I would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in my recent RfA. The request passed by a 117-2-7 margin and I am now an administrator. If the information at WP:100 is accurate, I became just the 135th person to become an administrator with more than 100 support votes (out of 1700+ successful requests). I am truly honored and humbled by the outpouring of support from the community. I had no idea I was so well respected around here and will try my best to live up to the expectations that such a high level of support implies. I would like to thank my co-nominators, X! and Juliancolton, as well as Hell in a Bucket who offered to co-nominate but decided it would be better to just support rather than clog up the nomination section of the page. I had no idea that two highly respected members of the community not only knew who I was but were also paying close attention to my activities. In regards to Hell in a Bucket, I was especially proud that a person with whom I got off to a bad start would want to support my bid to become an administrator. I would like to thank all the people who devoted their time to asking thoughtful questions and/or scrutinizing my contribution history. I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions and only hope I didn't bore those who had to read my long answers. I would also like to thank those who took the time to give detailed support statements. Reading your kind words brought a smile to my face multiple times every day this week. Lastly, I would like to thank those who opposed or went neutral. I am not perfect and appreciate the gentle criticism you enlightened me with. I will certainly continue to work on improving myself and your advice will help me along my way.

Hi, ThaddeusB. I've always seen you around the wiki as a well tempered, mature, and reasonable editor. A few minutes ago, I thought "why isn't he an admin"? You seem like the perfect candidate for the job. And as such, I would like to ask: Would you like to run for RfA? I would be honored to nominate you. (X! · talk)  · @254  ·  05:05, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you for the consideration. I have been considering self-nominating for a while now, and was actually planning on doing so shortly. As such I will gladly accept the nomination.

I know I do not have a perfect record (I have occasionally been unnecessarily harsh), but I do always try to to keep a cool head. When I have offended someone, I have always apologized. (See: Wikipedia talk:Bots/Requests for approval for the most recent example of what I'm talking about.) I always try to reason with people whenever possible. I doubt there would be many objections based on my temperament.

I have a wide variety of experience and have done a lot of reading on policy. I have a good handle on policy and have applied it to article writing, but I am not primarily an article writer. That is to say, I have worked on a number of articles (and I'd like to think my writing is pretty good), but my primary contributions are in other areas. I know a few people will oppose for this reason, and I am fine with that.

My biggest weakness is that I tend underestimate the amount of time I need to get stuff done and/or over promise. For example, I have been reviewing nearly every expiring PROD for months. I average ~5 dePRODs a day and the majority I say something like "contest prod - subject is notable because ... - will source/cleanup article ASAP." Unfortunately, I can't really fix every article I say that I will within a reasonable time frame. I have done at least some work on ~50%, but in a somewhat random fashion. That means that some I've dePRODed recently are fixed, while others I did months ago remain untouched. (I have tried to do the worst offenders immediately though.) I hope to get somewhat better caught up when I have some time off work. I don't know if this would cause objections or not.

However, I do think my judgment on notability is pretty good, as most of the dePRODs that were sent to AfD have been kept. Obviously, most the things I "save" are fairly marginal so it would presumably require good judgment to pick out the notable ones, while letting the others go.

I am about to head to bed, but if you want to nominate me in spite of my flaws I will accept in the morning. --ThaddeusB (talk) 05:29, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I agree with X!. Your work on prodded articles is incredible. I would strongly support. Plastikspork (talk) 05:32, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Seconded. I'd be happy to support or even co-nom you. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 05:33, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks for the words of support guys. I do try hard to do a good job here, and our words of support really mean a lot to me. :) --ThaddeusB (talk) 05:41, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

You have my supprt too. I appreciate the work you do here and the help you have given me. You would make a fine addition to the sysops.Hell In A Bucket (talk) 13:16, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ThaddeusB

You have been nominated. By me!Hell In A Bucket (talk) 13:28, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

(edit conflict) Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, you had a slightly typo in my name. It looks like X! started one last night - Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ThaddeusB - you are welcome to copy your nomination statement there and be a co-nom. After you have done that you'll probably want to ((csd-g7)) or redirect the typo page.

Julian also expressed interest in co-noming & X! left it unfinished so he could do so. As such, I will wait until he has had a chance to also write a co-nom statement before I accept. --ThaddeusB (talk) 13:42, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I think X! beat you by a few hours and placed a nomination at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ThaddeusB. Sorry. You might want to CSD yours. -- Soap ^Talk/_{Contributions} 13:39, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Oops, it's csd tagged.Hell In A Bucket (talk) 13:50, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Given the recent discussion, it's probably best to keep the co-noms to a minimum. A strong support vote is probably just as helpful (my 2 pence). Plastikspork (talk) 15:39, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks for the heads-up. I will leave it up to Juliancolton what he wants to do, and will proceed from there after he's had a chance to co-nom or decline to co-nom. It doesn't make any difference to me what he decides, but I certainly want to give him the chance since he expressed interest in doing so. --ThaddeusB (talk) 15:46, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Agreed. I think a co-nom is fine, but I would just avoid more than one co-nom to avoid accusations of WP:CABAL. Plastikspork (talk) 16:01, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Alright, I've added a co-nomination. X! told me he'll be out most of the day, so feel free to answer the questions and transclude the nomination when you're ready. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 16:27, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

It is open. Let the madness begin: Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/ThaddeusB --ThaddeusB (talk) 16:58, 22 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Well, unless you go mad within the next couple days, looks like you'll be pushing a shiny new mop by this time next week. Good luck. :) –Juliancolton | ^Talk 05:53, 25 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

FWIW, in the oppose reply to Pedro, you said "I few this", you meant "I view this". tedder (talk) 05:58, 25 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi ThaddeusB. I have added a question in your RFA. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/ThaddeusB&diff=303874711&oldid=303868093.

There are several very controversial articles under Biography of Living Persons as well as in other religious topics. Usually in controversial topics you will see alot of edit-warring and other disputes. I would like to know how you would resolve such issues in controversial articles as an administrator? Radiantenergy (talk) 13:35, 24 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you for taking the time to ask a question. I have answered it as best I could, but feel free to ask a followup if I didn't explain myself as well as you would have liked. --ThaddeusB (talk) 18:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I am way to quick to make bad judgments and I feel quite bad about this. I was quite hostile, saying "no way you will get my support." This was a very idiotic thing to say and it really was not necessary to be so kind to me. I did have a legitimate reason but it was so silly of me to oppose based off that. You are truly a great friend for one to have. Good luck to you, Pzrmd (talk) 20:05, 25 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I'm sure there's no point in my having posted on your RfA. But I think that your attacking me at BAG was detrimental to the process of protecting wikipedia from badly designed bots. Maybe the conversation could have revolved around something proactive if you had not repeatedly posted about my behavior and repeatedly called my concerns "absurd" or made up ridiculous comparisons.

Certain my post will do nothing. --69.226.103.13 (talk) 02:47, 26 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Because I posted a question about it

... on your RfA, relating to your response to a question regarding just this issue. --69.226.103.13 (talk) 03:09, 26 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

OK, that makes more sense. I have answered the question - simply put I was in the wrong and I acknowledge that fully. However my poor behavior was unrelated to you contributing under your IP. Again, I apologize for any hurt feelings. --ThaddeusB (talk) 03:18, 26 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

After your nearly unanimous RfA, I have added the admin user right to your account. Spend some more time on the admin reading list, particularly whenever your are unsure, and be conservative with the new tools, epsecially blocking. It's usually better to learn to diffuse a situation than to inflame it with blocks. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll do well. Again, congrats. - Taxman ^Talk 16:58, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

\o/ - Dank (push to talk) 17:11, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Indeed- congrats! It's nice to not be the newest mopwielder anymore ;-) tedder (talk) 17:12, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Pile-on congrats. I'm sure you'll put those tools to good use. Even your username looks most befitting of an admin. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 17:21, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

(edit conflict) Congrats indeed! -SpacemanSpiff^{Calvin‡Hobbes} 17:23, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Yes. A true congratulations from me! \o/ Observe others and read the admin's reading list a bit, and I'm sure you'll do well as an administrator. Bravo, JamieS93 17:55, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Awesome, congrats. :) Feel free to ping me on my talk page if you have any questions regarding the bit. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 18:07, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• This just made my day, Thaddeus. I always knew that you would pass RfA with ease, and my hunch was right. Good luck with the tools! And as Julian said, feel free to ask him or I if you have any questions. :) (X! · talk)  · @830  ·  18:55, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• I was unaware that you were being considered, but jolly good shew. Abductive (talk) 19:24, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Congrats. Sorry I gave you a bit of a hard time in the beginning. I think you are just what this place needs. You also have the 54th highest percentage among the admins on that list. (If I counted correctly) Biofase ^flame| stalk  20:41, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• It's nice when the RFA process work so well and deserving candidates get elected admins. I hope you enjoy your added responsibilities, and the increased interaction with vandals and seamier side of wikipedia doesn't sour you on the project. Congrats and all the best. Abecedare (talk) 04:50, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Congratulations! Pzrmd (talk) 06:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Congrats from me too, even though I'm just a lowly newbie you helped recently :-) Shymian (talk) 07:45, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Wow, how did I manage to miss your RFA? God, I must be getting drama-blindness... Anyhow, congratulations! Enjoy it. - Jarry1250 ^{[ In the UK? Sign the petition! ]} 08:42, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

• Congrats indeed! One of the strongest mandates of community support I've had the pleasure of being a part of. Thank you as well for the very kind and personal "Thank you note". I look forward to working with you Thadd, good job. ;~) — Ched :  ?  19:16, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Your words mean more than you can know. Thank you. And warm congratulations. MichaelQSchmidt (talk) 07:11, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks from me, too, for your message Thaddeus. You know, I really like the idea of giving out "thanks" to a handful of people who's comments you appreciated the most. Too bad I already passed RfA a couple months ago... ;) JamieS93 16:31, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

My best wishes for a fruitful and satisfying adminship, Thaddeus. Although I returned to read your responses, I don't seem to have voted (I'd have supported). THe vote was overwhelmingly positive, anyway—just as well! Tony (talk) 07:39, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Aye, I'm sure you'll do just fine :) - Kingpin¹³ (talk) 08:55, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I don't have time to make up such a humourous note as the above, so you will have to make do with Congratulations! My path on WP has crossed yours a few times, and, although I have not always agreed with you, I have always found you a conscientious contributor: I am confident you will be a good admin. JamesBWatson (talk) 10:42, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I wasn't reminding you of your flawed past but clearing the air of it. I assumed you could rise to the occasion better than you did initially. Otherwise I wouldn't have wasted my time. Notice that I was right.... --69.226.103.13 (talk) 17:22, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

No worries, in all honesty I had no problem with it passing seeing as you're an otherwise exemplary candidate. I hope to see you around on some articles sometime. Regards, --—Cyclonenim | Chat  17:37, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Great salutations Sir on your recent affirmation. I searched for you using ThaddeusB and found No users page? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vk3ukf (talk • contribs) 17:57, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hey, well done. RfA can be brutal, so I'm glad that yours didn't appear to e too rough. Good Luck with those extra buttons. Get ready for floods of "ADMIN ABUSE!!!" accusations :-) NotAnIP83:149:66:11 (talk) 18:32, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

And protected my article on the wrong version. Get used to it :)
Well done. In retrospect I should have probably supported. Still, the community have made a clear decision and without doubt the right one. Thank you for your kind note on my talk and my very best wishes. Pedro :  Chat  20:31, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I agree with your advancement in the Wikipedia community and wish you well with your new powers! Your a strong user and now a strong admin, again, Congratulations! • S • C • A • R • C • E • 20:32, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

You won with absolute majority and have impressed the Wikipedia community. Personally I was quite impressed with your answers to all those questions. Keep up the good work. Radiantenergy (talk) 23:42, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Be careful with that new deletion tool. Always check an article's edit history as a matter of course before deleting it. You'll see here, for example, that Proposed Deletion had been contested already, once before. As such it wasn't eligible for Proposed Deletion nomination a second time, let alone deletion. Uncle G (talk) 23:47, 30 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Dang it. I have been checking the history, but I guess I forgot to on that one. I have restored the article - thanks for letting me know. --ThaddeusB (talk) 00:33, 31 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Congrats on adminship. Right then. What we can do once the project is rolling is to contact all the people who have listed themsevles as speaking a certain language and them notification of the project. It could be bot generated although it would need BAG approval I believe. Dr. Blofeld ^{White cat} 09:34, 31 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you. There are several message bot already approved, so it is simply a matter of asking one of those to send out a message for us. --ThaddeusB (talk) 14:22, 31 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I've made a start on Wikipedia:WikiProject TRANSWIKI, I'll have some assistance with page design and layout shortly I rather like the logo. You'll see there is a language pages red linked. The idea is that each language functions as some sort of taskforce and editors are recruited for each who speak the language or are interested in articles from that particular wikipedia. It will take time to build followers but the first step is to draw up missing article directories for each wikipedia. The list pages will be listed under each language wikipedia neatly in topics/sub topics and sub pages. There will be a massive amount of missing articles to list and organise up but this is the idea. Dr. Blofeld ^{White cat} 17:55, 31 July 2009 (UTC)Reply[reply]