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: The only formal prerequisite for adminship is [[Bharatpedia:Why create an account?|having an account]] on Bharatpedia. However, editing the RfA page is limited to [[Bharatpedia:User access levels#Extendedconfirmed|extended confirmed]] users, so editors without an extended confirmed account may have their RfA subpage transcluded by someone who is. This is due to the community deeming that editors without the requisite experience (500 edits and 30 days of experience) are generally unlikely to succeed at gaining adminship. | : The only formal prerequisite for adminship is [[Bharatpedia:Why create an account?|having an account]] on Bharatpedia. However, editing the RfA page is limited to [[Bharatpedia:User access levels#Extendedconfirmed|extended confirmed]] users, so editors without an extended confirmed account may have their RfA subpage transcluded by someone who is. This is due to the community deeming that editors without the requisite experience (500 edits and 30 days of experience) are generally unlikely to succeed at gaining adminship. The community looks for a variety of factors in candidates and discussion can be intense. For examples of what the community is looking for, you could review some [[Bharatpedia:Successful requests for adminship|successful]] and some [[Bharatpedia:Unsuccessful adminship candidacies (Chronological)|unsuccessful]] RfAs, or start a [[BP:ORCP|RfA candidate poll]]. | ||
: If you are unsure about nominating yourself or another user for adminship, you may first wish to consult a few editors you respect to get an idea of what the community might think of your request. There is also a list of editors [[BP:Request an RfA nomination|willing to consider]] nominating you. Editors interested in becoming administrators might explore [[Bharatpedia:Adopt-a-user|adoption]] by a more experienced user to gain experience. They may also add themselves to [[:Category:Bharatpedia administrator hopefuls]]; a list of names and some additional information are automatically maintained at [[Bharatpedia:List of administrator hopefuls]]. The [[Bharatpedia:Guide to requests for adminship|RfA guide]] and the [[Bharatpedia:Miniguide to requests for adminship|miniguide]] might be helpful, while [[Bharatpedia:Advice for RfA candidates|Advice for RfA candidates]] will let you evaluate whether or not you are ready to be an admin. | : If you are unsure about nominating yourself or another user for adminship, you may first wish to consult a few editors you respect to get an idea of what the community might think of your request. There is also a list of editors [[BP:Request an RfA nomination|willing to consider]] nominating you. Editors interested in becoming administrators might explore [[Bharatpedia:Adopt-a-user|adoption]] by a more experienced user to gain experience. They may also add themselves to [[:Category:Bharatpedia administrator hopefuls]]; a list of names and some additional information are automatically maintained at [[Bharatpedia:List of administrator hopefuls]]. The [[Bharatpedia:Guide to requests for adminship|RfA guide]] and the [[Bharatpedia:Miniguide to requests for adminship|miniguide]] might be helpful, while [[Bharatpedia:Advice for RfA candidates|Advice for RfA candidates]] will let you evaluate whether or not you are ready to be an admin. | ||
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; {{anchor|Decision process}}Discussion, decision, and [[BP:Bureaucrats#Promotions and RfX closures|closing procedures]] | ; {{anchor|Decision process}}Discussion, decision, and [[BP:Bureaucrats#Promotions and RfX closures|closing procedures]] | ||
: Most nominations will remain active for a minimum of seven days from the time the nomination is posted on this page, during which users give their opinions, ask questions, and make comments. This discussion process is not a vote (it is sometimes referred to as a !vote, using the computer science [[negation]] symbol). At the end of the discussion period, a [[Bharatpedia:bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will review the discussion to see whether there is a [[Bharatpedia:Consensus|consensus]] for promotion. | : Most nominations will remain active for a minimum of seven days from the time the nomination is posted on this page, during which users give their opinions, ask questions, and make comments. This discussion process is not a vote (it is sometimes referred to as a !vote, using the computer science [[negation]] symbol). At the end of the discussion period, a [[Bharatpedia:bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] will review the discussion to see whether there is a [[Bharatpedia:Consensus|consensus]] for promotion. | ||
: Consensus at RfA is not determined by surpassing a numerical threshold, but by the strength of rationales presented. In practice, most RfAs above 75% support pass. In December 2015 the community [[Bharatpedia:2015 administrator election reform/Phase II/RfC#C1: Expand discretionary range to 65%|determined]] that ''in general'', RfAs that finish between 65 and 75% support are subject to the discretion of bureaucrats (so, therefore, almost all RfAs below 65% will fail). However, it must be noted that a request for adminship is first and foremost, a '''consensus-building process'''. | : Consensus at RfA is not determined by surpassing a numerical threshold, but by the strength of rationales presented. In practice, most RfAs above 75% support pass. In December 2015 the community [[Bharatpedia:2015 administrator election reform/Phase II/RfC#C1: Expand discretionary range to 65%|determined]] that ''in general'', RfAs that finish between 65 and 75% support are subject to the discretion of bureaucrats (so, therefore, almost all RfAs below 65% will fail). However, it must be noted that a request for adminship is first and foremost, a '''consensus-building process'''. In calculating an RfA's percentage, only numbered Support and Oppose comments are considered. Neutral comments are ignored for calculating an RfA's percentage, but they (and other relevant information) are considered for determining consensus by the closing bureaucrat. In nominations where consensus is unclear, detailed explanations behind Support or Oppose comments will have more impact than positions with no explanations or simple comments such as "yep" and "no way".<ref>Historically, there has not been the same obligation on supporters to explain their reasons for supporting (assumed to be "per nom" or a confirmation that the candidate is regarded as fully qualified) as there has been on opposers.</ref> | ||
: A nomination may be closed as successful only by bureaucrats. In exceptional circumstances, bureaucrats may extend RfAs beyond seven days or restart the nomination to make consensus clearer. They may also close nominations early if success is unlikely and leaving the application open has no likely benefit, and the candidate may withdraw their application at any time for any reason. If uncontroversial, any user in good standing can close a request that has no chance of passing in accordance with [[Bharatpedia:Snowball clause|BP:SNOW]] and/or [[Bharatpedia:Not now|BP:NOTNOW]]. RfAs with not even the slightest chance to pass per [[BP:NOTNOW]]. Do not close any requests that you have taken part in, or those that have even a slim chance of passing, unless you are the candidate and you are withdrawing your application. In the case of vandalism, improper formatting, or a declined or withdrawn nomination, non-bureaucrats may also delist a nomination. A list of procedures to close an RfA may be found at [[BP:Bureaucrats#Promotions and RfX closures|BP:Bureaucrats]]. | : A nomination may be closed as successful only by bureaucrats. In exceptional circumstances, bureaucrats may extend RfAs beyond seven days or restart the nomination to make consensus clearer. They may also close nominations early if success is unlikely and leaving the application open has no likely benefit, and the candidate may withdraw their application at any time for any reason. If uncontroversial, any user in good standing can close a request that has no chance of passing in accordance with [[Bharatpedia:Snowball clause|BP:SNOW]] and/or [[Bharatpedia:Not now|BP:NOTNOW]]. RfAs with not even the slightest chance to pass per [[BP:NOTNOW]]. Do not close any requests that you have taken part in, or those that have even a slim chance of passing, unless you are the candidate and you are withdrawing your application. In the case of vandalism, improper formatting, or a declined or withdrawn nomination, non-bureaucrats may also delist a nomination. A list of procedures to close an RfA may be found at [[BP:Bureaucrats#Promotions and RfX closures|BP:Bureaucrats]]. | ||
: If your nomination fails, then please wait for a reasonable period of time before renominating yourself or accepting another nomination. Some candidates have tried again and succeeded within three months, but many editors prefer to wait considerably longer before reapplying. | : If your nomination fails, then please wait for a reasonable period of time before renominating yourself or accepting another nomination. Some candidates have tried again and succeeded within three months, but many editors prefer to wait considerably longer before reapplying. | ||