[WikiEN-l] RfA concern

[Kelly Martin]

On 10/27/05, Justin Cormack <justin at specialbusservice.com> wrote:
> I am slightly concerned about the RfA for Acetic Acid. This is a user
> whose only attempt to create an article is [[vitaminwater]] which is
> really bad. He does however have overwhelming support (even from a
> couple of people I know) and clearly has a huge fanclub, and he hasnt
> done anything blatently wrong (apart from a perhaps unnecessary RfC).
>
> I was wondering about suggesting a mentoring program in how to write an
> article perhaps, which would be something I would be interested in
> creating anyway.
>
> I am sure he wont do any harm as an admin, but it all seems a bit odd.
>
> Justinc

A substantial fraction of our admins are largely worthless at writing
articles.  In fact, there's a good argument for the position that
people who can write articles should not be admins: we need them
writing articles, not running around breaking up fights.

Kelly