I'd also like to remind people of proposals
mentioned at:
http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_details_special_page
whereby the sysop process could be better automated by a nomination /
confirmation system. Something like:
* anybody (or perhaps any sysop) could nominate a user for sysophood
* the nomination would be displayed in a prominent log page of some sort
* after a delay of a couple or a few days, that user automatically
becomes a sysop
* IF AND ONLY IF at least one other sysop seconds the nomination
* UNLESS any sysop (or perhaps any user) rejects the nomination during
the waiting period
I still don't agree with people becoming sysops without their having
given their own positive consent.
Ec