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Inkipedia is collaborative by nature. Therefore, major changes that take place on it should be determined by users in a '''consensus-based voting structure'''. Without consensus, such changes and projects would be based on the ideas of only a few editors.
== Consensus ==
Inkipedia is a democracy. Though it has [[Inkipedia:Staff|staff]], these users are not "better" than others. Major changes that take place on Inkipedia should be determined by its users in a '''consensus-based manner'''.


==What is considered a consensus?==
Inkipedia requires this as its rules must be adhered to by everyone who uses the site. Furthermore, projects and changes may not have clear solutions.
Consensus is reached when the majority of a group (i.e. Inkipedia's active editors) agree on an issue. In Inkipedia's case, however, ''consensus is not purely determined via vote count''. Instead, the dispute should be analyzed in an unbiased fashion to determine which plan of action has the strongest arguments.


Some disputes may require considerably stronger consensus than others. [[Inkipedia:Requests for Rights|Requests for adminship]], for instance, will almost always require a much more in-depth consensus than a new infobox would. Such disputes will generally continue for longer to ensure that as many users as possible voice their opinion.
=== What needs consensus? ===
* Making major changes to the site. This includes its [[Inkipedia:Policy/Scope|scope]], [[Inkipedia:Policy|policies]], interface, and staffing
* Reversing prior consensus, after a reasonable amount of time or new information has come to light


Consensus is reversible. If an editor feels that a decision no longer suits the wiki, they may begin another discussion to reverse the decision. This should only be done a reasonable amount of time after the original decision was reached, or if multiple arguments based on previously unknown information can be presented.
It is recommended to get a second opinion from a knowledgeable editor before starting any major piece of work that would touch multiple pages.


===What happens when a consensus cannot be reached?===
=== What doesn't need consensus? ===
If it appears that the editors involved in debate cannot reach a compromise and their arguments are evaluated at approximately the same strength, the debate is declared "no quorum" and the subject of the debate fails to pass. Beginning a similar debate shortly afterwards, especially if no change in the situation has been made, is generally discouraged.
The vast majority of actions on the wiki do not require consensus. If other editor(s) dispute your actions, they may write on the talkpage and/or revert your edits. No more than three reverts should occur consecutively without beginning a discussion on a talkpage.
* General wiki editing including addition of information, spelling, grammar, [[INK:MOS|style]] corrections, etc.
* Removing inaccurate or irrelevant information
* [[Inkipedia:Requests for Rename|Renaming]] your account (an admin and bureaucrat will ratify your request)
 
=== How do I create a vote? ===
* For changes in Inkipedia policies and scope:
:* Follow the guidelines on [[Inkipedia:Policy/Requests for Proposal]], or for minor changes,
:* Comment on the policy's talkpage. An administrator or bureaucrat will handle the request and make the change, or will ask you to make a new proposal request.
* For changes in staffing:
:* For [[Inkipedia:Policy/Rights|Promotion (Requests for Rights)]]
:* For [[Inkipedia:Demotion|Demotion]]
* For new initiatives and questions:
:* [[Inkipedia:Ink Pump|Ink Pump]]
* For double-checking before a big task:
:* Ask on [[Inkipedia:Ink Pump|Ink Pump]]
:* Ask on [[Inkipedia:Discord|Discord]]
 
=== What is considered a consensus? ===
Consensus is reached when active editors mostly or completely agree on a topic. Discussions should be analyzed in an unbiased fashion by an adjudicator.
 
The adjudicator will determine the course of action and form a consensus. For site-wide matters, this will be an administrator or bureaucrat. For other discussions, users are expected to resolve discussions themselves, or escalate to a staff member in cases of no clear consensus.


If no other users voice an opinion in a debate, the suggested change may be made; A span of time significantly longer than the normal requirement should pass before this happens.
The adjudicator should:
* Remain impartial when forming a consensus, including if having voted in the topic.
* Consider all points raised and which arguments are strongest. Consensus is not purely determined via vote count.
* Consider if the policy itself would stand on its own, or needs other tweaks.
* Consider if the policy "makes sense" or if additional explanations are needed.
* Consider the overall impact of the change on the community and the wiki as a whole
* Consider the overall impact of the change on staffing
* Consider if the policy aligns with the wiki's scope and furthers quality, accuracy, trust, or constructive feedback.
* Policies can change over time. If a consensus has been reached in the past, the adjudicator should consider past reasoning for putting the proposal into place.


==What actions require consensus?==
===What happens when a consensus cannot be reached?===
The following actions ''always'' require consensus:
If editors cannot reach a compromise or decision, and arguments for and against are of equal merit, the debate is declared "no quorum" and the subject of the debate fails.
*Adjusting the wiki's general scope
*Making or repealing policies
*Making significant changes or amendments to a policy
*[[Inkipedia:Requests for Rights|Obtaining adminship or bureaucratship]]


These actions generally require consensus, but exceptions do exist:
Beginning a similar debate shortly afterwards, especially if no change in the situation has been made, is generally discouraged.
*Merging or splitting articles
*Moving articles, with the exception of new official names and typo corrections
*Deleting articles
*Major, visible style changes, especially in templates and MediaWiki
*Removing large amounts of information
*Mass editing multiple articles with significant edits, especially if the edits contradict prior information
*Complex reorganizing of articles, especially when combined with other changes that require consensus


These actions generally do '''not''' require consensus in most cases, unless the action is directly disputed by another user:
If no other users voice an opinion in a debate, the suggested change may be made; A span of time significantly longer than the normal requirement should pass before this happens.
*Removing falsehoods, spelling and grammar corrections, [[INK:MOS|manual of style]] corrections, etc.
*Removing irrelevant or out-of-scope information
*Adding in-scope information or creating new in-scope articles
*Basic article layout and style changes


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Consensus

Inkipedia is a democracy. Though it has staff, these users are not "better" than others. Major changes that take place on Inkipedia should be determined by its users in a consensus-based manner.

Inkipedia requires this as its rules must be adhered to by everyone who uses the site. Furthermore, projects and changes may not have clear solutions.

What needs consensus?

  • Making major changes to the site. This includes its scope, policies, interface, and staffing
  • Reversing prior consensus, after a reasonable amount of time or new information has come to light

It is recommended to get a second opinion from a knowledgeable editor before starting any major piece of work that would touch multiple pages.

What doesn't need consensus?

The vast majority of actions on the wiki do not require consensus. If other editor(s) dispute your actions, they may write on the talkpage and/or revert your edits. No more than three reverts should occur consecutively without beginning a discussion on a talkpage.

  • General wiki editing including addition of information, spelling, grammar, style corrections, etc.
  • Removing inaccurate or irrelevant information
  • Renaming your account (an admin and bureaucrat will ratify your request)

How do I create a vote?

  • For changes in Inkipedia policies and scope:
  • Follow the guidelines on Inkipedia:Policy/Requests for Proposal, or for minor changes,
  • Comment on the policy's talkpage. An administrator or bureaucrat will handle the request and make the change, or will ask you to make a new proposal request.
  • For changes in staffing:
  • For new initiatives and questions:
  • For double-checking before a big task:

What is considered a consensus?

Consensus is reached when active editors mostly or completely agree on a topic. Discussions should be analyzed in an unbiased fashion by an adjudicator.

The adjudicator will determine the course of action and form a consensus. For site-wide matters, this will be an administrator or bureaucrat. For other discussions, users are expected to resolve discussions themselves, or escalate to a staff member in cases of no clear consensus.

The adjudicator should:

  • Remain impartial when forming a consensus, including if having voted in the topic.
  • Consider all points raised and which arguments are strongest. Consensus is not purely determined via vote count.
  • Consider if the policy itself would stand on its own, or needs other tweaks.
  • Consider if the policy "makes sense" or if additional explanations are needed.
  • Consider the overall impact of the change on the community and the wiki as a whole
  • Consider the overall impact of the change on staffing
  • Consider if the policy aligns with the wiki's scope and furthers quality, accuracy, trust, or constructive feedback.
  • Policies can change over time. If a consensus has been reached in the past, the adjudicator should consider past reasoning for putting the proposal into place.

What happens when a consensus cannot be reached?

If editors cannot reach a compromise or decision, and arguments for and against are of equal merit, the debate is declared "no quorum" and the subject of the debate fails.

Beginning a similar debate shortly afterwards, especially if no change in the situation has been made, is generally discouraged.

If no other users voice an opinion in a debate, the suggested change may be made; A span of time significantly longer than the normal requirement should pass before this happens.

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