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='''Current Proposals'''=
='''Current Proposals'''=
== Scrap the weekly rotation on featured articles and images (April 13th, 2021 - April 27th, 2021) ==
''None at this time.''
So, it's come to my attention that we seem to be having trouble remembering to manually update the featured article and image rotation every Sunday. Due to this persistent negligence, I think it may be best to scrap the rotation system altogether and go back to how things were done before: that is, only showing the newest feature on the main page at any given time. Perhaps what we could do instead is have a cycling set of links to previous featured content similar to how the DYK template operates which automatically updates every day, which would display below the main featured content boxes, but that would be separate to this specific proposal. --[[User:Samwell|Samwell]] ([[User talk:Samwell|talk]]) 20:19, 13 April 2021 (UTC)
 
{{Support}}
 
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#As the one who proposed implementing cycling in the first place, I can't agree at all. How do we know we can have a constant feed of new FAs, and not end up with another KDL2 situation? How do we get an older FA featured again? We have a host of fine articles that were featured in the past, and I don't see a justifiable reason to just ignore that. Featurement doesn't mean a whole lot when it's just a one-time deal. And if the problem is simply forgetting to update it, perhaps there's a way to automate it; but either way, I fail to see how that in itself is a justifiable reason to scrap cycling altogether. If you have revisions to the current system in mind, I'm all ears, but I just can't agree with going back to the way it was. -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 04:11, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
#Like Gigi said in the comments, it would probably be better to make the system more organized (rather than destroying it), and like YFJ said, previosly featured articles should still get shown on the main page at some point, ''especially'' to avoid an FA that doesn't ever get changed. {{User:Pinkyoshifan/sig}} 14:30, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
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#I'm indifferent about this. While the current system is by no means perfect, this one has problems too, as YFL pointed out above. Additionally, I don't mean to sound rude as I lack knowledge and experience, but why would taking a step back be the solution? I'm sure there was a reason why it was changed before. Wouldn't it be better to come up with a new, improved system? [[User:Infinite Possibilities|Infinite Possibilities]] ([[User talk:Infinite Possibilities|talk]]) 10:00, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
===Discussion===
About the rotation, and how it often doesn't happen because it's forgotten, I wonder if that's due to how it's just a task that isn't very organized or documented anywhere. Wouldn't it be better to try to delegate the task to someone (or a group of users) and/or create a guide on how to update it? And perhaps create a supplementary page with a list of all featured pages and articles to help with the rotation. Just some ideas that came to my mind. In short, I just think we could try to make the system easier for updating rather than scrap it entirely, and while I thought of automatizing the rotation, it may not be needed if we can just organize the task better. {{User:Gigi/sig}} 14:23, 14 April 2021 (UTC)
 
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='''Proposal Archive'''=
='''Proposal Archive'''=

Revision as of 01:37, 28 April 2021


Your opinions matter!

Welcome to the Proposals page. Here, WiKirby's editors may propose changes to the way the wiki operates, including how to handle certain categories of content, quality standards, or even just making aesthetic suggestions. Any user who has Autopatrol status or above may make a proposal or vote on one, and after two weeks of voting, if it passes, it will be incorporated into policy. Please see below for the specifics on how to make and/or vote on a proposal.

How to make a proposal

Please use one of the following templates to make a new proposal:

Single vote: This is for proposals which only propose a single change to the wiki. 

==(insert proposal here) (insert date here)==
(insert details of proposal here and sign with ~~~~)
{{Support}}
{{Oppose}}
{{Neutral}}

===Discussion===

{{clear}}

Multi-option vote: This is for proposals which include many possible changes to a particular element of policy. One option should always be to keep things as they were. It is recommended that no more than 8 options are given in a single proposal, including the "no change" option. 

==(insert proposal here) (insert date here)==
(insert details of proposal here and sign with ~~~~)
{{Option|1|(option title 1)}}
{{Option|2|(option title 2)}}
{{Option|3|(option title 3)}}
{{Option|etc.|(option title etc.)}}
{{Neutral}}

===Discussion===

{{clear}}

Multi-facet vote: This is for proposals which want to make several smaller changes to a single element of policy (for instance, making several changes to how the main page looks). Each change needs to be voted up or down individually. There should not be more than 5 parts to a proposal like this. This type of proposal should not be made without approval from wiki administration. 

==(insert proposal here) (insert date here)==
(insert summary of proposal here and sign with ~~~~)
===Change 1===
(insert details here)
{{Support}}
{{Oppose}}
{{Neutral}}
====Change 1 discussion====

===Change 2===
(insert details here)
{{Support}}
{{Oppose}}
{{Neutral}}
====Change 2 discussion====

===Change 3===
(insert details here)
{{Support}}
{{Oppose}}
{{Neutral}}
====Change 3 discussion====

etc.

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Once a proposal is made, the voting period begins (see voting regulations below). Voting period for a proposal ends two weeks after it starts, at 23:59:59 UTC on the 14th full day of voting. An administrator can veto a proposal at any time, although such action should always be justifiable and agreed upon by multiple admins. Administrators should not use this right to add more weight to their own opinions.

Restrictions

Users may propose many different changes or additions to the wiki. The following things, however, may not be voted on:

  1. Proposals which target specific users (such as bestowing or removing ranks or rights).
  2. Proposals which violate the law, as specified in the general content policy.
  3. Proposals which seek to overturn a recently (within the last 8 weeks (or 56 days)) approved proposal.
  4. Re-submitted proposals which were recently (within the last 8 weeks (or 56 days)) rejected, and which have not been significantly altered.
Voting regulations
  1. Proposal adding and voting is open only to registered users who have attained Autopatrol status and above. Users who do not have Autopatrol+ may still participate in discussions.
  2. Users who are currently blocked will not be allowed to vote, and any outstanding votes they have on proposals will be removed. Any proposal made by a user who is blocked during the consideration period will also be removed.
  3. All votes must be signed with signatures (type four tildes (~~~~.)) Unsigned votes are automatically negated, regardless of any points made.
  4. After two (2) weeks of voting, a proposal will be immediately enacted if the number of supportive votes is greater than the number of opposing votes, or, in the case of multi-option votes, any option receives a plurality consisting of three or more votes. In the event of a tie, the proposal may be re-voted upon with a one week duration, or annulled by the administrators.
  5. In the event a proposal has seven (7) unanimous support votes OR ten (10) support votes and no more than two neutral votes, as well as the support of a bureaucrat, a proposal may pass in only one (1) week instead of two.
  6. If a supported proposal is vetoed by the administrators, it is considered failed and should not be started again for at least 8 weeks (56 days).
  7. If a proposal fails to garner three (3) supporting votes (or 3 votes on any one option in multi-option proposals), it will not be considered.
  8. The original proposal maker may not vote on their own proposal if it only contains two options (i.e., "yes" or "no" proposals). However, proposers may vote on their own proposals if they have three or more options.
  9. All votes must be supported by a substantial reason from the voter. Simple and/or unproductive comments like "I agree" or "No that's stupid" will result in the vote being removed.
  10. The original proposer may cancel the proposal for any reason during the first three (3) days of its run, and it will not be considered failed. Admins may veto subsequent proposals if this is abused.
  11. Voting users may change their vote at any time before a proposal's deadline passes, but should update their timestamp if doing so.
  12. Discussion must remain civil at all times! Any uncivil discussion will result in the offending users' votes being negated, and possibly lead to strikes or a block.
  13. Excessive campaigning for any proposals will result in the campaigner's vote(s) being negated, or proposal being removed if applicable.
  14. Proposals about minor article manipulation (such as splits, merges, renames, or deletions) should not be created, unless the scope of the discussion is particularly large; otherwise, these should be handled on a case-by-case basis, through discussions or polls on the talk page of the article in question.
  15. It is recommended that a single user make only one (1) proposal at a time. Though simultaneous proposals from the same user are allowed, they are discouraged; this should ideally only be done if multiple issues are in question, and not many proposals are already active.
  16. For multi-option votes, voters are encouraged (but not required) to indicate a first, second, third, etc. vote. The exception to this is neutral votes, which must be the only vote if chosen.

Current Proposals

None at this time.

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