Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-5645428-20150510004001

After a long while, we're finally approaching the implementation of the much anticipated election system for forum/chat moderators. It's a combined package, and you will receive both these rights if you successfully make it through both nominations and voting.

The key point here is allowing you guys to have some input on who should look after your social spaces to keep them the awesome way they should be so that things don't get out of hand; to have members of the community step up to more influencing rolls because you trust that they can help the wiki be an even better experience for you and for others.

The following is what we are currently looking to use as the basis for the election system, and before we begin its operation, we would like some feedback as to how you think about it. Is it fair? Does it make sense? Do you think it will work? Anythng else worth including? Take the time to read it and comment thoughtfully. We want this to be as effective as it can possibly be so everyone can benefit from the results it gives. Thank you for sharing!

Nomination Process

When a nomination period is declared open, any registered user can nominate any number of candidates (sensibly, of course). However, a user must receive at least three nominations before they will be considered an elligible candidate. Staff will verify the nomination, that the candidate has made at least 50 edits and been recently active for at least a week, in addition to general good behaviour and positive attitude over an extended period of time. Verified candidates may personally decline, therefore cancelling their nomination.

Voting Process

Once the nomination period is closed and the voting period open, voting of the candidates will take place. The number of votes allowed per registered user will vary (1 or 2) depending on the number of candidates, and may involve two or more voting rounds. The first and any subsequent rounds will involve the elimination of the least voted candidates. The final round will determine the most voted candidates who will receive the promotion to moderator of both the wiki and chat usergroups.

Trial Process

This is an open observation period where the staff monitor the elected candidates. If not found suitable, they will receive eventual demotion. If performing highly in the position, they may be considered for adminship. 