carlossuarez46 (talk·contribs) - I first edited in 2003, but I have been an active editor since the latter part of 2005. In that period of time, I have created and edited numerous articles mostly in the realm of ancient history and geography, participated in Afd's and Cfd's and on several WP policy pages, and on removing vandalism. I believe that Wikipedia's reputation is at stake each time a viewer consults us, so we should strive to have the best, most up-to-date, and accurate articles. I'm proud of what I have contributed to that positive experience. One area where we are always in need is the numerous admin backlogs that need attention; with admin tools, I could contribute to reducing that backlog and improve Wikipedia. Carlossuarez4621:16, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Dear candidate, thank you for offering to serve Wikipedia as an administrator. You may wish to answer the following optional questions to provide guidance for participants:
2. What are your best contributions to Wikipedia, and why?
A: I am proudest of the articles on the various cities named after the Seleucid and Ptolemaic royals: many (though not all) of the articles linked at Antiochia, at Seleucia (disambiguation), at Ptolemais, at Laodicea, and at Apamea.
3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or have other users caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
A: I haven't been in "edit wars" since my newbie days. What sometimes causes me stress is how discussions at Afd or Cfd move from the relevant to the personal attack. I have been subject of some, which is disappointing. Generally, my response is to return the focus to the discussion point, with a citation to WP:AGForWP:CIVIL if the response is especially out of line. I also realize that on some points in the Xfd world, my views are not majoritarian - that's fine and I can live with that. Sometimes my views change, sometimes the majority or consensus changes, and sometimes I'm just the in the minority to stay, which is just fine too.
4.Question from Chrisg A while back an article called Small Mercies was created, Small Mercies is a band that had it's song on the popular Australain TV show Prison Break, the article had many adds and removed of speedy tags untill an admin deleted it, in that situation as an admin what would have you done (for more info see here ?
A Unfortunately, I have to be vague: I cannot see the content that was deleted. However, I did read Prison Break and in that article there was no reference to the band. For what it's worth, the show is popular in the US as well. Carlossuarez4616:36, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
5.Question from User:Rocksanddirt How much time to you spend on WP now? (either per day or per week), and how do you see that changing if you were to become an admin?
A Good question. There are days when I spend hours on WP, and some days I skip. I guess some of those edit count tools would give a more precise breakdown - although I also spend a lot of time as a user/reader that wouldn't be reflected. But my time at WP largely depends on what other things I have going on. I don't see it changing markedly - I wish I could promise it would increase, but that's easy to say and probably what you want to hear, but ultimately likely to be proven wrong. I think some of the time I put into editing ancient geography articles would get transitioned to administrative tasks, which would be fine otherwise I wouldn't have made the request, but the time spent in aggregate is unlikely to go up greatly. Carlossuarez4604:48, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
What is your opinion on the ignore all rules policy, and in what circumstances would you invoke it or not invoke it?
A The explanation at Wikipedia:What "Ignore all rules" means pretty much aligns with my sense of the policy. In all my edits I cannot recall ever invoking IAR. However, I have at times offered an opinion that we should do something even though contrary to the text of the "rule" and sometimes consensus builds to do just that. One can view that as making exceptions which improve WP at the expense of slavish adherence to rules or an uncited example of IAR in action. If I am promoted, as an admin, I don't see a real difference in my use up to now. I still think that a compelling explanation of why we should depart from practice or a rule in a particular situation seems better to generate discussion and consensus. Carlossuarez4617:33, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Please keep criticism constructive and polite. If you are unfamiliar with the nominee, please thoroughly review Special:Contributions/carlossuarez46 before commenting.
Could you explain the issue of your block? I know it was over a year and a half ago, and am mainly curious. Jmlk1703:27, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Just guessing, the blocking admin reverted this information just one minute before imposing the block. Looking at the block summary, and the edit, I assume carlossuarez46 was blocked for noting Michael Jackson was "tried and acquitted of having sex with an underage boy." That's the only content of that edit which could match the block explanation of "posting libellous allegation of child molestation against a public figure". I'm assuming there's more to it, as I'd be shocked if that was the only reason for the block. - auburnpilottalk04:43, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I think you were right to raise the issue (it was a block, after all) and it presented the opportunity to clarify the matter. -- Jreferee(Talk)20:19, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Although I don't see that much AIV or CSD work, the huge amount of work in CfD is impressive. The candidate may wish to re-consider their question 1 answer though ;) GiggyUCP22:30, 9 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support - good answers show a thorough understanding of how things work. I'm sure this user would make a good admin :)—arf!07:15, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Knows what he's doing. Been here long enough to show proven dedication and commitement. Even if the block was legitimate, it's so far in the past that I'm willing to AGF and assume Carlossuarez46 has learnt from whatever happened. A great candidate. Daniel08:13, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support, seems to be sensisble and bright enough. Note that I don't think one block 18 month ago should be any kind of an obstacle. Neil╦13:57, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Strong support, like the answers and the contributions. I've seen this user regularly over at AfD discussions and his contributions are always valuable and demonstrate a good grasp on policy. This user would make a good admin. Arkyan • (talk)17:51, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support. His edits history shows that he has an incredible array of experience. His comments in AfD discussions are insightful. I'm also struck by his extremely consistent civility. All in all, I think that he will be an excellent administrator. Trusilver18:08, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support - I see a very broad aray of contributions, and this dif I found as a very fine example of both your civility, and thoughtfulness in communicating with others here. Hiberniantears21:52, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Carlossuarez46, in regards to Jaranda's oppose below, as long as you read up on how to close AfDs I think you'll be fine. I don't see evidence that you will interpret AfD as a vote. Andre (talk) 22:11, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support, a great mainspace editor, that I have long admired for his ancient city articles and for his work with Smith's Dictionary.--Aldux23:00, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support I don't know him personally, but his work is excellent, and he seems to have a good knowledge of policy and procedure. I think someone who works hard, and earns trust should have a chance to contribute more. old windy bear00:32, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support Thoughtful and always civil at CfD, if a bit deletionist for my taste. Knows policy well, and can be trusted with the tools. Johnbod18:05, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Great answer to question three (bonus for using the word "majoritarian" :-)) and good contributions to XfDs. IronGargoyle 21:17, 11 July 2007 (UTC) oops... didn't mean to vote twice... :-) IronGargoyle21:19, 11 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Support I reviewed all of your contributions and can find no reason to oppose; you have a healthy involvement in the Wikipedia side of things (notably CfD's). Not only do I think you will not abuse the tools, but I think you will have an excellent use for them. --Ozgod13:48, 16 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose
A good editor, but I'm worried about his particiapation in CFDs and AFDs, while he is very active there, but what I seen from him, most of his comments there are keep or delete per above or nn or pointless votes, which isn't a good sign, remember AFD isn't a vote, instead it's a finding of consensus and if the article meets wikipedia policy, and I'm afraid that Carlos will close AFDs by counting votes. I could change my vote later but until then Regretful Oppose Sorry Jarandawat's sup21:31, 10 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Kurt Weber opposes lots of self-noms for this reason and much discussion has not persuaded him otherwise. It is probably better not to respond to this oppose.--Chaser - T04:27, 12 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ah yes, probably best not to say anything... except perhaps remind him and others that this is clearly not assuming good faith on the part of the candidate and remind him also that many many editors have asked him to discuss this on WT:RFA rather than paste that sentence in every self-nom. Note also that Kurt was one of the rare people who thought it was hilariously funny to support the recent Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Not Wikipedia Administrator. It would be nice to see him contribute more constructively to RfA instead. Pascal.Tesson15:36, 13 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. Statistically, carlossuarez46 looks like he'd be the perfect Wikipedia admin - lots of main space edits, many of them constructive rather than just maintenance, lots of participation in WP:space, etc., etc. But there seems to me a tendency to be a bit too combative, and a bit too touchy, which leads me to not trust him with administrative tools, as there is no recourse to remove him if he does abuse the tools. I believe the chance he'll be an abusive admin is low, but if that combativeness comes out, he could cause quite a lot of damage with no good way to remove him. Therefore, I must oppose. If admins were required to be reconfirmed, or were removable short of ArbCom, I'd support. User:Argyriou(talk)21:28, 12 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Recall Jimbo's rationale in terming adminship no big deal. It is for concerns like yours that this ideology exists, given that (statistically) far, far more users promoted partially on this rationale are civil and helpful than are abusive. GracenotesT§23:29, 14 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
This block is for theseedits. Michael Jackson may not be gay, but given that we have an entire page devoted to the molestation allegations, this is a tolerable slip-up within Carlos' first 100 edits to the site, and long before our BLP policy.--Chaser - T05:27, 15 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
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