[WikiEN-l] Requirements for Adminship

[Jossi Fresco]

On Feb 19, 2007, at 8:09 AM, Rich Holton wrote:

> What consequences, Jossi? If "editors can do
> as much as an admin besides deleting an article and closing  AfDs",  
> then
> what possible consequences would there be in having many more admins?
I am not against having more admins. We have an RfA process, that  
although not perfect, it has served us quite well so far. Is there  
room for improving that process? Sure.

>
> The reality is that there are significant differences (far more  
> than you
> suggested) between admins and non-admins. Deleting, viewing, and
> restoring articles, blocking and unblocking users, protecting and
> unprotecting articles...those pop to mind quickly.
Sure, but those tasks are performed under quite strict guidelines and  
our performance evaluated by other editors. That is what we have WP:ANI
>
> But even in that reality, the vague imperative to "think of the
> consequences" is not helpful. If you believe there would be  
> significant
> consequences, please tell us about them.

That's is easy, Rich. Adminship carries some necessary and basic  
responsibilities based on a deep understanding of how Wikipedia  
works. Without such understanding, the consequences of having these  
extra privileges in the hands of many will be utter chaos. Don't you  
think so?

Those editors that want to carry the burden of the additional  
responsibilities of adminship, are welcome to self-nominate, or wait  
until a fellow editor nominates them.

-- Jossi