Forum:The new admin poll

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Well, I've finally gotten word from all the admins so I can finally go ahead with this. Recently Bluer left and had the Wikia staff remove his admin powers, thus leaving us an admin down. Now we need a replacement. However, remember a few things:

Sign your votes like so: # (Reasons for vote) ~~~~. Votes in talk bubbles will be removed. In fact, completely refrain from using talk bubbles in this topic.
This isn't a popularity contest. Choose the user who you think would be most responsible as an admin with your reasons.

Voting will be over on Monday the 6th of April. When all is done, I will use the data to pick our next admin.

Votes for Faethin

Because of all the things Fae has done to the music pages, I'll go with him. --JudgeZarbi • TALK • 12:41, 03 April 2009
Yeah, I agree with that, plus the work done in the Etymology section is really helpful, as not that many people write in that particular section. Captain Darkblade 12:59, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
After seeing their contributions, it's a tough choice indeed... But I'll vote for Senor Bard. ^^ - SilverSummoner^TaLk 13:21, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
This was a really tough decision. I'd like to think you're all equally devoted to this wiki - It's just a matter of I think Faeth is better suited to be an admin. - +DeadlySlashSword+ 14:21, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
From what I've seen, Fae is very helpful and knowledgeable, yet doesn't assert superiority. Prefekt. //masterConjurer (Talk)_ 14:31, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
Drake Clawfang
I've been stuck between Fae and Yuan for days, and I'd give anything to vote fer both. o_o Not saying that 8bit doesn't have potential, of course he does. I give my vote to all three of you. :D Template:BfDsig
I think Fae and Yuan are great editors, but Fae just seems like admin material (no offense Yuan) Cloudofdarkness was [| here]
I like his name :) FinalFantasyfreak
He seems like he has done the least here out of the canidates, so I mst vote for him. Why Me?
He always so nice to everyone. BlueLionheart (^T/_C) 21:51, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
Faethin has always been an great editor, and seems dedicated to always get his job done. When he puts information on the site, he knows it's right, and that's saying something, because he doesn't always focus on things that are explained in the games. He's always there to lend a helping hand, and unlike a lot of the users on the wiki, he doesn't feel the need to be a sarcastic jerk to try to be popular. DrakemasterDrake 22:25, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
I vote Faethin because he is one of the nicest on the IRC. (Sorry Yuanchosaan, I hope we can still become friends though) -- Xelazu
Reasons: See link below.-Azul8 1677 00:01, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
I like Ike, er, Faethin HiyaWikia 01:24, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
Because I know that Fae can take the responsibility. Hexed 05:29, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
I haven't been around terribly regularly for a while, but from what I know of these users, I feel all of them would do a good job, but I think Faethin would be the best. --Mymindislost 05:43, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
Because this is about who you think is most qualified to be a sysop, not who has been nicer to you or who you like moar... And of the three, because of his more sporadic times of being active and because he most likely always has a tab open with the FFWiki (considering he's also almost always on the IRC), Faethin has the highest probability of already being on the Wiki if there's a vandal strike (so he can prevent it from escalating) and he is likely to respond sooner to protect/delete requests. These are among the things you should be considering when you cast your vote, cause while I lubz<3 the other two users as much as the next guy/girl, this isn't a popularity contest... --Hecko X 13:07, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Votes for 8bit BlackMage

He's by far the best contributor and editor of this group. Just the sheer volume of things he's added to the wiki, I have to go with 8bit. --BlueHighwind ツ
8Bit all the way! Woo! Woo! Ultima The High Seraph 15:13, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
Fae is mainly a contributor, Yuan is mainly a Gnome. 8bit has done loads of both. I wasn't going to vote, but I'm right. :D Template:ILHI 16:03, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
No boubt in my mind 8-bit should be the Adimin, I feel he is more than capable for the job. MasterTheif43 16:41, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
He sort of helped me start my userpage. :p Judge Balthier 18:00, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
I vote him because --BlueHighwind ツ voted him^^. But of course that's not the only reason. Also cuz i've seen more contributions of 8bit BlackMage than the other candidates.--→BaschOria← 18:30, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
All three are great contributers, but my votes goes to 8bit for the reasons stated above. ScatheMote 19:26, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
My vote is for 8bit for all of the above reasons. - Ninja of Wind - 21:27, 3 April 2009 (UTC)
Okay here goes; he's the only one of the three I've had any real interaction with in my limited spell at the wiki over the last two years where i've been particuarly inactive. He's also the one I genuinely think would do the best job. And so my vote goes to 8-bitBM without a single bit of hesitation (well, maybe a little bit, haha) --Gold 12:51, 4 April 2009 (UTC)
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Comments

Those are your three candidates. I had another choice or two but these three are the best choices. Diablocon 10:54, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Another one? Really? *Shrug* I'll give it some thought when I get in from work. I think they're all pretty even, to be honest. --Gold 13:53, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

It's to do with the fact that Bluer retired (he's no longer an admin, he had Sannse take his powers away) and Hecko is also gone. Diablocon 13:54, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Whoa, I was unaware we even get to vote. I thought the other admins chose? - +DeadlySlashSword+ 14:24, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Usually it's just a case of "K, should this guy be admin?" with everyone saying "Yay" or "nay". It's basically the same, I just thought I'd give you guys some choices. Diablocon 14:30, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I don't like voting for promotions. The opinion of the public is rarely overall as logical as the admin's. Template:ILHI 15:21, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Whilst the fact that I voted may make this sound hypocritical, I agree with ILHI. //masterConjurer (Talk)_ 15:27, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

My opinions aren't that great, I like to see what the public likes. Also, I asked both Bluer and Hecko and they both said "Eh, do what you want" and I wanted to have a poll since I couldn't really decide who should get promoted. CSM said Faethin, TA said he'd think about it and I never got a response and MMIL... erm, I can't remember if I ever got MMIL's opinion. :S Diablocon 15:29, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I have no idea who I'm going to for vote for. NeoZEROX 17:42, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Me neither. But it looks like Blue was right. Our next admin has a strong chance of being a woman. N...not that I am opposed to that or anything. - Lost Hero 11:41 A.M., 4-3-09 (Pacific Time)

I suggest you two that vote for Yuan, she has done a lot for the Wiki but in the end that's your decision. --TenzaZangetsu 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Just because I'm bored, I'll confront you there. How? Template:ILHI 20:53, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, since i'm bored too (i'll maybe work in my walktrough later), i'll tell you, well, i don't need to tell you, ILHI, just check his/her Userpage and see the section of projects, there is all you need to know, i will explained you but i'm too lazy for that. --TenzaZangetsu 3 April 2009 (UTC)

But that is just any job she partook in. I do many of those things without even thinking I'm doing it, as does she too. Most of these are simple tasks too, except the creating of XI articles. I once had a project thing on my talkpage. I removed a task after I had done it though. Eventually I stopped using it and removed it because I could never stick to a task at one time. Right now I'm doing the Japanese for the FFI enemies, creating the BC-FFVII- enemy articles, gathering all information possible about the Japanese FFIV:TAY: as well as disambiguating, linking, VFDing everything possible, categorising, cleanup among other things. That's right now.

Of course, all respect to Yuan, I'm a WikiGnome too. But as a WikiGnome, we easily achieve edits. Both me and Yuan joined three days apart, and we both brag the highest editcounts on the wiki. Because we care more about the wiki, or because we are Gnomes? Though both of us have added content too, and other jobs foreign to Gnomes. And I would say Yuan edits more than most users here, and I'd say the same about myself too. Template:ILHI 21:14, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I'm getting the feeling that ILHI is a little jealous that he isn't up for a promotion... Chief Kakashi 21:18, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I regret not putting him up there now. Diablocon 21:20, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Why? Template:ILHI 21:22, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Because as you said, Yuan and yourself are pretty identical in terms of what you do. Diablocon 21:24, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

:D The thing that sets us apart most though, is the reason BH isn't up there. Though I chose to adopt my attitude problem. Template:ILHI 21:28, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Wha'? Why would I pick at the Gnome? I'm just insulting myself saying that about Yuan anyway. My point is Yuan got to moderator status quickly because of the amount and speed of her edits. Yeah, she puts a lot into this wiki, but Faethin and 8bit don't sport an as-high editcount yet still do a lot here. Template:ILHI 21:22, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Just some lulz here: "She [Yuan] seems the most human of all the FFWiki people I've met" -- Above you can see I was making a lot of comparisons. According to BH I'm not human at all. :D
"He [Fae] always so nice to everyone." Reminds me of a time I probably shouldn't mention. :D
Also, the people staying "I've been stuck between * and * for days" - when before now did you have to decide between them? This started today.
Hey, look at me, I can spam comments. Template:ILHI 22:04, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

ILHI, you should relax, men, you are makeing a big deal for nothing, I think you are as good as Yuan and now that I thinking, why aren't you in here?, I think you will be the next admin after the guy who wins here, well, unless the next admin is myself but that is not my decision. --TenzaZangetsu 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Oh, I don't care about adminship. I didn't care about Rollback. I don't care about my editcount, nor having the highest mainspace count, edit-count, and the other minor "most" things I claimed to have once on BH's talkpage when we were discussing "the bigger picture". I come here to help the wiki. And also for lulz. I know why Yuan is here and not me. For reasons explained here and other reasons I feel I shouldn't say.

The comment above yours was making lulz out of people's opinions differing greatly. Before then I was saying why Yuan should be on here and not me. I don't actually care.

And I'm still spamming the comments section. :3 Template:ILHI 22:29, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

(to many edit conflicts)We are all very impressed by your superhuman spamming powers, should'nt you be arguing with BlueHighwind or something. Ether way as only 1 person has voted for you, remind you what you aim to achieve from doing these giant rants. Armageddon11!

22:32, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I'm starting to feel people haven't read what I've said at all. Template:ILHI 22:35, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I wonder how often these guys get trolled at other forums. :/ Diablocon 22:40, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Look, ILHI, I'm not a admin and probably I'll never be one, but i don't complain about that, the best thing that some people can do is do what they think is right, you think that is a very good idea just complain about this?, well, wathever, have it your way. PS: If i ever become a admin (something that will never happen), i'll be laughing of you more than Kefka when he does something evil. --TenzaZangetsu 3 April 2009 (UTC)

You're still ignoring me because I said "I don't care if I'm admin" and never did I say I want to be. Well, once, on my talkpage, as a joke. Template:ILHI 22:53, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, i have a hard time listening to others than myself, but as i say before, have it your way, i just want it to help. --TenzaZangetsu 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Reasons to vote Faethin/Yuan. -Azul8 1677 23:31, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I am disturbed by the lack of 8bit. Template:ILHI 23:31, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I was going to post it yesterday before I knew who was running but I didn't have time, so I didn't want the time I spent on it to go to waste, so I added it to my page and I didn't know that 8bit was running. Sorry, 8bit don't take this personally. -Azul8 1677 23:36, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

I hate to point this out, but no less than three new users have joined today with only a single edit: to vote for Faethin. Don't tell me somebody is stacking the votes here too? Its not like its worth your trouble, Yuan was going to win from the start. --BlueHighwind ツ 01:30, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I was just going to bring this up. I'm not accusing anyone, but it is suspicious. --Gamer 2127 01:32, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

@ILHI: *Lol* Thanks for the lulz! :D Now I have a very good mood thanks to ye. - SilverSummoner^TaLk 01:44, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I can't decide at this point...Cluna 06 02:43, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Make the Featured Articles rule apply here, nao. You n00bs make me... go into rant-mode like I have been all day. And Krystal, every single voting contest you take part it, you spend at least one edit explaining you don't know who to vote for. Well, what's that gonna solve, eh? Edit: @ILHI, we knew about these three being the choices for at least a week, everyone did. Template:BfDsig

I must now admit that I enjoy your attitude. //masterConjurer (Talk)_ 03:35, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I still don't. Give Cluna a freaking break, will you BfD? - +DeadlySlashSword+ 04:54, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I was going to just give her my first measly comment to her in months, and that would be the end. Unless I get tempted to say more, which is quite the easy thing to do. But it appears I'm spamming again at the moment, so I'll leave things as it is. Template:BfDsig

Devil Breaker 03:46, 4 April 2009 (UTC) woah i just voted yesterday and Yuan is gonna landslide, when will the vote end?

3 votes does not a landslide make. As for when it will end, I'm guessing at soon. --S C M 04:31, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Cluna, i'll give you a advice: vote for Yuan. She/he is by far the most prepared user of the three on the list. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Don't tell people who to vote for. It makes you seem pushy and a bit rude. Let them choose on their own.--Otherarrow 11:22, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Yuh huh. Or I might just rant on about how you're not necessarily right. Oh wait, I already did that. :D Template:ILHI 11:24, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

If you read carefully my message, you will see that i'm giving her a advice, not a order but if no one wants to know my narcisist and sarcastic opinion, i won't say anything. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

So what is this? Bluerfn left? An administrator, leaving a coveted position? He is a coward, I say; fearful of the mindless horde in front of him! But what is this beyond that? A plea from the higher-ups to the worthless horde? Come now, bos-- Diablocon good sir! I think you are far too wise to ask these people who they "favor" as admin? It is obvious that for most of them, when they choose, it is for the candidate "they like", not "the one who fits" the administrator disposition! And further more... "needs a new admin"? Diablocon, good sir, I believe the existing administration is more than enough to handle this ignorant horde - myself included. It does not "need", it "wants". "Wanting" is different from "needing". You do not need one more in your ranks. But a titled user, now that needs some filling >;3 >:3 13:03, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Ah AJD, despite how so many seem to hate you, you always give the best points. You nao have a new fan. :D While I'm here, I say Bluer should still have an admin position, since Hecko appears to still have his. Template:BfDsig

So if Bluerfn and HeckoX still holds their administrative capabilities, I do not think there should be any question if the wiki needs another administrator? Why would you claim to leave and yet still hold your administrative powers? Such hypocrites. >:3 16:07, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

"But a titled user, now that needs some filling". And I'm sure you could suggest someone of course. I've forgotten how amusing your little tirades can be, AJ.

As for Hecko and Bluerfn, Bluerfn simply left because, according to his user page he's simply uninterested in the Wiki anymore. I sympathize, I recently left my Moderator position at a forum for the same reason. As for Hecko....come to think of I can't really recall why he left, though according to his edit history he hasn't been on in months. CSM, MMIL and TA are all one now and then, but quite sporadically. Simply put, Diablo is the only Admin reachable on a regular basis, and when Admins are the only ones who can delete pages, block users, etc, it's a lot of work for one man to do. Drake Clawfang 16:31, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Drake has a point on that, Diablo is doing the best he can but that's a lot of work to just one man, i'm trying to do my best here, because this wiki needs more useful users and AJ is also right, why Hecko and Bluerfn left and keep his position?, i will like be a admin someday but i can't because two people that are no longer in this wiki are the admins, injustice i say this is. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Uninterested in the wiki? A very lame excuse indeed! Users vie for being administrator, bragging on their edit counts and dreams of becoming some sort of overlord, and he just packed his bags and left once he achieved it? Seems to me he does not deserve that privilege in the first place. He and HeckoX, if I may add. >:3 18:20, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I think that you and me we're going to get along in no time but back to topic, yes, i'm a huge of the series because it was my first video game and one of the best series that i played, they can go if they want but they should quit his position of power, because actually after the winner of this poll i want to become the next admin and yes, AJ, they don't deserve that privilege. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

You people seem to have forgotten that Bluer is no longer an admin, he had Sansse take away his powers, so we are down an admin. Also, your views really piss me off Durai. Bluer left because he was doing his hardest work and no one respected it for him so he did what any sane man would do and went "Fuck it" and left those people behind to go to a wiki that actually appreciated him. Hecko left because he had contributed all he could and didn't see a point in sticking around. Finally, stop all the banter, this is to comment on the poll, nothing else.Diablocon 18:26, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Diablo, i know better than anyone what it feels that your job isn't respected by anyone but it's better say that instead of leaving out of nowhere, saying that he no longer likes FF. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

He still likes FF, he just doesn't like a vast majority of the userbase of this wiki anymore. Diablocon 18:36, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

My apologies, good sir, but I was only commenting due to there being no explanation on why the wiki deserves another admin. Is there no chance of enticing that dedicated user back to this wiki, or are you adamant on picking one from the mindless horde to become an administrator? >:3 18:38, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I stay in contact with Bluer via email and he's rather busy with real life, so he wants to dedicate himself to only one wiki and he chose the Persona one. Hecko on the other hand basically built our entire template architecture years ago, stuck around for a bit then left, again I stay in contact with him and he shows no interest in returning. Diablocon 18:41, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Yeeeeeaaaaaah...I don't know who any of these people are....Neo Bahamut 18:45, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

That did not stop the two new users who seem to have registered just to vote for the same guy. There might be others voting for other people, but I happened to notice these guys first. I just find it odd...--Otherarrow 18:49, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Yes, well, I do not see how I can judge the merits of people whom I don't even know. What else would I decide on? Whether or not I like the name? Probably why they went for "Faethin." Anyway, those 2 are probably just idiots who like to contribute to any poll they can find. Or duplicate accounts.Neo Bahamut 19:51, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I hope that one of the two users that you two are talking about isn't myself. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I neither know nor care.Neo Bahamut 19:58, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

It's not you Tenza. I dunno who they are really, but they seem to either be extreme lurkers who came out to vote and left, or someone using socks to ruin Faethin's reputation. Come to think of it, some of these votes don't seem proper for an election for adminship, but no one asked me.--Otherarrow 21:06, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Which goes back to my original point: Asking the public for who they think should be the next admin isn't going to be as simple as that. It's better for the admins/admin to decide themselves/himself: you're hardly going to get the best result with peoples reasons for voting not relating to what the subject is about. If we were to hold several "best member" polls, I wonder if Yuan will come out top all the time.? Template:ILHI 21:12, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, no one asked me either, and this is kind of like ILHI's point, but screw him/her, I started typing first, but like the introduction says: "This is not a popularity contest." It seems to me that it shouldn't be put up to a vote. Maybe some of the admins decide, and there can be a talk topic about it? I mean, it doesn't make sense to COMPLETELY rule out public opinion, but I don't particularly see why they should be a deciding factor. I mean, it doesn't take an entire forum to go, "Okay, would this person be good for this? Do they want to do it? Are they an ass? Okay, good!"Neo Bahamut 21:21, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I really don't think it would matter so horribly. Any one of the three here would make a great Admin, in fact the only shame is that we (apparently) cannot elect all three. There is no way this election can go badly with these candidates, so there's no reason to complain. --BlueHighwind ツ 21:32, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Though this is right, I cannot stress enough that the public should not be allowed to vote for anything, ever. :D Template:ILHI 21:40, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I'm glad that i'm not one of those users and ILHI, people should have the right of have there own opinion and it doesn't matter who win, the winner will be a great admin because the three of them are very good users. --TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

(edit conflict)Keep saying stuff like that, ILHI, and you will never reach admin. Armageddon11!

22:08, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Have you been reading what ILHI has been saying? He doesn't care if he becomes an admin or not. ScatheMote 22:26, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

yeh, coz evrything I say is teh srs bzniss. I already said I don't care. If we can survive on one active admin, than when we have two, I can't see us ever needing another for a long time. I'm not too caring for rollback either: I don't use rollback anyway so all it is is a place on the Staff page. Template:ILHI 22:31, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I was to say that, scathemote, and ILHI, we should stop complain it about who should be a admin or who's not, as i say before, the three of them are very good and there are a few users(including me) that should be considered, i know that Diablo is doing a great job (and i respect him for that) but we cannot let one men doing everything around here.--TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Aint that the reason this vote is being held?! Armageddon11!

22:45, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I've decided to withdraw from this. Yes, I know I'm in the lead when it comes to votes, but I sincerely don't care about who becomes an admin. This "poll" has become nothing but a popularity contest, and honestly, I wouldn't want to be elected like this.

I won't deny it - I do want to be an admin, because I feel it would allow me to better the wiki and maintain it more effectively. But at the cost of my friends missing out on this? I really don't want to be in this kind of "competition"; I absolutely hate going against Feavyre and 8bit. I don't even know if I'm "worthy" of being up here or not, or why I'm so inexplicably popular.

The majority of the comment section here sickens me. Can’t you people just vote, and stop trying to sway others one way or the other? How do you think it feels to have your qualities (or lack thereof) constantly lauded or derided here? Try for a little maturity: don’t troll the comments section, and let others make their own decisions. I (and Feavyre and 8bit) don’t edit this wiki for respect or renown, and we don’t want it to be made out like that.

Yes, we do need a new admin - because, with Bluer gone, the Asian timezones are completely unprotected, and all the work is shovelled onto Diablo's shoulders. 8bit and Feavyre are both fine candidates. Choose from them, because I'm sick of this...mockery. I mean no offence to Diablo and those who voted based on the quality of the candidates. It gladdens me that I have a lot of supporters, and I thank you – it does mean a lot to me.

Throw me out of this "competition". I'll have nothing to do with it. — Yuan^Saluto!_Acta 23:55, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I'm glad that you are the one that says that, Yuan. We should have the right to decide who is going to be the next admin but if the people is going to get crazy with this, is better make this decision of another way.--TenzaZangetsu 4 April 2009 (UTC)