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

Wugapodes[edit]

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Arbitration Committee Election 2023 candidate: Wugapodes

Oppose[edit]

i'm voting oppose in the securepoll.--RZuo (talk) 15:33, 24 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, can you explain why? Do you have any concerns about Wugapodes being on the Committee? --rchard2scout (talk) 18:13, 25 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I Can't speak for RZuo, but the handling of the Beeblebrox suspension, to me, is disqualifying for all Arbs who !voted support. In Wug's case specifically, this is highly regretful, as I found their handling of Holocaust in Poland to be excellent and would have supported. ― "Ghost of Dan Gurney" (talk) 00:31, 28 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Per their comment on another candidate, they oppose the private ballot aspect of this election and they probably wish that it was like older ArbCom elections where supports and opposes were publicly stated. Explanations of "why" are not required in that system, the vote still counts. TOA The owner of all ☑️ 20:07, 10 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Very detailed answers[edit]

I'm impressed by the level of detail and attention given by Wugapodes in answering questions from the community. — Red-tailed hawk _(nest) 17:57, 25 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The smartest arb among us[edit]

I hope the other arbs won't mind if I say that Wugapodes is the smartest arb in our flock, but I suspect everyone else on the Committee would agree too. Wugapodes brings so much to the table: a friendly and considerate demeanor, a deeply impressive analytical mind, the courage to always say what he means and never say what he doesn't mean. Even when we disagree — and that happens plenty often! — I can rest easy knowing that Wugapodes has given my ideas fair consideration... and, statistically, he ends up being right (and I wrong). We'd be lucky to have Wugapodes back on the committee for another term, and if he's reelected, I look forward to engaging with him on his ideas for handling appeals. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 18:13, 25 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

If Wugapodes is the smartest Arb among you, what does that say about the competition ;) ——Serial 20:19, 26 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Oh I feel just fine knowing I can't measure up

KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 00:13, 27 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I accept this burden of being intellectually inferior. :) Izno (talk) 17:20, 27 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'd just like to say that despite the fact that Wugs just voted to throw me out, I will be voting for them and encourage others to do so. He is undeniably a strong asset on the committee and a very thoughtful person. (new sig) Just Step Sideways ^{from this world ..... today} 07:43, 28 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Support[edit]

I, unfortunately, do not have the time to write a full voter guide as I have in the past (see 2015 and 2017). However, I will express my support of Wugapodes here. He would be good as an arbcom member and he has been helpful in issues that editors have brought to arbcom. TOA The owner of all ☑️ 20:01, 1 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]