User blog comment:Waterkai/Considering Applications: An Attempt Without Bias/@comment-1520269-20140504201318

Over the course of the past several days I believe everyone has made their thoughts quite clear regarding the application system. As such, I think it is time to shift towards immediate policy changes. In order to avoid writing my own blog, I'll simply hijack Waterkai's for my own purposes. Thanks for the platform, yo. I will try to keep my proposals simple and direct for the sake of expedience in this time of transition.

I propose the following:

(1) The immediate suspension of the application system, with the distinct possibility that said suspension will be indefinite.

(2) Operators of multi-user and site-wide projects retain the ability to dictate and manage what content can be utilized in their projects. This can be accomplished through a variety of means, including applications.

(3) Content pages that are currently locked should remain locked. To ensure said pages aren't being misused, a simple prerequisite should be installed. For example, if a user would like to add Chidori to their character, they should possess the following things on the character's page.
 * A properly formatted, and relatively complete, infobox.
 * A complete introduction, personality, and appearance section
 * An outline for their abilities

If the article demonstrates proper grammar, punctuation, formatting, and successfully accomplishes the intent of the noted sections, then Chidori would be added to the character in question.

(4) With these proposed changes responsibilities shift amongst the various users on the site. Admins should focus on making sure pages are adhering to proper format and basic writing guidelines. While it think it is more than reasonable for members of the administration to correct and instruct in wiki formatting and editing, the exact same cannot be said for writing in general. While kindly informing someone of errors in spelling and grammar is simple enough, teaching someone whose current literacy is not sufficient enough for the site shouldn't be expected. If a user can get someone to help them with such a thing, that's fine. It simply shouldn't be a duty that the administration must engage in though.

As for RPs, users involved should continue to be responsible for who they write with and what the circumstances of the collaboration. Instances of godmodding should be handled internally, if possible. If this is not the case, administrator should be inquired to aid in the situation. Operators of multi-user projects could stand in for the position of admin in disputes within their personal storyline.

That's basically all I have to propose at the moment. I'm open to modifications and additions, to a degree. It is my hope that we can put something into motion quickly.