Hi,
I just got a message from Mav that I've been nominated for Wikipedia Administrator. Given that Mav communicated the message in a flattering way, and that the invitation (which I understand is being made to some others) reflects a sense that there is some need for additional administrators, I can't see how I could say no. So, thanks, and of course, yes.
I understand that being an administrator is not such a big deal, but any increase in access must also involve an increase in responsibility. If any of you have any particular advice about things I should be attentive to, feel free to share it with me. Needless to say I am not going to do anything as an administrator unilaterally, but I assume that the point of having more administrators is to help share whatever work is involved.
In the meantime, I will review various guidelines and policies -- and you've finally gotten me to join Wikien-l!
Steve
Steven L. Rubenstein Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Bentley Annex Ohio University Athens, Ohio 45701
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The best advice I could give is to pretend you're not a sysop. Even though it's "no big deal", it can still get to your head. Oh, and I triple your nomination. From what I've seen on the [[History of the Soviet Union]] article, you've been very tactful and have done well for the article.
steven l. rubenstein wrote:
Hi,
I just got a message from Mav that I've been nominated for Wikipedia Administrator. Given that Mav communicated the message in a flattering way, and that the invitation (which I understand is being made to some others) reflects a sense that there is some need for additional administrators, I can't see how I could say no. So, thanks, and of course, yes.
I understand that being an administrator is not such a big deal, but any increase in access must also involve an increase in responsibility. If any of you have any particular advice about things I should be attentive to, feel free to share it with me. Needless to say I am not going to do anything as an administrator unilaterally, but I assume that the point of having more administrators is to help share whatever work is involved.
In the meantime, I will review various guidelines and policies -- and you've finally gotten me to join Wikien-l!
Steve
Steven L. Rubenstein Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Bentley Annex Ohio University Athens, Ohio 45701
double thanks. Although there have been some times when my impatience or irritation got the best of me on talk pages, it has always been the egalitarian and ultimately anonymous nature of Wikipedia that appealed to me, so I am not too worried about being a sysop going to my head. Plus, I know if it ever does several people will get on my case about it immediately!
S
At 11:55 PM 5/12/2003 -0400, you wrote:
The best advice I could give is to pretend you're not a sysop. Even though it's "no big deal", it can still get to your head. Oh, and I triple your nomination. From what I've seen on the [[History of the Soviet Union]] article, you've been very tactful and have done well for the article.
steven l. rubenstein wrote:
Hi,
I just got a message from Mav that I've been nominated for Wikipedia Administrator. Given that Mav communicated the message in a flattering way, and that the invitation (which I understand is being made to some others) reflects a sense that there is some need for additional administrators, I can't see how I could say no. So, thanks, and of course, yes.
I understand that being an administrator is not such a big deal, but any increase in access must also involve an increase in responsibility. If any of you have any particular advice about things I should be attentive to, feel free to share it with me. Needless to say I am not going to do anything as an administrator unilaterally, but I assume that the point of having more administrators is to help share whatever work is involved.
In the meantime, I will review various guidelines and policies -- and you've finally gotten me to join Wikien-l!
Steve
Steven L. Rubenstein Assistant Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Bentley Annex Ohio University Athens, Ohio 45701
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