Gazimoff retires, One less admin, one less AC clerk Options

[LaraLove]

I can't find the thread that all these were being discussed in, so if a mod can please move it, that'd be great. Thanks.

So Gazimoff (T-C-L-K-R-D) was the admin who created WP:RREV, the full scale analysis of RFA following RFA/DHMO 3. I believe it was a greatly needed review and I looked forward to the results and possible revamping of the process. Unfortunately, Durova got involved, spouted off her opinion, which basically fell under WP:CHIPSLAW, and it all went downhill from there. Thanks, Durova. (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/dry.gif) Of all the pointless discussion going on around the project that you love to needlessly interject yourself in, it's THIS, which actually served a purpose, that you decided needed to be shutdown? Someone file this as an example of her grand lack of self-awareness.

Anyway, he was also an ArbCom clerk, but has now resigned and retired as seen here.

[EricBarbour]

Yes, it struggles on.

And more to the point: Was Gazimoff pushed out by Durova's bullshit,
or did he quit in general disgust?

And why are you people so damn blasé about this?

Starting to think the Glorious Shining Project is a hopeless mess, aren't you?

If that's so, Majorly, why do you keep logging in and adding to/fixing articles?
Your activity log is getting more and more sparse in recent days.....

[Alex]

Yes, it struggles on.

And more to the point: Was Gazimoff pushed out by Durova's bullshit,
or did he quit in general disgust?

And why are you people so damn blasé about this?

Starting to think the Glorious Shining Project is a hopeless mess, aren't you?

If that's so, Majorly, why do you keep logging in and adding to/fixing articles?
Your activity log is getting more and more sparse in recent days.....

I'll tell you why: I'm addicted. I'll tell you the truth: I wish I could leave. Or at least, leave the shit part of Wikipedia, and concentrate on articles instead. I don't think anyone here doubts that if we could start Wikipedia again: with real names, draft versions of articles before publishing, no RFA, no AN/I, no Arbcom, no/strict rules on BLPs etc etc, it would be 1000 times better than it is.

The reason for the lack of activity recently is because I'm out working on my placement from early in the morning until, tonight for example, 6pm. I actually have something to do with my time for the first time in almost three years, other than faff about on the computer all day long.

[Alison]

I'll tell you why: I'm addicted. I'll tell you the truth: I wish I could leave.

My turn this time:

The problem is all inside your head, she said to me
The answer is easy if you take it logically
I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free
There must be fifty ways to leave Wiki-pee-dee.

Just take a WP:BREAK, Jake
Join the Review, Stu
No need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself free

Hop off the Wikibus, Gus
No need to discuss much
Just drop the Encyclopee, Lee
And get yourself free ....

(sorry, sorry. I'll get my coat (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/smile.gif) )

[Alex]

Join the Review, Stu

Been there, done that! (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/smile.gif) I've been on here longer than most regulars. I hardly consider it an alternative though.