Wookieepedia:Requests for user rights/RFB archive/Spookywilloww

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The following discussion is preserved as an archive of a request for bureaucratship that was successful. Please do not modify it.

Spookywilloww (23 users/0 users)

Two-week deadline from first request. Voting ends on December 2, 2024.

Support
  1. It is my pleasure to nominate spookly for Bureaucratship! I believe she is an outstanding candidate for this position, and here are just a few of the multiple reasons why. She always keeps a level head during tricky situations yet constantly is firm on insisting on what's best for the interests of Wookieepedia and its community - importantly including the safety and privacy of the members of this community. She very actively does this both on the site and on its Discord server, keeping tabs on various reports by Wookieepedia editors and making sure that every aspect of the site's operation both adheres to the will of the community and does not present or introduce any safety issues. She is also a beast of an admin powerhouse in general, pulling more than her fair share of admin duties, investing heavily in making sure that the policies governing Wookieepedia are in top shape, and also going above and beyond with representing the site as a member of the Social Media Team. Spookly originally hails from the Warriors Wiki, but she is truly a Warrior of Wookieepedia as well, and I am both happy and proud to be able to present such a deserving candidate for you all to consider as our next BC. Imperators II(Talk) 10:58, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  2. Spookly has become an essential part of the glue that holds Wookieepedia together and goes above and beyond in all aspects of the Wiki. It almost feels redundant to sing her praises here as her fantastic work and dedication is so apparent where ever you look within the wiki, community, and on our social media, but the effort she puts in deserves acknowledgement. There is no better way to do that then entrusting her with this role, which she is more than deserving of. I look forward to working with her on the BC team! Ayrehead02 (talk) 11:41, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  3. I've had many occasions to witness spookly principled character and capacity for leadership. I have zero doubt she deserve our trust to hold this position. NanoLuukeCloning Facility 13:03, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  4. Easy support vote. Heck yeah. She really helps keep Wookieepedia on track. NBDani TeamFireballLogo-Collider(they/them)Yeager's Repairs 13:53, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  5. 01miki10 Open comlink 14:21, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  6. Cade GalacticRepublicEmblem-Traced-TORkit Calrayn 14:50, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  7. Darth Soda CIS roundel (Talk) 15:07, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  8. あざした (talk) 15:11, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  9. CometSmudge (talk) 16:44, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  10. I'd be making an understatement if I say spookly would be a good leader because she already is an invaluable leader among the admin team. With her courage and exemplary dedication through thick and thin, she knows when we have strayed and puts in incredible effort to reinforce our better principles. OOM 224 (he/him/they) 16:53, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  11. It's very apparent everywhere you look that spooky is pulling way more than her weight in the admin role. On top of that, as the qualities needed for a good leader are more than just doing the most tasks, she has also displayed an unshakable moral compass when it comes to standing up for what is right for the wiki and its community, even when things get sticky. She also has a knowledge of the site and its inner working that very, very few people ever have. To me, it only makes sense to give her the few extra tools of bureaucratship to make it easier for her to continue driving needed change, and I'd be happy to work with her in that capacity. Also, it will be nice to finally move past the 3-BC idea. This wiki is just too big for that. Master FredceriqueCommerce Guild(talk) (he/him) 17:11, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  12. Such an easy support to give! Not much to say, but I think spooky's commitment to the site attests to her capabilities in a leadership role. Bonzane10 Bonzane10-Sig 17:20, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  13. I think as Spooky’s husband I have the grasp on what she holds important to her and in her life that seems to be three things, food, me (I like to think so anyway) and the Wook. This place has been a second home to her for such a long time and it’s always refreshing to see us come home from a long and tiring day and instantly her first thought is “what can i do for Wook today”. With a smile on her face and a spring in her step as she practically leaps into her computer chair. I know that Wook holds a place in her heart (that I have to share!), and that gives me confidence that she will always do her very best for the betterment of this place and the people who make it what it is to her.Booply (talk) 17:45, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  14. ThrawnChiss7 Mitth symbol Assembly Cupola 19:26, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  15. Well deserved. Very grateful for spookly's contributions over the years as a collaborator, mentor, and leader. Wok142 (talk) 20:07, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
  16. No one deserves this more than Spooky, her commitment to the site and her efforts to lead much needed changes on the site are unmatched. As others have mentioned, she truly holds the site together. Working closely with Spooky, I've learned so much from her and I know how suited to this role she will be. It can only benefit the site that Spooky takes up this position and it's clear things will only keep improving with her Lewisr (talk) 02:26, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  17. Spooky has done a lot to move positive change along in the tumultuous past couple of years and has served as a key leader in the community. I think anyone who's been around lately is well aware of her commitment to this site and determination to doing the right thing. As someone who's known her for a while, she's someone who remembers the old days and personally has experienced how unpleasant it could be to be a younger, newer user when Tope was in charge and knows how those of us who were in that position were perpetually walking on eggshells. As someone who has experienced this site as its worst, she is always committed to ensuring it can be at its best. She is a damn good friend, but more importantly, a fair-minded and mature leadership voice who firmly believes in curbing the abuses of power that have long plagued our website. Fan26 (Talk) 07:34, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  18. !! JediMasterMacaroni(Talk) 08:25, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  19. I have gone on record before as saying that the optimum number of bureaucrats is three, to enable a clear consensus within the group. However, times have changed. For one, I can't see a situation where we would look to the crats to make such a decision, instead of the whole administration or community at large. As Fred says, our wiki is too large to be limited by this archaic notion; while three is certainly a necessary minimum BC number, there is no reason not to promote those clearly so suitable for the role. Spooky will make an excellent bureaucrat, as she had made an outstanding member of all groups and bodies on the site previously. The above have done an excellent job summarising her qualifications, but Spooky is exactly what a bureaucrat should be: she is extremely dedicated to the site and community, has an intricate knowledge of technical and policy-related aspects of the site, and is an extremely kind and welcoming person. Congratulations Spooky! Tommy-Macaroni (he/they) 09:50, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  20. grunny@wookieepedia:~$ 15:56, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  21. Guys we missed the prime opportunity to elect Spooky for Halloween. Immensely disappointed. Braha'tok enthusiast Hello there 19:04, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
  22. Huh, I never even knew that there was a notion being followed about having just three bureaucrats. Always nice to see that we're doing away with yet another old and arbitrary constraint on how we run this site—and it couldn't be more fitting that we've found a fourth candidate in someone whose time here has been defined by that exact effort to shape up our policies and break down these barriers. She'll do tremendously. Full support! Jedi Sarith LeKit (talk) 23:37, 20 November 2024 (UTC)
  23. Like I said on my own RFB in 2021, "bureaucrats should be administrators who play a prominent role not only in the overall community but also within the admin team" and I think this is a notion shared by many. Spooky is an example of a good bureaucrat candidate. We had four bureaucrats as recently as 2016, and the fact that we've not had more than three for a long time is, in my opinion, not because there has been a rule of three, but because we have had a lack of good bureaucrat candidates. Xd1358 (Talk) 15:25, 30 November 2024 (UTC)
Oppose
Optional candidate Q&A
  1. Why do you think we need another bureaucrat?
    To some degree, this isn't something I have a strong opinion on. While pleased and excited to accept the nomination, it's ultimately a community decision as to whether we need another bureaucrat and for what reasons, and then further, whether that should be me or someone else. I personally don't think another bureaucrat could hurt, though; if anything, it simply means revision-deletion and other Discord-permission related issues get handled faster.
  2. How do you see the difference between an admin and a bureaucrat?
    From a technical standpoint, much of the power embedded into the bureaucrat position has been devolved through a series of policy initiatives within the last year, sans revision-deletion and being able to promote other users. In culture, though, bureaucrats are often looked up to as administrators who've demonstrated a degree of tenure and dedication to the site's interests. More personally, I believe bureaucrats have a heightened responsibility to call out administrative abuse when they see it, rather than let it perpetuate. Doing so can help protect the community's interests and keep us on-track, no matter how unpleasant it may be to bring it up.
  3. What will you use your new status for if your nomination succeeds?
    Curiously, I don't see much of my day-to-day changing. Can certainly save the other bureaucrats a bit of hassle by offering to do the occasional manual archiving of promotions (as I do love paperwork), but otherwise review board duties, social media management, editing, and other admin duties keep me plenty busy. Whether or not this passes, I've still got a lot on the docket for 2025 such as policy proposals and other trinkets—essentially, all working toward the goal of Wookieepedia's overall betterment.
  4. How many admins do you think we need?
    Any current admin can attest to the fact that there is always something needing attention. That said, it's still important to never lower our standards and only seek to promote the most trusted, qualified users that will represent Wookieepedia well as administrators. Whether an editor has been here one year or ten, anyone who puts in the work and shows the aptitude for it should be considered for the role, regardless of the size of the current administration. Though we've gotten much better at it recently, I think it's also important to prioritize having conversations about candidates for future promotions on a semi-regular basis to make sure we're not missing out on talent that can better the site.
  5. How many bureaucrats do you think we need?
    Wookieepedia's needs will grow and change over time, so in this regard, I would say that having a set number isn't optimal. But I do support the abovementioned movement to break the long-held "Rule of Three" Wookieepedia's arbitrarily maintained since inception.
  6. What should happen to admins and bureaucrats who disappear for awhile without warning, leaving many questions, projects, and that sort of thing hanging?
    WP:A has a set of admin activity requirements, which I think are fair. But even if folk disagree with the outlined steps, I still believe that as WP:A is a policy, we have a responsibility to uphold those requirements until the community votes to change them. Ultimately, if an admin disappears and is unreachable, and also hasn't explained why (such as an overseas, no-Internet trip) in advance, then they may lose that role. They're certainly welcome to come back to the team in the future, but the site deserves to have active administrators; it's not a position of power to cling to, but instead, a set of tools that should to be used or potentially passed on someone who will.—spookywillowwtalk 21:57, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
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