The Sims Wiki talk:Requests for administratorship

Uh, i don't know if i should write on this discussion page,but i waited a week to become an admin and i'm still not an admin, when Will i become admin?? 04:25, June 28, 2010 (UTC)Monster2821? 04:25, June 28, 2010 (UTC)

100 Mainspace edits.

I have 100 mainspace edits!was that keeping me from not becoming a admin,Too little mainspace edits?--? 06:31, July 2, 2010 (UTC)User:Monster2821--? 06:31, July 2, 2010 (UTC)

Inactive admins

Should we have a policy for revoking an inactive admin's rights? --a_morris (talk) 00:59, July 10, 2010 (UTC)

no

No,because what if an inactive admin comes back,then the admin whould be shocked.Also,on another wiki there was debate over this policy.--Monster2821 06:35, July 11, 2010 (UTC)

Inactive admins could be warned before the policy/revocation goes into effect. Can you give a link to the debate? --a_morris (talk) 14:24, July 11, 2010 (UTC)

Yes

I think an Admin's rights should be revoked after a long absence - I'm not sure exactly how long that would be, but I would say something in excess of 6 months from the last time they made any real contribution to the wiki (so editing a talk page or userpage won't count) - I'm only saying 6 months as a base suggestion. I would also say that if an Admin returns after their rights are revoked, they should be able to receive them back with little or no problem, unless they were absent a really really long time.

On a related note, is there a policy for revoking the rights of a "rogue" admin (let us hope this never happens)? -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog) 16:04, July 11, 2010 (UTC)

'rogue' admins can be reported to other admins and they'll take action based on what it's about. Don't think there's a policy, let's handle it when it happens.

The downside of having an inactive admin who are still listed, is that users with questions or concerns might try to contact them (despite the 'inactive' tag on the admin page). I would say that if the users hasn't actively participated in any admin activites in 6 months, their right will be revoked. Should they ask for it to be reinstated it should be done so immidiately. This suggestion has a small catch though: How do we define 'active admin participation'?

Also, if an admin knows he's gonna either stop playing or knows he isn't gonna feel like contributing, then of course he should step down. 6 months of total inactivity with no contributions should revoke admin rights, with the possibility of instant reinstatement if they return. Duskey(talk)(blog) 20:23, July 11, 2010 (UTC)

Comments

Would it be an idea for a notice on the admin's user page to new people don't go to them for questions? Something like 'This admin is currently inactive, please direct any questions you may have to an active admin'. Apart from the customized countdown, a page like Bleeh's encourages people to use her talk page. The situation is the same with admins who haven't contributed for awhile. Duskey(talk) 16:23, July 19, 2010 (UTC)

R.F.A. be closed.

I think that the R.F.A. page should be closed.--Danny(Monster2821) 07:15, July 19, 2010 (UTC)

How closed? Protected? Archived? or do you think we don't need more admins? Duskey(talk) 10:13, July 19, 2010 (UTC)

I think it should remain open, but that it should be up to A morris and other Bureaucrats as to whether we need more Sysops. Perhaps inform those who have applied that their applications are being denied for the time being because of a lack of need for more admins, but to give them admin powers later if needed (think like a waiting list). Plus, this page is also used by users requesting rollback priviledges or bureaucrat status, as well as other "special" titles, so I don't think it should be closed for them either. -- Patrick (LostInRiverview) (talk)(blog)(random page) 16:38, July 19, 2010 (UTC)

I think we don't need anymore admins but we need more rollback and bureaucrats.--Danny(Monster2821) 18:48, July 19, 2010 (UTC)

When should i request bureaucratship

When should i request bureaucratship?--Danny(Monster2821) 18:52, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

request for Bureaucrat

Can i request to become a bureaucrat,Since It's only closed to Sysopsnot Bureaucrats?--Danny(Monster2821) 00:22, July 22, 2010 (UTC)