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Defaultia (3/0/0)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunchia 22:04, 26 Sep 2004 (GMT)
Voided due to inactivity by Goobergunch|? 23:33, 20 Apr 2005 (GMT)

Defaultia has been one of the earliest NSwikians and has written (or at least begun) many important articles, such as Moderator, Region, and Region crashing. Defaultia has also provided us with the temporary logo. --Goobergunchia 20:36, 19 Sep 2004 (GMT)

I Accept :-P Defaultia 23:19, 19 Sep 2004 (GMT)

Support

  1. As in nomination Goobergunchia 20:36, 19 Sep 2004 (GMT)
  2. I think I'm allowed to vote for my self... Defaultia 10:34, 20 Sep 2004 (GMT)
  3. Sure... East Germany 06:43, 23 Sep 2004 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

Comments/Questions 3 users have voted for. There are currently 5 in NSWiki. I think that that means that I'm in! I'd like to thank Goobergunch for making this wiki. And East Germany for voting for me. Defaultia 21:34, 23 Sep 2004 (GMT)

Knootoss (10/4/0)

Granted provisionally by Goobergunch|? 20:17, 7 Oct 2004 (GMT) and confirmed by Goobergunch|? 12:03, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)

I'd recommend Knootoss --Frisbeeteria 01:55, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Heh. Thanks ^_^;;;; - Knoot 08:44, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Support

  1. I support. He's active and a good contributor. Crimmer 12:42, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  2. Knoot accepts the nomination.
  3. What Crimmer said, very active and very helpful edits. Also very helpful on IRC. --Goobergunchia 16:34, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  4. Meh. My vote belongs in the tally for Knoot. --Frisbeeteria 18:04, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  5. Def votes for. --Defaultia 23:34, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  6. Diablo_NL votes for Knootoss. He has so far done a great job. And if he screws it up I can always go by and punish him. ;) Diablo NL
    Edits by User:82.156.36.49 count towards validity of User:Diablo_NL's vote. --Goobergunch|? 23:23, 10 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  7. I support Knootoss. If the CACE clique is so worried about his free-market bias, why don't they nominate one of their own, like Xiukang, for sysop? Syskeyia 6:39, 10 Oct 2004 (Central Time)
  8. Go Knootoss!. Iuthia 00:30, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  9. K-stan says "yea" to Knoot, even if he is Dutch.  :) K-stan 7:53, 10 Oct 2004 (EST)
  10. The Serene^Union gives a thumbs up to Knootoss. Kaenei
    Only other edit by this user is on NSwiki:Logo candidates - however, it takes a good deal of time and effort to make a logo. --Goobergunch|? 00:06, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Oppose

  1. I am against; K is not neutral and incapable of being neutral. --Pudding
  2. As much as I am a friend of this individual, I would think it may be wiser to find a less controversial player who's made it a point never to cross anyone on purpose. --Galdago
  3. This would alienate a great many people from NSwiki. No. Rehochipe
    Apart from a few political enemies (who I've yet to see as active NSwiki contributors), who exactly would this alienate? That's an awfully large position stated in awfully few words. - Frisbeeteria 22:54, 10 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  4. I can see, actually, whom this would alienate and discourage from becoming productive contributors to the NS Wiki project. Nothing personal, but Knootoss is a nation that not many would consider seperable from nation-based biases. I find I must vote no.TJHairball

Neutral

Comments/Questions

  • Knoot: Well, I'm not sure how to count the votes here (I'd say Frisbeeteria counts as 'pro' too. The lesson of Florida: when in doubt, count the votes in your favour ;) Anyway I'll just wait untill people come and complain about my inherent bias and incompetence.
Meh. I don't count the nomination as a vote, but I'm for letting Frisbeeteria vote - when I nominated Defaultia, I immediately voted "1. Goobergunchia As in nomination". --Goobergunchia 16:34, 4 Oct 2004 (GMT)

You are too kind ^_^ *is a happy elf] now*


  • Since it seems particularly pointless to wait a proper seven days, I'm granting Knoot provisional sysop status now - however, the vote will remain open for the full seven-day period and this status can be revoked if there's a shift in the voting margin. --Goobergunch|? 20:17, 7 Oct 2004 (GMT)


  • I'm not sure I'm really keen on the idea of someone who can pointedly indicate on his Jolt Forum Profile that his occupation is "emotionally harassing SeOCC" is the kind of individual that should be moderating a site where you're probably going to be having a lot of contribution by the CACE community, of which myself and SeOCC are a part. There's a clear wedge between much of the CACE and former SATO/WBO entourage that, should either of the polarized members of those parties become moderators of the NSwiki site, might compromise an impartial view of the NationStates world should any one of them get... shall we say... as "childish" as that profile entry? --Galdago
  • 8:44, seven day period is over. I'm closing the poll. Full statement later. Knoot 08:44, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Frisbeeteria (6/0/2)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? 16:24, 17 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Frisbeeteria has been one of the most helpful members of NSwiki, having re-categorized, infoboxed, and just been really darn good at getting articles spiffy in the trifecta of the main, NSwiki, and Category namespaces. --Goobergunch|? 23:49, 10 Oct 2004 (GMT)

I accept nomination gratefully, thanks. -- Frisbeeteria 23:51, 10 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Support

  1. As in nomination --Goobergunch|? 23:49, 10 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  2. Despite the fact that he killed my dreams of an omniscient weapons database... I vote for Fris. He knows his way around, and he didn't go postal over me putting up 20 pages an hour.  :) K-stan 23:59, 10 October 2004 (UTC)
  3. Goobergunch reminds me that it is legal to vote for oneself. - Frisbeeteria 00:03, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  4. I think he would make an excellent Sysop. Great contributions. Active, intelligent and cool-headed. Thumbs up. Only makes sense. Knoot 00:09, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  5. Has my support Vrak 00:23, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  6. Agreed. -- Crimmer 02:42, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

  1. I have no objections to Frisbee at this point in time. TJHairball
  2. Given I don't know this player, I also have no opinion on their attendant nomination. --Galdago

Comments/Questions

  • Just a request - could people please remember to update the vote tally when they vote? Thanks. --Goobergunch|? 00:12, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  • May I suggest that Frisbeetaria is also given preliminary powahs? Just a thought, since he seems to be heading for clear approval here and I can think of a few instances today and yesterday where it would have been useful for him to have it. Knoot 16:04, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)
  • Fris : I realize that not many people know me as a player, so I've compiled a list of some of the topics I've been either principal author or a significant contributor. Some of these, like Sirocco's Language of NationStates posts I've merely transcribed and Wikified. Others, like Gameplay and Halls of Memory, germinated as ideas on the forums, but grew into what you see here. Hope this helps.
Frisbeeteria Θ 16:22, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT) -- (Knoot, I can wait. No rush.)
  • 1193 total edits since 3 October 2004. --Goobergunch|? 20:21, 11 Oct 2004 (GMT)

Rechze (4/0/0)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? (warning) on 21:43, 14 Dec 2004 (GMT) Voided due to inactivity by Goobergunch|? 21:54, 16 November 2005 (GMT)

Made many useful contributions, and is one of the not-so-many users looking beyond the border of their own articles and making generally useful improvements and contributions where the opportunities present itself. I think this user has the willingness, as well as the capabilities, to make a good sysop. -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 21:37, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Accept, "would make a good admin": I suppose dedication, in fine tuning articles, and alacrity in seeking to work with and contribute to the inherent system. — ℜechze|talk 10:01, 8 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Support

  1. As in nomination, provided the nomination is accepted -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 21:37, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  2. User has become very active and helpful lately. → Fris Θtalk 18:17, 11 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  3. Low edit count, but very helpful and productive (esp. in WikiJanitor tasks) user. --Goobergunch|? 21:39, 11 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  4. User is known and productive member of the community. -- Wilem Engelking 00:01, 12 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

Comments/Questions

  • 288 edits since 23 October 2004. --Goobergunch|? 23:33, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  • I've been quite pleased by this nominee's performance as a wiki community member, but I'm concerned by the relatively low number of edits, as well as timing issues. The Wikipedia standard, such as it is, calls for typically 1000 to 2500 edits before many users will consider them for the position. Obviously, this is a new wiki with many fewer pages, but that doesn't mean there isn't a similar demand. I'd like to hear from the nominee (assuming s/he acccepts) explain why they would make a good admin before casting my ballot. → Fris Θtalk 01:19, 8 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Wilem Engelking (Ars Longa) (5/0/0)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? (warning) on 21:44, 14 Dec 2004 (GMT)
Voided due to inactivity by Goobergunch|? 23:35, 20 Apr 2005 (GMT)

This user, too, made many useful contributions to NSwiki, displaying the ability to improve the works of others as well as making efforts to communicate to others and with the willingness to do sometimes tedious meta-work if needs be, showing a commitment to NSwiki. -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 21:37, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Thank you, Knoot. I accept the nomination. -- Wilem Engelking 09:50, 9 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Support

  1. As in nomination, provided the nomination is accepted -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 21:37, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  2. User has become very active and helpful recently. → Fris Θtalk 18:17, 11 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  3. Low edit count, but very helpful and productive (esp. in WikiJanitor tasks) user. --Goobergunch|? 21:37, 11 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  4. In accordance with a long tradition of doing so, I'm going to support myself. -- Wilem Engelking 00:01, 12 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  5. Candidate has shown to be a tactful and constructive contributory. — ℜechze|talk 02:57, 12 Dec 2004 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

Comments/Questions

  • 143 edits since 20 October 2004. --Goobergunch|? 23:36, 7 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  • I've been quite pleased by this nominee's performance as a wiki community member, but I'm concerned by the relatively low number of edits, as well as timing issues. The Wikipedia standard, such as it is, calls for typically 1000 to 2500 edits before many users will consider them for the position. Obviously, this is a new wiki with many fewer pages, but that doesn't mean there isn't a similar demand. I'd like to hear from the nominee (assuming s/he acccepts) explain why they would make a good admin before casting my ballot. → Fris Θtalk 01:19, 8 Dec 2004 (GMT)
    • I have knowledge of the policies, workings and etiquette of the wiki, open mind, and, as I believe, an ability to handle disagreements. Regarding the timing, I have to agree that my participation is indeed non-systematic. -- Wilem Engelking 09:50, 9 Dec 2004 (GMT)
  • I'd like to remind both candidates that they are wiki members too, and may cast votes for themselves.

Pacitalia (7/0/1)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? on 16:07, 3 Jun 2005 (GMT)

Pacitalia has been a dedicated NS Wikian and has written some fantastic articles, such as his entry on Pacitalian and (in my opinion), his summary of the Second War of the Roach. He would make an excellent administrator. --Sarzonia (user talk) | Sarzonia

Yes, I accept the nomination. Thanks. :) Pacitalia 02:53, 26 May 2005 (GMT)
(Btw, the history says I edited this page because I moved this from the "new admins" page to here.)

Support

  1. I definitely support being nominated and am humbled to have been. If I am accepted as an administrator, I will continue to uphold the neutral values and objective point of view of this site, along with the excellent quality articles we strive to achieve in all our work. I appreciate the nomination and the support from Sarzonia. I think Goob can trust me to do a great job, too. ;) Pacitalia :: 20:28, 26 May 2005 (GMT).
  2. I support the nomination of Pacitalia to administrator. He has personally helped me with my page and the format of it, and has shown that he is a knowledgeable person, not only with using the specific codes to enhance pages, but also helping out others to improve their own pages, as well as being a level-headed person, free from controversy. Euroslavia :: 00:06, 27 May 2005 (GMT)
  3. Pacitalia has certainly contributed a lot, as can be seen from Goober's comment... he'd make a fine sysop and although it's fair to say I don't neccessarily get along with him, he definitely has my vote. That is how much I think he'd make a great sysop. Liverpool England 06:03, 27 May 2005 (GMT)
  4. Despite the fact that he made one of my articles a Stub (*gasp*), I, too, believe that Pacitalia would make a great and dedicated sysop. Spruitland 06:14, 27 May 2005 (GMT)
  5. I think Pacitalia, is a relatively experienced user of NSwiki, and has shown himself to be sensible in his conduct here. Rechze(talk) 12:55, 27 May 2005 (GMT)
  6. As the person who nominated Pacitalia, I have to say that I believe he has shown obvious dedication to the Wiki and to NS in general by being a friendly helping hand and I believe his ability to stay neutral is outstanding. Sarzonia
  7. Support, for reasons already mentioned. I am hoping he will be actively patrolling shit too because that is always useful :) -- |Knoot|KNOOtalk 12:12, 28 May 2005 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

  1. I haven't noticed a great deal of activity from this member ouside his own pages, but that's not necessarily a disqualification. I vote "meh". → Fris Θtalk 11:51, 3 Jun 2005 (GMT)

Comments/Questions

  • 210 edits since 24 October 2004. Incidentally, both Sarzonia and Pacitalia should remember that they are wiki members too, and may cast votes here. --Goobergunch|? 18:22, 26 May 2005 (GMT)
  • True that LE and I don't necessarily get along, but we patch up our differences right away. I know he loves me. And I love him back. I apologise for any psychological disturbance this comment may have caused you all, hehe. Pacitalia 06:10, 27 May 2005 (GMT)
  • So, voting's closed... Pacitalia 15:02, 3 Jun 2005 (GMT)


Gruenberg2 (5/0/0)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? on 00:05, 7 November 2005 (GMT)

Gruenberg2 has stepped in to fill the void left when RL demands slammed Goobergunch and NS Mod demands took Frisbeeteria away from NSwiki. He has been especially helpful in reverting vandalism and watching out for linkspammers. His edit history is not as extensive as some, but much of what he has done is devoted towards making the wiki better and safer. This should be a principal requirement for NSwiki sysops.

Many thanks Frisbeeteria. I accept the nomination.Gruen2alk 23:30, 30 October 2005 (GMT)

Support

  1. Nominated. About time we give him the tools to do the job he's already doing. → Fris Θtalk 23:26, 30 October 2005 (GMT)
  2. Full support --|Knoot|KNOOtalk 00:34, 31 October 2005 (GMT)
  3. Indeed, and I usually don't like voting on these due to the fact that I'm the one that has to grant sysophood. --Goobergunch|? 20:29, 31 October 2005 (GMT)
  4. The man is a wizard. Got my factbook up and running, knows his way around the wiki, and is a generally good guy. Looking at his history he seems perfect for the job. I'm glad to put in a word for him. Xanthal 05:15, 1 November 2005 (GMT)
  5. With Rechze inactive, Goober tied up, Fris busy with forum stuff, and Knoot and I struggling to fill the void (esp. with the Hogsweat-related vandalism thing), I have to say, we really needed a new sysop. What makes this even better is that the nom's for Gruenberg, someone who I trust fully to do his job and cooperate. His skills are outstanding for being here for a short-term period. Full support for his nomination. --Pacitalia|Pacitalk 21:11, 6 November 2005 (GMT)

Oppose

Neutral

Comments/Questions

  • 378 edits since 26 August 2005. --Goobergunch|? 20:29, 31 October 2005 (GMT)


A few generic questions to provide guidance for voters:

1. What sysop chores, if any, would you anticipate helping with?
A. I spend a lot of time online, and I usually have a tab open on Special:Recentchanges. As such, I've recently been involved in quite a few reverts and reports of vandalism. If I am accepted by the NSwiki community as a sysop, I would be able and willing to go further in the pursuit of preventing vandalism. I would probably be less likely to contribute new Infoboxes or engage in anything particularly technical. I still believe a sysop is really no different to a 'normal' user, however, and intend on continuing to contribute to the best of my abilities regardless.
2. Of your articles or contributions to NSwiki, are there any about which you are particularly pleased, and why?
A. Um...not really, actually. My pages are in bits and pieces, really. I don't tend to spend long pieces of time on particular pages; I prefer scanning around for where I can help. Gruenberg, Gruenberger species and Economy of Gruenberg are my most extensive works; both are dull and unfinished however. I enjoyed contributing pages such as 0 of 0, Avatars and Signature. I was also reasonably pleased with my contributions to Xanthal and Mirfakan. That said though, I would rather users looked to my reverts in recent instances of vandalism and linkspam, rather than what are at times far from exemplary articles I have created. NSwiki has many better pieces to offer, and I would not see myself as necessarily a 'sit down and write a Featured Article in 20 minutes' sort of contributor. That said, I am of course happy to start articles, work on clean-up, or add finishing touches.
3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
A. The obvious example here would be in the wake of the deletion of Hogsweat, when more than one person took it upon themselves to shamelessly vandalise the Wiki; this included some edits to my pages. I swiftly reverted the most offensive comments, but did my best to avoid getting into an edit war, as I felt that wiping out everything would only encourage them more: best to leave it until the fuss died down. I contacted the sysops via #nswiki and alerted them to the vandalism; they issued tempbans and deleted pages as appropriate. I later received an apology from one perpetrator.
I believe in the avoidance of edit wars, if only to save Goober's server, but also because rampaging ping pong should be left for the UN forum. It is not good for any Wiki to see constant revert-revert-revert, and I would rather an offensive page remained intact for 24 hours than was reverted 24 times. If I feel a situation is arising where I may get into an edit war, I would back out at the third revert. NOTE: this is a personal, and not an NSwiki-endorsed, policy. I am sure there will be future occurrences where my neutrality is questioned - and for the record I must mention my membership of the ADN and NSO - but this is the case with any NSwikian. If I feel it is inappropriate for me to edit or comment, I will step out and inform another sysop. That does of course not mean I intend on checking my editing habits: we should all strive for neutrality in any and every case.Gruen2alk 01:48, 31 October 2005 (GMT)
Also:
Articles I especially like: Knootoss, Rejistanian, UN Timeline
Pet peeves: Not using the 'Show Preview' button (3-5, fine; 15-30? uh-uh)

Ceorana (2/0/2)

Sysophood granted by Goobergunch|? on 22:08, 7 January 2006 (GMT)

He's been a HUGE asset to NSwiki over the past month or two, and has shown he has advanced skill and high interest in contributing and bettering this wiki. He's helped fill the void where it's needed and made it seem like we still have five continuously active sysops. And, most importantly, he tells users what they're doing wrong and how to fix it but in friendly, cooperative tones. It's time to give him the promotion I feel he definitely deserves. --Pacitalkia 20:50, 28 December 2005 (GMT)

I accept this nomination, thanks. → Ceo \ squawk 21:47, 28 December 2005 (GMT)

Support

  1. Supporting in position as nominator. --Pacitalkia 20:50, 28 December 2005 (GMT)
  2. Pacitalia beat me to it; I was planning to nominate him in the next week or so. Plenty of edits, familiar with code, knows his way around the meta pages, has reverted vandalism, welcomes more users than I do...very strong support from me. Gruen2alk 21:18, 28 December 2005 (GMT)

Oppose


Neutral

  1. Not been active enough to be either in favor or opposed. If consensus is that we need another sysop, I would not object. → Fris Θtalk 02:39, 3 January 2006 (GMT)
  2. Neutral per Fris. Good answer to Q4 though. LE (WP) | Talk (C) 05:52, 3 January 2006 (GMT)

Comments/Questions

  • In the region of 800 edits made since becoming active. Gruen2alk 21:18, 28 December 2005 (GMT)
    • That's 872 edits since 9 October 2005. --Goobergunch|? 02:47, 31 December 2005 (GMT)

Some general optional questions for Ceorana to answer, to help those not familiar with his contributions.

1. What sysop chores, if any, would you anticipate helping with?
A I anticipate helping mostly with cleanup-style tasks: helping users move pages, getting rid of vandalism/vandalous users, deleting pages with consensus, helping new users, etc. I'll try not to be quite as aggressive as I have been in fixing stuff: just today I found some vandalism, reverted it, looked at the IP's contribs, found that Gruenberg had been vandalized by him and reverted it, only to realize that that was two months ago and had been reverted long ago. I'll try to avoid that happening in the future. :)
2. Of your articles or contributions to NSwiki, are there any about which you are particularly pleased, and why?
A I suppose my nation page, Ceorana, is probably my largest contribution. I've created a few infoboxes (Infobox School and a few others like Template:Ceo-Officials that I use for my own nation pages.) I guess most of my contributions have been small ones, like categorizing a page or fixing code that someone didn't get quite right. I also started Nation codes, although it's been changed a lot since I started it.
3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
A I've had some minor debates about article content (see Talk: Violet), but none that really escalated into a "conflict", per se.
4. What do you think the goal of NSWIKI is?
A. The goal of Nswiki is, at the most basic level, to create an encyclopedia of all things relating to NationStates. But I think it's more complex than that. NSwiki should be a useful reference for both new and old players: one to research a game term, to find a new region, to research a nation for RP, to write about nations, to find a nation to invade, etc. In my eyes, we should try to restructure pages that say "MyRegion is a wonderful region full of palm trees. We have an awesome democratic government. Follow the below steps to move to our region" because they don't provide useful content, just advertisements.
5. What do you understand by consensus?
A. [I assume this is asking what I believe constitutes consensus. If this is wrong, please clarify] I would say that consensus is simply the state of everyone at least understanding a strong majority viewpoint. For example, if 75% of a group agreed with something, but the other 25% had a valid, material, voiced opposition, then that, in my mind, does not necessarily constitute consensus. However, if only 60% of a group votes yes, 30% abstains, and the other 10% had low-key opposition (i.e. "Meh, I don't know, why don't we just leave it?"), then that could constitute consensus in some low-importance votes. I'd say that if consensus is unclear, like in my examples, then it might be worthwhile to wait and see what new opinions and ideas are put on the table.