Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-36621215-20181128203431

So, as a user, I am already coming up with some great ideas for the wiki. You can have your opinion all you want, however, I want to discuss a few things that I think needed to be changed and how we can. So, let's see what I have for you guys.

Change 1; Rank Control

So, as you may know, we can sometimes go 0 to 60 in just a little while with our ranks. It's mainly the problem we have too many, some are not cooperating, etc. But I want to focus on the amount for now. So, what we need is a specific amount of people in each ranking group. So for example, we can limit somewhere around 8 or so content mods, 5 admins, and 3 bcrats. I'll leave the numbers up to you.

What we also need is a much stricter applying test. This test should involve points on how well the person does while doing so. For example, if a person's work is bad, they should be disqualified at a max of 30-40 points. If the person does medium, 50-70. And if you're spot on, 80-100. 80-100 is a definite appliance, 50-70 depends if there is any lower open ranks, and 30-40 is you getting nothing.

Each test for each rank should get harder higher the rank. For example, we want people to answer why do they fit for the job. Now, to make sure nobody is cheating, I am going to think 2 sentences is the right amount. But if you're working for more points, then more sentences and well descriptions is the way to go. Also, we need accurate spelling, accurate grammar, and no stupidity.

Change 2; Rules

Ah yes, rules and users are like peanut butter and jelly, however if there are too many rules and they sound slighty repetitive, it's not a good peanut butter and jelly ratio anymore. So what we need is a specific amount of rules and how strict they need to be. Of course, strict rules are how we get people's attention, but we can't force them to the ground or else we aren't that friendly as a community.

There should be a minimum of 5 rules atleast. We need to make them important, and as straight forward as possible. And yes, these rules will reguard to all parts of the wiki.

Change 3; Consenquences

Alright, let's say a user broke one or two of the rules. We need to step up and ensure the user never bothers doing it again. Instant blocking is not the way to go. We need a more balanced consenquence system that don't just involve blocking.

The first time the user breaks a rule is a flat out warning. You don't have to press the person on the ground, but make sure they do understand that something worse is to come if they break a rule again.

The 2nd is another flat out warning, atleast I suggest another one. Now, if the user broke another rule or the same rule again, do the same.

If it's broken for the third time, we should start using blocks. A good 1-2 hour block is like a kick from the server. Not too long, but enough to have the person learn the lesson. If they are still breaking it afterwards, add more time to the block sequence until you reach a certain point where you need to talk to other staff about it in a little meeting.

Change 4; Report System

This ties in with rule 2 and 3. If a user is breaking a rule, we need a little system to send reports to certain ranks. From there, the certain rank will read the report, and decide if it's real or not. If it is, the user reported will get a warning by the rank, and so on. If it's not accepted, nothing will happen to the user, however you will get warned to not false report.

Conclusion:

In my opinion, these are really needed for RCW. I think it's a great time to throw in some extra hands to ensure RCW is a safe, fun, and creative community. 