Creepypasta Wiki:Requests for VCROC/Likferd(2)

Per Mystreve's urging that I apply for VCROC as soon as possible, I have opened an application. This may come as a surprise to some, as I appear to be a relatively new user with a small number of edits under his belt, but I have in fact been a member of Creepypasta Wiki since 2012. I've had multiple accounts since then, the most well-known being User:The Bitter Cold and User:Hävitetty. On each of these accounts, I have established a reputation for pasta criticism and scrutiny, pointing out mistakes made in stories, how they can be fixed, and encouraging the authors to correct these themselves.

To become a member of VCROC, there is a list of requirements the individual must fulfill. To begin, the applicant must have been active on the wiki for at least four months. This is not a concern, as I have been active since at least January 2013. This is evidenced by the join date on User:The Bitter Cold. Moving pages can be done by selecting "rename" on the Edit button arrow, and I can rollback an edit by pressing the rollback button in the Recent Changes page, which can be located by clicking "See all activity" in the Wiki Activity.

I've been told that blocking users is done in the same manner as banning users who are not currently in the chat; you need only visit the contributions tab on their userpage and click "block" and specify the length of the block. Pages can be deleted by selecting "delete" from the Edit button arrow. Categorizing pages is relatively simple; you can either do it while editing or by selecting "add categories" at the bottom of the article. I am very familiar with the wiki layout.

I have met the final requirement in part, but not entirely. That is, I have well over 500 edits spanning across the accounts I've used in the past, but I only have a combined total of 100 article edits. For your convenience, I have added the userstats template to these accounts. Now, even though the number of article edits I've made is lacking, the quality is not. I often spend 5-15 minutes on each article I edit, depending on the length. I correct spelling and grammar as well as rewriting oddly constructed sentences. Additionally, I sometimes replace words that are used too frequently with more descriptive ones.

I have explained how I meet [most of] the requirements, but an equally important consideration is why I should be given the rights. I will list these and give a brief description of each:

1) I am a responsible person.  I've been a chat moderator for at least two months, and have upheld the ideals I committed myself to. I know when to ban a person, for how long, and how to act in difficult situations. These attributes will be put to good use should I be given the position.

2) I am an active member of the community.

I spend at least two hours a day on Creepypasta Wiki, but this time is put to good use. Although I moderate the chat, my contributions also extend to the wiki itself. I edit articles, review pastas, and participate in forum discussions on a regular basis.

3) I am a good judge of quality.

To put this into perspective, I have a grand total of 146 talk edits. The vast majority of these are criticisms of pastas, criticisms which range anywhere from one to five paragraphs in length. I grade exceptionally harshly, but this is in an effort to help shape the author into a stronger writer. In some ways, this is even more important than simply editing the errors in the pasta, which will not teach the author how to get better. Additionally, being able to determine what is quality and what isn't will allow me to make educated decisions on whether to delete pasta or edit it. This means less deletion appeals for admins, which will give them time to focus on other duties.

Now that I have given the reasons for promoting me and how I've met the majority of the requirements, I leave it to the community and administration to decide whether I am fit for the position. Thank you for your time and considering me as a VCROC candidate.


 * /Likferd/ 12:09, June 29, 2014 (UTC)