Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Matthew Hoffman/Proposed decision

This page has been blanked at the request of a participant in the case. The content previously on this page should not be restored, but may be reviewed in the page history if necessary. Newyorkbrad (talk) 03:53, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Note: By motion of the Arbitration Committee, the findings and remedies contained in this case's final decision are withdrawn insofar as they reflect adversely on the editor identified as "Vanished user." The Committee notes that after receiving feedback about the use of his administrator tools, the editor identified as "Vanished user" voluntarily agreed to give up his tools and to consult with the Arbitration Committee should he wish to become an administrator in the future.

For the Arbitration Committee,
Daniel (talk) 06:22, 16 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Following review of the case, a statement was adopted on 29 June 2009 that "The present Arbitration Committee has reviewed the Matthew Hoffman case, which took place in December 2007 and January 2008. The Committee has concluded that a series of significant irregularities occurred which, in combination, were prejudicial to Shoemaker's Holiday." It listed the irregularities, and stated that "This unique confluence of irregularities resulted in a fundamentally flawed process and the present Committee takes this opportunity to apologize to Shoemaker's Holiday and to the community. Further, the Committee has determined that all findings reflecting adversely on Shoemaker's Holiday, under any account name, are nullified. The Committee notes that Shoemaker's Holiday has agreed to consult with the Committee prior to re-seeking adminship."