| Account
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SpringProof (talk • meta edits • global user summary • CA)
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| Candidate details
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- Languages: English
- Region: North America
- Active wikis: English Wikipedia
- Wikimedian since: Oct. 2019
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| Selected home wiki
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English Wikipedia
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| Type of seat (regional; community-at-large; or both) (division of regional seats)
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North America or community-at-large
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| Candidate Introduction
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| Introductory statement / Application summary (maximum 200 words): Why are you running for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee? What would you contribute?
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Hello, I'm SpringProof, but you can call me Jack. I'm a college student studying Japanese and linguistics. I love the law, and want to become an important lawyer someday for a good cause. I have been a part of a few internships over the years with local governments that I believe makes me a perfect fit for the U4C. Although I may be thought of as a Wikimedia newbie by comparison to some, I think my thoughtful takes to problems will make me a valuable member of the Committee. I have strong values, including public service and truthfulness, and I vehemently—yet civilly—speak my mind when I know something is not right. I have experience working well in a team, yet I know to make sure all community members' voices are heard in their Committee. And as your community-at-large member, you can count on me to represent your voice—no matter which wiki or region you are a part of.
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| Please describe your Wikimedia experience (such as contributions to the Wikimedia projects, memberships in Wikimedia organizations or affiliates, experience working on conduct issues in your community, activities as a Wikimedia movement organizer, or participation in building Wikimedia policies).
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I have been an editor on the English Wikipedia for almost five years. During that time, I initially mostly worked on copy-editing articles, but now I mainly patrol the recent changes log for vandalism.
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| Professional Experience, Skills and Education
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| Please briefly describe 3 situations that show how you worked on, or advised others on, a complex conduct or policy issue. How did you work with others to address the situations?
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A few years ago, I was working as an elections official at my local polling place, and I noticed that one of the other officials was not following the correct procedure for issuing ballots. I let my lead clerk know and gently corrected the other clerk as to the proper procedure. In that time, I learned to let people try to correct their own problems before stepping in and asking if they would like help.
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| Leadership Experience
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| Can you describe a policy, on wiki or off, that you helped to create or change? What did you learn from this experience?
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Although I have not directly had an effect on policy, I have worked with my superiors in jobs to help fix inefficiencies or injustices that I saw. Although I know I can't fix all the problems I see, it certainly doesn't hurt to try.
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| How have you been able to empower people to make their voices heard?
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Being part of a team, I like to have smaller discussions with colleagues to make sure their ideas are being shared. In addition, as a Committee member, I am also confident in making sure that constituents' voices are also heard.
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| Sometimes in professional situations, there are personality conflicts. Explain how you remain productive even with personality conflicts.
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Recently I have had to learn about how to deal with personality differences in the world the hard way. In the first place, I try not to touch a nerve, but otherwise, I understand that not all people might get along (especially in a rule-making body), and that's okay. If conflict arises, I talk to the individuals in a personal and calm manner, listening to their qualms. If there is a reasonable thing I can do to help, I am of course available for support.
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| Strategic Thinking
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| In your opinion, how can the U4C be a positive influence in the Wikimedia movement?
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I believe the U4C to be an important body in the Wikimedia movement. As the movement involves countless numbers of people from all over the globe, a unified document of standards of behavior is essential to ensure the stability of the project. And as such, a custodial group would be beneficial to make sure the goal of said standards is enforced and grows with changes in the community.
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| How would you help the Universal Code of Conduct develop and improve over time?
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Having education and experience in statute interpretation, I am committed to clarifying the UCC when any problems do arise. In addition, I am dedicated to making sure enforcement is universal and no loopholes develop.
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