User:Reception123/RfC guideline

This page is a draft and does not constitute a guideline yet

A Request for comment (RfC) is a process that allows users to express their views on any global matter as well as vote on and implement global policies. As Miraheze is a community-driven wiki farm, RfCs allow any member of the community to shape global policies.

Types of requests for comment
While the scopes of a Request for comment are not limited, these are the usual matters raised in Requests for comment:


 * Proposing a new global Miraheze policy


 * The community expressing its view on a certain topic or position


 * Proposing to community-ban a certain user that has violated Miraheze policies

Steps
While these are in no way an obligation in order to get a request for comment to pass, it is recommended that you follow these steps when proposing an RfC.


 * 1) The proposer of the RfC should begin by drafting their RfC in their userspace. Typically, RfCs have more than one proposal and each proposal features a description and four sub-sections (support, oppose, abstain, comment).
 * 2) After the proposer finishes their initial draft, they should let users know on the Community noticeboard. Other users would then correct any grammar mistakes necessary, as well as add their own proposals to the draft if they see fit.
 * 3) If after a few days there is not much activity on the draft userpage, the user can move the page over to a subpage of Requests for comment.

Please note that ideally, you should have at least 1 or 2 other users who indicate they would support your RfC, so that it doesn't end up being rejected due to lack of enough participation.