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Void's Request for Stewardship
User: Void ( contributions &bull; CA &bull; blocks log &bull; rights log &bull; global rights log )

Reasoning for request
Void has, in my opinion, gone above and beyond showing his dedication to this project. He is an active wiki creator, member of Miraheze's global Counter Vandalism Team and, for what it's worth, one of three Consuls on Miraheze's TestWiki and an active GitHub contributor.

I believe being a wiki creator shows that Void has already been trusted with some technical (and in a way, global) permissions since he has had the ability to close and reopen wikis, and create new wikis (databases). The fact that Void has handled the third most wiki requests (358 as of the creation of this RfS) out of all wiki creators, and the second most requests out of current wiki creators, really shows his dedication to this project.

Additionally, Void is probably the leading member of the recently created Counter Vandalism Team, which gives them access to more global tools. Currently Void has already helped clean up spam created by multiple cross-wiki spambots and vandals which were later locked/globally blocked by Stewards. Although Void proposed changes to the CVT permissions I personally think this RfS and that proposal should both pass as they aren't mutually exclusive. Void could do a better job helping with cross-wiki abuse with access to more tools, but I think they also support the communities he's assisting behind the scenes and can help much more as a Steward.

Request made by third party (User:NDKilla). Please give the nominated user time to accept the nomination and fill in the "Additional comments given by user (if any)" section below before commenting.

Additional comments given by user (if any)
It would be a good idea to say that I accept this nomination. I will be available later today to answer the question(s) below. Cheers -- Void  Whispers 16:28, 1 May 2017 (UTC)

Questions for candidate

 * Although I gave my personal beliefs above, how do you feel you could benefit Miraheze users everywhere by becoming a Steward? -- Cheers, NDKilla ( Talk • Contribs ) 01:15, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * First and foremost is in activity. I am available for a minimum of two to three hours daily, and I already spend that time lurking in public communication channels waiting for someone who needs help. Second is in scope of access. Currently I can help with technical requests (wiki config) and non-controversial blocking/cleanup as it appears in the #miraheze-feed channel. If this request is successful, I will be able to handle community aspects as well. Some examples that I've seen include situations where a bureaucrat has systematically blocked the other bureaucrats to take over a wiki, making public wikis private (and vice-versa), assigning new rights, and handling CU/OS requests. This will also make things easier on the system administrators, as currently all such requests go through them. If I had access to handle these requests, all that would absolutely have to go through them is wiki config changes though phab or git. -- Void  Whispers 21:14, 1 May 2017 (UTC)

Support

 * as nominator. In addition to what I wrote above, I realize that being a GH contributor and wiki creator are more technical roles not really related to the Steward responsibilities, but I mentioned them because I think they just demonstrate commitment to this project, which should be important. -- Cheers, NDKilla ( Talk • Contribs ) 01:15, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * I too support Void's candidacy. They have proven to be reponsible with the power they have at present and would be trustworthy with the level they would have as a steward. GethN7 (talk) 01:35, 1 May 2017 (UTC)


 * : Don't see any reason why not to allow, tbh was surprised he wasn't already one. LulzKiller (talk) 01:39, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Although I know the user only a few months, I gave myself the time to review his global activity and is quite remarkable, I see that he has done a good job here and surely steward will continue to do and better. Good luck! —Alvaro Molina (✉  - ✔ ) 02:10, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * User is familiar with all Miraheze policies and is already very active as CVT so having steward and the extra rights would help. Reception123 (talk) ( contribs  ) 04:55, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * The opposing reason is not convincing for me, and I trust him/her enough. &mdash; revi  12:47, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * I've been here since summer of last year and Void among other staff members has been an exceptional worker. He is constantly working on wikis and answering questions. He also helps on Phabricator and ending vandalism across the wiki. I think Stewardship for Void would be a great achievement and a very well deserved one! CnocBride (talk) 18:46, 1 May 2017 (UTC)

Oppose

 * for now. This vote will definitely change depending on the outcome of the CVT RFC. I personally am against stewards and sysadmins who are also CVT's, as both of the former global groups contain most of the same permissions as the latter group. I would also have to question the possibility of mild hat collecting with the same user requesting stewardship and the addition of some steward tools to CVT at the same time. I also note that this user is indefinitely blocked on WikiCanada for harassment off-Miraheze. -- Amanda   (talk)  11:36, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Off-miraheze actions should not be taken into account in my opinion. If this harassment does take place on the site then it should be handled accordingly. CnocBride (talk) 19:04, 1 May 2017 (UTC)