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As Wikipedia has grown, there has arisen a need for trusted people to have more tools and responsibility than the typical editor. The main problem the community faces with this role is determining to whom to grant such privileges. To aid this determination, it is suggested a process be followed.
Proposed criteria for a nominated user:
Even though you can classify a potential nominee using statistical analysis (edit counts etc.), this should be discouraged, as quality is preferred in front of quantity. Nethertheless, some guidelines can be made to specify a minimum activity required by a nominee.
In order to create a functional nomination process, the following points should be adhered to:
This page is currently inactive and is retained for
historical reference. Either the page is no longer relevant or consensus on its purpose has become unclear. To revive discussion, seek broader input via a forum such as the village pump. |
As Wikipedia has grown, there has arisen a need for trusted people to have more tools and responsibility than the typical editor. The main problem the community faces with this role is determining to whom to grant such privileges. To aid this determination, it is suggested a process be followed.
Proposed criteria for a nominated user:
Even though you can classify a potential nominee using statistical analysis (edit counts etc.), this should be discouraged, as quality is preferred in front of quantity. Nethertheless, some guidelines can be made to specify a minimum activity required by a nominee.
In order to create a functional nomination process, the following points should be adhered to: