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Arbitration Committee/History
The history of ArbCom.
Conception
On October 1, 2003, RK threw a temper tantrum on the wiki and on the WikiEn-1 mailing list. This was apparently the result of a misunderstanding. In a fit of rage, RK vandalized the userpages of MyRedDice ([1], [2]), Angela ([3]), and Louis Kyu Won Ryu ([4]). When Eloquence commanded RK to stop, RK vandalized Eloquence's user page as well. Eloquence wasn't amused and blocked RK's account.
The story doesn't end there, however. The incidence led to an argument about bans, and Eloquence suggested a Wikiquette committee. Jimbo Wales liked Eloquence's idea and started a discussion about it. During the discussion, Alex756 suggested two different approaches to resolving conflicts: mediation and arbitration. On October 3, 2003, Jimbo Wales asked for volunteers for a Mediation Committee (MedCom) and an Arbitration Committee (ArbCom). On October 7th, Alex756 published Wikipedia:Mediation_and_Arbitration_(proposal) at the request of another user.
Meanwhile, EntmootsOfTrolls (aka 142) hijacked Eloquence's "User:Mediator" idea: http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2003-October/007403.html.
2004
2004-01
On December 4, 2003, Jimbo appoint the first ArbCom and MedCom. Jimbo also selected Eloquence to be a member ArbCom, but Eloquence declined the offer.
On February 26, 2004, UninvitedCompany retired from ArbCom due to disillusionment.
- Jdforrester
- UninvitedCompany – Retired 2004-02-26
- The Cunctator
- Fred Bauder
- Delirium
- Maveric149
- Camembert
- Gutza
- MyRedDice
- Nohat
- The Epopt
2004-08
On July 6, 2004, Mike Snow suggested an election in order to fill the empty seats left by Eloquence and UninvitedCompany. On July 23rd, Ambi forwarded Snow's suggestion to the Wikipedia-1 mailing list and Jimbo agreed. Elections were held, and Jwrosenzweig and Raul654 were elected.
- Jdforrester
- Raul654
- The Cunctator
- Jwrosenzweig
- Fred Bauder
- Delirium
- Maveric149
- Camembert
- Gutza
- MyRedDice
- Nohat
- The Epopt
2005
2005-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2004
- Ambi
- Raul654
- Sannse
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Delirium
- Maveric149
- David Gerard
- Grunt
- Theresa knott
- Nohat
- The Epopt
2005-07
- Jdforrester
- Raul654
- Sannse
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Fennec
- Maveric149
- David Gerard
- Jayjg
- Theresa knott
- Nohat
- The Epopt
2005-10
http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2005-October/030386.html
- Jdforrester
- Raul654
- Sannse
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Fennec
- Mindspillage
- David Gerard
- Jayjg
- Theresa knott
- Kelly Martin
- The Epopt
2006
2006-02
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_January_2006
- SimonP
- Raul654
- Dmcdevit
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Jdforrester
- Filiocht
- Mindspillage
- Charles Matthews
- Morven
- Jayjg
- Theresa knott
- Sam Korn
- The Epopt
- Mackensen
2007
2007-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2006
- SimonP
- Raul654
- Dmcdevit
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Jdforrester
- YellowMonkey
- FloNight
- Charles Matthews
- Morven
- Flcelloguy
- Kirill Lokshin
- Paul August
- UninvitedCompany
- Jpgordon
2007-02
http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2007-February/063809.html
- SimonP
- Raul654
- Mackensen
- Neutrality
- Fred Bauder
- Essjay
- Jdforrester
- YellowMonkey
- FloNight
- Charles Matthews
- Morven
- Flcelloguy
- Kirill Lokshin
- Paul August
- UninvitedCompany
- Jpgordon
2008
2008-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2007
- Newyorkbrad
- FT2
- FayssalF
- Sam Blacketer
- Deskana
- Jdforrester
- YellowMonkey
- Stephen Bain
- Charles Matthews
- Morven
- FloNight
- Kirill Lokshin
- Paul August
- UninvitedCompany
- Jpgordon
2009
2009-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2008
- Newyorkbrad
- FT2
- FayssalF
- Sam Blacketer
- Vassyana
- Carcharoth
- Wizardman
- John Vandenberg
- Casliber
- Risker
- Roger Davies
- Cool Hand Luke
- Rlevse
- FloNight
- Kirill Lokshin
- Stephen Bain
- Coren
2010
2010-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2009
- Newyorkbrad
- SirFozzie
- FayssalF
- Hersfold
- KnightLago
- Vassyana
- Carcharoth
- Wizardman
- Shell Kinney
- Steve Smith
- Risker
- Roger Davies
- Cool Hand Luke
- Rlevse
- Fritzpoll
- Kirill Lokshin
- Mailer diablo
- Coren
2011
2011-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2010
- Newyorkbrad
- SirFozzie
- Casliber
- Elen of the Roads
- Xeno
- David Fuchs
- PhilKnight
- Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry
- Iridescent
- John Vandenberg
- Risker
- Roger Davies
- Cool Hand Luke
- Jclemens
- Shell Kinney
- Kirill Lokshin
- Mailer diablo
- Coren
2012
2012-01
wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2011
- Newyorkbrad
- SirFozzie
- Casliber
- Elen of the Roads
- Xeno
- David Fuchs
- PhilKnight
- Jclemens
- Courcelles
- Risker
- Roger Davies
- Hersfold
- AGK
- SilkTork
- Kirill Lokshin
See also
- Template:Arbcomhistory – The data on this page as a table.
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