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==Policy== | ==Policy== | ||
===Expectations=== | ===Expectations=== | ||
First and foremost, all members of the | First and foremost, all members of the wiki's staff are editors. | ||
All members of the wiki's staff are expected to be examples of what editors strive to be. They should be role models, leaders, and guides. They should be kind, gentle, welcoming, and understanding, especially to new editors. The Wiki's staff should be mature and neutral, able to handle most tense situations with other editors coolly and making an effort to de-escalate any conflicts and discuss any issues or debates with the purpose of reaching a solution. They should be respectful of differing opinions and viewpoints. | All members of the wiki's staff are expected to be examples of what editors strive to be. They should be role models, leaders, and guides. They should be kind, gentle, welcoming, and understanding, especially to new editors. The Wiki's staff should be mature and neutral, able to handle most tense situations with other editors coolly and making an effort to de-escalate any conflicts and discuss any issues or debates with the purpose of reaching a solution. They should be respectful of differing opinions and viewpoints. | ||
Members of the wiki's staff should not abuse the powers granted to them, and should use them for the maintenance, improvement and protection of articles and files, and for the enforcement of established and community-approved policies. The members of the staff are not owners of the | Members of the wiki's staff should not abuse the powers granted to them, and should use them for the maintenance, improvement and protection of articles and files, and for the enforcement of established and community-approved policies. The members of the staff are not owners of the wiki; all editors have equal input in all decisions. The additional rights granted to members of the wiki's staff are not to impose a sense of superiority or elitism, and cannot be used for the purpose of censorship, the advancing of personal goals, or the oppression of the community. | ||
Staff members should not be expected to be involved in all things at all times, and the community should be mindful of the fact that members of the | Staff members should not be expected to be involved in all things at all times, and the community should be mindful of the fact that members of the wiki's staff cannot always be available or act in all situations. Members of the staff have discretion in what areas of work they are involved in. They are encouraged to be on the IRC as much as possible to deal with issues on the wiki in a timely manner. | ||
Disciplinary action against any staff member for violating these expectations should be dealt on a case-by-case basis. However, any staff member using their additional rights for the purpose of censorship, oppression, or to have their way in arguments and discussion will face demotion. Any additional disciplinary action to be taken against such staff member should be discussed on by the community. | Disciplinary action against any staff member for violating these expectations should be dealt on a case-by-case basis. However, any staff member using their additional rights for the purpose of censorship, oppression, or to have their way in arguments and discussion will face demotion. Any additional disciplinary action to be taken against such staff member should be discussed on by the community. | ||
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A user can be considered for promotion to the staff if they live the same standards and expectations expressed in previous section. | A user can be considered for promotion to the staff if they live the same standards and expectations expressed in previous section. | ||
Elections are held for promotion of users to the | Elections are held for promotion of users to the wiki's staff, or for the promotion of users within the staff, and are open to the whole community. Elections for the promotion of users to the wiki's staff or for the promotion of existing staff members are held as the community feels it necessary. As of April 3, 2015, it is recommended that there be sufficient staff in correlation to the traffic to the wiki. | ||
If one or both of these conditions are met, the community is open to open forums regarding the subject of electing new staff or promoting existing staff. These elections are open to the entire community, and all users have a voice in these discussions. | If one or both of these conditions are met, the community is open to open forums regarding the subject of electing new staff or promoting existing staff. These elections are open to the entire community, and all users have a voice in these discussions. | ||
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===Inactivity=== | ===Inactivity=== | ||
====Declared Retirement==== | ====Declared Retirement==== | ||
'''Retirement''' is the extended and/or permanent inactivity of a user from the | '''Retirement''' is the extended and/or permanent inactivity of a user from the wiki. A staff member who plans to retire must notify the community that they will retire (and henceforth be inactive) for an indefinite amount of time, with the possibility of never returning. This may be due to a number of circumstances, such as a lack of time to edit. In this case, the following regulations are observed: | ||
*The staff member's rights are to be removed. If they do return to the | *The staff member's rights are to be removed. If they do return to the wiki, they can get their rights back instantly with no probation period. | ||
*They should not be contacted for any Wiki matters. | *They should not be contacted for any Wiki matters. | ||
*Their staff icon is to be moved to the [[KHWiki:Staff/Retired|retired staff page]]. | *Their staff icon is to be moved to the [[KHWiki:Staff/Retired|retired staff page]]. | ||
====Temporary Retirement==== | ====Temporary Retirement==== | ||
'''Temporary Retirement''' is the extended (+6 months) but not permanent inactivity of a user from the wiki. Such users plan to return, but will be inactive for an extended period of time. A staff member who plans on being temporarily retired must notify the community that they are leaving the | '''Temporary Retirement''' is the extended (+6 months) but not permanent inactivity of a user from the wiki. Such users plan to return, but will be inactive for an extended period of time. A staff member who plans on being temporarily retired must notify the community that they are leaving the wiki for an extended, but definite, period of time. This may be due to a number of circumstances, such as vacations, trips, or others. In this case, the following regulations are observed: | ||
*The staff member's rights remain intact. After 6 months, they will be reminded of their status and asked if they plan to return to the wiki. If they decide they will not at that point, they will fall under the Retirement status. If they do not contact the | *The staff member's rights remain intact. After 6 months, they will be reminded of their status and asked if they plan to return to the wiki. If they decide they will not at that point, they will fall under the Retirement status. If they do not contact the wiki about their plans concerning whether they will return or not (give 1 month for response), they are placed in the "Undeclared Inactivity" category. | ||
*They should not be contacted for any Wiki matters. | *They should not be contacted for any Wiki matters. | ||
*Their staff icon remains on the [[KHWiki:Staff|active staff page]] but it is colored in grayscale to show their inactivity. | *Their staff icon remains on the [[KHWiki:Staff|active staff page]] but it is colored in grayscale to show their inactivity. | ||