Ben 10 Planet:Policies/Suggestions

Consensus is a group-oriented way of making decisions. On Ben 10 Planet, this is done through the  forum.

Any editor can make a proposal in the  forum, whether it's a change of policy, addition of new features, or changes to the appearance of the wiki. They must add a new thread to the forum, making their proposal and explaining their argument in favor of it.

Other members of the community then will be able to debate the proposal and comment on it. They can Support or Oppose the changes, explaining their position. After sufficient time has passed and everyone has been given a chance to speak, a sysop or bureaucrat uninvolved with the current discussion will determine the consensus, or the general agreement of the community, close the thread, and implement the proposal if it is successful.

Guidelines for proposers

 * When proposing a change, make sure you clearly explain what that change is, the benefits it will bring, and any other information relevant to the topic.

Guidelines for commenters

 * Give reasons for your support or opposition. A well-thought out oppose with evidence and arguments can often be more important than a bunch of supports.
 * Feel free to debate with others on the thread, but keep the conversations civil.

Guidelines for the closer

 * Make your decision from an unbiased perspective. Be swayed by the arguments of others, not your own personal beliefs on the matter.
 * Evaluate the position of the community by the strength of the arguments presented. Consensus is not the same as voting -- just because one side has more votes, that does not necessarily mean that consensus is on their side. In addition, do not evaluate the consensus based on the rank or user rights of the people supporting and opposing.
 * If it is impossible to make a decision one way or the other, close the proposal with no consensus, leaving the status quo in place.
 * In some situations, there may be consensus in favor of certain parts of the proposal, but not others. Feel free to implement the parts that the community was in favor of.
 * If someone takes issue with your closure, consider reopening the thread or letting someone else determine the correct course of action.