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DragonFire1024 (Third nom)

 * Vote tally:(8/8/1)

DF is a Enthusiastic, active contributor. Has a large knowledge of policy, and has proven this in many cases, and is a incredibly persistent contributer. Covers stories nobody else covers, lots of OR, works very hard Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 12:17, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I accept this nomination :) Jason Safoutin 12:19, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Support. --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 18:57, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. Jacques Divol 20:03, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Frankie Roberto 20:57, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose This user is an excellent contributor and an asset to Wikinews. However, I believe that his understanding of policy is poor, and I have serious doubts about his ability to apply policy in an unbiased way, and therefore I do not trust him to be an administrator. - Borofkin 23:20, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose Not enough trust. --vonbergm 06:00, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * What do you mean by that? I'm just a little bit confused. Flipbaywood 20:28, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Support Great asset to wikinews Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 06:06, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose After last mess when he was involved in persuing Messedrocker to block me and his die hard support of mrm:s actions, how wrong and confrontative they sometimes be, it should be obvious for everyone that Dragonfire is not suitable for Wikinews administration. USpov and 'Irc cabal' is strong enough among admin here without him. international 08:51, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: I find this comment seriously degrading, personally. There's one thing to oppose based on actions, but to oppose because you disagree with an alleged bias which you don't even have the strength to prove is just, in my eyes, a very weak argument.  Obviously, this user above is not looking out for the best intentions of the wiki for making that type of argument, and is instead voting for his personal preference of users to become administrators.  --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 01:35, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment on comment: *Huomourus mode off* Now, who are you to tell that I am not looking out for the best intentions of the Wikinews. What a crap. And you of all here is not famous for motivating yourself. You and Dragon found each other for sure. Maybe you are to blame for telling Dragon how to act here. Corrupting good Wikinewsie material...Bad! *Good mode on, for rest of weekend*

 * Comment. I've only known DragonFire1024 to be a good editor via the IRC channel.  Obviously, there have been some worries about him enacting policy.  Might I suggest that DragonFire1024 request adminship with the caveat that he can't make any blocks for the first three months or so, at which time he has to make a second request to try and receive blocking privileges?  Ral315 (talk) 17:27, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * unfourtanatly oppose. Your a great contributer, don't take this the wrong way, but I share similiar concerns as Brofkin. When I've observed you in a dispute with other people, I've noticed you seem to have a tendency to not listen to them, no matter what they say. You seem to not to try and resolve the problem, or figure out what their issue is, but instead just repeat your point. I'm sorry, as it saddends me very much, as you're a fantastic contributor, but I can't support this. However Ral315's idea is acceptable to me, or a condition that you can't block any user you're in conflict with (by conflict, I mean argument, not deleting a page, like the world's ending in aprox. 10 minutes or similiar non-sense, but actually having an argument with someone (ala you and neut)), even if they're WoW, until such a time as Ral suggests. 20:06, 12 May 2006 (UTC) User:Bawolff
 * Support. Oppose. Jason has made so many excellent contributions to Wikinews, but his response to Doldrums' vote below is unacceptable for an admin. Flipbaywood 20:28, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose; its hard to oppose a contributor with so much spunk and energy; but the maturity level and objectivity are just not where they need to be, DF's blind(imo) allegiance to MrM(imo) is certainly not something that works to the benefit of the project. Neutralizer 22:28, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose, user does not have my trust. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 22:36, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: Instead of just stating you don't trust him, I think it would be respectable to state why you don't trust this user to be a sysop on this wiki. --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 01:35, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment, MrM, Amgine's comment "user does not have my trust" is straightforward and to the point; any elaboration could be construed as a personal attack and it may be best to not be pushing for more details from anyone if you really want to help DF get his fingers on the big buttons. I suggest we just let the contributors all vote without so much extra comments about each vote. Neutralizer 03:40, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: I don't want to hear from you. --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 19:31, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: Others do want to hear from you. -Edbrown05 05:59, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Support I dont now if I vote when I nomed him, but I trust this user, Ral's proposal looks good through 00:09, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. How can I not support someone this enthusiastic about WN?  He has a love for WN and the guts to 'get the story.'  He definitely has passion, which in its extreme form can take the form of the overzealousness and stubbornness that concerns others.  As long as he stays on this side (and doesn't cross over to the "dark side"--heh heh), I think he'd make a great admin.  Aloha, KeithH (talk) 07:32, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose Nyarlathotep 11:17, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Abstain --Brian McNeil / talk 18:53, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Can't hurt Joann 02:54, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose DF is an enthusiastic and prolific contributor, but i think he needs more experience with and better understanding of policies and wiki functioning (eg. ) before assuming admin responsibilities. Doldrums 08:39, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
 * So I make one mistake? Im not perfect. Jason Safoutin 19:51, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Support Albeit with some reservations. PVJ[[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] 13:59, 21 May 2006 (UTC)


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PVJ59(Contributions) (Created Articles)
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I have been active on Wikinews since April 2006. Since then I have made over 200 edits, over half of which are to main-space, and around 20 of which are newly written articles. I'm not very prominent among the Community (which is probably why I nominated myself) because I spend most of my time here workin on articles as opposed to talk pages. This is not to say that I am opposed to discussion, it's just that I prefer to spend what little time I get to edit on creating new articles. I have voted in a few Deletion Requests and RfA's and have a good knowledge of Wikinews policy. I have created several India (or rather SAARC) related articles, thereby giving the Subcontinent a greater level of representation on Wikinews. I hope that the Community will allow me to become an Administrator and thereby help the project further. Thank you. PVJ  (Talk) 14:19, 24 May 2006 (UTC) *Enormously weak oppose I have looked at your edit history and everything looks good exept that it is quite short in time. If you wait one or two month and RFA again it will, if you continue as now, for sure be accepted. At least from my side. These RFA from short time Wikinewsies is usually only acceted for wellknown Wikipedia (or other Wikiproject) users. Dont be discouraged of this, my little carefull approach to RFA. (btw I might change my mind if Nyarlathotep:s question for referenses fall out) international 17:37, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Maybe young (age & edits) but all seems quite well.  Can you please post a link to contributions on another project or Yahoo?  Nyarlathotep 15:28, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Ok, nothing talking against PVJ so why not. international 04:26, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * For reference, our current time minimum is one month, which PVJ meets. I understand if there's some other reason you don't trust him yet, but I'd like to caution against subtle "criteria creep", i.e. making it harder now to be an admin than it was 6 months ago. There's no need for that.--Eloquence 20:28, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. Seems to be level-headed, and care about wikinews. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 22:53, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Abstain I'd like to check the user's edits so far, but from what I've already seen, there is no reason right now why this vote is not a support, other than me wanting to be thorough ;). --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 22:56, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --MrMiscellanious (talk) – 02:52, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose User should be a little more familiar with Wikinews. Get a feel for things. Jason Safoutin 23:04, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Questions; 1. How much time per week can you contribute over the next 6 months? 2. Do you feel that western governments sometimes intentionally put out misleading and false information through western media? 3. What contribution to Wikinews that you have made so far are you the most satisfied with?(provide link,diff). 4. What is the most newsworthy story on Wikinews today and why? Neutralizer 12:39, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * CommentPVJ, you do not have to answer any of those questions if you choose not too. Its not a requirement to answer them. I also don't see how the question in regards to "western media" has to do with anything. Neutralizer, if you truely feel that way, then I don't understand how you plan to get along with a great portion of the users on this Wiki. Again PVJ you are not required to answer any of those questions as I think you have been put in a positiuon that you may feel obliged to do so. Jason Safoutin 12:46, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Answers I'll take Jason's advice. I'm not really sure about the significance of questions 2) and 4) with regard to this RfA. As for question 1) I'm not sure about the amount of time I can contribute, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to write between 8-10 articles a week. 3) I don't have any in particular because I'm not sure what crieteria to look at whilest judging the value of my articles. However in terms of significance, I guess it would be BJP leader Pramod Mahajan shot at in Mumbai. I hope that you will excuse me for choosing not to answer two of the questions. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 13:52, 25 May 2006 (UTC)
 * To choose an admin based on political beliefs is a bad idea, as well as a slipery slope. (IMHO) Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 00:09, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Questions of this nature on RfA are trolling, pure and simple.--Eloquence 00:11, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I think questions of this nature are best left to individual user's talk pages. If they address concerns with another user's faith in a potential administrator they are possibly valid - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 12:33, 26 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support: Great contributor to the site - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 09:41, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Support --Brian McNeil / talk 16:35, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. User seems to be involved in DR, and other administrative cleanup duties. Also, it's great to have an admin from India. -- IlyaHaykinson
 * Support. Prolific writer, and probably more so since we're battling it out for that third spot in the IWWC, and very active.  He'll be great.  Aloha, KeithH (talk)
 * Support. Productive and responsible editor.--Eloquence 18:49, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose- Mind changed by copyright violation http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Activists_in_Tunisia_thrashed_by_police "members of the Tunisian National Organisation for Lawyers have begun a hunger strike in protest against the law of the Supreme Bar Institute that was endorsed by the Tunisian parliament. The lawyers accuse the Ministry of Justice of seeking to control the lawyers' syndicate. The government says it is committed to democracy and respects human rights, adding it has no political prisoners and that it has not jailed anyone for expressing their opinions." and other article not NPOV http://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Israeli_Air_Force_attacks_militant_bases_in_Lebanon&oldid=259022 I will supprt PVJ59 after he has more WIKINEWS expereince. Yrtsihpos 02:09, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment. Copyright violation? Can you produce the original copyrighted article?  Aloha, KeithH (talk) 09:06, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * You're right, it does look like just those sentences were copied verbatim from the article, not the whole article. Will audit some of the articles against the sources.  Aloha, KeithH (talk) 09:17, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Took a look at about half a dozen created articles and I don't see any pattern of plagiarism. Aloha, KeithH (talk) 09:30, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Good editor Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 06:19, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. --Deprifry|+T+ 10:53, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support'. Good work. Frankie Roberto 19:04, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --vonbergm 19:12, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment; what is the rush to make this very new and very young contributor an administrator? Should this article have been published in this condition (as he did?) Obviously this 16 year old has great potential; but should he have the buttons this week? I am truly confused about how Wikinews will benefit from such a hurried adminship.64.229.184.222 22:01, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
 * As I have explained here, I published that article in the condition in which it was because it had been written by a newcomer and I did not want to discourage him by telling him his article was unfit for publishing. I did however, tag it as a stub and add a suitable explanation on the talk-page. PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 03:14, 30 May 2006 (UTC)

 * Strongly Oppose PVJ59's Above explanation and the article which this fine young potential admininistrator published reveal too little experience and good judgement to be an administrator right now. 64.229.30.162 05:45, 2 June 2006 (UTC)


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User:Chiacomo- Bureaucrat
I would like to nominate this user for bureaucrat. This person (IMHO) is probaly one of our most valuable admins, and I think he would make a good bureaucrat. He is very responsible and keeps tracks of everything that everyone else like me always seems to forget. His first edit was  almost a year ago, and since then has managed to stay out of the wheel wars, and silly politics. He's been a fair, great, admin, and I believe he'd make a great bureaucrat. Bawolff ☺☻ 03:27, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your kind words and your nomination. There aren't many responsibilities, but if selected I'll do my best. --Chiacomo (talk) 05:13, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * By the way, the main reason for me nominating Chiacomo is not that we need more, but in Ral315's words — "I think extraordinary users who are trustworthy, and who are willing to help out, deserve to be made bureaucrats.". Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 21:25, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

 * Support, of course. Responsible, dedicated, and thoughtful. Mindspillage (spill yours?) 05:00, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * FWIW, I don't think there is a pressing need for more, but if anyone new is to be made bureaucrat, Chiacomo is a fine choice. Mindspillage (spill yours?) 17:06, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: I support and trust this user completely, but I was unaware that Wikinews's bureaucrat needs were going unfulfilled? Unless there is a need, I do not support additional bureaucrats. If there is a need, I would immediatly support Chiacomo for such a position. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 06:02, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment per amgine, if there is a need, I would strongly support Chiacomo Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 06:28, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. Without a doubt the most reasonable person on this wiki. --Deprifry|+T+ 07:26, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * *Strongly Oppose - Chiacomo and CSpurrier now have Checkuser power. Both of them supported MrM's admin status and thereby showed they are not in tune with the mood or views of the community at large. This additional power is giving even more power to what seems to be a "posse" of 3. Redman 12:16, 9 June 2006 (UTC) Sock puppet of blocked user. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 06:10, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

*Abstain for now Im not sure that I like to give Chiacomo more official  authority withhout being sure on his view in handeling unwanted power concentrations above community. Hes defending of ArbComs selection of CheckUser authorised users is not a good sign so I wait some time international 13:18, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support* I guess Chiacomo is a good user and trustable. Though I have some concerns but they are not focused on Chiacomos person. international 11:31, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support; I trust Chiacomo. For me it's not a question of need.  I think extraordinary users who are trustworthy, and who are willing to help out, deserve to be made bureaucrats.  Ral315 (talk) 17:34, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support The point of having bureaucrats is to make up people to administrator, there is very little leeway for selective use of the powers that come with the office. We don't particularly need new bureaucrats, but this is a case where I think it would make zero difference to the day-to-day running of the wiki, despite some user's comments --Brian McNeil / talk 17:38, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * CommentI do not subscribe to Neut.'s conspiracy theories at all (note my user page). However, I do think the edit history which I have reviewed shows that CSpurrier,Chiacomo and Amgine share a similar pov which can be shown with edit references if need be AND which is often NOT the pov of the community at large; E.g.; they were about the only active contributors who did not vote at all on MrM's deadmin. When Amgine was accused of racism, it was Chiacomo and CSpurrier who advised us of the "Princess Bride" source...point being, the facts show they tend to lean the same way on important matters and support each other when necessary. If Chiacomo and CSpurrier had voted similar to the other ArbCom members on Amgine's case, there would have been a completely different remedy situation, my review shows. Bottom Line; Amgine is Wikinews' boldest policy maker. All 3 are admins, 2 are now Checkusers, and this vote could make 2 of them our most active bureaucrats. Does the community want this much power concentrated in the hands of these 3 individuals? Is it necessary? Does it makes sense? What's best for Wikinews? Redman 17:42, 9 June 2006 (UTC) Sock puppet of blocked user. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 06:12, 10 June 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose on the grounds that we don't need anymore bureaucrats. — THIS IS M ESSED [[Image:R with umlaut.png]] OCKER (TALK) 19:17, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Perhaps existing Bureaucrats should indicate whether they think they need help? I suspect they do not. --Chiacomo (talk) 21:12, 9 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Perhaps, if they needed help, they would have asked for it. And perhaps, your question in that regard, could (and should) have been asked before accepting the nomination. Redman 22:58, 9 June 2006 (UTC) Sock puppet of blocked user. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 06:13, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutral I do not think we need more bureaucrats, but I trust Chiacomo and do not see any harm in making him a bureaucrat --Cspurrier 23:40, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose then, for the circumstances cited by Cspurrier, otherwise a quick 'support'. -Edbrown05 08:23, 10 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support: I see no harm in making Chiacomo a bureaucrat. He would be one of the users on this site that I trust the most - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 05:19, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support: Jacques Divol 08:04, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. Frankie Roberto 08:53, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

 * The vote is 8:2. thats 80%, and I think thats a majority. Since its past seven days, if no one objects, I'll ask the stewards to complete the task. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 20:10, 23 June 2006 (UTC)


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User:FellowWikiNews
I would like to nominate myself for adminship. I've been here long enough, and know how everything works. Well...that's how I feel. Mabie other people think opposite?!? I'd like to help if I can. I'm particularly active with Portal:Canada, and articles related.

I accept. Fellow Wiki  News   (W)  00:17, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Support - Seems like a good user to be administrator. —     00:28, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Gang  staE  B   (W)  01:35, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support -Edbrown05 05:52, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Jacques Divol 06:47, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support PVJ [[Image:Flag of India.svg|25px]] (Talk) 11:01, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - Karen 11:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 23:13, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support R2b2 23:21, 9 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Neutralizer 04:02, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --vonbergm 15:29, 11 July 2006 (UTC)


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User:FireLyte--spyre

Be aware! Anything you see on this page may or may not be true, depending on weather reports, kitten density and amount of fluoride in the water supply.

 * Fresh from completing his first original report, FireLyte--spyre has completed his pre-publish review dance and is now creating a user page for the ages. He was quoted as saying: "When wikinewsies look back in a hundred years I want them to be able to say: 'Wow it was boring back then, but it sure was well reported.'"

 * He also noted that this was the only time he would be able to break the equally loved and reviled WN:SG and have his words unchanged. The wikinews neophyte then proceeded to break the WN:SG in ways too horrific to describe. A witness described it as "blasphemous" and FireLyte was banned from attending all subsequent christenings.

 * An anonymous source told Wikinews that the page was hugely one-sided and blatantly self-aggrandizing, calling it "an offense to the intelligence of the reader." Asked if he had any defence against these charges FireLyte's lawyer simply shrugged and said: "Zaphod's just this guy you know?"
 * The meaning of these words is unclear at this time.

Totally unofficial but well deserved gong

 * At the unofficial presentation of this award in an abandoned Soviet missile bunker deep in the wastes of Russia FireLyte--spyre was asked if he had any words for future wikinewsies. His words were recorded for posterity:

 * "Never give up. Every editor of wikinews has setbacks and corrections and every reviewer has been in the position of having an article failed or even deleted. Do not lose heart. These mistakes are not devastations but opportunities to grow and move on in the development of your skills and yourself.

 * The style guide should be known to you. Read and memorised, if not burnt into your very soul and skin. This goes for all the other important user help pages. You may run out of skin.

 * Develop a method for writing your stories. This has helped me immeasurably once I got the hang of it. Cheat! Use thesauruses and dictionaries to find the best words and always remember George Orwell's exquisite and paraphrased words: 'short is best!'

 * Do original reporting. Even if it means selling all your possessions to afford a plane ticket to a war zone." (Readers are strongly advised not to do this. Do not sell your possessions to fly to a war zone. Do not.) "If it looks like there might be a story you could cover in your area, get a camera and be bold; go! Even if it comes to nothing it is worth trying every time for the one time you can say that you are a reporter that has written an original article"

 * Due to unforeseen, webcomic related circumstances FireLyte was unable to continue the interview but we did preserve the smell of wisdom for use on this user page. After reading the following merely smell your monitor or viewing device to receive the aroma of wisdom.

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User:MyName
After being blocked all last week for someting I did not do, I would like to see if the community has trust in me. I have been contributing for about a month. The main reason I would like to become an admin is to be able to block vandals before they do their damage. I have witnessed many times when I was on wikinews and a vandal was reeking havoc and no admin was there to stop them. Had I been an admin the damage would have been prevented.

I accept! MyName 20:02, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose - I trust that you're a good editor, but I don't see you as very experienced on Wikinews. —     20:05, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutral - Good point about fighting vandals; we need lots of mops; but I guess I need to do an edit review as I don't know what Craig is referring to. Neutralizer 14:27, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
 * On his user page he says "I used to be a vandal.” --Cspurrier 15:37, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Comment - You seem to know how everything works around here. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  16:47, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose I can not trust a user who has been a vandal in the past with adminship. --Cspurrier 17:58, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment : a bit green Jacques Divol 21:27, 15 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose. Your efforts so far on Wikinews do not engender a sense of trust. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 05:13, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutral Good editor, but still a little concerned about his past history. PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 05:35, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Question Many times, vandals get away with their actions due to the fact that there are no Administrators online at the time to stop them. In that regard, would you mind telling us which timezone you edit from so that we can know when you are most likely to be online? PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 05:35, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose User has written too few articles and has not been at wikinews long enough for me to have a sound judgement on the matter. Ealturner 15:57, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose Jason Safoutin 16:00, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose at this time - needs a bit more time under their belt I believe --R2b2 20:48, 16 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Guess my vote --Deprifry|+T+ 18:25, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Nothing defends what you did to the newsroom page. --Jambalaya 18:48, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I can not trust a user who has been a vandal.  F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  18:55, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose terinjokes User Page / Talk 19:56, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose Need to see more and consistent constructive contributions to trust this user. --vonbergm 20:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment This user also applied to become an Administrator at Wikipedia. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  15:22, 21 July 2006 (UTC)


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Doldrums
Since joining in October of last year, Doldrums has amassed a total of 2663 edits, which is more than most admins have. When he's not busy fighting vandalism, welcoming newbies or copyediting countless articles he's writing comprehensive stories himself; most recently for example International bodies express concern over Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Therefore, I'd like to nominate him for the adminship. --Deprifry|+T+ 17:11, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * thanks, i accept. :) Doldrums 17:14, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Support Clear on policy, does an excellent job keeping articles NPOV by spotting problems (no matter which flavor of political bias they originate in) and helping to fix them. --vonbergm 17:31, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support, Doldrums seems to get the policies and I'd trust him to enforce them fairly. --Brian McNeil / talk 19:39, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support international 20:57, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * SUpport, I though he WAS an admin :) MyName 21:04, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support no complaints from me... --R2b2 21:10, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Jacques Divol 21:58, 24 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. I thought those vendor people on the side of the road might be getting over on me after I went for their half-dozen ears of corn for $2.50. The grocery market, FoodLion, has 6 ears of yellow corn on sale for a dollar... and FoodLion can keep it. Did, ?, yeah. -Edbrown05 03:59, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * that's the most beautiful thing anyone's ever said to me. Doldrums 08:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

 * Support per Edbrown05. Nyarlathotep 10:52, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 11:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  13:26, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support yeah, I also thought he already had a mop. Neutralizer 13:46, 25 July 2006 (UTC)
 * The First Ever Cliché Support - This user isn't an admin already? —     17:59, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --Cspurrier 18:00, 26 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support And there should be more like him. Ealturner 22:17, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
 * BCRAT support I would support user to be a Bcrat. Gang  staE  B   (W)  14:50, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support I need to check this page more often! :) Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 19:52, 30 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Support: Great user - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 22:45, 1 August 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/Nzgabriel

Nzgabriel
I would like to nominate Nzgabriel. I think his edits over the past months have demonstrated a dedication to the project and a good understanding of the goals (well over 60 articles published). He is a valuable member of the community and I feel he would be a valuable addition to our administration team Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 08:02, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Accept nomination - thanks. nzgabriel 08:10, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

 * Support nominator Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 09:02, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support —     16:44, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --R2b2 23:19, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - for solid editing. -Edbrown05 06:58, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - Jacques Divol 08:56, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - Jasenlee 01:29, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support vote was this user's third edit. —     01:31, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
 * This user is greatful for my articles on New Zealand stuff. They left a comment on my talk page: User talk:Nzgabriel. nzgabriel 02:56, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
 * I just read it. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  03:08, 26 August 2006 (UTC) (P.S. Why are we talking in small letters?)
 * small letters are cool! (: Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 04:36, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  22:09, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Jason Safoutin 03:40, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 12:55, 30 August 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/DragonFire1024 4

DragonFire1024
This Wikinewsie has been a great assistance to Wikinews, contributing to hundreds of stories, including an entire series of articles, since he first joined. His last RFA was three months ago, and I'm sure he's definitely learned from his mistakes by now. I would be honored if this user could serve Wikinews as an administrator. —     00:54, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Please accept or reject nomination here:
 * Accept. Jason Safoutin 15:46, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

 * Support as nominator. —     00:54, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. Great contributions to Wikinews. If the user is happy to serve in the custodial role, great! -- IlyaHaykinson 01:56, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - Great contributor, energetic, a welcome addition to the administration team - Cartman02au (Talk)(AU Portal) 05:45, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose. Contributor's history does not inspire trust. -  Amgine | talk en.WN 06:44, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * And what have I done to that would be distrustful? You have always said that but have yet to state a reason as to why. Jason Safoutin 15:50, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

 * Support PVJ(Talk)[[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 12:55, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
 * That was not the reason for that and I think you are well aware of that. Jason Safoutin 17:09, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Note that with the exception of one block all were overturned almost immediately. Jason Safoutin 15:50, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

 * Support I have been away for a while, but before I left I had noticed that my objections from last time seemed to no longer be true, and was considering renominating him/her myself sometime in the near future, I think DragonFire has learned from his/her mistakes, assuming nothing derastic has happened when I was away, would be a great admin. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 04:16, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * P.S. —a word about the admin de-admin incident that was mentioned above (which I'm assuming was in response to the arbcom and mrm thing, correct me if I'm wrong). I disagreed with that strongly (de-admining everyone), (and still do) however we all make mistakes, and I don't think an isolated incident a while ago, is enough to stop you from becoming an admin. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 04:16, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

 * Support because a Wkinewsian. -Edbrown05 07:00, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - Jacques Divol 08:57, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support - I trust this user to be an admin. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  17:05, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose sorry DF, but as you know, I oppose the nominations of most editors.I was really on the borderline about voting for you this time though; irregardless, this time, as Meatloaf once said about sex in a car by the dashboard light; "Oh my God, I think he's gonna' make it!" Neutralizer 22:36, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 19:57, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Nzgabriel | My RfA | Talk page 04:10, 30 August 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/Crimson

User:Crimson
User:Crimson has been editing on Wikinews since the beginning of August and has contributed a number of well-written articles, covering local stories from Canada as well as synthesis articles from around the world since then (eg. New Democrats score upset in Ontario's Parkdale-High Park by-election, Scottish Socialist Party to split as Sheridan launches new party, 5 killed as bus from New York City to Montreal crashes, see user page for a fuller list). He became an accredited reporter on August 31.

I find User:Crimson a valuable contributor to articles and helpful and knowledgable in discussions. I would like to nominate him for adminship. Doldrums 17:20, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

I accept with thanks. Crimson 17:45, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  19:39, 20 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Wholeheartadly Support Thunderhead (talk)   23:18, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support I think this user would make a great administrator. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 21:58, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support. He's a wikignome too.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 21:05, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support. --Nzgabriel | Talk 08:29, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 15:24, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

 * Support . Jacques Divol 16:04, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment its intreasting who's voting herre... Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 22:44, 27 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose. User has not been around long enough. My vote now does not mean an opposition vote in the future. Jason Safoutin 22:52, 27 September 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/Stevenfruitsmaak

User:Stevenfruitsmaak
I would like to nominate user Stevenfruitsmaak for administrator. Contributes regularly, and gives the impression of being someone who can be trusted with the extra buttons. --Brian McNeil / talk 14:53, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

 * I accept. I don't promise to be the most user-blocking, article-deleting, archiving, using-the-mop-and-bucket person around, I still prefer just to write, and will probably request accreditation some day. However, since I'm a wikiholic who hates leaving things messy and unfinished, I'll probably use the buttons from time to time.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 19:11, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Support and Comment - Yea! I'm your first. By the way, since you were talking about this, could you take a look at Template:Archive?
 * Neutral The question is if we make this user admin will he ever use his admin tools? I truly do not understand the need to rush an admin nomination through as we have quite a stable of janitors as it is, imo. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  21:26, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I'll probably use them from time to time once I would have them, but I'm not an RC-patroller etc. I agree that there seems to be no lack of maintenance at the moment.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 22:10, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Wikinews Admin's arent that scare, but I'll still support. I spend like 1 hour per day on WN:RC. lol Thunderhead (talk) 22:51, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I would gladly respond to any WN:ALERTs you post while patrolling RC.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:34, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Support-- Although I do agree that we have enough Administrators already. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 05:59, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. i trust Steven to use the buttons fairly and well. —Doldrums (talk) 09:57, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Just in case the nomination doesn't count... Support. --Brian McNeil / talk 20:18, 12 October 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/Thunderhead 1

User:Thunderhead
Not to be standoffish, but I am nominating myself for Adminship. I don't really expect complete support, since I've only been here for a while, but I feel that I have made quite significant edits to the wiki, and that I have been marking articles for quite a while. I have launched the Wikinews Humor project, and I have made anon edits at work, school, and home. I also admin the Ace Combat Wikia on Wikia, so I have some knowledge of the admin tools. Thunderhead (talk) 22:38, 17 October 2006 (UTC) I was once known as User:Urameshi2

 * Accept Just in case nomination doesn't count. Thunderhead (talk) 22:38, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

Questions
I know I'm doing something more wikipedia-like but I don't think a little structure can harm.

I'm a bit confused by your account rename, that's why I have some questions, to make sure that I understand your level of experience here correctly.
 * 1) How long have you been on Wikinews? Have you been on other Wikimedia projects as well (besides wikia)?
 * 2) Which articles have you started or made major contributions too? Any ones you're particularly proud of, or that show your understanding of Wikinews and how it works?
 * 3) Have you ran into any conflicts with other users before? How was the problem resolved?
 * 4) What sysop chores would you like to do?
 * 5) What are your strong sides and your pitfalls here on WikiNews?

--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 18:13, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

 * No problem! I'd be happy to answer your questions!

 * 1) At least a year, with my recent edits being in the past two months.
 * 2) Yes, I am on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and Wikibooks, although I have not made major edits except on News or 'Pedia.
 * 3) Check here. I have started Humor, and I have been a Wikignome for most of my career here.
 * 4) Nope. No conflicts ever. :)
 * 5) I would just like to be able to help Wikinews in the best way I can, and I have found that I would like to be an administrator to help with my gnome edits.
 * 6) Well, I have always tried my best to be helpful, I haven't really run in to any problems, and I have alot of knowledge of Mediawiki I also consider myself to be polite.. My pitfalls are that I tend to ask fairly obvious questions sometimes, and that I have occasionally copy/pasted before I was reminded to not to do so.

Any other questions? Go ahead! Thunderhead (talk) 20:50, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 21:29, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * 1) Exactly what stories have you written as an anon? It's hard to find if the ip-address changes a lot... Although you have some confirmed. And which did you start when you where logged in, only the latest Al-Qaeda 9/11 story?
 * 2) Do you still make anon edits? Why is that?
 * 1) Well, my last logged-in was the latest FDA E. coli (I think), although a few were deleted for Template:copyvio, although I did write a temp article. I never recieved anything on that. Another one I wrote is US Air Force chief proposes using non-lethal military weapons domestically, and Sharapova takes U.S. tennis title. One more I wrote is Child abuse case in West Virginia ends in jail time
 * 2) My school does not allow us to login to anything, so I have to make anon edits on WN at school, although i will say unlogged @ school on mine.

Comments

 * Usage of edit summary seems rather low.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 18:13, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * AAAAAAAAA! Hang in there  remember Rosey  and sign in often  -Edbrown05 08:40, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Support

 * Support. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 22:41, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Support. Seems like a sensible chap---Eloquence 01:49, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Certainly deserves it. By the way, Erik's comments on Wikinews are not representative of the Board of Trustees in any way. I know that should sound obvious, but it's gotten Erik slapped around a bit I believe. —     20:56, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support Jason Safoutin 21:02, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --Nzgabriel | Talk 19:09, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Neutral

 * neutral, yes, i feel more neutral for that case,i don't agree with some PVJ actions but i do not think it's the solution. PVJ59 shown us something we must manage. But he must also understand that categories, that are usefull and meaningfull as topics used to describe articles, are not involved to insult or critics anyone. Have you read phylosophe Terry Pratchett Discworld books ? The last (or something) called "Thud!" is about war between Trolls and Dwarves, about racial intolerance (and coppers and Where's my cow™). But to understand it fully you'ld read the 29th previous!!! :) Jacques Divol 20:05, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, thank you for the comments. Trust me, I will be applying for adminship later (because I sure won't get it now :P). Thanks again! Thunderhead (talk) 21:13, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * i apologies very much. I write my comment on the wrong place, it was about PVJ59, not you, sorry ... Jacques Divol

Oppose

 * Oppose We have more than enough Administrators already. Besides, some of this user's actions have led me to doubt whether he will be capable of handling the responsibility of being a sysop. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 08:16, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Can I ask what I did wrong? I understand that we have alot of Admins, but what did I do wrong? Thunderhead (talk) 13:40, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I would not be comfortable revealing exactly what you did to influence my opinion of you in this manner. However I can tell you that I do not think that users who go "behind the backs" of other users should be allowed to have Administrator privileges. Transperency is a must on Wikinews, as anywhere else. Best of luck with your RfA. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 14:12, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, thank you for telling me that. I will do my best to "be bold" on Wikinews. Thanks! Thunderhead (talk) 17:48, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * PVJ...and you're the pot calling the kettle black. Jason Safoutin 21:03, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Ummm, I've seen a lot of people (basicly almost every admin, besides well, Karen is the only exception I can think of. Note I'm including myself in that list.) go behind peoples back at one time or another (I'm not saying Everyones done major stuff behind someone elses back, but most people have dones something minnor at one point.) I know you don't want to reveal specifics, but I'm really curious as to what happened Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 02:38, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * It was just my personal judgement that if he is given sysop access, he may use it in a way that is not compatible with the level of openness that we except from our Administrators, especially when dealing with blocks of users. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 02:59, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 03:12, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose: This user has obvious good qualities: humour, friendly, helpful, knows MediaWiki... Although I'm sure this is admin material because he loves gnome edits, this user has a such a high level of those edits with very few ( only one? I'll change my opinion if I'm mistaken here ) story he started. I believe you learn how this place works by writing news stories, which might explain the "obvious questions". Also, usage of edit summary seems rather low, which I think is a kind of Good Admin Practice. I really don't want to sound pretentious since I'm quite the newbie-admin, but maybe it's better to wait a month and a few stories?--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 23:53, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, thank you for your comments! Thunderhead (talk) 20:02, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose Stevenfruitsmaak has it down exactly. Thunderhead has alot of good qualities, but also a lack of any major story writing. With no real urgent need for adminship, I think it is best to wait a bit. --Cspurrier 01:51, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't understand why thats such a problem. Lets look at Admin tasks: Fixing images that commons deleted, Gnome like edits to archiving, Archiving, Deleting, protecting edit war zones, Blocking. These Are all Matinance/Gnome like tasks. Also Some other admins, have made very few articles (my grand total is 2 - which wern't very good, I don't think Karen has made very many either (don't quote me on that)) Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 03:12, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * A lack of story writing can be made up for by a lot on talk pages or community pages, by a urgent need for new admins (iirc when you became an admin we were still getting off hour vandalism) or by am overwhelming amount Gnome tasks (like Karen). Since Thunderhead has not done any of these, I can not say I know him well enough to trust him with adminship.--Cspurrier 17:47, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, thank you for your comments! Thunderhead (talk) 20:02, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose, no real criticisms but try again when you've more edits and given people time to build a better picture of you as a contributor. I don't think we should refuse on the grounds of "enough administrators", but less than 100 edits in the Main namespace isn't enough to form an opinion. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:24, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, thank you for your comments! Thunderhead (talk) 20:02, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I don't want to discourage you as a contributor because you do useful work. However, I want to see you being more involved by doing things like rescuing poorly sourced articles instead of tagging them.  Best summed up as, "Practice random acts of kindness".  Nobody can do it all the time, and some things just need tagged, but contributing at a level where you get more feedback on - or more viewing of - your contributions will build people's trust. --Brian McNeil / talk 13:33, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Alright, thanks for the advice. I am pretty sure I'm not going to get it this time, although I do see that I have earned the trust, and support from many contributors (including some who oppose). I will try again in a while, but until then, thanks for the advice. Thunderhead (talk) 16:23, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Oppose, based on . Why the hell is there a) a need for a NS wikia when there's already an individual NationStates wiki, and b) a need to advertise this RFA there? NSLE 05:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * What are you talking about, and how can you base a decsision off that? Wikia is an entirely seperate Wiki, and has nothing to do with my Wiki status here. Thunderhead (talk) 05:24, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't think desicions for this should be allowed to be based on actions at other wikis, unless it directly has to do with Wikinews. Bawolff ☺☻[[image:smile.png]] 17:26, 21 October 2006 (UTC)


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Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Removal/PVJ59 (admin)

De-adminship: User:PVJ59
'''Ended with user leaving project. ' User returned to project .'' As much as I appreciate PVJ's efforts to make Wikinews more neutral, I can't say that I can trust him as an admin. Admins are expected to be civil, yet PVJ in the whole Category talk:Israel debacle made very intimidating comments towards people of Israel. In fact, a contributor from Israel pointed out these highly incivil comments he has made. Additionally, PVJ has violated 3RR too many times (for an administrator), and has at one time unblocked himself so he could make a comment. I would still like PVJ59 to be a contributor, but I think he should spend some time without his admin tools so he can regain the trust of the community. —     17:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * PVJ59 has posted a message regarding this RfDA. — Doldrums(talk) 18:09, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * If my contributions to Wikinews are repaid in the form of my Admin access being withdrawn, I will quit the project. In case the RfDA passes, I ask that my user and user-talk pages be deleted. Thank you. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 03:55, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * In light of the several messages I am getting regarding my decision to leave if this RfDA passes, I though I should clarify my stand on this matter. Most of the concerns raised by MessedRocker (whose judgement I trust) seem to have more to do with my status as as editor, than as a sysop. Hence, I think that the best way to address those concerns would be to either change my behaviour a bit (that might be tough, but I'm willing to try) or quit (that's pretty much a surefire solution). The part about my temporary unblocks do concern my Administrator status, and I understand why they may be cause for me to lose Admisistratorship-but, like I said, losing sysop status will lead me to (regretfully) retire from Wikinews. Just, in case I do have to leave (i.e if this RfDA passes)I would just like to state that I bear no ill-will to anyone I have worked with on this project, and have no cause to regret a moment of the last six months I have been around here. It truly has been fun-both through the good times and the not-so-good ones. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 16:26, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I have decided to quit the project with immediate effect. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 09:32, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Questions

 * Question: What other possibilities are there? "At their discretion, lesser penalties may also be assessed against problematic administrators, including the restriction of their use of certain powers or placement on administrative probation." 1 Is this an option?--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 00:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * In certain cases, Wikipedia policy is transwikied to Wikinews. We are permitted to use their policies where ours is lacking. In this case, however, there doesn't appear to be any facility to implement administrative probation unless the ArbCom becomes involved. --Chiacomo (talk) 05:27, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

Comments

 * Comment: Since it always is an issue in RfDAs, remember Support means remove adminship and Oppose means he should keep his adminship. Also this is PVJ's second RfDA, his first one ended with 6 opposes and 2 supports. --Cspurrier 17:31, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: Note that PVJ59 is currently blocked and will not be able to respond on this page. — Doldrums(talk) 17:40, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * PVJ is welcome to comment on his talk page. —     17:42, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: I generally oppose the RfDA process and will not vote, but will comment. I also think that PVJ's stance on Adminship being a requirement for his editing is unfortunate.  Adminship is supposed to be about duties of cleanup, maintaining policy, and being a trusted user to take care of some tasks that we don't want to offer to every editor.  It is not supposed to be a function to help a user edit on Wikinews.  -- IlyaHaykinson 05:09, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: After I get about ten support votes (or a difference of ten in favour of me being de-sysoped), I shall retire from the project. I do not, however, wish to imply that I am quitting (it is only a matter of time now) out of any ill-will toward my fellow contributors. It is just that I do not wish to burden Wikinews with my presence if the community does not wish to have me on as an Administrator. I once again urge the community to vote as they please-remember that my departure will not have any catastrophic impact on the project, and thus there is no need for the voters to exercise any sort of restraint while voicing their opinion in this regard. I hope that this unpleasant business will be sorted out quickly so that we may all go back to doing what needs to be done. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 16:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Please reconsider that stance, I'm afraid tha the RfDA should make it clear to you that there are a number of people who are losing trust in you using administrative powers appropriately. I count at least 2 times you've unblocked yourself and two times you've blocked yourself, I'm not going to look for other breaches but I suspect they exist.  You can't do that, if you're going to breach the rules you must not breach the ones that normal editors can't.  In addition to that, you should only break the rules when you're prepared to take the consequences.  It better be a hell of a good point you're trying to make.
 * Right now you probably still have a good degree of sympathy for some aspects of the POV you've expressed, were you to bring the Israeli recognition issue to any article involving one of the countries that does not recognise it, then you'd get sympathy for working the detail into the story. Beyond that you're questioning the right of the majority of contributors to defer to Wikipedia on the status of Israel.  I'm not going to reach for analogies, they been beaten to death in an effort to get you to accept the reasonableness of using a category Israel.  As you are repeatedly reminded, the countries who wish it didn't exist have to refer to it in some way, and they frequently use "Israel" with choice adjectives.
 * Finally, there are ways to express your POV on Wikinews and stay within project guidelines. Through your choice of story submissions you may express your POV, provided that each story is within the project guidelines.  So, you ignore U.S. "propaganda" and concentrate on reports from other countries.  That way you can look for news that relates to what you consider the under-reported POV and bring them to light alongside the more mainstream coverage that you may not be so happy with.  You may have to live with what other contributors add, but if you can't work with that you shouldn't be on a wiki. --Brian McNeil / talk 17:52, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Yes, I have breached the rules before but I believe that it was a combination of circumstances and bad judgement that made me do so. I did not breach policy to harm the project or the community.
 * The POV of the 24 countries that do not recognise Israel does not necessarily mirror my own. I was only trying to achieve NPOV (perhaps at the cost of hurting some sentiments) in the truest sense of the term. The fact that the Israel issue has led to this point saddens me very deeply.
 * I keep the "activist" side of me seperate from the "writer" side of me. I do not and will not write articles with the express purpose of representing POVs. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 18:06, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I don't mean report to represent a POV, but to highlight its existence. As an example, the Canadian story has no congruence with the 24 states that don't recognise Israel, so most people think it is wholly inappropriate there.  But the Israel-Lebanon conflict involved Hezbollah, who you've quoted, and was commented on by a lot of countries.  Israeli government officials even brought up the non-recognition issue relating to where peacekeepers might come from.  I'm sure some of those points should've been given more prominence, so try and stick around and calmly represent that when these issues invariably surface again. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:33, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Comment; Is this really happening? An admin. (MR) who just admitted to facilitating/advising Neutralizer on how to evade a block is now starting an RfDA another admin for evading a block? Is there sense of fairness whatsoever on this page? 70.48.204.32 00:47, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Technically speaking it's allowed -- it's one of the loopholes of being banned. Also, it wasn't Neutralizer, and I have since withdrew the deal. —     00:48, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Is it not true you thought it was Neut you were helping? Isn't helping someone evade a total ban worse than evading a short term block? Give me a break. 70.48.204.32 00:58, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Not at all. He came out, admitted it, and we thanked him for admitting it. You know, you sound alot like Neut, from what I've heard. Thunderhead (talk) 01:02, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Any non-biased person would feel that an admin who is advising/helping a troll get around a permanent ban is committing a much worse offense than an admin who unblocks himself once or twice which, as you know, many admins did here on a wheel unblocking war awhile back. Any new user who had witnessed that wheel war of admins unblocking themselves would not be supporting this RfDA. MR I am very surprised that you would start this RfDA on such a minor infraction which ,imo, is much less of an infraction than your own. 70.48.204.32 01:05, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, know I know it's you. Put it this way: MR has his opinions, and you have yours. Leave it at that. Thunderhead (talk) 01:09, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * MR is an honest guy; I'm sure he'll change his mind about this RfDA once he has some time to think about it; or else, he'll quit himself; to do neither would be quite hypocritical and MR is not a hypocritical guy; period.

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03:01, 20 April 2006 Chiacomo (Talk | contribs) unblocked User:Chiacomo (contribs) (Blech)

03:02, 20 April 2006 Chiacomo (Talk | contribs) unblocked Chiacomo (contribs) (Blech)

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06:32, 19 April 2006 Karen (Talk | contribs) unblocked Karen (contribs) . 70.48.204.32 02:08, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * 02:59, 20 April 2006 Mindspillage (Talk | contribs | block) blocked "Chiacomo (contribs)" with an expiry time of infinite (wheel-warring... er, I mean, testing.)

02:59, 20 April 2006 Mindspillage (Talk | contribs | block) blocked "User:Chiacomo (contribs)" with an expiry time of infinite (wheel-warring... er, I mean, testing.) If you look at the log a bit more you will find the reason for the blocks of Chiacomo was testing, unblocking himself in this case was ok --Cspurrier 12:18, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Didn't we set arbcom up to stop this deadmin crap deadminships? I would suggest this goes to Arbcom, and arbcom member’s recluse themselves if there’s a conflict of interest Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 05:43, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Yeah, and the last case, dealing with MrM, got thrown back into this forum: Admin or deAdmin -Edbrown05 06:08, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

 * As I have already mentioned on Messed's talk, most of the concerns raised seem to be related to my comments about Israel, and my habit of temporarily unblocking myself. First, about the temporary unblocks, I (erroneously) though that unblocking myself for a few minutes to make a comment was not too serious an offence, and did not do so with malicious intent. This has been the first time that I havebeen warned that temporary unblocks constitute block-evasion, and I ask that I be given another chance in this regard. As for the fact that the way I express myself is sometimes a bit too direct, that is something that I shall find difficult to change, since it is part of my personality-even in real-life (I have recieved more than my share of black eyes and cut lips). In this case, I was very straight forward in my comments on Israel. But, had I been campaigning againt a "Palestinian recognition POV", I would have been just as direct, and would (I am sure) have made very clear my views on the existence of Palestine. The same applies to any POV that I might have held, and it is a matter of my own behaviour rather than a case of my being intentionally disrespectful in my comments. Yes, sometimes I am too direct in my criticism, but am just as open with my praise. I have never (intentionally) used POV disputes to hurt users and have always been on good terms even with editors who disagree with me on certain issues. The fact is that if this RfDA passes (which seems likely) I shall retire from the project (that is a certainty). However, I would hate to quit just as much as I would hate to lose my sysop status. Hence, I ask that some alternative be proposed (if possible) to this RfDA. Again, I realise that it is almost certain that I will not be here as an Administrator after the 28th, and would not hold any grudge against those who initiated this process or supported it, do not hold them, in any way, responsible for my departure. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 13:59, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Support

 * Support as nominator. —     17:22, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Sorry, but I gotta Support. Thunderhead (talk) 17:36, 21 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Sadly gotta Support removal of adminship too. He was blocked for these infractions, but RfdA is the more adult & appropriate venue.  However, a double wammy is no good.  So I'm unblocking him.  And this support vote is conditional upon him not being reblocked for these specific infractions.  Nyarlathotep 02:45, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support, doesn't inspire trust.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 13:12, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. (attack removed) --Daniel575 18:16, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * This user has personally attacked me on many occasions, has recently joined Wikinews with the declared intention of "joining a fight" and has contributed close to nothing to the project. If it will not affect the result, I ask that his vote be discounted. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 19:13, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: I tend to agree in this aspect and is very suspicious like. Has the user been checkusered? Jason Safoutin 22:37, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * What you think he is Neutralizer or MyName? I doubt it.  You don't just "checkuser someone" unless you have a reason.  Nyarlathotep 10:01, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * You haven't been paying attention. Blueline did nothing wrong or suspicious at all and she was checkusered and permanently banned. Checkuser is now being played with like a power tool. 65.95.151.190 21:32, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * What's with all of this Neutralizer or MyName stuff? Do you all fail to see that Neutralizer IS MyName? 148.233.159.57 21:38, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Support. PVJ59 is a prolific and valuable contributor to this project and i appreciate the articles he's written, bringing expanded coverage of events around the world and his attempt to broaden the range of povs Wikinews articles present. I do, however, find his use of administrator powers violate policies too frequently (see below) and i see too little an attempt to change it to overlook them.
 * user has been blocked 4 times (7 July, 16 July, 21 September, 19 October) in the last 4 months for violating 3RR.
 * unblocked himself 5 times (20 October, (22:38) 19 October 2006, 21 September, (18:11) 8 July, (12:27) 8 July) for either either not agreeing to the block or to post alerts, apparently does not appear to know or appear to care that the same result can be obtained by posting to his talk page, e-mailing an admin or getting on IRC, which doesn't involve breaking policy.
 * unblocked himself and then blocked user he was involved in editorial dispute with:

 * speedied a sourced article

 * another speedy which was subsequently restored, sourced, expanded and published.

 * protected an article he was involved in a dispute in

 * edited article (more pov dispute) after unblocking himself.

i am prepared to consider alternatives to da-admining him if i am convinced that there won't be continued infractions from this administrator. i do note, though, that even as this RfDA is underway, he has twice blocked a user he is in dispute with, apparently for echoing his own comment about "annihilation", despite saying "I will also not threaten users with blocks except in cases of obvious violations".
 * I only blocked this user beacuse of his allegations of "anti-Semitism" against certain users. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 09:31, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I only blocked this user beacuse of his allegations of "anti-Semitism" against certain users. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 09:31, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I only blocked this user beacuse of his allegations of "anti-Semitism" against certain users. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 09:31, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Neutral

 * yes, i feel more neutral for that case,i don't agree with some PVJ actions but i do not think it's the solution. PVJ59 shown us something we must manage. But he must also understand that categories, that are usefull and meaningfull as topics used to describe articles, are not involved to insult or critics anyone. Have you read phylosophe Terry Pratchett Discworld books ? The last (or something) called "Thud!" is about war between Trolls and Dwarves, about racial intolerance (and coppers and Where's my cow™). But to understand it fully you'ld read the 29th previous!!! :) Jacques Divol 20:04, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Several of PVJ’s actions have bothered me greatly. His many violations of the 3rr show a disrespect for the community. His unblocking himself and his many threats of blocks for those he fights with, are both also highly inappropriate for an admin. However, PVJ’s editor related contributions are many and quality. I would hate to see us lose PVJ. If he is willing to commit to stop violating the 3rr and stop threatening users with blocks, I would be willing to change this vote to oppose (keep adminship). --Cspurrier 20:35, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I did not mean to disrespect the community or the project by violating 3RR, and did so in the heat of the moment. I assure you that it will not happen again. I will also not threaten users with blocks except in cases of obvious violations. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 03:25, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Oppose
* Oppose- seems overreactive to me. Blueline 16:43, 22 October 2006 (UTC) to explain; I believe in forgiveness and peaceful solutions to disagreements so I do not want him to be kicked off the administrative job. A sports arena is a good place for fights but I do not see his actions as being very different from several other administrators so I think they are all doing good work for no money so I want them all to stay as long as they want. Blueline 16:52, 22 October 2006 (UTC) sock of Neutralizer --Cspurrier 17:53, 22 October 2006 (UTC)

* Oppose-By DeAdmining PVJ we risk losing him, as he stated. If this happens, Wikinews will stray to an even further pro-western bias than it already has. This would be detrimental to Wikinews. Remember how Wikinews' popularity falls when Neutralizer is banned? The same loss of popularity will occur when PVJ resigns because of this. Think people think. Tohstsalstuen 17:04, 22 October 2006 (UTC) New user using an open proxy, using a sock and is a probbaly sock of Neutralizer --Cspurrier 17:45, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * OpposeMessed and Cspurrier supported MrM and Amgine when they committed much worse and more frequent misuse of their admin powers.This is simply an attempt to silence the one administrator who is willing to fight the anglo-american pov which is (perhaps unknowingly) being pushed by many of our admins. It would be very harmful to the Wikinews project if this indirect form of censorship is successful. Paulrevere2005 17:29, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * COmment: Have those users been added to the list of Neutralizer socks? Jason Safoutin 22:38, 23 October 2006 (UTC)
 * IDemand that Cspurrier use checkuser on Tohstsalstuen or else withdraw his allegation that it is"probably" a sock of Neut. Also, Cspurrier when supporting MR said it's ok for banned users to come back if they behave  yet he bans Blueliner when she did nothing wrong at all. This seems like selective rule enforcement which should not be allowed here,imo. 70.48.204.32 00:56, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * There was a CheckUser. It matched. And stop pretending to not be Neutralizer, Neutralizer. You've been banned. —     00:57, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * NO ask Cspurrier; he'll tell you he did NOT do a checkuser on Tohstsalstuen which showed him to be a sock of Neut. That's just not true....so it is wrong for him to say above it is "probably" a sock of Neut's. 70.48.204.32 01:09, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * The above referenced user was editing from an open proxy. See M:WM:NOP for more information on the prohibition against editing from an open proxy. This is not the proper venue for this discussion. WN:ALERT might be better. --Chiacomo (talk) 05:25, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Giveus a break; it was Cspurrier who brought the false accusation that Tohstsalstuen is a sock of Neut's into this discussion andyour(Chiacomo)'s unblocking of yourself twice with no penalty at all is certainly part of this discussion;

- 03:01, 20 April 2006 Chiacomo (Talk | contribs) unblocked User:Chiacomo (contribs) (Blech) -   - 03:02, 20 April 2006 Chiacomo (Talk | contribs) unblocked Chiacomo (contribs) (Blech) 67.71.121.73 10:30, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * If you'll look at the block log you'll see that we were testing block behavior -- the actual blocks say things like "test" and "testing". I've never been blocked "for cause" on Wikinews -- only to test features. --Chiacomo (talk) 22:41, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
 * SInce being unblocked in June my only socks are: User:Neutralizer and User:MyName. ANY MORE QUESTIONS? 148.233.159.57 21:40, 24 October 2006 (UTC)


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User:Skenmy
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I am nominating myself for en:Wikinews adminship as I feel that I would be able to make a good contribution to the community in the admin field, whether it be helping with chores, menial tasks, or vandal-fighting (although we thankfully get very little vandalism compared with Wikipedia, where I am primarily a vandal fighter).

I was originally drawn to Wikinews by a link on the Wikipedia homepage. I have no idea why I have chosen to stay - but I love the project and what it provides and offers, and I hope that this somewhat shows through my contributions. I am especially proud of the articles I have written, all the way back from my very first article at Pelicans held on suspicion of being drunk up to my most recent article (published today) at Two children killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu. I have also dipped into the Original Reporting pool with my article PDPC President Rob Levin has died. My full article list is available here on my User page.

While my edit count is not high by any means ( at sub 200 edits at just over 200 edits at just over 300 edits) I feel proud that every one of my edits has been constructive, and I, to my knowledge, have never done anything detrimental to the Wikinews community, such as become involved in article wars. I feel that my previous experience on en:Wikipedia, as well as on my own three wikis that I administrate (using the MediaWiki software), will assist me in assisting the Wikinews community in any way I can and/or am called to do so.

I ask that you vote truthfully, and give reasons for your vote. I will gladly accept any Oppose votes with any constructive criticism of myself or my articles, and/or with suggestions on how to improve for the future so that one day I may renominate myself for adminship. Various links that may assist you in voting are placed after this statement. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 10:45, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

(Contributions • Edit Count)

 * Accept as nominator - just in case nomination doesn't count. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 10:45, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

 * Support--Article and edit-count seems to be a bit low, but Skenmy has a clean record and is an experienced RC Patroller. PVJ(Talk)(Articles I have written) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 11:50, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. User quietly gets on with chores that need doing. --Brian McNeil / talk 12:16, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutral. Well, although his is a great user, I think that his small edit count is not fitting for an administrator, although I can't talk, can I, Brian? Thunderhead (talk) 23:21, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Brianmc mutters something about reading tea leaves and personally needing another 266 edits. --Brian McNeil / talk 21:30, 2 November 2006 (UTC)

 * Support User seems like he knows how to handle his admin tools :) — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  23:10, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose Need more trust and activity on the site. Jason Safoutin 00:11, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Support, Trustworthy contributor, Shyam  ( T / C ) 19:20, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Neutral: seems ok, but 84 edits in main...--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 20:00, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
 * comment/abstain User is active on IRC, which I think is a good thing for an admin. Bawolff ☺☻ 23:37, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
 * comment His wikipedia page is quite impressive. He is part of many different anti-vandal type activities which is to be applauded. Hopefully he will do the same on wikinews ~The bellman | Smile 04:14, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Oppose. While I find the user to be a good contributor, I don't think that we're suffering from a lack of administrators.  Given that I'd rather have a better opinion of the user's application of policy as a non-admin. With so few edits it's tough to judge.  I would support another nomination in a couple of months. -- IlyaHaykinson 02:56, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Support. little low on Wikinews experience, nonetheless. — Doldrums(talk) 06:25, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Support --Cspurrier 16:06, 4 November 2006 (UTC)


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User:Zanimum
I would like to nominate Nicholas Moreau,, for adminship. I thought he already was one, and I feel this is an overall level-headed, well-established and respected user.

Zanimum is an accredited reporter with experience as a local journalist who has written 72 105 articles according to his user page (making him a staff lead reporter), mainly since August 2005 and somehow linked to Category:Culture and entertainment (he has an interest in art). His contributions are both original, based on press releases and compiled from news articles. Recently he was appreciated for his interviews on the Regional Council elections in Canada with a trophy and barnstar. His edit count tells us he has over 1200 edits in main, and edits across all namespaces totalling near 2000 edits (when I wrote this). He discusses the project and proposes new ideas, such as Scheduled attendance for Wikinews or Commons. His usage of edit summary seems low but I'm sure this could be improved in the future.

Reading his talk page, I get the impression he is a well appreciated community member who collaborates nicely and never had troubles with anyone.

He's an admin on the English Wikipedia and a member of the Wikimedia Foundation's Communications Committee. He's been active on Wiki's since 2004. For some more impressive facts about Zanimum on pedia, see w:User:Zanimum/archive.

 * Candidate, please indicate acceptance of the nomination here: I accept. --  Zanimum 21:40, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Questions for the candidate
 * 1) Have you ran into any conflicts with other users before? How was the problem resolved? One user has scheduled to do original reporting on an event of national significance to Canada. The event was televised, and could be reported on from home, provided the user had cable or (legal) satellite service. What was ultimately needed was a photographer. I only found out they were going to event, after emailing the organizers asking to attend as a photographer. The user didn't even end up going in the end. As a result, I've created the "Scheduled attendance for Wikinews or Commons" page on Meta.
 * 2) What sysop chores would you like to do? Deleting spam, retro-adding categories to archived articles.
 * 3) What are your strong sides and your pitfalls here on Wikinews? I am a professional copyrighter for a website, as of last Monday, so I am actively brushing up on my literary ability. My article sometimes are too focused in interest, like ad industry and feminists, prairie newsjunkies, and talk show viewers.
 * 4) If you become a sysop, do you plan to use your admin powers often as you edit, or not as often? Why? Well, as often as I see spam come along, or I create a category that seems to be warranted due to a volume of articles. (recently I have created the category "World record" and the subcat "Elections in Canada".

Votes and Comments
 * 1) Support as nom.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 17:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Support --Cspurrier 18:32, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Support  — Doldrums(talk) 18:35, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) Support, assuming candidate accepts. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:51, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) Support, Not able to fully comprehend the answers to the questions but seems like a good user. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 18:55, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 6) support Definitly should be an admin. Bawolff ☺☻ 20:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) Looks like I gotta Support! Man, everyone is RFAing! Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 21:46, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 8) Support. -- IlyaHaykinson 22:26, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 9) Support Jacques Divol 09:18, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 10) Support, a well-established user on wikinews. Shyam  ( T / C ) 09:26, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 11) Support Thought he was one already. Zeest(Talk)(Newpages) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 10:29, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 12) Support per PVJ. — F e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  17:56, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 13) Support Crimson 01:25, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 14) Support --Nzgabriel | Talk 00:52, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, I'm running for adminship after this one is done. Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 00:59, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 1) --Nearly Headless Nick 11:54, 17 November 2006 (UTC)


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User:Thunderhead
I am going to nominate myself for another RFA as per my RFA test.

I may not have written but a few articles, however I feel that my contributions to Wikinews have been significant enough that you may trust me with administrative privlages. I missed consensus by two votes which were both oppose. I have, however worked things out with PVJ. I feel that Wikinews may not be short on administrators, that we need to continually maintain anti-vandal administrators so that we can continually fight the War on Vandalisim. I hope that the Wikinews community will recognize Special:Contributions/Thunderhead my contributions to the project. If I do not recieve adminship this time, I will try again in February 2007. To avoid confusion, my previous username was User:Urameshi2. Questions are always welcome. Thunderhead (talk) (Check out my RFA test) 23:24, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

 * 1) Support There is nothing bad to say about you or your edits. I trust you to be admin. F  e  llow  Wiki  News   (W)  23:29, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment I wrote on your test Good luck in February, since this is not February. I implied that I would support you in February (since that's when you said you would run again). You lied Thunderhead! In case you don't know it, this is November, February is 3 months away. I stand by my decision on your test. Good luck in February terinjokes User Page / Talk 03:07, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 1) Support-- Zeest(Talk)(Newpages) [[Image:Flag_of_India.svg|25px]] 07:30, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Neutral - I honestly believe that the user needs to place far less importance on becoming an admin (per RfA Test, Peer Review, previous nominations) and slow down - concentrate on getting some more good articles done before ladening yourself with admin tasks. I would support a nomination in February. --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 09:49, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Support--Nearly Headless Nick 16:14, 18 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) Oppose. Thunderhead has been an enthusiastic contributor, particularly active in discussions. but i don't see contributions to articles, project pages or discussions that highlight his understanding of policies (have i missed something?). the user's relatively low proportion of contributions to main and project space and relatively high prop. on user and user talk pages has also weighed in my take on this. perhaps the user can point out contributions he feels are notable or demonstrate his ability to use the buttons well. — Doldrums(talk) 15:10, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
 * some rather odd edits as well,, , .  — Doldrums(talk) 15:26, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

 * 1) Oppose : to early, need some months of fun on wikinews !Jacques Divol 09:02, 23 November 2006 (UTC)


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Bronislaw Komorowski sworn in as president of Poland

August 10, 2010

Polish politician Bronisław Komorowski has been sworn in as of Poland after winning the presidency in the presidential runoff election of July 4. Komorowski belongs to the Civic Platform Party and won the presidential runoff by a margin of 53% to 47% against, who is from the Law and Justice party. Kaczyński was the twin brother of former President, who died in an airplane accident in Russia.

The new president had held the post as acting speaker of parliament (the ) since April 10 of this year. He assumed the presidency after the plane crash in Smolensk, Russia that killed 95 political figures, including the president.

Civic Platform is a liberal conservative political party while Law and Justice is conservative and has an "anti-corruption, conservative, law and order agenda."

Komorowski, 58, is the fourth President of Poland since the fall of communism. He has called for more cooperation and less fighting and hatred in the political arena. "The democratic institutional order we have built in Poland for over 20 years of change has shown that in these difficult times, we have been able to ensure continuity of the state to tax and proudly pays tribute to disaster victims," Komorowski said.


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Apple executive leaves company after iPhone 4 antenna issues

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, formerly an Apple Inc. executive overseeing hardware engineering for the company's, is stepping down from his post. The move came after Apple received criticism last month for the placement of the antenna on their most recent iPhone model,.

Apple confirmed that Papermaster, 49, had left the company, but did not say whether he decided to leave or was forced out. Papermaster did not comment on the situation.

According to The New York Times, who first broke the news about Papermaster's departure, an anonymous individual "with direct knowledge of the situation" claimed that the former executive had been ousted over various hardware issues, some related to the.

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs first introduced iPhone 4, he praised the device's antenna design. However, many consumers reported that, when holding the phone in a certain location, reception would decrease and sometimes lead to. Apple's response to the issue, dubbed "Antennagate" by the media, was first to recommend holding the phone in a different location. They later found a related software glitch that caused the signal strength to be misreported on the device. In a July 16 press conference, Jobs said that all iPhone 4 buyers would be eligible to receive a free case, or "bumper," which alleviates the signal problem.

Citing people familiar with the situation,  reported that Papermaster had been pushed out due to an incompatibility with Apple's corporate culture. The sources claimed that Papermaster was not used to the environment or corporate politics and did not possess the creativity the company wanted to see. They also said that it was Jobs, not Papermaster, who made the decision to proceed with iPhone 4 development even though the company had been aware of potential signal problems resulting from the antenna placement as early as a year ago.

Papermaster's post will be filled by Bob Mansfield, Apple's senior vice president for engineering. Mansfield was already involved in iPhone development, overseeing processor and display engineering.

Papermaster had been with Apple since November 2008, but a United States federal judge barred him from working until April 2009. He had previously held a senior position with IBM, where he had worked for 25 years. IBM sued Papermaster in an attempt to block him from joining Apple, but a settlement was reached after he testified that no IBM corporate secrets had been disclosed to Apple.


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Australian rules football: 2010 Gippsland Football League round 16 split round week two

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Week two of the Gippsland Football League round sixteen split round saw a combined winning margin of 80 points, as deafeated  and  defeated.

The Gippsland Football League, officially the Gippsland League, is the only major Australian rules football competition in the Gippsland region according to the.

Scores are quoted as goals-behinds (total).

Having already secured top spot on the ladder, Maffra continued their dominance of the competition with a 49 point victory over Leongatha at home. The hosts went ahead early and lead at every break; 21 points at the end of the first quarter, 32 at half time and 35 at the end of the third quarter. Final scores, in the "accurate" game of the day, Maffra 15-14 (104) defeated Leongatha 8-7 (55).

170 kilometres away, Morwell capped off a close game with a 31 point victory over Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi lead by two points at the end of the first quarter and six points at half time. Morwell lead by two points at the end of the third qurater thanks to an inaccurate four goals, eight behinds for the quarter to Wonthaggi's four staight goals.

The final quarter saw Morwell kick six goals, five behinds to Wonthggi's one goal, six behinds to run out winners 15-22 (112) to 11-15 (81).


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 * In this page it was mentioned indian player's name RP SHARMA where actually it is RG SHARMA. It was a very minor change. I am unable to find how to edit the page, if you able to read this please do it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Shaik.ansari (talk • contribs) 21:03, 1 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Done. --Pi zero (talk) 23:03, 1 January 2018 (UTC)

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1QG 	1QB 	2QG 	2QB 	3QG 	3QB 	4QG 	4QB 	PTS Wonthaggi Power 	3 	5 	6 	9 	10 	9 	11 	15 	81 Morwell        	3 	3 	5 	9 	9 	17 	15 	22 	112

1QG 	1QB 	2QG 	2QB 	3QG 	3QB 	4QG 	4QB 	PTS Maffra  	5 	4 	9 	6 	11 	11 	15 	14 	104 Leongatha 	2 	1 	4 	4 	6 	6 	8 	7 	55 --RockerballAustralia c 07:35, 8 August 2010 (UTC)


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Talk:Poll: Arabs discouraged by US policies, back nuclear-armed Iran

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Sorry, I misread the poll. I read the 8 against UK instead of the 10 against Iran, I think. Blood Red Sandman (Talk)   (Contribs) 14:12, 8 August 2010 (UTC)


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Thread:Comments:Poll: Arabs discouraged by US policies, back nuclear-armed Iran/"over half of the respondents also watch American or European movies, shows or music videos daily"

We're all living in Amerika! Amerika ist wunderbar!


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Hi. We don't allow self-publishing at English Wikinews. It technically doesn't work: the article doesn't go to the main page, but instead to a special section of the Newsroom called Articles mispublished. When the article is ready to be peer-reviewed, put the review tag on it. Only when it is published by an authorized reviewer will it appear on the main page.

RockerballAustralia has pointed out some problems that need to be fixed before it will be publishable. I observe that as English text the translation isn't grammatical, and that the title isn't clear for an international audience. --Pi zero (talk) 16:49, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

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Flash floods kill over a hundred in India, 500 missing

August 8, 2010

Five hundred people are missing and as many as 150 are reported to have been killed by flash floods in India, caused by a sudden that hit Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday. The downpour struck the town of and several surrounding villages, and reportedly caused a mud slide that hit the refugee-populated village of Choglamsar.

Associated Press reported that at least five foreign tourists were among those killed. Their nationalities are not known but New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported that 110 tourists, half of them foreigners, were being looked after at an Army transit camp on the Leh-Manali road. NDTV also said that the tourists had been given food, medicine and phone connections to their embassies. Flights have been arranged by the Indian government to bring affected foreign tourists back home.

Massive relief efforts are continuing; Farooq Ahmad, who is Inspector General of Police in Kashmir reported on Sunday today that "63 bodies had been identified so far and that rescue teams were fanning out to six villages near Leh that had not yet been reached during relief operations." Believed to contain 5000 people, Choglamsar, on Leh's outskirts, is one of the villages that rescuers have been clearing roads to reach.

The army has been called in to assist in rescue work. Thousands of troops, police and paramilitary soldiers were clearing roads in order to reach isolated villages. Those living in the upper reaches, whose housing was not adequate to provide protection, will have borne the full impact of the mud slides caused by the 12 mm of rain that fell on Friday in just a few minutes.

Officials said that rescuers were digging through crushed homes and piles of mud to search for survivors. The hundreds of reported injured are being treated at an army hospital and several makeshift clinics. Mohammed Deen Khan, a social activist who has been assisting in rescue work, said the mud was 15 feet high in some places. Heavy earth-moving equipment has been brought in to move the tonnes of mud and boulders blocking roads.

The rescue officials have faced a serious problem due to the severe damage of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) office, a telecommunication enterprise, leading to the complete disruption of communication in the Leh region. The general manager of BSNL reports that the damage has caused a loss of 120 million INR. Another telecommunication enterprise, Airtel, has provided SIM cards to local administration for setting up hotlines that people can call for assistance.

Pashi Tsetan, a local administration development wing (deputy director) said, "The major problem is due to the communication breakdown. If communication is restored it will help in co-ordination of rescue operations in a better way." Other institutions like Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), the ITBP camp, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and others have also been affected.

1,314 people, mostly tourists, have been airlifted from Leh to Delhi. Three additional Indian Airlines flights from Jammu and Delhi have been planned. Three IL-76 and four AN-32 aircraft carried relief material to Leh this morning, and four more by Jet Airways and Air India and three by Kingfisher Airlines will carry relief material and doctors to Leh.

The ITBP has sent water tankers containing drinking water to affected areas. Medical camps have been set up in villages like Saboo. The bodies of eleven persons were transported to Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan this morning.

India's crisis comes as Pakistan is experiencing the worst floods in the country's history.


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North Korea makes even China look good.


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