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The auto-editor elections happen on the [http://www.musicbrainz.org/user/election/ main server] and are available for anyone to review, however, you must be an existing [[Auto-Editor|auto-editor]] to vote on an election. |
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When viewing election details, a vote tally and the election results will be visible for a closed election, individual users' votes are always hidden. The election details goes back as far as 2004 which is when the current election system was implemented. |
When viewing election details, a vote tally and the election results will be visible for a closed election, individual users' votes are always hidden. The election details goes back as far as 2004 which is when the current election system was implemented. |
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==Becoming an |
==Becoming an auto-editor== |
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In order to become an |
In order to become an auto-editor, you must first be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote. |
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== Rules/Regulations/Formalities == |
== Rules/Regulations/Formalities == |
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# Any |
# Any auto-editor can nominate any user to become an auto-editor. |
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# A nominated user must be seconded by two other |
# A nominated user must be seconded by two other auto-editors. |
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# Once seconded twice, other |
# Once seconded twice, other auto-editors have one week to vote on the election. |
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Any |
Any auto-editor who nominates or seconds a candidate cannot vote in the election itself. |
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== Process == |
== Process == |
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# A new election is started by clicking "Nominate for |
# A new election is started by clicking "Nominate for auto-editor" on the profile page of the candidate. |
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# While it is not required, it is then customary for the proposer to send an email to the [[Mailing_List#Auto-Editors_Mailing_List| |
# While it is not required, it is then customary for the proposer to send an email to the [[Mailing_List#Auto-Editors_Mailing_List|auto-editors mailing list]] to personally announce their nomination and give others a brief introduction to the candidate and why they should be elected. |
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# Two other users second the nomination by going to the candidate's [http://www.musicbrainz.org/user/election/ election page] and click the "Second" button. |
# Two other users second the nomination by going to the candidate's [http://www.musicbrainz.org/user/election/ election page] and click the "Second" button. |
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# The election is then voted on by going to the candidate's [http://www.musicbrainz.org/user/election/ election page]. Possible choices are "Yes", "No", and "Abstain". A simple majority is required to pass the election. |
# The election is then voted on by going to the candidate's [http://www.musicbrainz.org/user/election/ election page]. Possible choices are "Yes", "No", and "Abstain". A simple majority is required to pass the election. |
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'''Note:''' All the above actions can only be performed by an existing |
'''Note:''' All the above actions can only be performed by an existing auto-editor. |
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== Communication == |
== Communication == |
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The [[Mailing_List#Auto-Editors_Mailing_List| |
The [[Mailing_List#Auto-Editors_Mailing_List|auto-editors mailing list]], like all of MusicBrainz' mailing lists, is a publicly readable list and is used to discuss nominations. |
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Additionally, once a candidate is elected they will be automatically subscribed to the mailing list; this is a mandatory subscription for all |
Additionally, once a candidate is elected they will be automatically subscribed to the mailing list; this is a mandatory subscription for all auto-editors. |
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[[Category:Documentation]] |
[[Category:Documentation]] |
Revision as of 20:57, 16 May 2010
The auto-editor elections happen on the main server and are available for anyone to review, however, you must be an existing auto-editor to vote on an election.
When viewing election details, a vote tally and the election results will be visible for a closed election, individual users' votes are always hidden. The election details goes back as far as 2004 which is when the current election system was implemented.
Becoming an auto-editor
In order to become an auto-editor, you must first be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote.
Rules/Regulations/Formalities
- Any auto-editor can nominate any user to become an auto-editor.
- A nominated user must be seconded by two other auto-editors.
- Once seconded twice, other auto-editors have one week to vote on the election.
Any auto-editor who nominates or seconds a candidate cannot vote in the election itself.
Process
- A new election is started by clicking "Nominate for auto-editor" on the profile page of the candidate.
- While it is not required, it is then customary for the proposer to send an email to the auto-editors mailing list to personally announce their nomination and give others a brief introduction to the candidate and why they should be elected.
- Two other users second the nomination by going to the candidate's election page and click the "Second" button.
- The election is then voted on by going to the candidate's election page. Possible choices are "Yes", "No", and "Abstain". A simple majority is required to pass the election.
Note: All the above actions can only be performed by an existing auto-editor.
Communication
The auto-editors mailing list, like all of MusicBrainz' mailing lists, is a publicly readable list and is used to discuss nominations.
Additionally, once a candidate is elected they will be automatically subscribed to the mailing list; this is a mandatory subscription for all auto-editors.