For discussion of the old ratification vote, see Wikipedia talk:Arbitration policy ratification vote/archive
I suggest a ratification percentage of 2/3rds and voting by editors who have been here a year and made 500 edits. I have set the percentage for ratification relatively low and qualifications for voting relatively high because I want to see something pass, but with support of users with experience. Needless to say these are only suggestions. Fred Bauder 14:23, Mar 30, 2004 (UTC)
- I would suggest that setting tenure requirements for participation in a vote sets precedent, and hence should not be done lightly. A one year requirement would disqualify many active Wikipedians in good standing who should have a voice. Is this likely to be such a controversial vote that special measures like this must be taken? UninvitedCompany 16:31, 30 Mar 2004 (UTC)
- The idea is have the support of experienced users. Fred Bauder 18:57, Mar 30, 2004 (UTC)
My first edit was on March 28, 2003, so I slip in under the wire, but I can list any number of experienced users, many of whom are sysops, who would be excluded by this cut-off. I humbly suggest that it be reduced to something like six months, which is still a very long time on Wikipedia. -- Cyan 01:56, 31 Mar 2004 (UTC)
I thought 2003 was a typo when I first saw this. A year seems completely excessive. Arbitration is a new process, so why stop new people voting on it? Angela. 20:42, Mar 31, 2004 (UTC)