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In time, perhaps yes, but I don't think just yet, while I've been lurking and learning for years, I think my recent RL retirement, that resulted in an "explosion" of edits starting this summer, would be seen as a lack of experience, so I'd think it appropriate to wait a bit. However, I do honestly appreciate your confidence in me, as I've got a great deal of respect for you. (Edit conflict: And you too, Phgao!) Ariel♥Gold13:40, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
It's kind of funny as we both registed in the same month me (11:13, 5 August 2005) and you (18:48, 21 August 2005) and both started editing recently, although you have been far more prolific :D Phgao13:40, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
In my opinion, yes and no; I agree with Ariel, as the RfAs I've seen fail even though the editor has a lot of edits is due to the time period of those edits;as editing has not been prolonged, and thus many users believe that experience is lacking or trust is lacking. (not that any of these apply to you; you're everywhere and have a great understanding of policies. That question you asked at here was supurb as well.) However, it's always best to take time with RfAs. Phgao13:47, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm blessed to have many wiki-friends who are also administrators, so when I need help with something, I can normally find someone around. I also don't think adminship is a huge deal, having been an administrator for Microsoft Gaming Zone for years, I'm aware of what it entails. That's not to say I wouldn't consider it here, but just that I don't think there's a real rush. Granted, there are times that I sit on items that need attention for a few hours until someone I know is around, but Wikipedia won't fall apart if those items aren't addressed immediately, so it isn't a huge deal, hee hee. Ariel♥Gold13:51, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ariel, I certainly think you're ready and planned to offer a nom myself as soon as my internet was back up and running. It's entirely upto you, but in my opinion you should accept Rlevse offer - I strongly believe you will make an excellent administrator whether you run now or in a little while. Ryan Postlethwaite14:06, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Ryan! So wonderful to hear from you, I've missed seeing you around since your 'net has been wonky! I hope you get a good stable connection soon, and look forward to that time. As for the nominations, I actually am one of those who think that excessive co-noms is not a great idea, so when the time comes around, I'm afraid I'll have some tough decisions to make just sorting through those who wish to nominate! lol. Granted that's not a huge issue, but I don't like to hurt anyone's feelings, either. We shall see. But again I'd like to thank all of you for your confidence in me, and if you like, I'll be sure to let you know when I make a decision. Ariel♥Gold14:13, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'd like to know. I myself turned it down when I was first asked and about a day later a second guy asked me. I had 27k edits at the time. A month later the second guy asked again and I accepted. Rlevse14:26, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
It wasn't caution, I just wasn't interested and never thought much about it until someone asked my. I kept very busy then getting the ScoutingWikiProject off the ground. Rlevse14:33, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
LOL I was looking through your scouting badges the other day, and had flashbacks to my days as a Girl Scout, ~*Shudder*~, lol. Maybe I had a bad scout leader or something, but I just remember horrid events, lol. Ariel♥Gold14:35, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Too bad, Scouting is one of the best memories of my life and I'm still a Scout leader; my son and I are both Eagle Scouts. If it weren't for Scouting, I'd have been some combination of dead, in jail, or on drugs by the time I was 20. This is why I give back to the program. Rlevse14:38, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, you've done some awesome work, I noticed. I lived in this tiny little town, I couldn't sell a box of cookies to save my life (mostly since the closest neighbor was miles away lol), and I just remember this one camping trip to do outdoor badges, and it was filled with spiders and snakes and icky stuff that I just never got into, lol. Just thinking about it makes me shudder. I think there were only about 5 girls in the "Troop", and there was no money, so it wasn't the most successful Girl Scouting troop, lol. I do think it is a great thing for kids though, when it has a good leader, definitely. Ariel♥Gold14:41, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, me too! :) Ariel, dear, if you don't already have way too many offers, I'd be pleased to offer a nomination when the time comes. If not, I'll offer my strongest support. Love, Neranei(talk)03:05, 12 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Given that Ariel has already expressed that she thinks lots of co-noms can be detrimental to an RfA, I think it would be good for people to respect that. If and when she decides to allow herself to be nominated, she'll ask a few people to nominate her, and ask everyone else to express their support. I know from how she is she'll find that very hard - she knows lots of people want to nominate her, and doesn't want to disappoint anyone. However, it's also good to remember that the reason we want to nominate or support her is because we think she'd make a good admin, and it would be a shame if well meaning, yet over enthusiastic editors provided additional co-nominations which then resulted in a backlash. Ariel is very well aware that a lot of people would be willing to and would like to nominate her, and I'm sure she's humbled that we think so much of her. That said, it should be her choice as to how her nomination happens if/when it does, and it will be a sign of our respect for her for us to play our part in the RfA according to her preferences. I'll be honest, I would be disappointed if she chose not to ask me to nominate or co-nominate her. However, I'd be even more disappointed if by being obstinate and adding a co-nomination anyway resulted in some kind of backlash and the RfA failing. So, Ariel knows we all love her and think she'd be a good admin. Now would be a good time to let her think about it and consider what she wants to do, and then come to us when the time is right. — TimotabTimothy (not Tim dagnabbit!)03:55, 12 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you all. Timothy as usual, was able to sum up what I wasn't really able to express. I've seen RfAs fail for having 3+ co-noms, and I think that to have more than 2 is a bit of overkill. If two to three people think someone is ready to be an administrator, then generally speaking, others would probably see that as well, and I think that what could be said in a co-nom, can be said just as easily in a support comment. As most everyone has seen, I've often left quite verbose and explanatory support opinions on RfAs, lol. Thanks to everyone again for your encouragement, and your belief in me. It means a lot, and I am truly honored. Ariel♥Gold12:11, 12 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Hey ArielGold, and thanks again for helping with the user talk page. I have come across a problem. When you click Leave me a new message, it goes random and to a page that has been deleted quite a few times! Could you help, because I looked at the code for it, but could not see what was wrong. Thanks again, Tiddly-Tom11:41, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
We both share the same story! I also didn't create an account until 2005. By then, I didn't know a thing about Wikipedia! Oh how the times have changed. xD L337p4wn22:43, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
No kidding. I was not retired back then yet, so I didn't have as much time as I do now, but it still seemed as though every time I turned around and checked, new policies and guidelines were posted for me to learn about, lol. I took a good long time reading through just the basic surface layer before I even dove into editing (I like to lurk lol) and even then, I'm sure I made some goofs, lol. (Cute username, btw lol) Ariel♥Gold22:46, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
If you look at the top right side of this page you'll see the answer. And, I'd like to suggest that you change your signature to be less lengthy and intrusive, and also so it isn't calling people "idiots", that could really be seen as not very friendly. Ariel♥Gold23:30, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
~*Ariel rolls her eyes*~ lol. Well, I personally think it is too long, per WP:SIG: long signatures give undue prominence to a given user's contribution, the presence of long signatures in the discussion also disrupts the reading of comments when an editor is formulating his reply. Pretty sure this would classify lol. Ariel♥Gold23:34, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I still think it is too long, highly distracting. I don't mind IARing when appropriate, but the signature makes it difficult to focus on the comments, in my opinion. But that's just my opinion, and doesn't amount to much lol Ariel♥Gold23:39, 13 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, didn't seem to be too productive to me either, but as most of the edits were to their own userpage, they hadn't received warnings to warrant an AIV report. Thanks for dealing with that, my dearest LD, M&PLD, MD, EF, KKJ, BS & AE. You rock. Ariel♥Gold01:38, 14 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Got it. Read it. And find it...PERFECT! You are wonderful..! A truly splendid example of our Lady of Verbosity and Wit....mine ascot doth tremble and my sword doth quake at the blinding logic and beauty of thine divine analysis. My the angels smile upon ye and make thy way pleasant beyond compare... Did I mention "thank you" if not...let me do so now! Thank you, m'lady! Thou art magnificent..! Dreadstar†23:56, 14 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]
