Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard: Difference between revisions

Page semi-protected
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
AnomieBOT (talk | contribs)
Bots
6,261,012 edits
m Adjusting links to archived content
 
Line 1:
{{/Header}}{{User:MiszaBot/config
{{Arb-logo}}
|archiveheader = {{talkarchivenav}}
{{clear}}
|counter = 14
{{ArbCom navigation}}
|algo = old(20d)
{| style="border: 1px silver solid; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"
|maxarchivesize = 200K
|-
|minthreadstoarchive = 1
| {{shortcut|WP:AC/N}}'''This noticeboard is for announcements and statements made by the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]]. Only members of the Arbitration Committee or the Committee's [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Clerks|Clerks]] may post on this page, but all editors are encouraged to comment on the [[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard|talk page]].'''
|minthreadsleft = 4
|-
|archive = Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive %(counter)d
| style="border-top: 1px silver dotted; padding-top: 0.5em; text-align:center; " | Announcement archives: [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 1|1]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 2|2]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 3|3]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 4|4]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 5|5]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 6|6]] · [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 7|7]] <inputbox>
}}
bgcolor=transparent
type=fulltext
prefix=Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/
searchbuttonlabel=Search
width=20
break=no
</inputbox>
|} [[Category:Wikipedia noticeboards|Arbitration Committee]] [[Category:Wikipedia Arbitration Committee|Noticeboard]] __NEWSECTIONLINK__ __FORCETOC__
 
== Arbitration motion regarding [[Sri Lanka]] ==
 
The Arbitration Committee has resolved by [[Special:Permalink/1219893542#Sri_Lanka_motion|motion]], in resolution of [[Special:Permalink/1219893542#Designating_Sri_Lanka_as_a_contentious_topic|a case request]], that:
== Arbitration motion regarding a case request about [[User:YellowMonkey]] ==
 
{{ivmbox|1=This case request is resolved by motion as follows:
Passed by a [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case&oldid=404085487#Motion_2 vote] of 8-2 at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case]]:
 
Sri Lanka, broadly construed, is designated as a contentious topic.}}
<blockquote>The Arbitration Committee has considered the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case&diff=399751585&oldid=399746352 request for arbitration] (filed 30 November 2010) concerning administrator actions by [[User:YellowMonkey|YellowMonkey]], which followed a [[Wikipedia:Requests for comment/YellowMonkey|request for comment on similar issues]] (certified 23 November). Although YellowMonkey responded to the original issues raised in the request for comment, he has not edited since 24 November 2010 (six days before the arbitration request was filed) and has not yet been afforded the opportunity to address the new issues raised in the request for comment or in this arbitration request. Accordingly, the arbitration request is declined as premature, and those wishing to engage in dispute resolution on this matter (including YellowMonkey) are directed to the request for comment or other appropriate venues.</blockquote>
 
For the Arbitration Committee, '''[[User:Firefly|<fontspan colorstyle="navycolor:#850808;">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]firefly</fontspan>''']] ''(<font color="green"small>( [[User talk:NuclearWarfareFirefly|Talkt]] · [[Special:Contributions/Firefly|c]] )</fontsmall>)'' 2114:1838, 2420 DecemberApril 20102024 (UTC)
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51|Arbitration motion regarding Sri Lanka}}'''<!-- [[User:ArbClerkBot|ArbClerkBot]] ([[User talk:ArbClerkBot|talk]]) 14:38, 20 April 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->
 
== Dovidroth unbanned ==
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motion regarding a case request about User:YellowMonkey|Archived discussion]]'''
 
Following a successful appeal of his [[Special:Permalink/1197461960#Dovidroth|site ban]] to the Arbitration Committee, {{user|Dovidroth}} is unbanned. The [[Special:Permalink/1197461960#Dovidroth_topic_ban|topic ban]], which was passed at the same time as the site ban, remains in force.
==Personnel changes effective 1 January 2011==
 
Support: Barkeep49, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Maxim, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree
Effective 1 January 2011, the Arbitration Committee membership is as follows:
 
Oppose: Firefly, Moneytrees
*{{user|Casliber}}
*{{user|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry}}
*{{user|Cool Hand Luke}}
*{{user|Coren}}
*{{user|David Fuchs}}
*{{user|Elen of the Roads}}
*{{user|Iridescent}}
*{{user|Jclemens}}
*{{user|John Vandenberg}}
*{{user|Kirill Lokshin}}
*{{user|Mailer diablo}}
*{{user|Newyorkbrad}}
*{{user|PhilKnight}}
*{{user|Risker}}
*{{user|Roger Davies}}
*{{user|Shell Kinney}}
*{{user|SirFozzie}}
*{{user|Xeno}}
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 15:19, 26 April 2024 (UTC)
The following new arbitrators are granted both CheckUser and Oversight permissions, per their request:
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51|Dovidroth unbanned}}'''<!-- [[User:ArbClerkBot|ArbClerkBot]] ([[User talk:ArbClerkBot|talk]]) 15:19, 26 April 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->
*{{user|Casliber}} (Arbcom-related use only)
*{{user|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry}}
*{{user|Elen of the Roads}}
*{{user|Iridescent}} (Arbcom-related use only)
*{{user|Jclemens}}
*{{user|PhilKnight}}
*{{user|Xeno}} (Arbcom-related use only)
 
== Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024 ==
The Arbitrator members of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]] (AUSC) are:
*Xeno
*Jclemens
*Risker
 
Following a request to the Arbitration Committee, the Oversight access of [[User:Dreamy Jazz|Dreamy Jazz]] is removed. The Committee sincerely thanks Dreamy Jazz for their service as a member of the Oversight team.
The members of the Ban Appeals Subcommittee (BASC) for the first three months of 2011 are:
*Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
*PhilKnight
*Cool Hand Luke
*Shell Kinney will continue as co-ordinator of this subcommittee.
 
On behalf of the Committee, [[User:Primefac|Primefac]] ([[User talk:Primefac|talk]]) 14:27, 1 May 2024 (UTC)
The following members of the Arbitration Committee are retiring as of 1 January 2011:
: Archived discussion at: '''{{slink|Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51|Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024}}'''<!-- [[User:ArbClerkBot|ArbClerkBot]] ([[User talk:ArbClerkBot|talk]]) 14:27, 1 May 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->
*{{user|Carcharoth}}
*{{user|FayssalF}}
*{{user|KnightLago}}
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac]] closed ==
The Arbitration Committee expresses its thanks to all three for their service throughout their respective terms. KnightLago and Carcharoth may elect to remain active on the two requests for arbitration that are currently open, and will notify the clerks directly of their intentions.
 
An arbitration case regarding [[User:Mzajac]] has now closed. The Arbitration Committee resolved by motion in February to suspend the case, which could be unsuspended if Mzajac requested it within three months. Because Mzajac has not requested that the case be unsuspended, the case has been automatically closed. The motion which has now closed the case is [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac#Motion to suspend]].
With respect to CheckUser and Oversight permissions:
*KnightLago will continue with both CheckUser and Oversight permissions
*Carcharoth has requested that his CheckUser and Oversight permissions be removed
*FayssalF's CheckUser permissions are removed due to inactive status
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Aoidh|Aoidh]] ([[User talk:Aoidh|talk]]) 21:00, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
In addition:
: Discuss this at: '''{{slink|Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard|Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac closed}}'''<!-- [[User:ArbClerkBot|ArbClerkBot]] ([[User talk:ArbClerkBot|talk]]) 21:01, 7 May 2024 (UTC) --><!--Template:hes-->
*{{user|FloNight}} is granted extension of Oversight and CheckUser permissions until further notice.
*{{user|Bastique}} is granted Oversight permissions further to the Arbitration Committee [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3AArbitration_Committee%2FNoticeboard&action=historysubmit&diff=381260800&oldid=380807670 announcement] posted 27 August 2010.
 
We thank all members, past and present, of the Arbitration Committee and the Functionaries group for their continued support and effort on behalf of Wikipedia over the past year.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, <br>
 
[[User:Risker|Risker]] ([[User talk:Risker|talk]]) 23:58, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
 
 
'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Personnel changes effective 1 January 2011|Archived discussion]]'''
 
==Change in status - Arbitration Committee clerk==
 
This serves to confirm that {{user|NuclearWarfare}} is formally appointed as a full clerk to the Arbitration Committee. NuclearWarfare has been acting in this role for an extended period, and has been amongst the most active members of the clerking cadre. The Committee appreciates his continued diligence in this area.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, <br>
 
[[User:Risker|Risker]] ([[User talk:Risker|talk]]) 19:38, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Change in status - Arbitration Committee clerk|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Arbitration Clerks Seeking New Volunteers ==
 
The Arbitration Committee clerks are currently looking for a few dependable and mature editors willing to serve as [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Clerks|clerks]]. The responsibilities of clerks are simple—opening, closing, passing and declining cases and motions; maintaining [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests|the requests for Arbitration pages]]; and preserving order and proper formatting on cases. Clerks are the unsung heroes of the arbitration process, keeping track of details to ensure that requests are handled in a timely and efficient manner. Clerks get front-line seats to the political and ethnic warfare that scorches Wikipedia periodically, and, since they aren't arbitrators themselves, are rarely threatened with violence by the participants.
 
Past clerks have gone on to be <small>(or already were)</small> successful lawyers, naval officers, and Presidents of Wikimedia Chapters. The salary and retirement packages for Clerks rival that of Arbitrators, to boot.
 
Please email {{NoSpamEmail|clerks-l|lists.wikimedia.org}} if you are interested in becoming a clerk, and a clerk will reply with an acknowledgement of your message and any questions we want to put to you.
 
For the Arbitration Committee clerks,<br>'''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 20:07, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration Clerks Seeking New Volunteers|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Arbitration motion regarding [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/West Bank - Judea and Samaria]] ==
 
At [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment]], the Arbitration Committee reviewed a request by [[User:Jayjg]] to remove editing restrictions placed on him in the abovementioned case. By a [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment&oldid=406311047#Motion vote of 12-0], the Committee passed the following motion:
 
<blockquote>In view of his compliance with [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/West_Bank_-_Judea_and_Samaria#Lifting_of_restrictions|Remedy 11]] of the [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/West_Bank_-_Judea_and_Samaria|''West Bank - Judea and Samaria'' case]], the [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/West_Bank_-_Judea_and_Samaria#Jayjg_restricted|editing restrictions]] placed on {{user|Jayjg}} in that same case are lifted effective at the passage of this motion. Jayjg is reminded that articles in the area of conflict, which is identical to the area of conflict as defined by the [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Palestine-Israel articles#Area of conflict|''Palestine-Israel articles'' case]], remain the subject of discretionary sanctions; should he edit within this topic area, those discretionary sanctions continue to apply.</blockquote>
 
For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 18:49, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motion regarding Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/West Bank - Judea and Samaria|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Ban appeal by User:Turbotad ==
 
The Arbitration Committee ''en banc'' has allowed the appeal of:
 
* {{User3|Turbotad}}
 
The details of the decision have been posted on the editor's talk page.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, &nbsp;[[User:Roger Davies|<span style="color:maroon; font-variant:small-caps">'''Roger'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 10:19, 8 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Ban appeal by User:Turbotad|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Sanctions appeal by [[User:Koavf]] ==
 
Resolved by [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment&oldid=407018722#Motion motion] at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment]]:
 
<blockquote>The restrictions placed upon {{User|Koavf}} in [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Koavf]] and in [[User:Koavf/Community sanction]] are terminated, effective immediately. Koavf is reminded to edit in the future in full accordance with all Wikipedia policies and guidelines.</blockquote>
 
For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 05:24, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Sanctions appeal by User:Koavf|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/World War II]] ==
 
This Arbitration case has been closed and the final decision is available at the link above. The following remedies have been passed:
 
* {{User|Communicat}} is prohibited from editing or commenting on articles about World War II or the Aftermath of World War II. This prohibition is of indefinite duration, but may be appealed to the Committee by Communicat after six months;
* Communicat is placed under a behavioral editing restriction for a period of one year.
 
For the Arbitration Committee,<br/>[[User talk:AGK|<font color="black">'''AGK'''</font>]]<small> <nowiki>[</nowikI>[[User:AGK/Arbitration and content|&bull;]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 15:56, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
 
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#World War II|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[User:X!]], our new Arbitration clerk ==
 
The [[WP:AC/C|Arbitration clerks]] would like to welcome [[User:X!]] to the clerk team as a trainee!<p>At the same time, the [[#Arbitration Clerks Seeking New Volunteers|call for volunteers]] that we issued last week is still applicable. Users who would like to join the clerk team, whether they be administrators or not, are welcome to apply by sending an email to clerks-l@lists.wikimedia.org. '''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 17:59, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#User:X!, our new Arbitration clerk|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Appeal to BASC: SanchiTachi ==
 
The [[WP:ARBCOM#BASC|Ban Appeals Subcommittee]] has allowed the appeal of:
 
*{{User|SanchiTachi}}
 
The text of the decision has been posted on the editor's talk page.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Shell_Kinney|Shell]] <sup>[[User_talk:Shell_Kinney|babelfish]]</sup> 19:26, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Appeal to BASC: SanchiTachi|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Request for comments on the Audit Subcommittee ==
 
The Arbitration Committee has conducted an internal review of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]] and is now seeking comment from the community, in particular about the subcommittee's effectiveness to date and ongoing representation from community delegates ("[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee#Membership|at-large members]]").
 
As the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee/October 2009 election|October 2009 election]] yielded few candidates relative to the number of seats available, it has been suggested that filling the non-arbitrator positions by appointment after community consultation (similar to the previous round of CU/OS appointments) would attract a greater number of suitably qualified candidates.
 
It has also been suggested that greater numbers of community delegates be appointed to ensure adequate ongoing community representation. Should a sufficient number of suitable candidates apply, the committee will appoint three "primary members" along with a number of "standby members" (who will also receive the [[WP:CheckUser|CheckUser]] and [[WP:Oversight|Oversight]] privileges) and would stand in should a primary member become inactive or be unable to hear a particular case.
 
Comments are invited about the above, as well as any other general comments about the Audit Subcommittee. The Arbitration Committee would like to thank outgoing community members [[User:Dominic|Dominic]], [[User:Jredmond|Jredmond]], and [[User:MBisanz|MBisanz]] for their patience and continued participation on the subcommittee while this review process is ongoing.
 
The next call for applications is provisionally scheduled for 20 February 2011.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, –[[user:xeno|<font face="verdana" color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]][[user talk:xeno|<font color="black"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 18:00, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee#Request for comments on the Audit Subcommittee|Discuss this]]'''
 
== Changes in CheckUser/Oversight permissions ==
 
Effective 1 February 2011, {{User|Keegan}} returns to the ranks of Oversighters. Keegan took a leave of absence from this responsibility while he was a WMF Community Associate during the recent successful fundraising drive.
 
At the completion of his term as a member of the WMF [[m:Ombudsman commission|Ombudsman Commission]], {{user|Lar}} will be returning to the ranks of CheckUsers. On behalf of the English Wikipedia, we thank Lar for taking on this appointment and representing this and other projects on the Commission.
 
{{user|FloNight}} has accepted an appointment to the Ombudsman Commission effective February of this year. We congratulate FloNight on her appointment, and thank her for representing this and other projects on the Commission. During her term as a member of the Commission, FloNight's permissions will change to global permissions, and she will not be acting as a local CheckUser or Oversighter.
 
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Risker|Risker]] ([[User talk:Risker|talk]]) 23:43, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Changes in CheckUser/Oversight permissions|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Ban appeal by Justanother / Justallofthem ==
 
 
The Arbitration Committee has allowed the appeal of:
 
* {{User|Justanother}}
 
who has elected to edit as:
 
* {{User|Lyncs}}
 
The text of the decision has been posted on [[User talk:Lyncs|Lync's talk page]].
 
For the Arbitration Committee, &nbsp;[[User:Roger Davies|<span style="color:maroon; font-variant:small-caps">'''Roger'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 13:12, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Ban appeal by Justanother / Justallofthem|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Arbitration motion regarding [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Eastern European mailing list]] ==
 
Resolved by <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment&oldid=411926156#Motion motion]</span> at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Eastern European mailing list]] that:
The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Eastern European mailing list|''Eastern European mailing list'']] case is supplemented as follows:
<blockquote>
The topic ban placed upon {{user|Piotrus}} in [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Eastern European mailing list]] and subsequent motions is lifted, effective immediately. Piotrus is reminded that further disruption related to this case may result in the topic ban or other remedies being re-imposed by the Committee. </blockquote>
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Dougweller|Dougweller]] ([[User talk:Dougweller|talk]]) 09:56, 4 February 2011 (UTC)<br>
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motion regarding Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Eastern European mailing list|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Arbitration motions regarding [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Date delinking]] ==
 
The Arbitration Committee has considered and passed 2 motions regarding [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Date delinking]]. They are listed below:
 
By a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment&oldid=412655998#Motion vote of 12-0]:
<blockquote>Remedy 18 of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Date delinking|Date delinking case]], which limits {{User|Ohconfucius}} to using a single account, is amended by adding the sentence: "He may also use a separate bot account for any bot task or tasks approved by the [[WP:BAG|bot approvals group]]."</blockquote>
 
By a [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Amendment&oldid=412655998#Motion_2 separate vote of a 12-0]:
<blockquote>Remedy 7.1 of [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Date delinking|the Date delinking case]], which as originally written prohibited {{User|Lightmouse}} from utilizing any automation on Wikipedia, is amended by adding the words "except for a bot task or group of related tasks authorized by the [[WP:BAG|bot approvals group]]." Remedy 8, which limited Lightmouse to using a single account, is amended by adding the sentence: "He may also use a separate bot account for any bot task or group of related tasks approved by the bot approvals group."</blockquote>
 
For the Arbitration Committee,<br>'''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 15:22, 8 February 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motions regarding Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Date delinking|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Shakespeare authorship question]] closed ==
 
An arbitration case regarding the Shakespeare authorship question has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
#[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions|Standard discretionary sanctions]] are enacted for all articles related to the [[Shakespeare authorship question]];
#{{User|NinaGreen}} is banned from Wikipedia for a period of one year;
#NinaGreen is topic-banned indefinitely from editing any article relating (broadly construed) to the [[Shakespeare authorship question]], [[William Shakespeare]], or [[Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford]];
#The Arbitration Committee endorses the community sanction imposed on {{User|Smatprt}}. Thus, Smatprt remains topic-banned from editing articles relating to [[William Shakespeare]], broadly construed, for one year from November 3, 2010.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User talk:AGK|<font color="black">'''AGK'''</font>]]<small> <nowiki>[</nowikI>[[User:AGK/Arbitration and content|&bull;]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 20:55, 16 February 2011 (UTC)
 
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Shakespeare authorship question closed|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Longevity]] closed ==
 
An arbitration case regarding Longevity has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
#[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions|Standard discretionary sanctions]] are enacted for all articles related to [[Longevity]] (broadly interpreted);
#{{User|Ryoung122}} is indefinitely prohibited from editing, commenting on, or otherwise participating in any Wikipedia process related to articles about longevity (broadly interpreted);
#{{User|John J. Bulten}} is banned from Wikipedia for a period of one year;
#[[Wikipedia:WikiProject World's Oldest People|WikiProject World's Oldest People]] is urged to seek experienced Wikipedia editors who will act as mentors to the project and assist members in improving their editing and their understanding of Wikipedia policies and community norms;
#Within seven days of the conclusion of this case, all parties must either delete evidence sub-pages in their user space or request deletion of them using the {{tl|db-author}} or {{tl|db-self}} template.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User talk:AGK|<font color="black">'''AGK'''</font>]]<small> <nowiki>[</nowikI>[[User:AGK/Arbitration and content|&bull;]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> 22:10, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
 
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Longevity closed|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Audit Subcommittee vacancies: Call for applications ==
 
The Arbitration Committee is seeking to appoint at least three non-arbitrator members to the Audit Subcommittee.
 
The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]] ("AUSC") was established by the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]] to investigate complaints concerning the use of [[WP:CheckUser|CheckUser]] and [[WP:Oversight|Oversight]] privileges on the English Wikipedia, and to provide better monitoring and oversight of the CheckUser and Oversight positions, and use of the applicable tools.
 
Matters brought before the subcommittee may be time-sensitive and subcommittee members should be prepared and available to discuss cases promptly so they may be resolved in a timely manner. Sitting subcommittee members are expected to actively participate in AUSC proceedings and may be replaced should they become inactive. All subcommittee members are subject to the relevant local and global policies and guidelines concerning CheckUser and Oversight.
 
If you think you may be suitably qualified, please see the '''[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee/2011 appointments|appointments page]]''' for further information. The application period is scheduled to close 7 March 2011.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, –[[user:xeno|<font face="verdana" color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]][[user talk:xeno|<font color="black"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 23:20, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
 
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Audit Subcommittee vacancies: Call for applications|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== User:Rodhullandemu ==
 
{{User|Rodhullandemu}}
 
;Background : This user has engaged in conduct unbecoming an administrator including: placing blocks and page protections when involved; engaging in personal attacks and incivility; as well as feuding and edit-warring.
;Motion : Rodhullandemu's administrator status is revoked. He may apply for adminship at a future date by the usual means to the community.
;Support motion: [[User:Casliber|Casliber]], [[User:Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry|Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry]], [[User:Coren|Coren]], [[User:Elen of the Roads|Elen of the Roads]], [[User:Jclemens|Jclemens]], [[User:John Vandenberg|John Vandenberg]], [[User:Kirill Lokshin|Kirill]], [[User:PhilKnight|PhilKnight]], [[User:Risker|Risker]], [[User:Roger Davies|Roger Davies]], [[User:Shell Kinney|Shell Kinney]], [[User:SirFozzie|SirFozzie]], [[user:Xeno|Xeno]]
;Oppose motion : none
;Not voting or inactive on motion: [[User:Cool Hand Luke|Cool Hand Luke]], [[User:David Fuchs|David Fuchs]], [[User:Iridescent|Iridescent]], [[User:Mailer diablo|Mailer diablo]], [[User:Newyorkbrad|Newyorkbrad]]
 
For the Arbitration Committee,
&nbsp;[[User:Roger Davies|<span style="color:maroon; font-variant:small-caps">'''Roger'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 02:20, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#User:Rodhullandemu|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Arbitration motion regarding [[User:Rodhullandemu]] ==
 
Per a <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Rodhullandemu#Interim_motion motion]</span> at [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Rodhullandemu]]:
<blockquote>
[T]he 26 February 2011 motion posted to the Arbitration Committee noticeboard ''("Rodhullandemu's administrator status is revoked. He may apply for adminship at a future date by the usual means to the community.")'' is rescinded and replaced with a temporary injunction suspending Rodhullandemu's administrative privileges for the duration of the case [opened 7 March 2011].
</blockquote>
 
''On behalf of the Arbitration Committee,'' [[User:Tiptoety|<span style="color:#4E562C;font-weight:bold">Tiptoety</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Tiptoety|<span style="color:#FFDB58">talk</span>]]</sup> 04:37, 7 March 2011 (UTC)
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motion regarding User:Rodhullandemu|Archived discussion]]'''
 
==Arbitration motion regarding Ebionites 2==
Per an <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case&oldid=417548648#Interim_motion interim motion]</span>:
<blockquote> The request for arbitration is accepted (titled Ebionites 2). However, the case will be held in abeyance for four weeks to allow mediation to proceed. After four weeks, or earlier if the mediation is closed as unsuccessful, the Committee will reexamine the situation to determine whether the case will proceed or be dismissed.</blockquote>
 
''On behalf of the Arbitration Committee,'' [[User:Dougweller|Dougweller]] ([[User talk:Dougweller|talk]]) 14:04, 8 March 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 13#Arbitration motion regarding Ebionites 2|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Audit Subcommittee appointments: Invitation to comment on candidates ==
 
The [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]] is seeking to appoint at least three non-arbitrator members to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]], and is now seeking comments from the community regarding the candidates who have volunteered for this role.
 
Interested parties are invited to review the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee/2011 appointments|'''appointments page''']] containing the nomination statements supplied by the candidates and their answers to a few standard questions. Community members may also pose additional questions and submit comments about the candidates on the individual nomination subpages or privately via email to {{NoSpamEmail|arbcom-en-b|lists.wikimedia.org}}.
 
Following the consultation phase, the committee will take into account the answers provided by the candidates to the questions and the comments offered by the community (both publicly and privately) along with any other relevant factors before making a final decision regarding appointments.
 
The consultation phase is scheduled to end 23:59, 21 March 2011 (UTC), and the appointments are scheduled to be announced by 31 March 2011.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, –[[user:xeno|<font face="verdana" color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]][[user talk:xeno|<font color="black"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 00:00, 14 March 2011 (UTC)
 
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 14#Audit Subcommittee appointments: Invitation to comment on candidates|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Kehrli 2]] closed ==
 
An arbitration case regarding {{User|Kehrli}} has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedy has been enacted:
 
*{{User|Kehrli}} is indefinitely topic banned from metrology-related articles, broadly defined, including talk pages and discussions.
 
On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.118em 0.118em 0.118em; class=texhtml"> '''[[User:Salvio giuliano|Salvio]]'''</span> [[User talk:Salvio giuliano| <sup>Let's talk about it!</sup>]] 17:21, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 14#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Kehrli 2 closed|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Monty Hall problem]] closed ==
 
An arbitration case regarding [[Monty Hall problem]] has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following is a summary of the sanctions that were enacted:
*[[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Discretionary sanctions|Standard discretionary sanctions]] are enacted for all articles related to [[Monty Hall problem]] (broadly interpreted)
*[[User:Glkanter|Glkanter]] is [[Wikipedia:Banning policy|banned]] from Wikipedia for one year, and is further subject to an indefinite topic ban on subjects related to the Monty Hall Problem.
*[[User:Nijdam|Nijdam]] is [[Wikipedia:Banning policy#Topic ban|topic banned]] from the subject of the Monty Hall problem for a period of one year.
*[[User:Rick Block|Rick Block]] is restricted to [[WP:1RR|1RR]] on the Monty Hall article for a period of one year.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, '''<font color="navy">[[User:NuclearWarfare|NW]]</font>''' ''(<font color="green">[[User talk:NuclearWarfare|Talk]]</font>)'' 00:48, 25 March 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 14#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Monty Hall problem closed|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Advanced permissions and inactivity ==
 
Access to [[Wikipedia:CheckUser|CheckUser]] and [[Wikipedia:Oversight|Oversight]] permissions is given sparingly. The permissions reflect the high trust placed in the holder but are not granted in perpetuity and holders are expected to use them regularly for the benefit of the project.
 
Accordingly, the minimum activity level for each tool (based on the preceding three months' activity) shall be five logged actions, including at least one community-requested logged action. Examples of community-requested actions include suppression requests via the oversight-en-wp [[Wikipedia:Volunteer Response Team|OTRS queue]]; CheckUser requests through [[Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations]], those stemming from [[Wikipedia:Request an account|account creation requests]], those made in response to threads at an administrative noticeboard, or posted on a CheckUser's personal user talk page. These activity requirements do not apply to: (a) sitting members of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee|Arbitration Committee]]; (b) holders using the permissions for audit purposes (such as members of the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]]); or (c) holders who have temporarily relinquished access, including CheckUsers or Oversighters who accept appointment to the [[m:Ombudsman Commission|Ombudsman Commission]].
 
Holders of the permissions are also expected to:
# Remain active on the English Wikipedia unless they have previously notified the Arbitration Committee of a significant expected absence and its likely duration.
# Consider temporarily relinquishing their permission(s) for planned prolonged periods of inactivity.
# Reply within seven days to email communications from either the Audit Subcommittee or the Arbitration Committee about their use of the permissions.
Holders who do not comply with the activity and expectation requirements – or who mark their accounts "semi-retired", "retired", or "inactive", or who announce their effective retirement by other means – may have their permissions removed by the Arbitration Committee. Prior to removal of access, two attempts will be made to contact the holder using the email address they provided to the Committee.
 
Permissions will usually be reinstated on the following bases:
* Temporarily relinquished permissions will normally be promptly restored provided no issues have arisen in the interim.
* Permissions removed for unannounced inactivity will normally be restored once (a) a satisfactory explanation for the unannounced inactivity has been given and (b) satisfactory assurances about future activity levels have been received.
Requests for reinstatement for any other reason will be considered on a case by case basis.
 
Note that [[m:Steward|Stewards]] and Wikimedia Foundation staff granted CheckUser and Oversight permissions by the WMF are outside of the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Committee.
 
 
 
'''Approved by motion of the Arbitration Committee'''<br>
:'''Suppporting the motion:''' David Fuchs, John Vandenberg, Kirill Lokshin, Mailer diablo, Newyorkbrad, PhilKnight, Risker, Roger Davies, Shell Kinney, SirFozzie, Xeno
:'''Abstaining:''' Jclemens
:'''Not voting:''' Casliber, Cool Hand Luke, Coren, Elen of the Roads, Iridescent
:'''Inactive:''' Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
 
''For the Arbitration Committee,'' [[User:Risker|Risker]] ([[User talk:Risker|talk]]) 17:33, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 14#Advanced permissions and inactivity|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Audit Subcommittee appointments (2011) ==
 
Effective 1 April 2011, {{user|Bahamut0013}}, {{user|Courcelles}}, and {{user|Keegan}} are appointed as community representatives to the [[Wikipedia:Arbitration Committee/Audit Subcommittee|Audit Subcommittee]]. The period of appointment will be 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012. {{user|AGK}} is designated as an alternate member of the subcommittee and will become a full member should one of the appointees resign their role during the term. The Arbitration Committee thanks all of the candidates, as well as the many members of the community who participated in the appointment process for these roles.
 
The Arbitration Committee also extends its thanks to {{user|Dominic}}, {{user|Jredmond}}, and {{user|MBisanz}}, whose terms in office were extended so that an orderly transfer of responsibility could occur. Dominic will return to his previous role as a CheckUser and Oversighter; MBisanz will assume his role as an Oversighter. The Committee also thanks former subcommittee member {{user|Tznkai}}, who was one of the original appointees to the Committee in 2009, and resigned in August 2010.
 
:'''Support:''' Coren, David Fuchs, Elen of the Roads, PhilKnight, Jclemens, John Vandenberg, Mailer diablo, Newyorkbrad, Kirill Lokshin, Risker, Roger Davies, Shell Kinney, Xeno
:'''Oppose:''' None
:'''Abstain:''' None
:'''Not voting:''' Casliber, Cool Hand Luke, Iridescent
:'''Inactive:''' Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry, Sir Fozzie
 
For the Arbitration Committee, –[[user:xeno|<font face="verdana" color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]][[user talk:xeno|<font color="black"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 16:00, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Audit Subcommittee appointments (2011)|Discuss this]]'''
 
== BASC Statistics ==
During January, February and March 2011 the [[WP:BASC|Ban Appeals Subcomittee]] (BASC) heard 21 appeals, 4 of which were successful. The successful appeals were [[User talk:Turbotad|Turbotad]], [[User talk:Frieds02|Frieds02]], [[User talk:SanchiTachi|SanchiTachi]], and [[user talk:Justallofthem|Justallofthem]].
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:PhilKnight|PhilKnight]] ([[User talk:PhilKnight|talk]]) 21:30, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 14#BASC Statistics|Archived discussion]]'''
 
== Internal teams ==
 
To help ensure that all matters brought before the Arbitration Committee are addressed appropriately, certain arbitrators have volunteered to assume responsibility for various specific functions. A list of these arbitrators and the relevant areas is provided below for information purposes. Please note that, except for the formal subcommittees ([[WP:AUSC]] and [[WP:BASC]]), these assignments are informal and simply for purposes of internal coordination. Routine day-to-day changes will not necessarily be publicly announced. Coordination assignments are not exclusive and, except for recusals or inactive periods, all arbitrators may participate equally in all aspects of the Committee's work.
 
'''Incoming mail team'''
* Role: Expediting mail handling by providing initial responses; and [[business triage|triage]] of incoming mail.
* Team members: {{u|David Fuchs}}, {{u|Elen of the Roads}}, {{u|Iridescent}}, {{u|Jclemens}}, {{u|Mailer diablo}}, {{u|Roger Davies}}
 
'''Case management team'''
* Role: Overseeing requests for arbitration, opened cases, requests for clarification and amendment; monitoring Arbitration Enforcement.
* Team members: {{u|Cool Hand Luke}}, {{u|Elen of the Roads}}, {{u|Kirill Lokshin}}, {{u|Newyorkbrad}}, {{u|Roger Davies}}
 
'''Ban Appeals support team'''
* Role: assisting the Ban Appeals Subcommittee, with administration, statistics and correspondence.
* Team members: {{u|David Fuchs}}, {{u|Iridescent}}, {{u|Shell Kinney}}
 
'''Higher permissions team'''
* Role: coordination in selection of Oversighters, CheckUsers, and community AUSC representatives; working with the Audit Subcommittee; liaising with holders of higher permissions.
* Team members: {{u|Casliber}}, {{u|Risker}}, {{u|Xeno}}
 
'''Technical team'''
* Role: technical issues with the mailing list, the ArbCom private wiki, and related matters.
* Team members: {{u|Coren}}, {{u|John Vandenberg}}, {{u|Xeno}}
 
Overall internal coordination: {{u|Roger Davies}}, {{u|Kirill Lokshin}}
 
For the Arbitration Committee, &nbsp;[[User:Roger Davies|<span style="color:maroon; font-variant:small-caps">'''Roger'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 09:32, 4 April 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Internal teams|Discuss this]]'''
 
== [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Henri Coanda]] closed ==
 
An arbitration case regarding [[Henri Coandă]] has now closed and the final decision is viewable at the link above. The following remedies have been enacted:
 
*{{User|Lsorin}} is prohibited from editing or commenting on articles about the [[Coandă-1910]] aircraft, its inventor [[Henri Coandă]], or the history of the [[jet engine]]. This topic-ban shall be effective indefinitely, but Lsorin may request that it be terminated or modified after at least six months have elapsed. In considering any such request, the Committee will give significant weight to whether Lsorin has established an ability to edit collaboratively and in accordance with Wikipedia policies and guidelines in other topic-areas of the project.
 
* The topic-ban imposed in this decision applies to all pages in all namespaces. However, the topic-ban does not preclude Lsorin from (1) responding to good-faith, reasonable inquiries from other editors on his user talkpage seeking information about the [[Coandă-1910]], as long as Lsorin does not misuse this permission; (2) participating in the [[WP:AE|arbitration enforcement]] discussion of any allegation that he violated the topic-ban; or (3) posting an authorized [[Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration#Requests for amendment|request]] for the lifting or modification of the topic-ban after the specified time period has elapsed.
 
On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, <span style="text-shadow:grey 0.118em 0.118em 0.118em; class=texhtml"> '''[[User:Salvio giuliano|Salvio]]'''</span> [[User talk:Salvio giuliano| <sup>Let's talk about it!</sup>]] 21:51, 5 April 2011 (UTC)
: '''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Henri Coanda closed|Discuss this]]'''
 
== Criteria for appointment to the Audit Subcommittee ==
 
To enhance the transparency of the Audit Subcommittee appointment process, the Committee has decided to publish the criteria used for appointment. For the appointments made last month, the criteria were as follows:
 
<div style="border: 1px silver solid; padding: 1em;">
A candidate for the Audit Subcommittee will be appointed if:
 
# No serious concerns in relation to privacy violations or other breach of trust have been raised; and
# The candidate has been supported by at least 80% of the arbitrator votes cast.
 
In the event of there being more candidates meeting this standard than there are vacancies, candidates will be ranked by percentage of support. If this still results in a tie for the last available place(s), the number of support votes will be used to break the tie. If this does not break the tie, a runoff election will be held.
 
The fourth ranked candidate passing criteria (1) and (2) will remain an alternate, to be appointed if one of the appointed candidates retires before the end of his/her term.
</div>
 
These criteria were approved by a resolution of the Arbitration Committee:
:'''Supporting:''' David Fuchs; Elen of the Roads; Iridescent; John Vandenberg; Kirill Lokshin; Mailer diablo; Newyorkbrad; PhilKnight; Risker; Roger Davies; Shell Kinney; Xeno
:'''Not voting:''' Casliber; Cool Hand Luke; Coren; Jclemens
:'''Inactive:''' SirFozzie; Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
 
Unless announced otherwise, these criteria will be used for future appointments to the Audit Subcommittee.
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Kirill Lokshin|Kirill]]&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Kirill Lokshin|[talk]]]&nbsp;[[User:Kirill Lokshin/Professionalism|[prof]]]</sup> 00:15, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Criteria for appointment to the Audit Subcommittee|Discuss this]]'''
 
== Updated procedures for arbitrator activity and voting ==
 
The Arbitration Committee has updated its procedures for determining arbitrator activity and voting thresholds. The updated procedures are as follows:
 
<div style="border: 1px silver solid; padding: 1em;">
<big>'''Arbitrator activity'''</big>
 
Arbitrators are presumed active unless they are on a wikibreak, have not participated in arbitration within the past week, or have informed the Committee of their absence. An inactive arbitrator may become active by voting on any aspect of a proceeding. An active arbitrator may become inactive by so stating, in which case their votes will be struck through and discounted.
 
<big>'''Unannounced arbitrator absence'''</big>
 
Any arbitrator who has not given prior notice of absence and who fails to post to the usual venues for seven consecutive days is deemed inactive in all matters with, where practical, retrospective effect to the date of the last known post.
 
<big>'''Calculation of votes'''</big>
 
Arbitrator votes are calculated on the following basis:
# Each active, non-recused arbitrator may cast one vote; and
# Recused, abstaining, and inactive arbitrators are discounted.
 
The following expressions are used, with the following meanings:
* "Four net votes": the number of votes to support or accept is at least four greater than the number of votes to oppose or decline.
* "Absolute majority": the number of votes to support or accept is greater than 50% of the total number of arbitrators, ''not'' including any arbitrators who are recused, abstaining, or inactive.
</div>
 
These procedures were approved by a resolution of the Arbitration Committee:
:'''Supporting:''' Casliber; David Fuchs; Jclemens; John Vandenberg; Kirill Lokshin; Newyorkbrad; Risker; Roger Davies; Shell Kinney; Xeno
:'''Not voting:''' Cool Hand Luke; Coren; Elen of the Roads; Iridescent; Mailer diablo; PhilKnight
:'''Inactive:''' Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
 
The updated procedures replace the previously published procedures for [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Procedures&oldid=421571675#Inactivity_on_internal_resolutions "Inactivity on internal resolutions"] and [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Procedures&oldid=421571675#Unannounced_arbitrator_absence "Unannounced arbitrator absence"].
 
For the Arbitration Committee, [[User:Kirill Lokshin|Kirill]]&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Kirill Lokshin|[talk]]]&nbsp;[[User:Kirill Lokshin/Professionalism|[prof]]]</sup> 00:28, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Updated procedures for arbitrator activity and voting|Discuss this]]'''
 
== Changes requested to the checkuser and oversight permissions ==
 
In order to remove the technical limitation that [[WP:CheckUser|checkusers]] and [[WP:Oversight|oversighters]] must also be administrators to review deleted content, the <code>deletedhistory</code>, <code>deletedtext</code>, and <code>browsearchive</code> rights should be added to the oversight and checkuser permission groups.
 
:'''Supporting:''' Cool Hand Luke; Coren; David Fuchs; Elen of the Roads; Jclemens; John Vandenberg; Kirill Lokshin; Newyorkbrad; PhilKnight; Risker; Shell Kinney; Roger Davies; Xeno
:'''Not voting or inactive:''' Casliber; Iridescent; Mailer diablo; Chase me ladies; I'm the Cavalry; SirFozzie
 
For the Arbitration Committee, –[[user:xeno|<font face="verdana" color="black">'''xeno'''</font>]][[user talk:xeno|<font color="black"><sup>talk</sup></font>]] 14:15, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
 
:'''[[Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard#Changes requested to the checkuser and oversight permissions|Discuss this]]'''

Latest revision as of 18:20, 12 May 2024

Wikipedia Arbitration
Open proceedings
Active sanctions
Arbitration Committee
Audit
Track related changes
Shortcuts

This noticeboard is for announcements and statements made by the Arbitration Committee. Only members of the Arbitration Committee or the Committee's Clerks may post on this page, but all editors are encouraged to comment on the talk page.

Announcement archives:
  • 0 (2008-12 – 2009-01)
  • 1 (to 2009-02)
  • 2 (to 2009-05)
  • 3 (to 2009-06)
  • 4 (to 2009-07)
  • 5 (to 2009-12)
  • 6 (to 2010-12)
  • 7 (to 2011-12)
  • 8 (to 2012-12)
  • 9 (to 2013-12)
  • 10 (to 2015-12)
  • 11 (to 2018-04)
  • 12 (to 2020-08)
  • 13 (to 2023-03)
  • 14 (to present)

Arbitration motion regarding Sri Lanka

The Arbitration Committee has resolved by motion, in resolution of a case request, that:

This case request is resolved by motion as follows:

Sri Lanka, broadly construed, is designated as a contentious topic.

For the Arbitration Committee, firefly ( t · c ) 14:38, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Archived discussion at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51 § Arbitration motion regarding Sri Lanka

Dovidroth unbanned

Following a successful appeal of his site ban to the Arbitration Committee, Dovidroth (talk · contribs) is unbanned. The topic ban, which was passed at the same time as the site ban, remains in force.

Support: Barkeep49, Guerillero, HJ Mitchell, Maxim, Primefac, Sdrqaz, ToBeFree

Oppose: Firefly, Moneytrees

For the Arbitration Committee, Maxim (talk) 15:19, 26 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Archived discussion at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51 § Dovidroth unbanned

Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024

Following a request to the Arbitration Committee, the Oversight access of Dreamy Jazz is removed. The Committee sincerely thanks Dreamy Jazz for their service as a member of the Oversight team.

On behalf of the Committee, Primefac (talk) 14:27, 1 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Archived discussion at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard/Archive 51 § Changes to the functionaries team, May 2024

Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac closed

An arbitration case regarding User:Mzajac has now closed. The Arbitration Committee resolved by motion in February to suspend the case, which could be unsuspended if Mzajac requested it within three months. Because Mzajac has not requested that the case be unsuspended, the case has been automatically closed. The motion which has now closed the case is Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac#Motion to suspend.

For the Arbitration Committee, Aoidh (talk) 21:00, 7 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Discuss this at: Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee/Noticeboard § Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Mzajac closed
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee/Noticeboard&oldid=1223522699"