User:T3CHNOCIDE/User rights/Requests for User Rights

Requests for User Rights

Requests for User Rights allows users to apply to join a selected user group in order to gain the additional user rights required for the user group to perform its role in the community. These applications are voted on by the community and are accepted or rejected based on community consensus. Users may use this page to nominate either themselves or another user for a user group of their choosing so long as they have the qualifying requirements.

Requirements
Before application users should consider whether the user group could benefit from new members and if the applicant has the experience required to perform the necessary role. Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for each user group; these requirements are detailed on the policy pages for each user group: Please note that if an application has been unsuccessful, users must wait at least one month or until the previous application has been archived before another application can be submitted.
 * Chat moderator requirements
 * Forum moderator requirements
 * Rollbacker requirements
 * Image controller requirements
 * Patroller requirements
 * Administrator requirements

Procedure

 * An application can be submitted by choosing the user group they are applying for and filling in the name of the nominee in the input box below before selecting the “submit” button. This will generate a new page with the required application template.
 * Users may apply for themselves or on behalf of another user.
 * New applications cannot be made if a previous application was unsuccessful, unless it has been at least a month since it was closed or the previous application has been archived.
 * Only one application can be open per user at any one time.
 * The user must then fill out the required details on the application template.
 * The application can then be submitted by clicking the “Publish” button, where voting and discussions will begin.
 * Votes are made under the “Voting” section of an application page. The votes must adhere to the following formats:
 * If the user is in support of the application put the following under the “For” section.
 * # – comment ~


 * If the user is unsure of the application put the following under the “Neutral” section, making sure to fill the comment with the reasoning for your neutral vote.
 * # – comment ~


 * If the user is against of the application put the following under the “Against” section, making sure to fill the comment with the reasoning for your neutral vote.
 * # – comment ~


 * All users may vote on an application.
 * All votes must be signed (place ~ after your vote)
 * Applicants and votes are advised to discuss the application including any positives and criticisms in the “Discussion” section of the application page.
 * New comments should use the following format:
 * * – comment ~


 * Additional comments to a pre-existing comment can be made with the following format:
 * **comment ~


 * Please remember to increase indentation by using an extra asterisk (*) when adding to an existing comment.
 * Members of a user group are also advised to vote and discuss any applications relating to their user group.
 * All applications continue for a minimum period of 2 weeks to allow plenty of time for community consensus. Applications may be extended at the discretion of an administrator, if they feel the current application requires more discussion and voting.
 * Extensions cannot be used in order to solicit further votes with the intention of manipulating the current consensus.
 * If an application reaches a voting consensus of at least 75% in favour of the applicant, the application will be closed and the user will be added to the user group.
 * If an application does not reach a voting consensus of 75% in favour of the applicant, the application will be closed and a cooling period of 1 month will be in place before another application may be submitted.
 * If the voting consensus is between 65-75%, an extension of one week can be requested in order allow for further votes.

Nominations
Apply or nominate a user for a user group by selecting the user group you are applying for and filling their username in the input box before selecting “submit”: break=no prefix=Project:Requests for User Rights/ preload=Template:RfUR buttonlabel=Submit