbitrators, to boot.


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
Please email {{NoSpamEmail|clerks-l|lists.wikimedia.org}} if you are interested in becoming a clerk, and a clerk will reply with an acknowledgement of your message and any questions we want to put to you.


Abstain: Sdrqaz
For the Arbitration Committee clerks,<br>'''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 20:07, 5 January 2011 (UTC)


For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 17:57, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
:''']'''
: 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 ==
== Arbitration motion regarding ] ==


The Arbitration Committee welcomes the following new and returning members following their ]. Their two-year terms formally begin on 1 January 2025:
At ], the Arbitration Committee reviewed a request by ] to remove editing restrictions placed on him in the abovementioned case. By a , the Committee passed the following motion:
* {{userlinks|CaptainEek}}
* {{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:
<blockquote>In view of his compliance with ] of the ], the ] placed on {{user|Jayjg}} in that same case are lifted effective at the passage of this motion. Jayjg is reminded that articles in the area of conflict, which is identical to the area of conflict as defined by the ], remain the subject of discretionary sanctions; should he edit within this topic area, those discretionary sanctions continue to apply.</blockquote>
* {{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 ].
For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 18:49, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:''']'''


We also thank our outgoing colleagues, whose terms end on 31 December 2024:
== Ban appeal by User:Turbotad ==
* {{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:
The Arbitration Committee ''en banc'' has allowed the appeal of:
* 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)
* {{User3|Turbotad}}
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Misplaced Pages talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 52|2025 Arbitration Committee}}'''<!-- ] (]) 02:44, 12 December 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->

The details of the decision have been posted on the editor's talk page.

For the Arbitration Committee, &nbsp;] <sup>]</sup> 10:19, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Sanctions appeal by ] ==

Resolved by at ]:

<blockquote>The restrictions placed upon {{User|Koavf}} in ] and in ] are terminated, effective immediately. Koavf is reminded to edit in the future in full accordance with all Misplaced Pages policies and guidelines.</blockquote>

For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 05:24, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== ] ==

This Arbitration case has been closed and the final decision is available at the link above. The following remedies have been passed:

* {{User|Communicat}} is prohibited from editing or commenting on articles about World War II or the Aftermath of World War II. This prohibition is of indefinite duration, but may be appealed to the Committee by Communicat after six months;
* Communicat is placed under a behavioral editing restriction for a period of one year.

For the Arbitration Committee,<br/>]<small> <nowiki>]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 15:56, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

: ''']'''

== ], our new Arbitration clerk ==

The ] would like to welcome ] to the clerk team as a trainee!<p>At the same time, the ] that we issued last week is still applicable. Users who would like to join the clerk team, whether they be administrators or not, are welcome to apply by sending an email to clerks-l@lists.wikimedia.org. '''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 17:59, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
:''']'''

== Appeal to BASC: SanchiTachi ==

The ] has allowed the appeal of:

*{{User|SanchiTachi}}

The text of the decision has been posted on the editor's talk page.

For the Arbitration Committee, ] <sup>]</sup> 19:26, 20 January 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Request for comments on the Audit Subcommittee ==

The Arbitration Committee has conducted an internal review of the ] and is now seeking comment from the community, in particular about the subcommittee's effectiveness to date and ongoing representation from community delegates ("]").

As the ] yielded few candidates relative to the number of seats available, it has been suggested that filling the non-arbitrator positions by appointment after community consultation (similar to the previous round of CU/OS appointments) would attract a greater number of suitably qualified candidates.

It has also been suggested that greater numbers of community delegates be appointed to ensure adequate ongoing community representation. Should a sufficient number of suitable candidates apply, the committee will appoint three "primary members" along with a number of "standby members" (who will also receive the ] and ] privileges) and would stand in should a primary member become inactive or be unable to hear a particular case.

Comments are invited about the above, as well as any other general comments about the Audit Subcommittee. The Arbitration Committee would like to thank outgoing community members ], ], and ] for their patience and continued participation on the subcommittee while this review process is ongoing.

The next call for applications is provisionally scheduled for 20 February 2011.

For the Arbitration Committee, –]] 18:00, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Changes in CheckUser/Oversight permissions ==

Effective 1 February 2011, {{User|Keegan}} returns to the ranks of Oversighters. Keegan took a leave of absence from this responsibility while he was a WMF Community Associate during the recent successful fundraising drive.

At the completion of his term as a member of the WMF ], {{user|Lar}} will be returning to the ranks of CheckUsers. On behalf of the English Misplaced Pages, we thank Lar for taking on this appointment and representing this and other projects on the Commission.

{{user|FloNight}} has accepted an appointment to the Ombudsman Commission effective February of this year. We congratulate FloNight on her appointment, and thank her for representing this and other projects on the Commission. During her term as a member of the Commission, FloNight's permissions will change to global permissions, and she will not be acting as a local CheckUser or Oversighter.


For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 23:43, 31 January 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Ban appeal by Justanother / Justallofthem ==


The Arbitration Committee has allowed the appeal of:

* {{User|Justanother}}

who has elected to edit as:

* {{User|Lyncs}}

The text of the decision has been posted on ].

For the Arbitration Committee, &nbsp;] <sup>]</sup> 13:12, 2 February 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Arbitration motion regarding ] ==

Resolved by <span class="plainlinks"></span> at ] that:
The ] case is supplemented as follows:
<blockquote>
The topic ban placed upon {{user|Piotrus}} in ] and subsequent motions is lifted, effective immediately. Piotrus is reminded that further disruption related to this case may result in the topic ban or other remedies being re-imposed by the Committee. </blockquote>

For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 09:56, 4 February 2011 (UTC)<br>
:''']'''

== Arbitration motions regarding ] ==

The Arbitration Committee has considered and passed 2 motions regarding ]. They are listed below:

By a :
<blockquote>Remedy 18 of the ], which limits {{User|Ohconfucius}} to using a single account, is amended by adding the sentence: "He may also use a separate bot account for any bot task or tasks approved by the ]."</blockquote>

By a :
<blockquote>Remedy 7.1 of ], which as originally written prohibited {{User|Lightmouse}} from utilizing any automation on Misplaced Pages, is amended by adding the words "except for a bot task or group of related tasks authorized by the ]." Remedy 8, which limited Lightmouse to using a single account, is amended by adding the sentence: "He may also use a separate bot account for any bot task or group of related tasks approved by the bot approvals group."</blockquote>

For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 15:22, 8 February 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== ] closed ==

An arbitration case regarding the Shakespeare authorship question has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
#] are enacted for all articles related to the ];
#{{User|NinaGreen}} is banned from Misplaced Pages for a period of one year;
#NinaGreen is topic-banned indefinitely from editing any article relating (broadly construed) to the ], ], or ];
#The Arbitration Committee endorses the community sanction imposed on {{User|Smatprt}}. Thus, Smatprt remains topic-banned from editing articles relating to ], broadly construed, for one year from November 3, 2010.

For the Arbitration Committee, ]<small> <nowiki>]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 20:55, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

: ''']'''

== ] closed ==

An arbitration case regarding Longevity has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
#] are enacted for all articles related to ] (broadly interpreted);
#{{User|Ryoung122}} is indefinitely prohibited from editing, commenting on, or otherwise participating in any Misplaced Pages process related to articles about longevity (broadly interpreted);
#{{User|John J. Bulten}} is banned from Misplaced Pages for a period of one year;
#] is urged to seek experienced Misplaced Pages editors who will act as mentors to the project and assist members in improving their editing and their understanding of Misplaced Pages policies and community norms;
#Within seven days of the conclusion of this case, all parties must either delete evidence sub-pages in their user space or request deletion of them using the {{tl|db-author}} or {{tl|db-self}} template.

For the Arbitration Committee, ]<small> <nowiki>]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 22:10, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

: ''']'''

== Audit Subcommittee vacancies: Call for applications ==

The Arbitration Committee is seeking to appoint at least three non-arbitrator members to the Audit Subcommittee.

The ] ("AUSC") was established by the ] to investigate complaints concerning the use of ] and ] privileges on the English Misplaced Pages, and to provide better monitoring and oversight of the CheckUser and Oversight positions, and use of the applicable tools.

Matters brought before the subcommittee may be time-sensitive and subcommittee members should be prepared and available to discuss cases promptly so they may be resolved in a timely manner. Sitting subcommittee members are expected to actively participate in AUSC proceedings and may be replaced should they become inactive. All subcommittee members are subject to the relevant local and global policies and guidelines concerning CheckUser and Oversight.

If you think you may be suitably qualified, please see the ''']''' for further information. The application period is scheduled to close 7 March 2011.

For the Arbitration Committee, –]] 23:20, 20 February 2011 (UTC)

: ''']'''

== User:Rodhullandemu ==

{{User|Rodhullandemu}}

;Background : This user has engaged in conduct unbecoming an administrator including: placing blocks and page protections when involved; engaging in personal attacks and incivility; as well as feuding and edit-warring.
;Motion : Rodhullandemu's administrator status is revoked. He may apply for adminship at a future date by the usual means to the community.
;Support motion: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ]
;Oppose motion : none
;Not voting or inactive on motion: ], ], ], ], ]

For the Arbitration Committee,
&nbsp;] <sup>]</sup> 02:20, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Arbitration motion regarding ] ==

Per a <span class="plainlinks"></span> at ]:
<blockquote>
he 26 February 2011 motion posted to the Arbitration Committee noticeboard ''("Rodhullandemu's administrator status is revoked. He may apply for adminship at a future date by the usual means to the community.")'' is rescinded and replaced with a temporary injunction suspending Rodhullandemu's administrative privileges for the duration of the case .
</blockquote>

''On behalf of the Arbitration Committee,'' ] <sup>]</sup> 04:37, 7 March 2011 (UTC)
:''']'''

==Arbitration motion regarding Ebionites 2==
Per an <span class="plainlinks"></span>:
<blockquote> The request for arbitration is accepted (titled Ebionites 2). However, the case will be held in abeyance for four weeks to allow mediation to proceed. After four weeks, or earlier if the mediation is closed as unsuccessful, the Committee will reexamine the situation to determine whether the case will proceed or be dismissed.</blockquote>

''On behalf of the Arbitration Committee,'' ] (]) 14:04, 8 March 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Audit Subcommittee appointments: Invitation to comment on candidates ==

The ] is seeking to appoint at least three non-arbitrator members to the ], and is now seeking comments from the community regarding the candidates who have volunteered for this role.

Interested parties are invited to review the ] containing the nomination statements supplied by the candidates and their answers to a few standard questions. Community members may also pose additional questions and submit comments about the candidates on the individual nomination subpages or privately via email to {{NoSpamEmail|arbcom-en-b|lists.wikimedia.org}}.

Following the consultation phase, the committee will take into account the answers provided by the candidates to the questions and the comments offered by the community (both publicly and privately) along with any other relevant factors before making a final decision regarding appointments.

The consultation phase is scheduled to end 23:59, 21 March 2011 (UTC), and the appointments are scheduled to be announced by 31 March 2011.

For the Arbitration Committee, –]] 00:00, 14 March 2011 (UTC)

: ''']'''

== ] closed ==

An arbitration case regarding {{User|Kehrli}} has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedy has been enacted:

*{{User|Kehrli}} is indefinitely topic banned from metrology-related articles, broadly defined, including talk pages and discussions.

On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.118em 0.118em 0.118em; class=texhtml"> ''']'''</span> ] 17:21, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
: ''']'''

== ] closed ==

An arbitration case regarding ] has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following is a summary of the sanctions that were enacted:
*] are enacted for all articles related to ] (broadly interpreted)
*] is ] from Misplaced Pages for one year, and is further subject to an indefinite topic ban on subjects related to the Monty Hall Problem.
*] is ] from the subject of the Monty Hall problem for a period of one year.
*] is restricted to ] on the Monty Hall article for a period of one year.

For the Arbitration Committee, '''<font color="navy">]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">]</font>)'' 00:48, 25 March 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

== Advanced permissions and inactivity ==

Access to ] and ] permissions is given sparingly. The permissions reflect the high trust placed in the holder but are not granted in perpetuity and holders are expected to use them regularly for the benefit of the project.

Accordingly, the minimum activity level for each tool (based on the preceding three months' activity) shall be five logged actions, including at least one community-requested logged action. Examples of community-requested actions include suppression requests via the oversight-en-wp ]; CheckUser requests through ], those stemming from ], those made in response to threads at an administrative noticeboard, or posted on a CheckUser's personal user talk page. These activity requirements do not apply to: (a) sitting members of the ]; (b) holders using the permissions for audit purposes (such as members of the ]); or (c) holders who have temporarily relinquished access, including CheckUsers or Oversighters who accept appointment to the ].

Holders of the permissions are also expected to:
# Remain active on the English Misplaced Pages unless they have previously notified the Arbitration Committee of a significant expected absence and its likely duration.
# Consider temporarily relinquishing their permission(s) for planned prolonged periods of inactivity.
# Reply within seven days to email communications from either the Audit Subcommittee or the Arbitration Committee about their use of the permissions.
Holders who do not comply with the activity and expectation requirements – or who mark their accounts "semi-retired", "retired", or "inactive", or who announce their effective retirement by other means – may have their permissions removed by the Arbitration Committee. Prior to removal of access, two attempts will be made to contact the holder using the email address they provided to the Committee.

Permissions will usually be reinstated on the following bases:
* Temporarily relinquished permissions will normally be promptly restored provided no issues have arisen in the interim.
* Permissions removed for unannounced inactivity will normally be restored once (a) a satisfactory explanation for the unannounced inactivity has been given and (b) satisfactory assurances about future activity levels have been received.
Requests for reinstatement for any other reason will be considered on a case by case basis.

Note that ] and Wikimedia Foundation staff granted CheckUser and Oversight permissions by the WMF are outside of the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Committee.



'''Approved by motion of the Arbitration Committee'''<br>
:'''Suppporting the motion:''' David Fuchs, John Vandenberg, Kirill Lokshin, Mailer Diablo, Newyorkbrad, PhilKnight, Risker, Roger Davies, Shell Kinney, SirFozzie, Xeno.
:'''Abstaining:''' Jclemens
:'''Not voting:''' Casliber, Cool Hand Luke, Coren, Elen of the Roads, Iridescent
:'''Inactive:''' Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry

''For the Arbitration Committee,'' ] (]) 17:33, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

:''']'''

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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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