Board Thread:Consensus Track/@comment-9062114-20140907030841/@comment-4544033-20140907074939

I see the point of this, and I agree with where this is coming from. But I have a few concerns.

One thing I learn in mainspace, and even more after becoming patroller, is to take on a leadership role. Because of how seriously I take my rights here, I have become protective of the wiki, maybe to much so. So change worries me as we do not know the long term risks. We never had synops come from only working in forums. We know so little about this, and I have always be a ask now, move later guy unless necessary.

My main concern is I don't know what they can bring to the table. I know so little about that part compared to the main space. Admins are the face of the wiki, when they are given those rights, we are saying we believe these people represent us, and what they say and do reflects on the whole wiki. Now, I have spoken to a few people who edit mostly in the forums, and most seem Ok, so maybe they can be trusted, and I am just slow to change.

I do agree they can't just be active in chat, I would feel better if we have rules lined up that made sure that we didn't just put somebody in charge because everybody thought they where cool. After reading what everybody has to say, I may change my vote.