The following discussion is preserved as an archive of a successful nomination to join the Mediation Committee. Please do not modify it.

Flcelloguy[edit]

As acting chair, I believe Flcelloguy has passed the bar. Redwolf24 (talk) 23:48, 26 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Flcelloguy (talk · contribs) - I believe that I could help out the Wiki-munity by becoming a mediator and help clear the current backlog. I've already successfully diffused (I hope) several situations, and I feel my skills would be useful. I am an admin (if that matters). Also, per Uncle Ed's request, I have made some proposed changes at Wikipedia:Requests_for_mediation/Proposed. Let me know what you think! Thanks very much. Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 23:40, 29 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Mediation committee:

• Newly minted admin, very affable and helpful. Already working with me to streamline the RFM page. Uncle Ed 23:41, August 29, 2005 (UTC)
• Support. Andre (talk) 19:02, August 30, 2005 (UTC)
• Support. — Catherine\^talk 02:37, 7 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. I respect the two editors opposing, but I can't say I am much impressed by the objections--Flcelloguy seems like a user who is attempting to do the work of keeping tensions low at Wikipedia. If we had a requirement that all mediators must never make a reamrk on a talk page that can be misconstrued, and that they can never be confused about a situation, this would be a lonely little committee. My interactions with Flc indicate to me an editor who is ready for this difficult work. Jwrosenzweig 00:27, 10 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. Level minded, should make a great mediator. Redwolf24 (talk) 22:14, 24 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Outside opinions:

• Full Support: I would second that affable statement. Very considerate too, and goes out of his way to lighten things up. =Nichalp «Talk»= 05:42, September 1, 2005 (UTC)
• Strong Support He's one of the most active mentors at Clueless Newbies. That said, he's probably one of the most patient users, as some of the lost sheep at WP:CN can be a little thick. :) Acetic'^Acid 22:00, September 1, 2005 (UTC)
• oppose, seems too quick to jump into conflict fails to take into account the dynamics of situations requiring mediation. What is his track record of success? I would consider changing my vote given proper evidence. [comment altered by Sam Spade 00:49, 4 September 2005 (UTC)][reply]
  • It should be noted that Sam clearly has an issue with this user because he objects to a friendly reminder about 3RR by someone who's been here less time than himself. Exploding Boy 16:50, September 3, 2005 (UTC)

Excuse me? I left a friendly note on Sam Spade and FeloniousMonk's user talk pages, after stumbling upon the redirect I am. Both had repeatedly reverted each other, so I simply left them a friendly reminders to not engage in reverting each other and edit warring. In addition, I reminded both of the WP:3RR policy, which is designed to prevent edit warring. Sam Spade immediately responded, calling me "arrogant to an extreme" and pointing out that I have only been here since May. I left another friendly note, trying to diffuse the situation, but then he responded here. I bear no grudge against Sam Spade, but feel like his comments are unjustified. Thanks! Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 15:51, 3 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. Sam Spade has removed my comments on his talk page, so you may need to check the history. Thanks! Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 15:53, 3 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

• • I can verify the above statements. Here is a copy of Sam's post on the user's talk page:

Don't leave notes like this on my talk page in the future. If you have a comment, make sure it is informed and respectful. I am not in danger of violating WP:3RR, as a moments review of I am demonstrates. It would appear you have been a contributor since 14 May 2005. I feel a 3 month contributor making statements in such a manner on my page is either a) not a three month contributer, or b) arrogant to an extreme. Sam Spade 15:39, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

Exploding Boy 16:50, September 3, 2005 (UTC)

• • I have compiled diffs at here, if anyone is interested. Thanks! Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 16:56, 3 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support Handled the stink Sam Spade made above admirably. Plus, the strings section is definitely underrepresented here. FeloniousMonk 19:29, 3 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Reservations at this stage, because I think he needs to think a little more about what mediation involves. It means starting with an open, neutral mind, which is not what happened recently. Flcelloguy advised me that another user had requested that he " attempt to resolve the differences you have with him". Note that it was not differences the user had with me, but differences I had with the user. About a week ago, the user returned to Wiki after a year away and started attacking me (and some others but not to the same extent). I tried to avoid the user despite severe provocation, hoping he would go away. I did not instigate any dispute, but was an unwitting target. A quick check of the edit histories would have revealed that to be the case. Flcelloguy is a good Wikipedian but maybe a little more time is needed before he becomes a mediator. Moriori 22:15, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

Thanks for your opinion, Moriori. Let me just clarify: I have to admit, it was a mistake wording it that way; what I meant was the differences you two had with each other. This user had been dropping multiple lengthy notes on my user talk page, and he asked me if I would be willing to mediate to help resolve differences, and I figured there's no harm in trying. Oh well, thanks anyways for your input. Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk 22:25, 6 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

You are making my point for me quite brilliantly by saying "the differences you two had with each other". You still miss the significance. Your original approach to me clearly revealed an assumption that I was participating in some sort of flame/edit war, and that is why my response to you was "you must be joking!". Even now you seem not to be able to understand that I was not in any such war, or expressing any differences with another user. There were no "differences you two had with each other". There was nothing to mediate. There was a one-way-traffic onslaught from a user against me which I didn't respond to. Had you done a little preliminary checking, I think you may even have advised the user that frivilous appeals for "mediation" are not a good idea when there is a mountainous stack of evidence against that person seeking "mediation". This is not a black mark against you from me. You are a good Wikipedian, and you will probably progress to be a wise and fair and highly respected mediator. I trust so. Moriori 01:13, September 7, 2005 (UTC)

• Support on the basis of Flcelloguy's assistance provided to me as a new user, and my experience with teaching negotiation and mediation. (Even though I have not been a Wikipedian for long, and thus some might discount my vote on the basis of my low editcount, I still feel that my assessment of the candidate has some value.) Mamawrites 08:34, 9 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. This user is very trustworthy in mediating various games currently. I'm sure that he can do well. Deryck C. 09:47, 21 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. Flcelloguy has earnt my respect, makes valid and well constructed contributions. Alf ^melmac 21:49, 21 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support Sounds like a good and honest user. Gryffindor 12:54, 24 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support. Absolutely no reason not to. -- Essjay · Talk 02:24, 25 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]
• Support — no reason not to Journalist | huh?

Comments:

• I would be happy to answer any questions anyone has, give clarifications, or address any concerns. Contact me at my talk page, or if you wish, email me. Thanks. Flcelloguy | A note? | Desk | W_S 00:28, 25 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

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