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imported>Hayford Peirce
(created New Proposal about Topic Informant -- is there some kind, knowledgeable soul out there who will become the Driver? Many thanks!)
imported>J. Noel Chiappa
(Umm, Hayford, don't delete everyone else's... :-))
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== We Need a Subpage for Topic Informants ==
=Instructions=
'''To start a new proposal or issue,''' simply copy the template below, click the edit link at the top of this page, paste the copied template into the text box at the ''bottom'' underneath the other proposals, fill out the details in the template, and press save!  That's it—it's very easy.  (Hint: you might want to open a copy of this page in a new window so that you can follow the instructions as you fill out the template.) 
 
Here's the template:
<pre>
== Brief descriptive title ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = ADD TITLE HERE
|Summary of proposal =
|Name and date of original proposer =
|Username of driver =
|Next step =
|Target date for next step =
|Notes = 
}}
</pre>
 
Here's how to fill it out:
# <code>Brief descriptive title</code>.  Make this brief, because it will be part of a page title.  If you are raising an issue (ask for a decision among two or more options), please word the title as a question. '''Note,''' this goes in the <code>== Heading ==</code>, too.
# <code>Summary of proposal</code>.  Limited to 100 words.
# <code>Name and date of original proposer</code>: write four tildes <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>
# <code>Username of [[CZ:Proposals/Policy#The_proposal_driver|driver]]</code>.  If you, write three tildes <code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code>; if someone else, specify.  This is the person who makes sure the proposal moves along from step to step in its development.  If the "driver" is left blank, and no one volunteers to be driver, your proposal may be moved to the "discarded" queue.  The driver should get familiar with [[CZ:Proposals/Policy|the proposals system policy page]].
# <code>Next step. </code>  The next thing you need to do to move the proposal toward reality.  Not sure what to write?  [[CZ:Proposals/Policy#Keeping_the_proposal_moving_along|Hints here]].
# <code>Target date for next step</code>.  A date the driver commits to, for completing the next step.  If you drop the ball, the proposal may become [[CZ:Proposals/Driverless|driverless]].
# (Optional) <code>Notes</code>.  Brief salient remarks.  Bear in mind the bulk of the info about the proposal doesn't go here but on the (much bigger) proposal page.  A handy link to the proposal page will pop up after you save the template.
 
'''Optional next step for proposers.''' This is optional, and you can leave it to the [[CZ:Proposals/Policy#The_proposal_driver|driver]].  Follow the "complete proposal" link you'll find at the bottom of your new proposal box.  On that page, you can elaborate the proposal or issue, link to pre-existing discussions, and generally say whatever you think needs to be said in order to get the proposal adopted (or the issue decided) and implemented.  That's generally where to follow the progress of your proposal.  ([[CZ:Proposals/Policy|Guidelines are available]].)
 
=New proposals=
<big>Looking for your proposal, which used to be here?  Check the [[CZ:Proposals/All|list of all proposals]].</big>
 
If a proposal here does not have a "driver," it may be moved to [[CZ:Proposals/Driverless|the driverless proposals queue]] a week after being proposed.
 
== Create a page for all notable genes in the human genome ==
This proposal was moved to [[CZ:Proposals/Editorial Council]] on 29 April.
 
== Simplify Core Articles Initiative ==
This proposal was moved to [[CZ:Proposals/Ad hoc]] on 29 April.
 
== CZ: Revert, Block, Ignore ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = Citizendium vandal reversion policy for Wikipedians ==
|Summary of proposal = A vandal reversion policy that's easier for Wikipedians to adapt to.
|Name and date of original proposer = --[[User:Greg Pass|Greg Pass]] 06:10, 16 April 2008 (CDT)
|Username of driver =
|Next step = Initiate
|Target date for next step = August 31
|Notes = Might be tough for the first couple of weeks as we adapt.  LMS comment: we have no vandals.  Why do we need this policy? --[[User:Larry Sanger|Larry Sanger]] 17:18, 13 May 2008 (CDT)
}}
 
==Moving Forward on Obscenity==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = Should we reform our family-friendly policy?
|Summary of proposal = Our family-friendliness policy, as written, is unclear, and should be rewritten. Furthermore, we should move away from trying to self-censor, and work on setting CZ up so that schools, libraries and parents can filter content they find objectionable.
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:Brian P. Long|Brian P. Long]] 07:25, 25 April 2008 (CDT)
|Username of driver = [[User:Brian P. Long|Brian P. Long]]
|Next step = Get more feedback
|Target date for next step = May 10
|Notes = Also see 'Moving Forward on Obscenity', http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/topic,1640.0.html on the forums for more discussion about this issue.
}}
 
==Should we allow article specific subpages?==
{{proposal
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = We Need a Subpage for Topic Informants
|Brief descriptive title = Should we allow article specific subpages?
|Summary of proposal =The proposal recommends that citizendium adds three new fields to the metadata template (tab1, tab2 and tab3) that can be used to specify a subpage that is not defined in the [[Template:Subpage list/Doc|generic list of subpages]]. An example of this can be seen at [[Iron/Isotopes]]. The Isotopes subpage will only be used by a small fraction of clusters (typically elements). This information could live on the /Catlogs subpage but citizendium readers will find it far more intuitive if the tab actually says Isotopes rather than Catalogs.
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:Chris Day|Chris Day]] 23:25, 1 May 2008 (CDT)
|Username of driver = [[User:Chris Day|Chris Day]]
|Next step = This is functional and can already be used by authors if they desire. The next step is to agree whether this is useful for readers and authors of citizendium.
|Target date for next step = May 21st
|Notes = 
}}
 
== Removal of educational requirements for the Constabulary ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = Should we remove the educational prequisites in place in order to be considered for the Constabulary?
|Summary of proposal = This proposal argues that the educational minimum requirement (A College degree) should be dropped for those being considered for the constabulary. The rationale is two-fold; First, an attempt of increasing our pool of potential constables (Something which will become more important as we grow) and second, on moral grounds there is little distinction maturity wise (Which essentially is all it takes to make a good constable) between those who have underwent a college degree and those who haven't.
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:Denis Cavanagh|Denis Cavanagh]] 15:57, 7 May 2008 (CDT)
|Username of driver = [[User:Denis Cavanagh|Denis Cavanagh]]
|Next step = I would like to see debate on this to see where the community as a whole stands. Overall, I don't think it should be much of an issue.
|Target date for next step = May 25th (Roughly)
|Notes = 
}}
 
== Disambiguation mechanics ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = Disambiguation mechanics
|Summary of proposal = This proposal argues that all disambiguation pages should be at titles of the form "foo (disambiguation), with a ''redirect'' at '''all''' names which are being disambiguated; this will allow us to easily find articles which have been linked (erroneously) to the wrong meaning of "foo".
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:J. Noel Chiappa|J. Noel Chiappa]] 09:33, 15 May 2008 (CDT)
|Username of driver = [[User:J. Noel Chiappa|J. Noel Chiappa]]
|Next step = I would like to see debate on this to see what the community thinks of this; most people have been positive, but there might be some issues I haven't considered.
|Target date for next step = May 30th (approximately)
|Notes =  A thread on the forums wandered into discussion of this topic [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php?topic=1595.msg14429#msg14429 here].
}}
 
== Need a Subpage for Topic Informants ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = Need a Subpage for Topic Informants
|Summary of proposal = Topic Informants have been discussed off and on for months but nothing ever seems to be done about it. At Larry's suggestion, I once wrote a long TI about my relations with [[Robert A. Heinlein]]. Nothing has ever been done with it, even though I have brought up the topic from time to time, and the information is buried '''deep''' within my own user page at [http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/TI:Hayford_Peirce/Heinlein]. Why shouldn't there be an optional tab called Top. Inform. at the top of the Heinlein page, so that '''anyone''' who visits that page can review the info contained therein and then, if it is deemed qualified, put some of it into the article itself? If not, then why bother to have TI pages in the first place?
|Summary of proposal = Topic Informants have been discussed off and on for months but nothing ever seems to be done about it. At Larry's suggestion, I once wrote a long TI about my relations with [[Robert A. Heinlein]]. Nothing has ever been done with it, even though I have brought up the topic from time to time, and the information is buried '''deep''' within my own user page at [http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/TI:Hayford_Peirce/Heinlein]. Why shouldn't there be an optional tab called Top. Inform. at the top of the Heinlein page, so that '''anyone''' who visits that page can review the info contained therein and then, if it is deemed qualified, put some of it into the article itself? If not, then why bother to have TI pages in the first place?
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:Hayford Peirce|Hayford Peirce]] 14:01, 21 May 2008 (CDT)<br />
|Name and date of original proposer = [[User:Hayford Peirce|Hayford Peirce]] 14:01, 21 May 2008 (CDT)<br />
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}}
}}


<!-- PLACE YOUR NEW PROPOSAL JUST ABOVE THIS LINE! -->
{{Proposals navigation}}
{{Proposals navigation}}

Revision as of 17:02, 21 May 2008

Instructions

To start a new proposal or issue, simply copy the template below, click the edit link at the top of this page, paste the copied template into the text box at the bottom underneath the other proposals, fill out the details in the template, and press save! That's it—it's very easy. (Hint: you might want to open a copy of this page in a new window so that you can follow the instructions as you fill out the template.)

Here's the template: 

== Brief descriptive title ==
{{proposal
|Brief descriptive title = ADD TITLE HERE
|Summary of proposal =
|Name and date of original proposer = 
|Username of driver = 
|Next step = 
|Target date for next step = 
|Notes =  
}}

Here's how to fill it out:

  1. Brief descriptive title. Make this brief, because it will be part of a page title. If you are raising an issue (ask for a decision among two or more options), please word the title as a question. Note, this goes in the == Heading ==, too.
  2. Summary of proposal. Limited to 100 words.
  3. Name and date of original proposer: write four tildes ~~~~
  4. Username of driver. If you, write three tildes ~~~; if someone else, specify. This is the person who makes sure the proposal moves along from step to step in its development. If the "driver" is left blank, and no one volunteers to be driver, your proposal may be moved to the "discarded" queue. The driver should get familiar with the proposals system policy page.
  5. Next step. The next thing you need to do to move the proposal toward reality. Not sure what to write? Hints here.
  6. Target date for next step. A date the driver commits to, for completing the next step. If you drop the ball, the proposal may become driverless.
  7. (Optional) Notes. Brief salient remarks. Bear in mind the bulk of the info about the proposal doesn't go here but on the (much bigger) proposal page. A handy link to the proposal page will pop up after you save the template.

Optional next step for proposers. This is optional, and you can leave it to the driver. Follow the "complete proposal" link you'll find at the bottom of your new proposal box. On that page, you can elaborate the proposal or issue, link to pre-existing discussions, and generally say whatever you think needs to be said in order to get the proposal adopted (or the issue decided) and implemented. That's generally where to follow the progress of your proposal. (Guidelines are available.)

New proposals

Looking for your proposal, which used to be here? Check the list of all proposals.

If a proposal here does not have a "driver," it may be moved to the driverless proposals queue a week after being proposed.

Create a page for all notable genes in the human genome

This proposal was moved to CZ:Proposals/Editorial Council on 29 April.

Simplify Core Articles Initiative

This proposal was moved to CZ:Proposals/Ad hoc on 29 April.

CZ: Revert, Block, Ignore

Summary: A vandal reversion policy that's easier for Wikipedians to adapt to.
Original proposer: --Greg Pass 06:10, 16 April 2008 (CDT) Next step: Initiate
Driver: Driver needed (i.e., someone familiar with the proposals system who will move it through the system) To be done by: August 31
Notes: Might be tough for the first couple of weeks as we adapt. LMS comment: we have no vandals. Why do we need this policy? --Larry Sanger 17:18, 13 May 2008 (CDT)
To the proposer: please read the proposals system policy page if you want to fill out a complete proposal, not just this summary. If you don't, please ask around for someone (a "driver") to take over your proposal!
Start complete proposal


Moving Forward on Obscenity

Summary: Our family-friendliness policy, as written, is unclear, and should be rewritten. Furthermore, we should move away from trying to self-censor, and work on setting CZ up so that schools, libraries and parents can filter content they find objectionable.
Original proposer: Brian P. Long 07:25, 25 April 2008 (CDT) Next step: Get more feedback
Driver: Brian P. Long To be done by: May 10
Notes: Also see 'Moving Forward on Obscenity', http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/topic,1640.0.html on the forums for more discussion about this issue.
Complete proposal


Should we allow article specific subpages?

Summary: The proposal recommends that citizendium adds three new fields to the metadata template (tab1, tab2 and tab3) that can be used to specify a subpage that is not defined in the generic list of subpages. An example of this can be seen at Iron/Isotopes. The Isotopes subpage will only be used by a small fraction of clusters (typically elements). This information could live on the /Catlogs subpage but citizendium readers will find it far more intuitive if the tab actually says Isotopes rather than Catalogs.
Original proposer: Chris Day 23:25, 1 May 2008 (CDT) Next step: This is functional and can already be used by authors if they desire. The next step is to agree whether this is useful for readers and authors of citizendium.
Driver: Chris Day To be done by: May 21st
Complete proposal


Removal of educational requirements for the Constabulary

Summary: This proposal argues that the educational minimum requirement (A College degree) should be dropped for those being considered for the constabulary. The rationale is two-fold; First, an attempt of increasing our pool of potential constables (Something which will become more important as we grow) and second, on moral grounds there is little distinction maturity wise (Which essentially is all it takes to make a good constable) between those who have underwent a college degree and those who haven't.
Original proposer: Denis Cavanagh 15:57, 7 May 2008 (CDT) Next step: I would like to see debate on this to see where the community as a whole stands. Overall, I don't think it should be much of an issue.
Driver: Denis Cavanagh To be done by: May 25th (Roughly)
Complete proposal


Disambiguation mechanics

Summary: This proposal argues that all disambiguation pages should be at titles of the form "foo (disambiguation), with a redirect at all names which are being disambiguated; this will allow us to easily find articles which have been linked (erroneously) to the wrong meaning of "foo".
Original proposer: J. Noel Chiappa 09:33, 15 May 2008 (CDT) Next step: I would like to see debate on this to see what the community thinks of this; most people have been positive, but there might be some issues I haven't considered.
Driver: J. Noel Chiappa To be done by: May 30th (approximately)
Notes: A thread on the forums wandered into discussion of this topic here.
Complete proposal


Need a Subpage for Topic Informants

Summary: Topic Informants have been discussed off and on for months but nothing ever seems to be done about it. At Larry's suggestion, I once wrote a long TI about my relations with Robert A. Heinlein. Nothing has ever been done with it, even though I have brought up the topic from time to time, and the information is buried deep within my own user page at [1]. Why shouldn't there be an optional tab called Top. Inform. at the top of the Heinlein page, so that anyone who visits that page can review the info contained therein and then, if it is deemed qualified, put some of it into the article itself? If not, then why bother to have TI pages in the first place?
Original proposer: Hayford Peirce 14:01, 21 May 2008 (CDT)
 Next step:
Driver:
To be done by: 21 June 2008
Notes: I don't have a clue about how to be the Driver, but I would sure appreciate someone else taking up this thankless task!
To the proposer: please read the proposals system policy page if you want to fill out a complete proposal, not just this summary. If you don't, please ask around for someone (a "driver") to take over your proposal!
Start complete proposal


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