This is an
information page. It is not one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines; rather, its purpose is to explain certain aspects of Wikipedia's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect differing levels of
consensus and
vetting. |
This page in a nutshell: Sometimes a Bot Request for Approval stands no chance of succeeding because of the inexperienced nature of the operator. On these occasions, experienced editors may close it before a full investigation of the perceived benefits. This does not reflect poorly on the candidate, and they should continue to edit. |
Most Bot Requests for Approval are thoroughly investigated before being approved or declined. However, in certain circumstances they are closed early. If you are reading this page it is likely that this has happened to your BRFA.
Although BRFA has no specific minimum requirements with regards to the operator, in general the community looks for a certain level of familiarity with the processes and norms of the English Wikipedia before a BRFA can be considered on its own merits. When a candidate fails to meet these criteria – which, in recognition of the responsibilities of a bot operator, are more stringent than in other areas of Wikipedia life – a denial can sometimes seem harsh on the suggester. This can be demoralizing for the novice bot-operator candidate and deter them from further productive contributions. This is clearly not in the best interests of Wikipedia.
Any candidate who sees that their BRFA is going to be denied may withdraw their request. A short note to this effect in the discussion section of the BRFA is usually sufficient to prevent further comment.
But don't:
This is an
information page. It is not one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines; rather, its purpose is to explain certain aspects of Wikipedia's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect differing levels of
consensus and
vetting. |
This page in a nutshell: Sometimes a Bot Request for Approval stands no chance of succeeding because of the inexperienced nature of the operator. On these occasions, experienced editors may close it before a full investigation of the perceived benefits. This does not reflect poorly on the candidate, and they should continue to edit. |
Most Bot Requests for Approval are thoroughly investigated before being approved or declined. However, in certain circumstances they are closed early. If you are reading this page it is likely that this has happened to your BRFA.
Although BRFA has no specific minimum requirements with regards to the operator, in general the community looks for a certain level of familiarity with the processes and norms of the English Wikipedia before a BRFA can be considered on its own merits. When a candidate fails to meet these criteria – which, in recognition of the responsibilities of a bot operator, are more stringent than in other areas of Wikipedia life – a denial can sometimes seem harsh on the suggester. This can be demoralizing for the novice bot-operator candidate and deter them from further productive contributions. This is clearly not in the best interests of Wikipedia.
Any candidate who sees that their BRFA is going to be denied may withdraw their request. A short note to this effect in the discussion section of the BRFA is usually sufficient to prevent further comment.
But don't: