User:Pythoncoder/RfA criteria
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The following is adapted from TonyBallioni’s RfA criteria:
1. Not a jerk
2. Has a clue
3. 1 year / 1000 edits (more concrete version of “have a record”)
Remember to read the Wikipedia:Advice for RfA candidates page.
RfB
For WP:RfBs, one additional criterion applies:
4. Has been a competent admin
Conclusion
RfA is a horrible and broken process process because it’s so hard to pass. Jimbo said adminship is “not a big deal”, but RfA has become one. Let’s change that.