Wikipedia:Editor review/Gosox5555

Gosox5555

Gosox5555 (talk · contribs · count) I've always had an interest in adminship, but I don't think I'm there yet with the edit numbers in the article namespace. Anything in particular that I should do to become a better candidate? Gosox5555 (talk) 15:06, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

Questions

1. What are your primary contributions to Wikipedia? Are there any about which you are particularly pleased? Why?

   I've been on the NPP for a little while, and I've been involved in some AfDs. I've worked on Articles for Creation, which is my proudest accomplishment. I don't feel like my articles are great, but I have created a few. I have been a new user patroller, which allows me to welcome good users and attempt to teach those who have vandalized the error in their ways.

1. Have you been in any disputes over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?

   I haven't had any major problems with Wikistress or conflicts with other users. I've been involved in some AfDs that have gotten heated, but I usually keep my cool. I do have some n00b skeletons in my closet, first 25 edits or so are pretty bad.

Optional Questions from Doc Quintana

1. Why did you come to Wikipedia, and what do you get out of it? Doc Quintana (talk) 01:03, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

Reviews

• writing things like GAs, DYKs and (eventually) FAs shows people very quickly what you can produce. Alot of folks (like me) are time limited, so noting that you've done some audited content is a quick way of (a) showing you know how it feels to write something and be scrutinised, and (b) discuss with a reviewer. Right now there are a shortage of hooks at T:TDYK, so is a good time to practise. Ask someone there for tips. Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:57, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
• GA's, FA's, and DYK's aren't generally required to be an admin, though they do show what kind of content builder you are. If that isn't your strong point, then having knowledge of various polices WP:BLOCK, WP:CDB, and other admin related policies, as well as participation in the WP:AIV, WP:UAA, WP:RPP, WP:ANI, WP:CSD, and deletion discussion areas are a big help. WP:RFA is another important area to participate in as it will give you some insight into the process of admin selection. ArcAngel (talk) (review) 23:57, 30 December 2009 (UTC)