MacGyverMagic/Mgm (macgyvermagic(a)gmail.com) [050625 04:10]:
IMO large majorities tell us, a lot of users have seen
them around and
agree the particular person being voted for is doing a good job and
can be trusted with admin powers.
Seconded. That's also why those nominated by someone else usually get a LOT
more votes than self-nominations.
Admin mentorship is a nice idea. I would certainly
help new admins get
their footing, but I'm afraid it takes time away from what admins
should really be doing. Fighting vandalism, deleting nonsense and
generally keeping things running.
In practice, most new admins will know other admins and be able to
sanity-check with them. I recommend this highly.
(My main advice for new admins is "Patience, young Jedi.")
Finally, I think we should encourage people voting for
adminship to
tell their reasons. That avoids "me too" votes and forces oppose
voters to explain themselves so others can seriously consider the
points they make.
Support votes are pretty self-explanatory - "I think they'll do well."
There often isn't much to add. Oppose votes are a different sort of thing.
But the message you're responding to is a good one with many good points to
ponder.
- d.