Election results, Voting has begun Options

[Cla68]

If anyone is interested in following the results as the votes roll in, here's a constantly updated table. So far it appears that six different people have a fair shot at the seventh spot.

This post has been edited by Cla68: Mon 1st December 2008, 2:24am

[Coredesat]

For some strange reason I expected all the hubbub about me to happen. I suppose if you leave due to being unable to deal with drama due to outside reasons, it's pretty much certain that you yourself must be a cause of drama. It's sad that this has to come back to haunt me after eight months of not having to worry about anything, but oh well.

For the record, no, I'm not returning to Wikipedia or here, but I figured I might as well say something. Besides, I'm enjoying retirement too much.

This post has been edited by Coredesat: Tue 2nd December 2008, 8:19am

[One]

For some strange reason I expected all the hubbub about me to happen. I suppose if you leave due to being unable to deal with drama due to outside reasons, it's pretty much certain that you yourself must be a cause of drama. It's sad that this has to come back to haunt me after eight months of not having to worry about anything, but oh well.

For the record, no, I'm not returning to Wikipedia or here, but I figured I might as well say something. Besides, I'm enjoying retirement too much.

Coredesat, I just woke up to another chilly Chicago morning and flipped on my laptop.

A lot of my support votes have well-thought out rationales, and I appreciate all of the support I've received, but right now yours means the most to me. I cannot fully express my thanks.

[Kelly Martin]

Coredesat, I just woke up to another chilly Chicago morning and flipped on my laptop.

A lot of my support votes have well-thought out rationales, and I appreciate all of the support I've received, but right now yours means the most to me. I cannot fully express my thanks.

I've considered opposing you on the principle that it'll get you supports, but of course that strategy usually backfires. Sadly, I think Ryan's depth charge will kill your chances. Doesn't matter if it's true or not.

[Kato]

Coredesat, I just woke up to another chilly Chicago morning and flipped on my laptop.

A lot of my support votes have well-thought out rationales, and I appreciate all of the support I've received, but right now yours means the most to me. I cannot fully express my thanks.

I've considered opposing you on the principle that it'll get you supports, but of course that strategy usually backfires. Sadly, I think Ryan's depth charge will kill your chances. Doesn't matter if it's true or not.

Even Wikipedia Review hater David Shankbone has come out in heavy support of Cool Hand Luke. Defending him vigorously wherever he can - which is a mixed blessing.

Nevertheless, Luke being defended by NewYorkBrad, supported by the moderates, and endorsed by people like SlimVirgin and Shankbone as well as impressing Reviewers like me, makes Luke the Unity Candidate, the Candidate for Change and Reform. At this stage, he is the best candidate of the bunch.

(dammit what am I saying - I think this whole election is a waste of time)

[One]

Nevertheless, Luke being defended by NewYorkBrad, supported by the moderates, and endorsed by people like SlimVirgin and Shankbone as well as impressing Reviewers like me, makes Luke the Unity Candidate, the Candidate for Change and Reform. At this stage, he is the best candidate of the bunch.

(dammit what am I saying - I think this whole election is a waste of time)

Thank you.

For whatever it's worth, I think Wikipedia would benefit if the editors put partisanship behind them.

There are a several votes in my oppose column that seem to have believed Ryan's accusation. If anyone in my support column has a genuine working relationship with these editors (please don't send spam), I would greatly appreciate if they could send an email pointing out that Coredesat himself has now supported me.

I'm asking because I do not personally know many of the oppose votes (or the supporting ones for that matter). Please be tasteful. It's laudable that editors protect each other from harassment. I believe that Ryan and others have simply made a good faith mistake. Thank you.

As for the pure WR opposition votes, that's a tougher issue. It might just be too early--I knew it going in. However, I think revealing my account was the right thing to do, even if politically disastrous. Arbitrators should have candor and integrity. That's what I hope to bring to ArbCom.

Cool Hand Luke

This post has been edited by One: Tue 2nd December 2008, 5:30pm