[WikiEN-l] Suspending sysop powers for inactive users

Fri Jun 11 18:13:46 UTC 2004

It seems uncontroversial to suspend the sysop powers
of anyone who is inactive for a prolonged period, on
the understanding that they can get them back simply
by asking.
Mark

--- Ray Saintonge <saintonge at telus.net> wrote:
> Christopher Mahan wrote:
> 
> >--- Mark Richards <marich712000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >  
> >
> >>I think we don't need to reduce the number, so
> much as
> >>ensure that they are following community made
> >>guidelines. Mark
> >>    
> >>
> >But if the sysops don't, surely they need to be
> desysopped.
> >
> >Also: people who have been inactive for a while (6
> months or more)
> >should perhaps be desysopped (with cursory
> reinstatement if needed).
> >
> I've considered that process which I would call
> desysopping without 
> prejudice.  I would have suggested 90 days, but
> would not oppose 6 
> months.  This group has done nothing wrong; they
> just aren't around.  
> For re-admission they just need to let us know that
> they are back and 
> active.  Some very good people would be a part of
> this group.
> 
> Ec
> 
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