User:Shereth/RFAREQS

The following is a summary of my thoughts in terms of what I look for in a good candidate at requests for adminship. Primarily I ask myself if the user is trustworthy - generally speaking I will support them in that case.

Edits

 * I do not look at raw editcount numbers (or rather do not afford them much weight). 500 well-thought content edits are more useful than 5,000 automated edits with twinkle or other such tools.  As a bare minimum I will look for consistent signs of activity.
 * A non-insignificant proportion of their edits ought to be in the Wikipedia namespace, preferably in areas the candidate indicates they intend to work.
 * Consistent use of edit summaries, especially in the mainspace.

Activity

 * User must have been with the project for 6 months. Exceptions will apply when the user can demonstrate a firm understanding of policy.
 * Prefer at least 3 months of activity prior to nomination.
 * I place no importance on whether or not the user has occasional gaps in their activity.

Philosophies

 * I place no importance on user boxes or strong opinions the user has placed in their user page. This includes users who espouse opinions I may disagree with.
 * Blatantly offensive content will be an exception to the above rule.
 * User should have a sincere desire to help the project.
 * User should be able to demonstrate a respect for policies but an understanding that they are not immutable.

Conduct

 * I will not support a candidate who has been censured (or otherwise found to have engaged in blatantly uncivil activities) via an Arbcom case or RFC.
 * Users who have engaged in minor forms of incivility should have 1 year of demonstrated civil behavior since the last incident.
 * Incivility is defined as personal attacks or otherwise egregiously rude behavior. Occasional snide comments or the like will not be considered as demonstrated incivility.
 * User should have no 3RR blocks in the last 3 months. User should have no other blocks for 9 months.
 * Reformed vandals should have 6 months of clean editing if they were not blocked due to vandalism, otherwise the 9 month rule applies.

Mitigating factors
The following factors give candidates "bonus points" in my eyes but are not necessary:
 * Solid contributions to a Wikiproject
 * Participation in MEDCAB or other demonstrated dispute-resolution
 * Participation in policy discussions