Board Thread:Consensus Track/@comment-25356303-20180124194156/@comment-26213507-20180130211029

I can agree with most of what is being said, but I do have a few further thoughts on this.
 * I don't think being a staff member is required, but should be highly recommended. There are a number of users here who are quite experienced with both coding and editing here who have never been staff members. I think that if they meet most of the other criteria, then being staff is not required. However, it would be best if they met general standards for being staff, such as knowing policy and have a good manner.
 * The bot/user should be experienced. The bot should have been tested, and the user should have some experience. In addition, the staff here should monitor this activity (which would probably occur outside of the wiki, or in a controlled environment). Another option could be to have a "trial phase," where we see the bot and user in action here without any rights. If they pass, then the application to get approved could be voted on.
 * As for mainspace edits, I do agree that there should be some, but I think it should be closer to 2,000-3,000.

That's all I can think of for now.