Wikipedia talk:Arbitration Committee Elections December 2023/Candidates/Maxim

Maxim

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Maxim's work as an arb

I found Maxim an excellent arb and colleague and want to explain why for other editors who haven't seen that side of his work. In Maxim's nomination statement he mentions his work behind the scenes. Having been a colleague of his for 2 years, I want to attest that this work was real and substantial. Having Maxim on the committee would definitely mean that work will get done that might not otherwise and that other work will happen faster because of his eforts, time, and thoughts. I'm guessing some editors might have concerns about his onwiki contributions this past year but I do not. I know he wouldn't be submitting if he didn't think he could do the work because even towards the end when he was saying he felt burned out, he still did more than his fair share behind the scenes. Additionally, I want to note that Maxim was seen by fellow arbs as a really good sockhunter, with several major incidents really benefitting from the work he did with CU data and behavior. I hope others find this helpful. Best, Barkeep49 (talk) 16:58, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

I would like to second this. Maxim's work behind the scenes in 2020-22 was unparalleled in both quantity and quality. We have really sorely felt Maxim's absence this year. I am sure that we would be a more capable, efficient, and effective committee with Maxim back. He has my strongest support. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 18:57, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

Thirded. Maxim had my full support and appreciation before, during, and after his time as an arb. Beeblebrox (talk) 19:42, 16 November 2023 (UTC)

For an arb who spends most of his time behind the scenes, Maxim seems to draw an excessive number amount of caning from The'ocracy, and not from just their Usual Suspects / ex-WP demography. What gives? ——Serial 20:51, 26 November 2023 (UTC)

As a first term arb I accepted the way things worked for my first year. Come the first weeks of my second year it was apparent there was a huge hole in the team. Maxim's behind the scenes work was sorely missed. Any voter contemplating a choice between voting for me or Maxim, vote Maxim. The other arbitrators will be thankful. Cabayi (talk) 19:21, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

I appreciate the vote of confidence Cabayi, but I think you're selling yourself short. You've been consistently active for two years on all arb matters (I suppose that for the second year, I can only comment on the on-wiki matters) and you clearly seem to have the energy to do two more. With how the Committee works nowadays, those two attributes are probably the two most important ones to flourishing as an arbitrator. Maxim (talk) 13:12, 28 November 2023 (UTC)

Yes!

Maxim has a long-term track record of solid judgment. He's a fantastic admin, a detailed bureaucrat and was a fair arbitrator during his previous times on the committee. I don't have specific examples to support my statement, but overall from my interactions with and observations of Maxim going back over 15 years, I can say with confidence that he was great on ArbCom before and will be again. So, yes! Acalamari 16:56, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

10 candidates for 8 slots

Maxim gave a long and thoughtful answer to my Q21. I noticed, though, that his answer to Q10 mentions 14 cases in 2010 as the start of a trend, implying that ArbCom has had less work in the most recent decade. I posted my question to ToBeFree as well, along with a reference to Maxim Q10, noting there that a serious reconsideration of the role of ArbCom might be in order. Has it ever been discussed? Specifically, narrowing the responsibilities in the hope that more people will seek election. This would also reduce work load if it actually has grown (contrary to my interpretation of his Q10 answer). Martindo (talk) 05:29, 1 December 2023 (UTC)