Board Thread:Wiki management/@comment-27557697-20150612145802/@comment-27557697-20150612150411

RetroBowser wrote: Right now we have rules set. You need X number of forum/mainspace edits. Of course this is one way to show our dedication but there are many more ways to show our dedication and commitment to the wiki.

For example, as a chat and forum moderator of the wiki, my job is to manage the forums and chat, leaving me less time to show my dedication through mainspace edits.

Of course we want to promote people who would be good in the position and to those who deserve it. This brings me to my suggestion:

For the ranks Forum Moderator and above, we can add a system of meeting requirements based upon big contributions.

It would go something like this:

Every total 100 edits needed would require 1 BIG and helpful contribution recognized by the higher staff team. Forum moderator would require 8 recognized big contributions, Administrator would require 10 and so forth.

This would be in conjunction with edits needed. You would need to meet either one of these requirements.

Why? Because the edit system is flawed. Some people can acquire the needed edits by fixing 1 typo per page while there is someone who creates many templates, adds many photos and creates needed pages. It doesn't account for quality. And when we look for staff, we look for quality. This could be the way to do it.

And if it means anything to anyone, If this passes I will personally exempt myself from the rule. I do not want to use this as a boost. I honestly think it'd benefit a ton of people. Therefore I will not use this rule to get a promotion if this passes.