This is tough to answer as I don't want to name specific names of people who are unblocked, so as not to embarrass them or draw unnecessary scrutiny after the fact. There was a recent incident where I took a
3RR report by an experienced editor at face value, but then later realized that the edits from the new editor were actually correct, and the experienced editor was the one at fault. So the experienced editor ended up blocked for edit warring, and the new editor's block was lifted early. Separate from that incident, there are a few unblock requests I have reviewed recently:
Dino245 had a slew of obvious socks that he wasn't admitting to,
Alfonso Calabarzon was a frivolous unblock request from an LTA who was making the same request across multiple accounts. I have also had a number of unblock discussions on IRC. Most of these end up declined (as they're usually the same people with different names), but for one or two I have lifted talk page protection so they could properly file an unblock request onwiki.
I've generally avoided AN and ANI during my time as clerk so that I don't end up prejudiced with respect to incoming cases, but I think the few comments that I have made on those pages also demonstrate a knowledge of how the system is supposed to work. Again, I'd rather not bring up specifics as I don't want to reopen any wounds, but if you have any questions or concerns about my involvement with respect to any ban or block discussion on those pages, or anywhere, please ask and I'll do my best to answer.
I know that reviewing bans and blocks is a big part of Arbcom's work, but there is also a pool of functionaries who can be drawn on for their experience as well, and I intend to work closely with them if elected. –
bradv🍁 05:10, 12 November 2019 (UTC)[reply]