[WikiEN-l] I for one welcome...

[Jimmy Wales]

John Lee wrote:
> On Dec 17, 2007 5:42 AM, David Gerard <dgerard at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On 17/12/2007, Red Rocket <redrocketboy at googlemail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I'd like to add a "me too" to that. Although, it was mentioned somewhere
>>> that compared to last year that the percentage levels this year were lower
>>> generally. I did notice that although NYB got over 500 supports (must be a
>>> record for an individual vote, that), he still only got 97%. The other four
>>> all trail behind with quite large gaps. Does anyone know how many are being
>>> appointed? Thanks.
>>
>> I believe there should be some official word on this soon.
> 
> Yes, there's no guarantee Jimbo will appoint the top vote-getters (is there?).

No absolute guarantee, but by convention I do unless there is some 
really great reason to deviate.

In the current election, I see no such reason, and so it is really just 
a matter of doing some final due-diligence and listening to ArbCom 
regarding their views on the number of members.

--Jimbo