User:Ebe123/CVUProposal

=CVU Guideline Proposal= The following are the proposed guidelines for the operation of the Counter Vandalism Unit.

Purpose
The purpose of the Counter Vandalism Unit is:
 * To improve Wikipedia by removing content identified as blatant vandalism
 * To be a central project for all users interested in partaking in the aforementioned task to discuss various matters related to the subject
 * To develop and/or discuss the development of tools used in the combat of vandalism
 * To take appropriate action when potential vandals damage the encyclopedia.
 * To encourage those who edit in good faith, even if their edits are classifiable as vandalism.

Guidelines on Policy

 * First and foremost, if an edit meets the criteria of vandalism, revert it.
 * Do Not bite newcomers. To do so is against the CVU's purpose and Ideals.
 * Repair and prevent vandalism, don't punish editors.
 * Overall, '''being a member of the CVU grants no special authority to users.

Think Tank

 * The think tank shall be set up in such a way as to retain previous discussion, as well as invite new discussion.
 * All user's opinions shall be treated equally with "coordinators" receiving no special status when voting arises.

Future
Note: If in an existing section, then we will add it, not make the project just about it.

Purpose

 * To study vandalism trends through the merge of vandalism studies.

Coordination

 * The CVU shall have several coordinators, each willing to serve a term of six months.
 * There shall be a "board of coordinators," with a coordinator, voted on by the coordinators themselves serving as chair.
 * The board shall make no decision without first initiating discussion among the collective CVU
 * There shall be a specific place for the aforementioned discussion to occur.
 * Overall, the coordinators have no special authority, other than taking final consensus of the collective CVU and acting upon it.

Election

 * As stated above, each board member will agree to serve a six-month term.
 * There shall be no limit on the number of terms a coordinator can serve, provided the coordinator follows the election process each time.
 * Elections shall be set up in a way similar to other discussions, with users able to !vote using support, oppose or otherwise.
 * A 2/3 majority must be reached for an editor to assume the role of a coordinator.