Final (35/29/9); ended 18:51, 21 October 2012 (UTC) - withdrawn by candidate Salvio Let's talk about it! 18:51, 21 October 2012 (UTC)Reply[reply]
Gigs (talk · contribs) – Hi. I'm Gigs and you've probably seen me around. I've hesitated to go for RfA in the past because I believe that we are all equal here (though some are more equal), and for a while there seemed to be what I considered an improper deference toward editors with the bit. That seems to be fading now as more and more established editors shy away from the RfA process. At the same time, that trend is creating more of a need for new, active, administrators to carry out the technical tasks that the bit allows. My goal on Wikipedia has never been to become an administrator, and I think my editing history reflects that. I am at times blunt, my edit count is "unbalanced", and I've participated in contentious discussions. I'm not a carefully groomed account with just the right ratio of article edits and the perfect number of months of edit history that has never uttered a harsh word. That said, I believe that I've usually acted in a way that furthers our encyclopedic mission. Having the sysop bit would allow me to help out in a few additional areas. I am happy to entertain any number of questions at this RfA, even silly ones, but I reserve the right to not answer them. Gigs (talk) 20:20, 16 October 2012 (UTC)Reply[reply]
I withdraw this nomination I appreciate the many thoughtful editors who commented on this RfA. I am impressed by the level of research that many put into their vote. I realize that I have had limited interaction with some well established editors, some of it in a negative context. I can completely understand reluctance to trust under those circumstances. I also appreciate the votes based on level of activity as a valid opinion, though one I don't share. Anyway thank you all for your consideration. Gigs (talk) 18:13, 21 October 2012 (UTC)Reply[reply]
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