After DanCherek's RfA in August 2022, Tamzin started a tradition of "passing the baton" to the newest admin. The tradition took hold, and the baton is still making its way around the 'pedia. It is a part of the generous benefits package new admins receive.[a]
Appearance of the baton[edit]
There is no designated image of the baton, and the admin who passes the baton may pick whatever image they please from Commons. Whatever form the baton takes, though, it should be understood to bear this inscription:[1]
Tamzin started this tradition to recognize DanCherek for his bravery in ending the three-month drought that began with the conclusion of her own acrimonious RfA. It serves as a reminder that, despite dramas petty and grand, we work together to build an encyclopedia—and serves to recognize those who subject themselves to a nerve-wracking and often unfair process out of their dedication to this project. You, holding this baton, are saluted by all its past holders. Thank you.
FAQ[edit]
Optional questions from Admin hopeful[edit]
- 1. When will I get my baton?
- A: First, you have to pass your RfA—which is not an easy feat! If you are successful, congratulations! Historically, the previous baton-holder will leave you a message on your talk page within a day or two of the closure of your RfA. I know that receiving the baton is the entire reason you ran in the first place, but patience is a virtue!
- 2. What if the current baton-holder is inactive?
- A: It has happened before, twice. See the table at the bottom of the page for those occasions.
Optional questions from Baton holder[edit]
- 3. As the baton holder, what are my responsibilities?
- A: The baton holder's job is to pass the baton as soon as humanly possible. Think of the baton as a hot potato. You can accomplish this by encouraging good candidates to throw their hat into the ring. Once someone is successful in their RfA, leave the baton and a message of encouragement on their talk page.
- 4: Anything else I should be doing in the meantime?
- A: I suppose you could make use of the tools you just received.
Optional questions from Miscellaneous question-asker[edit]
- 5. Who currently holds the baton?
- A: Sdkb.
- 6. How long have they held it for?
- A: 2 months. ()
Path of the baton[edit]
| Date | RfA | Passer |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | DanCherek | Tamzin |
| August 15, 2022 | DatGuy | DanCherek |
| August 19, 2022 | Femke | DatGuy |
| August 31, 2022 | Z1720 | Femke |
| September 21, 2022 | ScottishFinnishRadish | Z1720 |
| October 2, 2022 | Whpq | ScottishFinnishRadish |
| October 14, 2022 | Isabelle Belato | Whpq |
| December 15, 2022 | Extraordinary Writ | Tamzin[b] |
| December 21, 2022 | ComplexRational | Extraordinary Writ |
| March 11, 2023 | Aoidh | ComplexRational |
| April 8, 2023 | Spicy | Aoidh |
| May 15, 2023 | Ingenuity | Spicy |
| June 17, 2023 | Novem Linguae | Ingenuity |
| July 12, 2023 | Firefangledfeathers | Novem Linguae |
| August 8, 2023 | Pppery | Firefangledfeathers |
| August 17, 2023 | theleekycauldron | Pppery |
| September 26, 2023 | Hey man im josh | theleekycauldron |
| October 30, 2023 | 0xDeadbeef | Hey man im josh |
| November 2, 2023 | JPxG | Hey man im josh[c] |
| November 4, 2023 | Ganesha811 | JPxG |
| December 21, 2023 | Clovermoss | Ganesha811 |
| January 3, 2024 | Robertsky | Clovermoss |
| January 5, 2024 | Red-tailed hawk | Robertsky |
| February 11, 2024 | The Night Watch | Red-tailed hawk |
| February 16, 2024 | Sdkb | The Night Watch |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Other benefits include the T-shirt and a 100% pay raise.
- ^ On behalf of Isabelle Belato, who was taking a WP:WIKIBREAK at the time.
- ^ On behalf of 0xDeadbeef, who was away on vacation at the time.
References[edit]
- ^ Statement by Tamzin.