GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion

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You may apply for Rollback Rights or Administrator privileges on this noticeboard. To do so, you must meet the prerequisites, and then state what position you are looking for and why you think you need the rollback and/or administrator tools.

Requests for Checkuser and Revision Delete must be done at Community Central (and they will probably be declined).

Patrollers are given the Rollback tool that allows users to quickly revert vandalism. They are also given Chat moderator rights that allow them to kick and ban users from the wiki's chat.

Administrators have the power to block and ban users, protect pages, move images, and delete pages and images, in addition to rollback.

To qualify for rollback rights, editors must have been active for two months with no rules violations. Rollbackers must receive a 60% 'yes' percentage to be promoted. Users who apply within three months of joining will face a three month probationary period. This may also apply in situations such as inexperience or users who were previously demoted. At the end of the three months a review will be made by Bureaucrats and Administrators to determine whether or not the user will retain their rights.

To qualify for administrator rights, editors must have been active Patrollers for four months with no rule violations. Administrators must receive a 70% 'yes' percentage to be promoted. Those applying for adminship will likely be asked questions on how they deal with certain situations. This is to see if a user has the capabilities of being an administrator.

Editors with rollback and administrator experience on other wikis are encouraged to apply, and based on the editor in question exceptions may be made to the length of time editing required for promotion.

When applying for promotion, a community vote will take place. Voting lasts 7 days, although it may be allowed to run shorter (in the case of an obvious pass/fail) or longer (in the case of a very close vote) at bureaucrat discretion. Only bureaucrats should close votes.

Application users who are caught tampering with other users' votes, such as changing a 'no' to a 'yes', will have their request closed immediately.

Please submit your requests at the top of the "Active requests" page subsection.

Requests where the voting has finished can be found at


 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests 2011-12
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests 2013
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Jan 2014 Administrator Election
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests 2014
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests 2014-15
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests Early 2015
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/July 2015 Administrator Election
 * GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion/Archived Requests 2015-16

Demotion - Smashbro8
Closed as Successful by LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 22:17, June 5, 2016 (UTC)

This is really the most unfortunate and sad thing I've had to do on this wiki. It comes to light that Smashbro's (Jamal) inactivity is evermore increasing, and even after several reminders, the activity is still below what even I expected. Jamal has been one of our best Bureaucrats, reining his position for many months, and holding most of his time here - several years - as a staff member of the GTA Wiki. We as a community are and always will be delighted to have him here as a staff member, as such a young yet mature guy who got on with his work, and grew up to fame on this site. It's amazing what he has done here, with 16 thousand edits, he holds one of the highest edit counts on the site in history, with only several users beating him. If it wasn't for his inactivity, I am confidently he would have evermore raised through the ranks in the edit count, with continuously more successful and memorable times. While I'm saying that that hasn't happened for a fair while, it wouldn't be fair not to mention how successful he really has been here. The amount of respect I have for him - and I'm sure many of you do - is superior to many other users on this site, because he has been like a brother, by my side, and he has always helped out with everyone on the wiki.

His prolonged inactivity has been brought up as a result of a close monitor of his edit contributions, which show that his last 50 edits span 6 months of time. Users have to accept that personal life does and should come before the internet; his time here has been excellent, but having known him and talked to him in my free time via my phone, I understand his inactivity, and it's a totally acceptable reason (why wouldn't it, I suppose). Jamal will remain a Bureaucrat if the vote goes through as unsuccessful for demotion, or will be demoted if the contrary occurs.

I must note that, Jamal, if you're reading this, I have 100% respect for you; this isn't me trying to get at you, nor is it me trying to act superior, fight you off, or anything like this. We have to be fair on the community and accept a more active bureaucrat who would be as much more useful as you once were - I totally accept your inactivity and I cannot force you to stay, but please understand I cannot force you to go either - if you believe this is wrong, you can by all means explain with reason why you think you should remain bureaucrat in order to change voters' mind. The choice is yours.

Please cast your vote. Thank you. Monk Talk 16:38, June 4, 2016 (UTC)

Votes

 * Yes JohnSignature.jpg 17:06, June 4, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:12, June 4, 2016 (UTC)
 * Neutral - Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 05:59, June 5, 2016 (UTC)

Comments

 * Tbh, Johnny and Monk, you're right. My love for GTA has fallen off intensely, my personal life, college and work are getting in the way and I don't have time for not only this wiki but any wiki in general. I agree with my demotion and I'm sad I have to leave you guys like this. But my spot in this wiki is just holding up space and I think someone else deserves it. Close the vote if needed, I think it's time I go ahead and focus on the better. [[Image:Smashbro8-Sig-pt1.png|90px|link=User:Smashbro8|Smashbro8]] ([[Image:Smashbro8-Sig-pt2.png|50px|link=User talk:Smashbro8|Talk]]) 17:14, June 4, 2016 (UTC)Smashbro8
 * In the time he was active, Jamal had been great but I'm afraid the wiki needs staff members who are active, especially ones who are at a high role such as bureaucrat. LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 17:12, June 4, 2016 (UTC)
 * You can't blame him for being backed against the wall from life, college and other things that prevents him from being active on GTA Wiki. If any, what choice do you have if you're a 'crat but unable to do stuff due to life weighing down on you? And I can't blame you as well, Smash. And your reason is well understood for this. JohnSignature.jpg 17:26, June 4, 2016 (UTC)
 * Jamal was a user who helped a lot over here in the time I was just new. Therefore, I cannot say something about this demotion. I understand your point about your inactivity, and is also sad to see you go without saying goodbye (in case the demotion applies). For me, is complicated to give a vote. -- Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 05:59, June 5, 2016 (UTC)

RainingPain17 - Patroller
Closed as Successful by LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 10:48, May 30, 2016 (UTC)

I am re-applying for the position of patroller after two years 'serving' as a normal user. I used to be a patroller back in Oct 2014 to Jan 2015, aftr what I resigned due to my interest in GTA fading away slowly. Regardless, I still have access to Vice City, San Andreas and V on my PC, thus with access to the game files (a lot of my uploads come straight from the game files).

I have good knowledge of both GTA and Wikia in general. I am familiar with coding, editing and interacting with other users. I am not extremely active as some are here, but I am relatively active enough and I can be contacted usually without problems. I also have good knowledge of the policies and enforcing (I did create the ImageLicense template, among others, to make warnings about the media policy clearer and more helpful), and helped page layouts through other creations (such as porting the portable infoboxes, or help with templates such as the Status template which I created following a community discussion regarding the use of symbols for characters' status). I'm also frequently involved in community discussions.

Please vote honestly. I'm open to comments and questions that can be posted/asked in the Comments section or directly on my talk page. 17:08, May 28, 2016 (UTC)

Votes

 * Yes - Sam Talk 18:05, May 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - Monk Talk 18:39, May 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - TAlim 1994 - Konan T-A Lim  ( talk  |  contributions ) 00:18, May 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 01:42, May 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - Mr. Ferrari (talk ) 23:41, May 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes -- MH007Signature.png MythHunter 007  Talk MH007Signature.png 06:09, May 30, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 10:48, May 30, 2016 (UTC)

Comments

 * I feel you will do a better job this time around. I don't know if it was a case of you applying too soon after joining last time but you've become a much better editor since you were last a staff member. A yes from me. Sam Talk 18:05, May 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * As the one who initially suggested you reapplying, I am 10000000% supporting this, you will make a superb staff member (again). :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 18:39, May 28, 2016 (UTC)
 * I see no reason against you becoming a Patroller. You were one of the first Staff members I became aware of while here (see here), and while I never saw you working much while you actually were a Staff member, my knowledge of your past actions on this wiki leads me to believe that you were a highly contributive and helpful Staff member at the time. Welcome back. TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim  ( talk  |  contributions ) 00:18, May 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * Even if I was so rude against you in the past, I guess saying Yes is something. Based on what you stated in the request and said by everyone, you will be helpful with anything here. Welcome back. -- Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 01:42, May 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * I never met you at the time of your staff position but from what I've heard from my brother both here and in real life, you were very good at keeping this place tidy. As for the lack of playing GTA, I don't think that should be a reason to not apply; you still have good knowledge of the series as well as great contributing, patrollership and leadership skills, so you're the perfect choice. :) <font face="Comic Sans MS">Mr. Ferrari (<font face="Comic Sans MS">talk ) 23:41, May 29, 2016 (UTC)

TAlim 1994 - Administrator (re-application)

 * Closed as Successful by <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 06:35, May 19, 2016 (UTC)

Good day, I am once again applying for the position of Administrator following my former contender's (Ricardo) decision to resign from his post. My reasons for requiring this position are the same as my last request: as I primarily enforce the Media Policy, having administrative powers will allow me to correct bad image names and/or delete images without needing to consult someone else every time. Please vote as you see fit. Thank you for your time.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim ( talk  |  contributions ) 07:45, May 18, 2016 (UTC)

Votes

 * Yes - <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 09:37, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - GTAFan86-Signature2.png<font face="Century Gothic" color="Yellow"><span title="Talk to me!">talk • <font face="Century Gothic" color="Yellow"><span title="My Edits!">contribs 09:42, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes -- MH007Signature.png MythHunter 007  Talk MH007Signature.png 10:23, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:00, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - 14:20, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 15:07, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - <font face="Comic Sans MS">Mr. Ferrari (<font face="Comic Sans MS">talk ) 19:34, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yes - Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 22:40, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Si, si, si! --Tony42898 (Talker - Blogger - Stalker) -- 04:01, May 19, 2016 (UTC)

Comments

 * I feel that with what I've seen and the advice and experience I've given him through desktop-viewing in past months has paid off and I can see him being the best Administrator we'll have. Keep going lad. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:00, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * I haven't been particularly active while you were patroller. However from a quick look to your contribs, you meet the criterias and seem to be a mature editor. I feel you're good to go. 14:20, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Yeah you're good to go. I was gonna apply for this but I'm too late. <font face="Comic Sans MS">Mr. Ferrari (<font face="Comic Sans MS">talk ) 19:34, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Surely you will be a good admin. A Yes from me. Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 22:40, May 18, 2016 (UTC)
 * Your work and attitude on the wiki have been very valuable for the community and staff. You get a Si x3 from me. --Tony42898 (Talker - Blogger - Stalker) -- 04:01, May 19, 2016 (UTC)
 * I thank everyone who has voted for my promotion. I hope that this does not come across as overly arrogant, but I did expect to be promoted, on account of my previous request being denied solely because of Ricardo's additional experience relative to mine. Nonetheless, I appreciate the support, and I hope to live up to the expectations of my supporters. TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim  ( talk  |  contributions ) 05:31, May 20, 2016 (UTC)

GTAFan86 - Patroller

 * Closed as Unsuccessful by <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:45, May 16, 2016 (UTC)

Hello everyone, I am GTAFan86 and I want apply for Patroller position on this wiki. I am fully active here. Chat moderating is also a part of Patroller and I am regularly available at chat. I have a good experience of being a patroller. I know how to use the tools. So, I would like to be promoted to protect the wiki from vandalism. <font face="Century Gothic" color="Yellow"><span title="Talk to me!">talk • <font face="Century Gothic" color="Yellow"><span title="My Edits!">contribs 14:15, May 12, 2016 (UTC)

Votes

 * No - 15:41, May 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * No - <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:21, May 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * No - MH007Signature.png MythHunter 007  Talk MH007Signature.png 06:34, May 13, 2016 (UTC)
 * No - v-michael-trunk-mini.jpg V-franklin-trunk-mini.jpg V-trevor-trunk-mini.jpg 14:56, May 13, 2016 (UTC)

Comments

 * You've just showed up on the wiki a month ago, thus you don't meet the "editors must have been active for two months with no rules violations" criteria. I understand you have the motivation for the position but I believe spending a few extra months to learn the ropes and see how to get things done - mostly, I'd like to see you dealing with users before giving you my vote - will help you. 15:41, May 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * As with Rain, what he said was correct. It's way too early:
 * You have 513 edits, but around 400 of these are User page edits; non-wiki productive edits.
 * Having received warnings in the past month, you're not suitable for Patroller yet.
 * While I do allow an extent of poor grammar (Camilo Flores is about as far as I would go), there is a mistake in almost anything you write (no offense intended), therefore you should improve to basic English to gain some rights. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:21, May 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * Just to be correct, he actually has 100 userpage edits and not 400. But he also has 100 talk page edits. To be precise, he has 239 edits out of 551 as I'm typing this in the mainspace, but I should've mentioned that only 43% of the editcount going into mainspace editing isn't really good neither. 17:18, May 12, 2016 (UTC)
 * I stand corrected. However, as you've said, that is still 43% of the edits, when in reality, it should be lower than 10%. Understandably, many new-comers do edit their user pages a lot, with respect, however, users who apply for patroller in a month's time of being here should consider that they should have a huge amount of edits on main articles rather than name spaces. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:21, May 12, 2016 (UTC)


 * Same as Monk.-- MH007Signature.png MythHunter 007  Talk MH007Signature.png 06:34, May 13, 2016 (UTC)
 * What everyone said. It's far too early, you haven't even been a month here (3 days left to a full month). I also had to delete about 15 images you've uploaded that had another wiki's watermark on them, so I don't think you can be a patroller yet. v-michael-trunk-mini.jpg V-franklin-trunk-mini.jpg V-trevor-trunk-mini.jpg 14:56, May 13, 2016 (UTC)