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| − | ''This will explain how WoWWiki is a democracy, and how a member can participate in the democratic process. It will explain the exact rules of the voting process, and the things that need to be voted on (redirection, moving, locking, splitting and the [[WoWWiki:three revert rule|three-revert rule]]).'' |
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| + | == When to vote == |
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| + | There are two main uses of votes on WoWWiki: |
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| − | = Voting = |
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| + | * [[WoWWiki:Policy votes|Policy votes]] |
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| − | One way to resolve conflicts or at least reduce their disruption is to have people vote on contentious issues. This article describes a recommended process and is only a [[WoWWiki:Policy|policy]] in that this process has been reviewed and agreed upon via the more stringent process of policy ''ratification'' and ''adoption'' and should be enforced by the [[Special:Listadmins|admins]]. |
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| + | * [[WoWWiki:Deletion policy|Deletion votes]] |
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| + | In very rare cases votes may be used for other purposes, and this page details this process. |
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| − | Normally changes in a wiki just go through a create and edit cycle, but if a situation arises where people revert or change sections back and forth or make some pages redirect pages and some not, or split up pages while some people want all the stuff together, or questioning where content belongs. |
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| + | == Terminology == |
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| − | == Types of Issues for Voting == |
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| − | * Naming articles and categories |
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| − | * How to organizeg info |
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| − | * Moving pages (redirects, also) |
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| − | * Splitting up pages |
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| − | * Locking pages |
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| − | * Too many reversions |
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| − | * Rumor accuracy |
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| + | == Voter eligibility == |
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| + | Voters must be registered users with ten previous edits on WoWWiki. Sockpuppetry is forbidden by [[WW:UN|the user naming policy]] and if it is determined that a user is a sockpuppet then their vote(s) will be nullified. |
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+ | == The Voting Process == |
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| − | The following process concerns the general voting on issues at [[WoWWiki]] before agreeing on some action or otherwise: |
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| + | * Votes must last a minimum of a week (seven calendar days) before they can be closed, in conjunction with the above three day waiting period after the last vote. Essentially, if a vote gains enough votes to close in the first day it should still last a week; and if a vote lasts longer than a week the closing duration of three days should still exist between the winning vote being cast and the vote closing. |
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| − | :#* Code: |
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| − | :#*:<code><nowiki>{{proposal}}</nowiki></code> |
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| − | :#*:<code>;Vote on this:</code> |
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| − | :#*:<code><nowiki>:</nowiki>''<What you want people to vote on and action to take...></code>'' |
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| − | :#: It should look like this: |
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| − | :#:<div style="background-color:#222; margin-right:80px; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px;">{{proposal-example}} |
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| − | :#:;Vote on this: |
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| − | :#:''<What you want people to vote on and action to take...>''</div> |
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| − | :# Put the vote template in the discussion page. You can use the following wiki code fragment as an example (the <code>subst:</code> will put a snapshot of the template in when you save): |
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| − | :#* Code: |
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| − | :#*:<code><nowiki>{{subst:Vote/Talk}}</nowiki></code> |
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| − | :#* ''This will automatically add <code><nowiki>[[Category:Votes_in_progress]]</nowiki></code> to the discussion area.'' |
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| − | :#*'''Vote minimum''' – I suggest 5 votes for Yes or No. Having only 2-3 votes is too few since it doesn't even begin to represent a consensus. |
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| − | :#*'''Vote ratio''' – If the ''vote minimum'' has been met and the yes votes exceed the no votes by 3 to 1, then the policy is has met the ''vote ratio''. Examples: 5 yes votes & 1 no vote, 6 yes votes & 2 no votes, etc. |
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| − | :#*'''Vote closed time''' – I suggest 3 days, but we could have a shorter time, like 2 days, if the vote ratio is high (4 to 1 in favor) and the number of yes or no votes is high (8?). |
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| − | * {{tlink|proposal}} |
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| − | * {{tlink|accepted}} |
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| + | * With multiple-choice votes the comparison is made to the closest competitor. |
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| − | * {{tlink|declined}} |
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| + | <!-- Pull in Help:Voting. It's designed to work well when being pulled in. --> |
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| + | {{Help:Voting}} |
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== Voting FAQ == |
== Voting FAQ == |
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| − | + | [[Image:Questionmark.png]] '''How do we know what to vote on? |
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| − | + | : See the [[:Category:Votes in progress|Votes in progress (category) list]]. |
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| − | *** '''Administrative issues''': The [[Special:Listadmins|admins]] who run WoWWiki put in certain changes (like using Google to do searches), putting ads on the sidebar, restrictions to posting (like exploits) that aren't really a matter of voting, since they have to do with technical limitations (wiki bugs), keeping the site up (aka paying for it), or external relationships (requests by [[Blizz]]ard). |
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| − | *;Q: Why have a ''vote minimum''? |
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| − | **'''A:''' Similar to the idea of a [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=quorum quorum], a vote minimum prevents a decision being made by two few. The higher the minimum, the better confidence you can have that some significant number of voters participated. We tend to keep vote minimums low at WoWWiki, because only a few people actively vote currently. |
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| + | * '''Administrative issues''': The [[Special:Listadmins|admins]] who run WoWWiki can make certain changes in order to keep the site running smoothly. Admins should avoid unilateral decisions, but sometimes they must take matters into their own hands - for example with legal issues. |
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| ⚫ | * '''Factual accuracy''': Although we can dispute what the truth is, you can't really vote on whether it is true. If someone posts something that appears factually accurate, but someone has a reliable or official source that shows that it is not, you can't really vote to keep something untrue in an article. This especailly applies to lore. If [[Blizz]]ard says this is the lore of [[World of Warcraft]], WoWWiki users shouldn't really vote to keep some lore that disagress with it on the site. That's just silly. |
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| ⚫ | * '''Terminology''': This is sort of a gray area, but usually its best just to put the all the meanings of a commonly used term and indicate which meanings are widely accepted vs. narrowly understood. You can vote on narrowly vs. widely, but unless the meaning attributed to a term is [[WoWWiki:Vandalism|vandalism]], totally nonsensical ("frog means an arrow with a rocket on it that speaks many languages") or that only apparently one person has ever heard, its okay to be in the wiki. |
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| + | * '''Policy violations''': If a page violates policy, the matter really isn't up for vote. If however you do not agree with a policy, you are of course welcome to [[WoWWiki:Policy votes|vote to change the policy]]! |
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| − | *;Q: Why have a ''vote ratio''? |
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| − | **'''A:''' People tend to have less confidence in the consensus and strength of very close votes. The larger the ratio between one side or another the clearer the majority. The ratio picked is semi-arbitrary, but usually prevents winning by 1 vote. |
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| − | + | [[Image:Questionmark.png]] '''Why have a ''vote closed time''? |
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| − | + | : Think of it as a cooling off period and a time for the losing side to campaign for more votes. If the losing side can't drum up enough votes in the time period, it usually indicates they don't care enough or they can't get enough support. We tend to keep the time shorter than we would for [[WoWWiki:Policy|policy]] issues, but the wait time is generally short just because you don't want to be sitting around waiting for no good reason. |
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| ⚫ | : Well, assuming you followed the proper voting process, you can revert the change back, appeal to an [[Special:Listadmins|admin]] to revert the change, or even appeal to an [[Special:Listadmins|admin]] to block the user for a time period. Hopefully there will be a policy for violating WoWWiki policy that you can get enforced. |
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Revision as of 12:20, 23 August 2010
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This page is an official policy on Wowpedia. This policy has wide acceptance among editors and is considered a standard that all users should follow.
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When to vote
There are two main uses of votes on WoWWiki:
- Policy votes
- Deletion votes
In very rare cases votes may be used for other purposes, and this page details this process.
Terminology
- The issue being voted on and action to take are considered a proposal.
- If the Yes votes win (see constraints below), the proposal is considered accepted.
- If the No votes win (see constraints below), the proposal is considered declined.
Voter eligibility
Voters must be registered users with ten previous edits on WoWWiki. Sockpuppetry is forbidden by the user naming policy and if it is determined that a user is a sockpuppet then their vote(s) will be nullified.
The Voting Process
- The issue being voted on should be clearly identified in the discussion page of the article, and a voting booth created. See "How to start a vote", below.
- People now have an opportunity to vote. The {{Vote/Talk}} template explains things for the most part.
- For the decision to be made, the count for the winning side must exceed the losing side by five (5), i.e. 5:0, 6:1, 10:5, etc., and then a waiting period, or vote closing time, of three days must be observed before finally closing the vote and taking the proposed action.
- Votes must last a minimum of a week (seven calendar days) before they can be closed, in conjunction with the above three day waiting period after the last vote. Essentially, if a vote gains enough votes to close in the first day it should still last a week; and if a vote lasts longer than a week the closing duration of three days should still exist between the winning vote being cast and the vote closing.
Results
- Yes wins: Once the vote is closed and the Yes votes have won, the proposer should feel free to take the proposed action as accepted with the trust of most WoWWiki users and backing of the admins.
- No wins: Once the vote is closed and the No votes have won, the proposal is effectively declined.
- With multiple-choice votes the comparison is made to the closest competitor.
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This page is an official policy on Wowpedia. This policy has wide acceptance among editors and is considered a standard that all users should follow.
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When to vote
There are two main uses of votes on WoWWiki:
- Policy votes
- Deletion votes
In very rare cases votes may be used for other purposes, and this page details this process.
Terminology
- The issue being voted on and action to take are considered a proposal.
- If the Yes votes win (see constraints below), the proposal is considered accepted.
- If the No votes win (see constraints below), the proposal is considered declined.
Voter eligibility
Voters must be registered users with ten previous edits on WoWWiki. Sockpuppetry is forbidden by the user naming policy and if it is determined that a user is a sockpuppet then their vote(s) will be nullified.
The Voting Process
- The issue being voted on should be clearly identified in the discussion page of the article, and a voting booth created. See "How to start a vote", below.
- People now have an opportunity to vote. The {{Vote/Talk}} template explains things for the most part.
- For the decision to be made, the count for the winning side must exceed the losing side by five (5), i.e. 5:0, 6:1, 10:5, etc., and then a waiting period, or vote closing time, of three days must be observed before finally closing the vote and taking the proposed action.
- Votes must last a minimum of a week (seven calendar days) before they can be closed, in conjunction with the above three day waiting period after the last vote. Essentially, if a vote gains enough votes to close in the first day it should still last a week; and if a vote lasts longer than a week the closing duration of three days should still exist between the winning vote being cast and the vote closing.
Results
- Yes wins: Once the vote is closed and the Yes votes have won, the proposer should feel free to take the proposed action as accepted with the trust of most WoWWiki users and backing of the admins.
- No wins: Once the vote is closed and the No votes have won, the proposal is effectively declined.
- With multiple-choice votes the comparison is made to the closest competitor.
Template loop detected: Help:Voting
Voting FAQ
How do we know what to vote on?
- See the Votes in progress (category) list.
What really shouldn't be voted on?
- Here are some cases:
- Administrative issues: The admins who run WoWWiki can make certain changes in order to keep the site running smoothly. Admins should avoid unilateral decisions, but sometimes they must take matters into their own hands - for example with legal issues.
- Factual accuracy: Although we can dispute what the truth is, you can't really vote on whether it is true. If someone posts something that appears factually accurate, but someone has a reliable or official source that shows that it is not, you can't really vote to keep something untrue in an article. This especailly applies to lore. If Blizzard says this is the lore of World of Warcraft, WoWWiki users shouldn't really vote to keep some lore that disagress with it on the site. That's just silly.
- Terminology: This is sort of a gray area, but usually its best just to put the all the meanings of a commonly used term and indicate which meanings are widely accepted vs. narrowly understood. You can vote on narrowly vs. widely, but unless the meaning attributed to a term is vandalism, totally nonsensical ("frog means an arrow with a rocket on it that speaks many languages") or that only apparently one person has ever heard, its okay to be in the wiki.
- Policy violations: If a page violates policy, the matter really isn't up for vote. If however you do not agree with a policy, you are of course welcome to vote to change the policy!
Why have a vote closed time?
- Think of it as a cooling off period and a time for the losing side to campaign for more votes. If the losing side can't drum up enough votes in the time period, it usually indicates they don't care enough or they can't get enough support. We tend to keep the time shorter than we would for policy issues, but the wait time is generally short just because you don't want to be sitting around waiting for no good reason.
What do I do if my side loses, but I still strongly disagree with the outcome?
- Propose another vote! We may at some point decide that the result of a vote should "stick" for some time period before allowing another vote, but for now if you want to thrash it out again, you can always do it.
What if the loser just undoes the change of the winning vote?
- Well, assuming you followed the proper voting process, you can revert the change back, appeal to an admin to revert the change, or even appeal to an admin to block the user for a time period. Hopefully there will be a policy for violating WoWWiki policy that you can get enforced.
ru:WoWWiki:Правила голосования
Voting FAQ
How do we know what to vote on?
- See the Votes in progress (category) list.
What really shouldn't be voted on?
- Here are some cases:
- Administrative issues: The admins who run WoWWiki can make certain changes in order to keep the site running smoothly. Admins should avoid unilateral decisions, but sometimes they must take matters into their own hands - for example with legal issues.
- Factual accuracy: Although we can dispute what the truth is, you can't really vote on whether it is true. If someone posts something that appears factually accurate, but someone has a reliable or official source that shows that it is not, you can't really vote to keep something untrue in an article. This especailly applies to lore. If Blizzard says this is the lore of World of Warcraft, WoWWiki users shouldn't really vote to keep some lore that disagress with it on the site. That's just silly.
- Terminology: This is sort of a gray area, but usually its best just to put the all the meanings of a commonly used term and indicate which meanings are widely accepted vs. narrowly understood. You can vote on narrowly vs. widely, but unless the meaning attributed to a term is vandalism, totally nonsensical ("frog means an arrow with a rocket on it that speaks many languages") or that only apparently one person has ever heard, its okay to be in the wiki.
- Policy violations: If a page violates policy, the matter really isn't up for vote. If however you do not agree with a policy, you are of course welcome to vote to change the policy!
Why have a vote closed time?
- Think of it as a cooling off period and a time for the losing side to campaign for more votes. If the losing side can't drum up enough votes in the time period, it usually indicates they don't care enough or they can't get enough support. We tend to keep the time shorter than we would for policy issues, but the wait time is generally short just because you don't want to be sitting around waiting for no good reason.
What do I do if my side loses, but I still strongly disagree with the outcome?
- Propose another vote! We may at some point decide that the result of a vote should "stick" for some time period before allowing another vote, but for now if you want to thrash it out again, you can always do it.
What if the loser just undoes the change of the winning vote?
- Well, assuming you followed the proper voting process, you can revert the change back, appeal to an admin to revert the change, or even appeal to an admin to block the user for a time period. Hopefully there will be a policy for violating WoWWiki policy that you can get enforced.
ru:WoWWiki:Правила голосования