Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2010/Candidates/Xeno

Xeno

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Explanation of prior incidents

Prior incidents involving "Giano" (currently editing under the account GiacomoReturned (talk · contribs)), examples [1] [2], and Xeno being mentioned in this block log — could all use some significant explanation. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 13:15, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

My prior involvement with Giano received significant coverage at both of my RfBs (1, 2), but feel free to let me know if anything still needs clarifying. –xeno^talk 14:23, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It would be most helpful to have a brief summary statement about these prior incidents, as well as a statement of recusal from future admin and arbcom involvement with the user(s) in question. -- Cirt (talk) 14:25, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See my response to your question. –xeno^talk 14:31, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Opposed, thanks Agent Vodello^{OK, Let's Party, Darling!} 15:01, 3 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately, that response was a bit obtuse, and did not satisfy either of the points from my last reply, above. I sincerely hope the community does not face the same sorts of vague responses and comments, in future ArbCom cases. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 14:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure what more you're looking for. I understand you took instance with my transferring rollback from Giano II to GiacomoReturned, but your concern did not find traction with the community. –xeno^talk 14:41, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This appears to be a refusal to recuse with regard to involved user(s) (cited above), or at the least and more disturbing, a subtle way of ignoring that question. -- Cirt (talk) 14:43, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure how you drew those conclusions. The answer takes into account the fact that context matters. –xeno^talk 14:56, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A "yes" or "no" with regards to recusal involving the user(s) above, or admission of outright refusal to do so in the future, would be most appreciated. A simple positive/negative statement, either way, would go a long ways towards clearing up where things stand with regards to prior conflicts and involvement of admins/arbitrators, and expectations of their subsequent actions (or lack thereof). -- Cirt (talk) 14:58, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If a case entitled GiacomoReturned were to come before the committee, I would likely recuse. If Giano asked me to delete one of their userpages, I would not. Context matters. –xeno^talk 15:02, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! ;) -- Cirt (talk) 15:03, 22 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Question for any opposers

Are you Xenophobic? Jehochman ^Talk 20:06, 23 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What kind of question is this?Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 01:34, 26 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A jokey one; I think =) –xeno^talk 03:19, 26 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well qualified

I'd say Xeno is among the most level-headed and logical of all the candidates. I trust his judgment and would feel at ease with him presiding over arbcom cases. -- œ ^™ 04:28, 24 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I went through admin recall, and there were a few bumps in the road since it hadn't been done before and we had to sort of feel our way through a sometimes contentious process. Xeno helped me work through some of the technical aspects, and as we worked together I remember thinking: I cannot tell - literally cannot tell - what this person thinks of me, my case, or the process. I found that quite impressive. Based on the experience, I consider xeno to be unusually fair-minded and am confident he will discharge his duties in a in a dispassionate, thoughtful, and intelligent manner. Herostratus (talk) 05:50, 1 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]