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== Change to the CheckUser team, November 2024 ==
== Motion: AUSC term extensions ==


At their request, the Arbitration Committee restores the CheckUser permissions of {{userlinks|Spicy}}.
Resolved by <span class="plainlinks"></span> at ] that: <blockquote>An extension to the terms of the current members of the Audit Subcommittee (AUSC) is authorised until 00:00, 27 August 2014 (UTC), to allow a functioning subcommittee until appointments are finalised. AUSC members may choose whether they wish to stay on until that period or retire with an effective date of their original term's terminus. As always, the Arbitration Committee thanks the community Audit Subcommittee members for their service. </blockquote>


On behalf of the Committee, ] (]) 18:55, 15 November 2024 (UTC)
For the arbitration committee --]] 17:02, 4 July 2014 (UTC)
: 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 ==
: ''']'''


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)
== ] closed ==
: 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 ==
This arbitration case has been closed and the final decision is available at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:


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:
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{{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.}}
1) In addition to any sanctions stemming directly from this decision, any new areas of conflict which involve contemporary American political and social issues may be placed under standard discretionary sanctions by the Committee without the need for a full case. Requests for new sanctions may be made at ]. In evaluating such a request, the Committee will consider factors such as the length and severity of editor-behavior issues in the topic area, whether other remedies have proved inadequate to address the issues, and relevant community input


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Moneytrees, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree, Z1720
2) {{user|Arzel}} is limited to one revert of any specific edit every seven days, excepting unambiguous vandalism. If he should violate this sanction he may be blocked by any uninvolved administrator. This restriction may not be appealed for one year, and appeals will be limited to one every six months thereafter.


Oppose:
3) {{user|Arzel}} is warned that continuing to personalize or politicize content disputes is disruptive to the project, and continuing behavior of this nature may lead to further sanctions, up to and including a ban from the project.


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.}}

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

Oppose:

Abstain:

{{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.}}

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

Oppose:


Abstain: Moneytrees
For the Arbitration Committee, ]] 14:21, 9 July 2014 (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
== Arbitration motion regarding Amendment request: Abortion ==


Oppose:
Resolved by at ] that:


Abstain:
<blockquote>
The indefinite topic-ban of {{user|Haymaker}} from the abortion-related pages is lifted.
</blockquote>


{{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, ''']''' ~ (]) 21:07, 12 July 2014 (UTC)


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


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
== Arbitration amendment to ''Argentine History'' ==


Abstain:
The Arbitration Committee has resolved by ] that:
{{Ivmbox|Notwithstanding the sanction imposed on {{user|MarshalN20}} in '']'', he may edit ], its talk page, and pages related to a featured article candidacy for the article. This exemption may be withdrawn at any time by motion of the Arbitration Committee.}}
The closed amendment request may be reviewed on the ]. For the Arbitration Committee, <b>]</b> (] • ] • ]) 12:00, 14 July 2014 (UTC)
: ''']'''


{{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.}}
== Audit Subcommittee vacancies: Call for applications (2014) ==
The Arbitration Committee is appointing three non-arbitrators to the ] ("AUSC"). AUSC audits and inspects all use of the ] and ] privileges on the English Misplaced Pages. The outgoing members will depart on 27 August, and '''nominations for their replacements are being accepted.''' Their replacements will serve until 31 August 2015.


Support: Aoidh, CaptainEek, Guerillero, Moneytrees, Primefac, ToBeFree, Z1720
AUSC members must be trustworthy independent thinkers. Volunteers will be subject to community comments and questions before the committee decides who to appoint.


Oppose: HJ Mitchell
If you think you may be suitably qualified, please email {{NoSpam|arbcom-en-c|lists.wikimedia.org}} to start the application procedure. Applications will be accepted through to 23:59, 29 July 2014 (UTC). Further information is available ].


Abstain: Sdrqaz
For the Arbitration Committee,<br>
]<sup>TT</sup>(]) 09:29, 16 July 2014 (UTC) <small>prose edited: ] ]] 15:09, 19 July 2014 (UTC)</small>
:''']'''


For the Arbitration Committee, ] (]) 17:57, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
== Audit Subcommittee vacancies: last call for applications ==
: 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 ==
This is a reminder that the application period for the three non-arbitrator seats on the ] will close at 23:59, 29 July 2014 (UTC).


The Arbitration Committee welcomes the following new and returning members following their ]. Their two-year terms formally begin on 1 January 2025:
The Arbitration Committee is seeking to appoint three non-arbitrator members to the ] ("AUSC"). The Committee is comprised of six members and is tasked with investigations concerning the use of ] and ] privileges on the English Misplaced Pages. The AUSC also monitors CheckUser and Oversight activity and use of the applicable tools. The current non-arbitrator members are ], ], and ], whose terms were to expire on June 30 2014 but were extended until August 27 2014 by the Committee.
* {{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:
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 given both CheckUser and Oversight access. They are subject to the relevant local and global policies and guidelines concerning CheckUser and Oversight.
* {{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 ].
Please note that due to Wikimedia Foundation rules governing access to deleted material, only applications from administrators will be accepted.


We also thank our outgoing colleagues, whose terms end on 31 December 2024:
If you think you may be suitably qualified, please email {{NoSpam|arbcom-en-c|lists.wikimedia.org}} with your nomination statement to start the application procedure for an appointment ending '''31 August 2015'''. The application period will close at 23:59, 29 July 2014 (UTC). Further information is also available ].
* {{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, ]<sup>TT</sup>(]) 10:21, 29 July 2014 (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-->

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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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