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Revision as of 13:48, 1 February 2015
Background
Reviewing submissions at Articles for Creation using the Helper Script is currently restricted to users who have
- a Misplaced Pages account at least 90 days old.
- a minimum of 500 undeleted edits to articles.
- thoroughly read and understood the reviewing instructions.
- a good understanding of the policies mentioned in the reviewing instructions, including the various special notability categories.
Currently any autoconfirmed users are able to add their names to the list whether they are qualified or not.
- RfC September 2013
- RfC January 2014
- RfC March 2014
- Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants
Issues
The page at Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants where users can enter themselves on a list that authorises them to use the Helper Script is under no other restrictions than Semi Protection (registered, autoconfirmed accounts). Users can do this whether they meet the requirements or not. A simple glance at the List Page History will show that it needs constant monitoring, but also that very few AfC regulars are actually monitoring it. In the worst case scenario, users who have been removed from the list will continue to review and in one instance hack the script so that they can use it anyway in defiance of being asked to refrain from reviewing.
Other users have been known to enter themsleves in order to review their own submissions, and the main problem is that many users hover over their edit count to enter their names as soon as they reach the 500 edit/90 day threshold but without having any additional relevant experience.
Proposal
To reduce the need for constant monitoring of the page at Misplaced Pages:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants and to help ensure a higher standard or reviewing it is proposed to:
- Place the page under full protection (editing by adminstrators only)
- Undo the redirect of the talk page so that the list once again has its own talk page.
- Oblige editors to make an Edit Request on the talk page for their name to be added to the list.
- In a similar manner to the way access to AWB is accorded, admins will review the requests and at their discretion, add the editor to the list of authorised Helper Script users or decline the request.
- Encourage AfC admin regulars to keep that talk page on their watchlist and process the requests.
- NOTE: This is an interim emergency solution to be implemented until a better solution can be found.
- NOTE: This is practically a straw poll. Please DO NOT propose alternative solutions here. If you wish to suggest another method of control please start a separate RfC.
- This RfC will run for 30 days or until a clear consensus emerges. It is recommended that this RfC be closed by an Admin - one who has no previous involvement in the AfC process. Editors who have participated in similar discussions will be notified of this RfC in accordance with canvassing guidelines.