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Anthony cfc

Anthony cfc (talk · contribs) Around two months ago, I enlisted a request here but was turned down. However, I believe that having now successfully mediated a RfM, current/emeriti mediators may have a different view of my abilities.

I have handled many cases for the Mediation Cabal and advocated on behalf of the AMA; my current and recent cases can be viewed here. The MedCom case I handled, WP:RfM/Jews for Jesus 2, was one that weaved in and out of Talk:Jews for Jesus for several weeks. The case had previously stalled under a different mediator. There were seven editors involved in the dispute, ranging from the newest user, User:Seraphimblade, to an ex-ArbCom member, User:Jayjg. No party was willing to budge; I started by requesting each editor post a 200-word statement on: what they see as the problem, including examples and links to policy; and, what they would like to see changed. I also posted a notice at the top regarding civility. I then got the ball rolling by getting the editors talking; soon they were objecting to various statements, and wheedling them down to reasonable requests by editors on what they want changed. We then got into content discussion, with me intervening when necessary, including setting up a contact with the Jews for Jesus organisation. Finally, each editor posted a planned edit which was then discussed; when I perceived consensus, I implemented the edit. There were ten successfully edits, and none unsuccessfully (althoug it took some persuasion from myself to keep it at zero :))

To summarise, the key reasons justifying my suitability to be formalised as a Mediator is that I have demonstrated a clear ability to Mediate successfully, as well as stand up for the righteous path..in accordance with policy of course :P I have drawn up a Mediaton Policy outlining my approach to MedCabal cases (which would also be applicable to MedCom cases, should I be successful and have the opportunity to mediate for both organisations). I strive to remain neutral at all times. I have demonstrated a clear ability to set up a successful mediation environment, through organisation and if necessary cautions over incivility.

Finally, I've created a permanent bond between the disputing users through awarding each of then awards for incivility, not to mention having them interacting with one another on a daily basis for two months - not a small feat, when they were at a brick wall beforehand!

I trust the emeriti and current mediators will use their best judgement in this matter, and I hope that the above information is sufficient to demonstrate my suitability to handle more challenging cases than distributed at Mediation Cabal.

Yours,
anthonycfc 03:26, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Mediation committee:

• There's no doubt that you want to help. And it's true that your mediations with the MedCab and with Jews for Jesus have gone well. However, my reasons for opposing you in your last RFA, and your last MedCom application stand. You've requested numerous powers and positions within the Misplaced Pages and Wikimedia community, in a relatively short period of time. That shows a clear wish for power- I cannot support anyone with that much of a need for power. In fact, I can't think of any formal position you haven't applied for, that is even possible to obtain as a non-admin.

• I find it interesting that less than 24 hours before starting this nomination, you asked for my opinion on your previous requests. This came out of the blue- the prior MedCom nom was a few months ago, and the Rfa and OTRS input I gave were made about a month ago. Perhaps you just realized that I had opposed you receiving OTRS access; this is possible. But I can't ignore the possibility that you asked me this either to try to get my support on this nom, or to have me say something that would make an oppose vote here seem hypocritical. Whether this was your intent or not, I can never know for sure, but the timing is suspicious.

• Finally, I require some degree of community support (not adminship, but something showing that you've got support from at least part of the community. Every time you have requested a position on Misplaced Pages, you have been denied. To me, this doesn't show community support. Ral315 » 23:12, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Outside opinions:

• I can't speak to Ral's objections, but I was very impressed with Anthony's mediation on Jews for Jesus. That dispute had been running a long time, and getting it to a successful conclusion was no small feat. I hope MedCom will consider his application carefully, I certainly think he could do some good. Seraphimblade 01:32, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

Comments:

• Ral would be correct in saying I just noticed the ORTS oppose - I am very inactive at Meta. anthonycfc 23:16, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Might I just take a few moments to make a brief statement here regarding my current position on Misplaced Pages; to be frank, I don't have one, and at this moment I do not wish for one. My only aim in addition to building the encyclopedia is to assist in resolving disputes; I believe that I've gained plenty of experience at the AMA, and later the Mediation Cabal, and it is time to request the community's support in resolving more difficult disputes.

I am the first to admit it - I was power-hungry until recently. Applying for CheckUser was quite frankly ridiculous - I think it may have been when I was (to be honest) in a world of my own; I'm now on medication, and my condition has improved a hundred fold. I no longer suffer from the bouts of depression I did, and the "fantasy world" that comes with it - I'm more realistic and aware of the surroundings. I've made my newbie mistakes - just look at the number of RfAs that are rejected. Now, I'd like to start a fresh. I'd like to get my foothold in this organisation, and stay there for quite some time - for as long as I'm at Misplaced Pages, if possible. I'm becoming more impartial with each case I take on - for example, the current case at User talk:Anthony cfc. Lastly, I'd like this to be my demonstration to the community that I'm to be trusted, and that I am a reliable Wikipedian and resolver of disputes.

My only hope now is that Ral will think better of me now that I have justified my lapses.
anthonycfc 23:27, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

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