Ray Saintonge wrote:
Rich Holton wrote:
Given the recent discussions on this list, and the
continuing increase
in de-facto requirements for new admins, I have to
wonder if we are not
now well on the way to the creation of an elite class on
Wikipedia.
Nah! It's more like the time of the French Revolution
when all citizens
were equal but some were more equal than others.
It appears to me that the vocal representatives of the
current crop of
admins (meaning those who have become admins within the
last year or so)
have left far behind the idea that being an admin is
"no big deal".
They see being an admin as a big deal, and want things
to remain that way.
It's called self-interest.
Of course, the admins point to the very real challenges
that vandals
pose as the reason for the rigor of the application
process. They reject
any proposal that might place Wikipedia is peril.
Right! The right to bear arms is justified because it
keeps America
safe from being overrun by elephants.
Perhaps they're right. I'm certain that they truly want
what it best for
Wikipedia.
As the saying goes: "The road to hell is paved with good
intentions."
Ec
You appear to be treating administrators as a close-knit group all of whom have exactly the same motives, intentions and point of view.
This is not the case.
-Gurch