User:Filll/Peaceful Polling Pledge

Will you subscribe to the Peaceful Polling Pledge?

Peaceful Polling Pledge

Which if any of the following do you support? Add your name if you agree.

(1) I would like to foster a friendlier, less tense environment around RfAs and similar polls.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. Midorihana みどりはな 01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
4. Not only would I like to foster a more friendly, and less tense environment at Rfa and other discussions at wikipedia, but I would also like to foster those things on wikipedia in general. A more friendly environment is a less stressful environment.--SJP _Chat 18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
5. Yes. I would vote twice for this if I could. :) Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

(2) Every Wikipedian in good standing should be welcome to vote at RfAs and similar polls.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
4. America69 (talk) 18:07, 5 July 2008 (UTC)
5. Midorihana みどりはな 01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
6. More people means more discussion, and the more discussion we have at Rfa and other wiki-processes the better.--SJP _Chat 18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
7. Go non-admin RfA-ers!Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

(3) These polls should not be used as excuses to attack or insult the candidates or the voters.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. I agree with this. That's not what these processes are for.--SJP _Chat 18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
4. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

(4) No one should be the target of retaliation later for a position they took on a given RfA or a similar poll.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
4. Midorihana みどりはな 01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
5. People are free to hold any position they'd like.--SJP _Chat 18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
6. Wikipedia falls apart if anyone is victimized for taking an opinion on something designed to further the community.Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

(5) If participants do not want to explain their votes on a poll for whatever reason, they should not be harassed for not giving an explanation.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. That's provided they specifically state that they don't want to explain, with some sort of reasoning (eg. "I don't want to say more due to private information."). —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
4. America69 (talk) 18:07, 5 July 2008 (UTC)
5. Per Giggy. Midorihana みどりはな 01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
6. Well, I think its okay to ask for them to explain, but that's it. You shouldn't harass them into explaining. Also, I don't think there "vote" should have as much weight as someone who did explain why they supported/opposed or voted neutral.--SJP _Chat 18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

(6) A very negative atmosphere is created by charges of cabalism, which are inherently vague, subject to interpretation and confirmation bias.

1. Filll (talk | wpc) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
2. Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
3. Yes. Most definitely. Erik the Red 2 (AVE·CAESAR) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Suggestions

What should be done to encourage calmer situations around Wikipedia polls? Add your suggestions.

• Perhaps encouraging a friendlier environment and also mention that using restraint and being less aggressive would fall under Wikipedia:Use common sense.
• WP:AGF Cuddlyable3 (talk) 20:11, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Background

Why is this Peaceful Polling Pledge a good idea?

It really shouldn't be necessary, and it's sad that such a thing makes sense given the current climate. It, honestly, sucks. Beam 00:00, 1 July 2008 (UTC)