Board Thread:New on Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki/@comment-112155-20160701173956/@comment-28905507-20160702130224

I wanted my opinions to remain as neutral as I can, and to not be biased, so instead of using my main account, I created an alternative account with the strict purpose of making this comment. I won't even vote twice on the polls, because I only to say a few things.

I'm mostly an observant in this wiki, a long-time reader, and not active at editing, but I have seen and realize many things that I believe could improve the overall staff performance.


 * Shabook: Shabook is probably the most active member of this wiki, both as an admin and as an editor, and he seems to understand the difference between the two roles. He is the admin who performs maintenance in a regular basis, who deals with most of the problems, and the one most users tend to ask for help, doubts or opinion, and I have mostly saw him helping around. No wonder how he was chosen not long ago to be the bureacrat. Also great as an editor (I'm a fan of some of your blogs, and your articles such as the List of Superpowers or the List of Firearms). However, he seems to be sometimes too strict regarding the use of policies. They are good, they keep a wiki such as this organized, but sometimes, some policies seems to be only organized in his mind (and other admins too, not just him). I know what I'm talking about, I have read them all from beginning to the end, call it a "Déformation professionnelle"..., and sometimes it may be hard to find what is wrong with an edit that people. Other times, I've seen users confronting him just because they are pissed for their edits being changed or removed. Even sometimes accusing him of "personal grudges" or similar. But the truth is, breaking news, not every edit is as right or cool as the editor thinks, not every edit is worth keeping, and removing an edit is not an affront to your honor... This situation happens in every Wiki I have ever read or visited, and sadly, it would continue happening, so no big deal, and don't worry about it, mate. In short, probably the best admin around here, though not perfect, of course.


 * Uskok: A great admin too, though probably not so active as an editor (Nothing wrong with this, being an admin is not about editing, it's about administering). He is also very helpful whenever he is asked. However, I think he is sometimes biased regarding some of the edits he makes or fixes, in particular to the topics he likes. It's something you should work on.


 * Bratpack: Checking his edits, he seemed to be a fair and knowledgable guy, but he has been inactive (and still is) for long periods of time. Many people is asking for more staff members in the polls above, but what is the point of having them if they are inactive? I think it's probably time to demote him, for the better of the community.


 * Greater good: Is he an actual admin? Honestly, I had to check it up. Yes he is always editing things about Lego, or adding a lot of images about actors, but is that a task worthy of being an admin? Couldn't any regular editor do the same? People is voting that there is need of more staff to maintain the wiki, but again, what would be the point of appointing someone who would not do it?


 * TomasDerksen: Another inactive admin. Checking his edits, he seemed to limit his role to comment around articles or message walls, many times without being helpful at all. His edits to articles are not so good either. Honestly, I think there are regular users more deserving of an admin position.

Please remember, this is only my personal opinion. You can agree or disagree with me, totally or partially, but I think that a staff survey needs fair and unbiased opinions in order to let everyone improve.