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Arbitration Committee/History

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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 an ArbCom member, but Eloquence declined the offer.

On February 26, 2004, UninvitedCompany resigned from ArbCom due to disillusionment.

  • 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 – Failed in December 2004 election bid.
  • Raul654
  • The Cunctator
  • Jwrosenzweig
  • Gutza – Resigned 2004-12-31.
  • MyRedDice – Resigned 2004-12-31.
  • Nohat
  • The Epopt

2005

2005-01

wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2004 – Raul654 is reelected. Theresa knott, Ambi, Sannse, Neutrality, and Grunt are elected to replace Jdforrester (who failed to become reelected), The Cunctator, Jwrosenzweig, Camembert (who retired), Gutza (who resigned), and MyRedDice (who resigned).

In June and July 2005, Grunt, Ambi, and Delirium resigned. No also announced his intentions to resign due to apparent disillusionment, but Jimbo doesn't appoint a replacement for Nohat until October 2005.

2005-07

On July 22, 2005, Jimbo appointed Jdforrester, Fennec, and Jayjg to fill the empty seats left by Ambi, Delirium, and Grunt. Jimbo doesn't appoint a replacement for Nohat until October 2003. Jimbo's choices caused some controversy: [5], [6].

  • Jdforrester (second term, appointed by Jimbo)
  • Raul654
  • Sannse
  • Neutrality

2005-10

http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikien-l/2005-October/030386.html

  • Jdforrester
  • Raul654
  • Sannse
  • Neutrality

2006

2006-02

wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_January_2006

  • Jdforrester
  • Filiocht
  • Mindspillage
  • Charles Matthews
  • Morven
  • Jayjg
  • Theresa knott
  • Sam Korn
  • The Epopt
  • Mackensen

2007

2007-01

wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2006

  • 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

  • Jdforrester
  • YellowMonkey
  • FloNight
  • Charles Matthews
  • Morven
  • Flcelloguy
  • Kirill Lokshin
  • Paul August
  • UninvitedCompany
  • Jpgordon

2008

2008-01

wikipedia:Wikipedia:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2007

  • 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

  • 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

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