Wikinews:Requests for permissions/Administrator/Zachary 2

User:Zachary
This user now has near 1,500 edits and has been diligently dealing with vandalism, redirects, and the like since he joined nearly 2 months ago. I likely instigated his earlier candidacy through discussion with BNZ, and I think that with things like the bots he's set up he will make very effective use of the extra buttons and access available to admins. Just this morning I was busy making Karl Rove look bad by categorising all his articles, and Zachary was busy fighting off our "Journalist on Wheels". --Brian McNeil / talk 09:46, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Acceptance speech
Thank you, I accept. First I'd like to thank my mom and dad, without them I wouldn't be here. I also like to thank the Academy and I'd like to thank Santa Claus, and Jesus, and ---music plays--- wait I'm not done yet! ;) —Zachary talk 09:55, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Comments/Questions

 * 1) Without peaking, what is the capital of Somalia?--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 19:23, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Somalia City! —Z<b style="color:#10679f">a</b><b style="color:#084d83">c</b><b style="color:#003366">h</b><b style="color:#0e448d">a</b><b style="color:#1c55b5">r</b><b style="color:#2965db">y</b> talk 23:22, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh, so sorry. It is Mogadishu. But you can still stay alive by answering this question: Who is leading MLB in home-runs this season? --SVTCobra 01:25, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * It could be A-Rod still, but I have not checked lately. He did hit six in his first seven games. —<b style="color:#1780bb">Z</b><b style="color:#10679f">a</b><b style="color:#084d83">c</b><b style="color:#003366">h</b><b style="color:#0e448d">a</b><b style="color:#1c55b5">r</b><b style="color:#2965db">y</b> talk 01:36, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Do I have to answer these in the form of a question? :) —<b style="color:#1780bb">Z</b><b style="color:#10679f">a</b><b style="color:#084d83">c</b><b style="color:#003366">h</b><b style="color:#0e448d">a</b><b style="color:#1c55b5">r</b><b style="color:#2965db">y</b> talk 01:48, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * That is correct. A-Rod. Bonus Question: What other American athlete is also sometimes referred to as A-Rod? (sorry, I may be taking this joke too far) --SVTCobra 02:04, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I must admit that I learned this answer when looking up A-Rod on WP after answering your first Q, so I know that it's Andy Roddick. :P I'll yield to a different question though. —<b style="color:#1780bb">Z</b><b style="color:#10679f">a</b><b style="color:#084d83">c</b><b style="color:#003366">h</b><b style="color:#0e448d">a</b><b style="color:#1c55b5">r</b><b style="color:#2965db">y</b> talk 02:31, 9 May 2007 (UTC)


 * Comment:Zach's nom seems to be going well, so I'll add a point that's been in the back of my mind. His bot writing skills are a valuable attribute for the wiki.  I suspect some of his bots could do a lot more for us if they could edit protected pages.  I expect one of the things this user will do once he has the buttons is request the same for things like Calendarbot.  This should be temporary adminship for one-off jobs and a time limit should be specified.  On the other hand, a bot to protect pages like day/month categories would need indefinite access to the buttons. --Brian McNeil / talk 11:39, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Votes

 * Support, provided candidate accepts. --Brian McNeil / talk 09:46, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * It's about time! Support  Thunderhead  ►  10:07, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Supp. –Doldrums(talk) 10:32, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support - Zach has certainly kept his nose to the grindstone in the past month since his first nomination. He also spends most of his time with Admin type of activities, so I think the additional powers will make him even more effective. --SVTCobra 15:47, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support--Cspurrier 16:07, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support --Skenmy(t•c•w•i) 18:09, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support DragonFire1024 18:12, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support.--Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 19:23, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support — Fellow Wiki  Newsie  19:46, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support --Jcart1534 23:23, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support. trivia escapes me, Mickey Mantle for President. -Edbrown05 04:11, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support you'll get it this time :) Brian | (Talk) | New Zealand Portal 19:37, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support -Wpktsfs 20:38, 9 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support -Blum 13:38, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support --Blivit 16:49, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support terinjokes | Talk 16:53, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Support. Hégésippe &#124; ±Θ± 17:05, 10 May 2007 (UTC)