Sonic News Network:Requests for User Rights

Requests for adminship (RfA) is the process by which this wiki's community decides who will become administrators (also known as admins or sysops), who are users with access to additional features, most notably the ability to delete pages and to block users. A user either submits his/her own request for adminship (a self-nomination) or is nominated by another user. Please become familiar with the Administrators' how-to guide before submitting your request. This process is modeled around Wikipedia's RfA process, and more information can be found at Wikipedia:Requests for adminship.

Layout
The following layout must by used for all new nominations. Nominators are encouraged to use the following code as a template, added as a new section under the current nominations and customised for the specific nominee.

Word bubbles must not be used as they interfere with numbering, and signatures must contain no line breaks. Signatures must contain a link to the relevant user's user page but no links to the pages of other users.

Username (rank requested)
Username (talk): Contributions Edit Count

Short section describing nominee's suitability for rank requested. Signature of nominator to be included at end of paragraph, along with the date of nomination.


 * For nominations by other users only, a single bulleted paragraph by the nominee accepting the nomination. Signature of nominee to be included at end of paragraph.

Discussion

 * Comments in short, signed, bulleted paragraphs.
 * Responses to specific comments should be offset with an extra asterisk. Responses should also be short, signed, single paragraphs.

Note: Adminship is not taken lightly. Nominators may want to spend time on their requests. The short section should cover reasons why the nominee would be expected to use admin tools appropriately and demonstrate that they are dedicated to the wiki. It should also explain why giving them such tools will further the aims of the wiki.

Discussion
Once a nomination has been made, users will review the nominee and declare their support or opposition by placing a short comments and their signature in the 'Support' or 'Oppose' sections (in the format of a numbered list, i.e. preceded by #). As above, word bubbles must not be used as they interfere with numbering and there must be no line breaks. Signatures must contain a link to the relevant user's user page but no links to the pages of other users. Do not try and include your entire thought process in such comments; only include the key reason or reasons for your vote.

At the same time, users are encouraged to explain their decision in the 'Discussion' section.

The 'Discussion' section can be used for further commentary or for asking the nominee questions in order to clarify your position. Comments must be short, single paragraphs in a bulleted list and include a signature. Again, do not use word bubbles, even if you frequently use one on talk pages.

Direct responses to a bulleted comment (e.g. by the nominee) should be placed directly after the comment and indented with one additional bullet point. (That is, a comment preceded by a single asterisk * would be followed by a comment preceded by two asterisks **. If you have trouble formatting lists in this way, it is recommended that you go to Special:Preferences and deactivate the visual editor under the 'Editing' tab.)

Any user can contribute to the discussion or declare support or oppostion, but opinions have more weight if backed up by reasons and evidence (e.g. occasions in which the nominee has done particularly good or bad work). The opinions of long-standing users, particularly current administrators, will also tend to hold more weight than recently-joined or inexperienced users.

Resolution
Adminship and bureaucrat nominations will last for two weeks; rollback and chat moderator nominations will last for one week. In this time, nominations must have received a sufficient number of participants in order to be valid. For rollback or chat mod requests, 5 users must have participated. For adminship requests, 10 users must have participated. For bureaucrat requests, 15 users must have participated. Nominations that have not reached this quorum level at the end of the relevant period have failed. (Note that participants include those who comment and remain neutral.)

This is not a majority vote. It is an attempt to assess the community's consensus regarding the candidate. The candidate should have the support of most of the community, so if the vote is close, the candidate will probably not be given adminship.

After the two weeks have passed, a bureaucrat (a user who has even more rights than an administrator, and can give other users admin rights) will read through the request, determine the community's consensus about whether the nominee should be made an admin, and close the discussion. The discussion will be removed from this page, but is still accessible through the page's edit history.

Advice
Here are some pieces of advice for nominators and nominees:
 * Follow the process as described above. Failure to do so will harm your chances of success.
 * Demonstrate that you understand what being an admin involves. Read through Help:Administrators' how-to guide if you are not familiar with the role.
 * Being a good user is not sufficient to be made an admin. Do not bring up number of edits, number of pages created, being nice to other users, not engaging in vandalism, or knowledge of the Sonic series. Only users widely recognised as good users should be nominated for adminship (those that have not demonstrated this through their work will have their nominations rejected quickly) and they do not need to prove this again during the debate for adminship.
 * Don't expect that the community will be familiar with your work. You must provide evidence. In its simplest form, this may include listing pages (or talk pages) where you have been particularly influential, but preferably you should provide a link to the Diff pages of major edits you make.
 * Don't expect that the community will necessarily be aware of your nomination. You are advised to request comments from regular users, particularly admins (a list of whom can be found here). Note, however, that only asking your own friends to comment is usually transparent and may harm your chances in the long run.
 * If you are an admin on another wiki site, this can provide good evidence of your suitability for adminship, assuming either you have been granted adminship in recognition of the work you have done on the site (as opposed to receiving it because you founded the site or were one of the only users) or you have been an effective admin having received the privileges. You must provide a link to the site in question.
 * Don't lie, as doing so will almost certainly result in a failed nomination.
 * Remember that this is not a talk page. Please keep discussions relevant to the matter at hand and do not start to chat. For instance, try not to thank everybody who votes in your favour.
 * The ideal candidate is one who is being prevented from carrying out work by the limitations of their user rights. If you can demonstrate that you would have used admin rights in the past (e.g. by tagging pages for deletion that were subsequently deleted, or informing an admin about a vandal that was subsequently blocked), provide evidence for this. Don't attempt to influence the discussion by promising to do something or act differently if you are successful, as this is a sign that you are not yet ready.
 * Don't talk about things that you don't do, only things that you do do.
 * Please be civil!

Current nominations
Here are the users who are currently nominated for sysop, rollback, bureaucrat, or other privileges. New nominations must be added below this line.

Guyviroth (Adminship)
Guyviroth (talk): Contributions Edit Count

Good morning, evening, ladies and gentlemen. You might of seen me around he quite rarely, mainly because I don't tend to keep up with wikis that much anymore. Anyway, I'd liek to request for adminship based on my past experiences and qualifications. For the last 9 years I had served an a helper, moderator and admin on several forums, including gaming forums, roleplay forums and discussion forums. I've also served as an admin for the best part of two years running.

I feel that I can bring my experience, knowledge and criticism to a place where it can be dealt with, responded to, and conversed with in a civilized manner.

Oppose

 * 1) No: You seem extremely polite and noble. However, i'm not familiar with any of your work here on the wiki. As great of a guy you might seem, i'd have to see you in action first. Jake the Hedgehog That's Just How I Roll! 00:44, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 2) No: Even though I think of you as a good friend and mentor, I haven't really seen you do much work around here. I know you have years worth of experience in Administation, but I believe that you'd have my support in the future if I see you interact with the community more and do some additional contributions to the site. Please understand. Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  01:07, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) No: I would like to see more activity and contributions on this site before you run, some dedication would be nice as well. --
 * 4) You seem civil and it sounds like you know your stuff, but you've never really done anything on this wiki. As of today (2 Oct 2011) you haven't made a single edit on any mainspace page, talk page, category or template on this wiki. -- Supermorff 12:21, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) Never seen your work. Can't vote "for" without something to base it on.-- 22:36, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) I haven't known you long enough, dude. I can't say yes until I know more. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 22:40, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 7) No: I've seen you in action plenty of times on SFW. You can be a big help at times, but other times you have caused a great amount of conflict on the site, having been banned multiple times. Your most recent actions have gotten you permanently banned. And while you can be civil, at other times you can be quite blunt and almost downright rude.--Kagi mizu -Seeya 'round 22:58, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
 * 8) You've only just come onto the wiki, you'll need some experiance on here first.  Myself  123  23:07, October 2, 2011 (UTC)

Knowall (Chat Moderator)
Knowall (Talk): Contributions Edit Count

Well, when the chat was up, Knowall spent a lot of time there, and can really help monitor the chat. Knowall is a very responsible person, and has proved himself mature, and fit for this job. He gets along well with the community, and is very social. Overall, chat moderator would be a perfect promotion for Knowall. I think he has proved himself time and time again ready for this job. Thanks. -- 22:33, October 5, 2011 (UTC)


 * I'm well aware of the responsibility, and I consider myself mature enough to have this position. I am also well aware of the spam. I promise to keep control and prevent any spammers from flooding the chat. Also, no flamewars shall be tolerated and any swearing must be censored and controlled if I get this promotion. Last but not least, I promise to follow the rules myself and allow the subjects to go freely, as long as they are all acceptable and not just excuses for spamming --Knowall 22:37, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

Support
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
 * 1) As Poster. --
 * 2) Knowall is a great canidate and i see no reason why he shouldn't be the chat moderator.PKMNthehedgehog 22:43, October 5, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) Sure, I think you could do it. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 19:34, October 7, 2011 (UTC)
 * 4) I think putting him on the job is a great idea. Exodvs 20:05, October 7, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) You seem up to the task. I have no objection so you've got my vote. Jake the Hedgehog   The Ultimate Apprentice  20:34, October 7, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) I think that you would be an excellent Chat Mod. DarkFuture   x   01:24, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 7) I believe that Knowall is mature and responsible enough to handle being a Mod as long as he thinks he can bear the responsibilities. Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  08:42, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Oppose
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

Conclusion
Yes Congratulations, Knowall, your nomination has been successful. When chat returns, you'll be made a chat mod. This discussion will be removed shortly. -- Supermorff 17:42, October 12, 2011 (UTC)

MetalShadow272 (Chat Mod)
MetalShadow272 (talk): Contributions Edit Count

MetalShadow would be an absolute perfect fit for Chat Moderator. For the short time the chat was up, he was on there. I believe that he is responsible enough for a promotion such as this, I've seen him with a right such as this on another chat site, and he did rather well with it. When the chat was up, he helped monitor it. I believe MetalShadow would make a fantastic chat moderator. -- 01:09, October 8, 2011 (UTC)

I think that I will be a good choice for the job. I was on the chat numerous times for the short time it was up, and was watching over what happened on there. I understand what can and can't be done on there, and can help enforce the rules on the chat so people can have a better time while on it. I hope that you will think that I'll be able to do it. Lightning the Hedgehog:  The Electricity Master  05:07, October 8, 2011 (UTC)

Support
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
 * 1) As Poster. -- 01:09, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 2) What he said. Jake the Hedgehog   The Ultimate Apprentice  01:11, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) I don't have any other reasons he shouldn't be. Pinkolol16, I love Sonic...   I'm a Proud Sonic Fan   -Who loves Sonic to bits  01:14, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 4) I know you very well. You would be an outstanding Chat Mod. DarkFuture   x   01:28, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) Your nice guy. I think you could do it. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 01:30, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) Your perfect for this job! This suits you well!PKMNthehedgehog 21:21, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 7) Ja(Yeah).You deserve it.---[[File:Hyper_Sonic_Modern.gif]] Fly the Fox! Master of Fire!   23:05, October 8, 2011 (UTC)

Oppose
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
 * 1) While he is overall a good User, at times he can act immature. If I don't hear anything bad about him for a while or see him misbehave, then I may reconsider my vote in the future.  Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  08:43, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Conclusion

 * Yes. Consensus is generally in favour with one exception. Congratulations. When chat returns, you will be a chat mod. This discussion will be removed shortly. -- Supermorff 08:11, October 15, 2011 (UTC)

FreeSmudger (Chat Mod)
FreeSmudger (talk): Contributions Edit Count

I have been working hard on the wiki, and assuming that the chat will return to the wiki, I would like to become a chat mod. When the chat was up, I spent the most time on it, and most of the time I was on it there were trolls violating the rules, but no Admins to kickban them. I just want to give some justice for once on the wiki. In, addition, the chat was my idea. But still I would be honored if you could make me a chat mod. Charlie 14:00, October 8, 2011 (UTC)

Support
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED
 * 1) Yes: I think you'll be a good chat mod. You were on the chat most of the time the chat was up. Heck, almost everytime I saw and went to the chat, you were on it. I think you'll do a fine job if you get the promotion. Lightning the Hedgehog:  The Electricity Master  14:45, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 2) Yes: You will make a fantastic chat mod. When the chat was up, you were on it, helping monitor it, etc. You are responsible and have a great attitude toward other users. All in all, you deserve this promotion. -- 16:04, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) Yes: You're cool. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 21:21, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 4) I concur with bullet francisco, you will do fantastic!PKMNthehedgehog 21:25, October 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) What everyone else said. Jake the Hedgehog   The Ultimate Apprentice  00:10, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) You're very active and responsible. The SNN needs a chat mod like you. DarkFuture   x   23:29, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * 7) I suppose that you would be okay for Chat Mod. Just be sure to use your Mod rights properly in case you get them. Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  08:45, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Oppose
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

Conclusion

 * Yes Consensus is clearly in your favour, so congratulations. When chat returns, you will be a chat mod. This discussion will be removed shortly. -- Supermorff 08:11, October 15, 2011 (UTC)

PKMNthehedgehog (Chat Moderator)
PKMNthehedgehog (talk): Contributions Edit Count

When it was up i was on chat all the time, correcting those who were breaking rules and making sure things were OK there. I am also friendly and sociable around other users. Ergo i would be perfect for this job. --PKMNthehedgehog 01:30, October 9, 2011 (UTC)

Support

 * 1) Yes. He's very friendly as per mentioned. I think he's good enough for the job. Pinkolol16, I love Sonic...   I'm a Proud Sonic Fan   -Who loves Sonic to bits  01:33, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * 2) Yeah: I think you would make an A-OK Chat Mod. Everything I would've said about you here you've said already. So, yeah. That's about all I halfta say. Lightning the Hedgehog:  The Electricity Master  01:36, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) Approved. You could be a good moderator. --- Knowall - October 08, 2011 22:38
 * 4) Yes: That was a pretty poor reason, but you're trustworthy, and I think you could do it. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 01:39, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) I think you are fit to be a chat mod. DarkFuture   x   23:31, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) I don't see why not. Jake the Hedgehog   The Ultimate Apprentice  23:43, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

Oppose

 * 1) I'm not really sure what to make of you despite having known you for a while, to be honest. At times you can seemingly act mature, while at times not so much. I also don't really see you edit mainspace all that much, either. Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  08:48, October 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * 2) You are not quite ready for this promotion, I would like to see how you act when the chat get's back up. But from what I've seen, your kind of immature at times. This is nothing personal, but I think you should wait a month or two. I do however think that you will become a great chat mod in the future, but for now, I don't think you are quite ready.--

DarkFuture (Chat Moderator)
DarkFuture (talk): Contributions Edit Count

DarkFuture is more than ready for this promotion. He is rather responsible, and knows how to handle Spammers and vandals the way they should be handled. Although he was on chat a little, I've seen him in action at other chats, and I have to say, he would fit Chat Mod quite well. All in all, he deserves this promotion. -- 23:36, October 10, 2011 (UTC)

I have handled many spammers, vandals, and in some cases, trolls. I am very responsible and I know how to keep everyone calm and happy. I will make sure that the chat is postively enjoyed by all who use it, and take care of any problems and disputes that I may come across while patrolling the chat. DarkFuture  x   23:47, October 10, 2011 (UTC)

Support

 * 1) As Poster. --
 * 2) Yeah. --Rainbowroad6w, the researcher. [[File:SportySmallRightAnimation2.gif]]( Talk )( Recent finds and updates. ) 23:39, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
 * 3) You've done a lot during your time here, and you seem to get along very well with other users, so if you think you can handle the responsibilities of a Chat Mod then I vote yes. Lloyd the Cat  "I hog that hedgehate!"  08:53, October 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * 4) Same reasons as everyone else. Jake the Hedgehog   The Ultimate Apprentice  23:43, October 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * 5) Yes: Seems as though your ready.PKMNthehedgehog 10:31, October 13, 2011 (UTC)
 * 6) Yes: I think that you'll make a good chat mod. Lightning the Hedgehog:  The Electricity Master  11:41, October 13, 2011 (UTC)
 * 7) I agree. You have been battling many vandals that try to ruin this. I highly agree that he should be admin.Sonic100jam 18:45, October 15, 2011 (UTC)

Wkmeads1 (Chat Moderator)
Wkmeads1 (talk)

During the chat, I was there. A lot. I think that I am suitable for a chat mod, and well, I stopped a couple fights in my time there, so yes, I think I may be a chat mod. I have been a chat mod before, so I know what I am doing.

Support
1. Yes: I think you'll make a good chat mod. You were there most of the time it was up, too. I think you can ahndle it. Lightning the Hedgehog:  The Electricity Master  15:15, October 15, 2011 (UTC)

Oppose
Absolutely Not: You tend to overreact to everything, threaten to leave, you are very immature, and when on chat, you didn't handle many things correctly. You do not deserve Chat mod right now. -- 15:17, October 15, 2011 (UTC)

NO!!!: Just like what bullet said. Once I think about it your not even close to this promotion. PKMNthehedgehog 15:19, October 15, 2011 (UTC)