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|'''Proposals''' can be new features (such as an extension), removal of a previously added feature that has tired out, or new policies that must be approved via [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]] before any action(s) are done.
*Any user can support or oppose, but must have a strong reason for doing so, not, e.g., "I like this idea!"
*"Vote" periods last for one week.
*All past proposals are [[/Archive|archived]].
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A proposal section works like a discussion page: comments are brought up and replied to using indents (colons, such as : or ::::) and all edits are signed using the code <nowiki>{{user|</nowiki>''User name''<nowiki>}}</nowiki>.


This page observes the [[MarioWiki:No-Signature Policy|No-Signature Policy]].
==Writing guidelines==
''None at the moment.''


<h2 style="color:black">How To</h2>
==New features==
#Actions that users feel are appropriate to have community approval first can be added by anyone, but they must have a strong argument.
''None at the moment.''
#Users then vote and discuss on the issue during that week. The "deadline" for the proposal is one week from posting at:
#*Monday to Thursday: 17:00 (5pm)
#*Friday and Saturday: 20:00 (8pm)
#*Sunday: 15:00 (3pm)
#Every vote should have a reason accompanying it.
#At any time a vote may be rejected if at least '''three''' active users believe the vote truly has no merit or was cast in bad faith. However, there must be strong reasons supporting the invalidation.
#"<nowiki>#&nbsp;</nowiki>" should be added under the last vote of each support/oppose section to show another blank line.
#All proposals that end up in a tie will be extended for another week.
#If a proposal has more than ten votes, it can only pass or fail by a margin of '''three''' votes. If a proposal reaches the deadline and the total number of votes for each option differ by two or less votes, the deadline will be extended for another week.
#Any proposal that has three votes or less at deadline will automatically be listed as "[[Wikipedia:Quorum|NO QUORUM]]." The original proposer then has the option to relist said proposal to generate more discussion.
#No proposal can overturn the decision of a previous proposal that is less than '''4 weeks''' ('''28 days''') old.
#Proposals can only be rewritten or deleted by their proposer within the first three days of their creation. However, the proposer can request that their proposal be deleted by a [[MarioWiki:Administrators|Sysop]] at any time, provided they have a valid reason for it.
#All proposals are archived. The original proposer must '''''take action''''' accordingly if the outcome of the proposal dictates it. If it requires the help of a Sysop, the proposer can ask for that help.
#There shouldn't be proposals about creating articles on a underrepresented or completely absent subject, unless there is major disagreement about whether the content should be included. To organize efforts about completing articles on missing subjects, try creating a [[MarioWiki:PipeProject|PipeProject]].
#Proposals can not be made about [[MarioWiki:Administrators|System Operator]] promotions and demotions. Sysops can only be promoted and demoted by the will of [[MarioWiki:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]].
#If the Sysops deem a proposal unnecessary or potentially detrimental to the upkeep of the Super Mario Wiki, they have the right to remove it at any time.
#No joke proposals. Proposals are serious wiki matters, and should be handled professionally. Joke proposals will be deleted on sight.
 
The times are in EDT (UTC -4:00), and are set so that the user is more likely to be online at those times (after work/school, weekend nights).  If a proposal is added on Saturday night at 11:59 PM EDT, the deadline is the next Saturday night at 8:00 PM. If it is a minute later, the deadline is a day plus 15 hours (Sunday), as opposed to a day minus 4 hours.
 
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==New Features==
===Quote Box===
Alright, as my first proposal, I want a quote box to be in articles. I feel that people should get a users feel on a person or item when a viewer is reading through the page. An example would be (Imagine me putting this on Chief Chilly's page)
 
''"He was a worthy foe, powerful indeed, but he succumbed to his own strength, and was easily defeated"''
            -Runeon12
'''Proposer''': {{User|Runeon12}}<br>
'''Deadline''': October 29, 2009, 17:00
 
====For Quote Boxes====
#[[User:Runeon12]]
 
====Against Quote Boxes====
#{{User|Time Q}}: Same as for the above proposal. We're an encyclopedia, thus we don't need POV in our articles.
#{{User|Edofenrir}} - Per Time Q... again.
#{{User|Tucayo}} - Per
#{{User|T.c.w7468}} Per Time Q.
#{{User|Stooben Rooben}} - Per Time Q.
#{{User|Gamefreak75}} - This will be just another excuse to bring in fan point of views. When I read an article, I don't want to read. "''ZOMG! Luigi PWNS!''" or "''LOL! Wario is a fat man! XD''" or "''Dry Bones SUCKS!''" It just seems kinda ridiculous.
#{{User|Yoshario}}: Per Time Q.
#{{User|Marioguy1}} - We are not a fansite, those comments should go on a site '''with''' a comment box as that is what a comment box is for. Per the top guy.
#{{User|Fawfulfury65}} Per Gamefreak75- although Dry Bones does not suck!
#{{User|Walkazo}} - Per Time Q and Gamefreak75.
#{{User|Electrobomber}} - It's not really necessary to have opinions on the actual articles, but its perfectly fine if you want to do that on your own page.
#{{User|BabyLuigiOnFire}} Definitely per Gamefreak75. When I'm reading an article, I don't want to see "OMRG!!! BABY LUIGI TEH SUX0RZ!!! Oioiosdofjsadjsadj blah" or "Walligis gonna beat Marop up!" and so on and so on.
#{{User|P. Trainer}} Per Gamefreak75
#{{User|Marwikedor}} No POV in encyclopedic articles
 
====Comments====
Although I must say that I enjoy it to have in-game-quotes on articles (say f.e. a character in a Mario game says something about Warp Pipes and that quote could be put on the Warp Pipe article.). But of course, no fan-made content. - {{User|Edofenrir}}
 
Actually guys, new idea. First of all, I would like to thank Edofenrir for the idea, let us go with having a quote of what another character said to the character being searched. For example, if Mario called Luigi an "insolent fool!" then that would show up as the quote in Luigi, instead of our fan quotes.
{{Unsigned|Runeon12}}


==Removals==
==Removals==
''None at the moment.
''None at the moment.''


==Splits & Merges==
==Changes==
===Merge the Pipe Plaza with The 'Shroom===
===Rename the remaining baseball teams to their current titles===
Okay, first off, I'd like for you to go see [[MarioWiki:Pipe Plaza|this]]. Doesn't look too well, right? Kind of... Outdated. Which is why I'm suggesting that we merge it with [[MarioWiki:The 'Shroom|this]]. You see, my theory is that ever nobody has the time, or just can't/won't update the Pipe Plaza for whatever reason. It shouldn't ever get this outdated, and since it seems to be too much of a hassle, merging it with the 'Shroom could brighten the future of our community portal. You see, my ''other'' theory is that because one person doesn't want to update the Pipe Plaza, they feel somebody else will. It seems that mindframe has not worked.
One thing is certain: ''Mario Super Sluggers'' was first released in Japan almost three years after ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' was first released in said country. In this case, I humbly suggest that there's a possibility to move the remaining baseball team pages with their ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' name to their current name from ''Mario Super Sluggers''. So far, the current names already in use are the [[Peach Monarchs]] and [[Bowser Monsters]].


Specifically, we should divide it into a team like [[MarioWiki:The 'Shroom/Fake News|Fake News]], [[MarioWiki:The 'Shroom/Fun Stuff|Fun Stuff]], and [[MarioWiki:The 'Shroom/Music & Artwork|Music & Artwork]]. There would be a director who coordinates what information is included, and tells the others when to send their sections in by. The section would be broken down into positions so that everybody knows what to update and the such, without getting confused. Now, to be more specific:
The following of the remaining pages will be affected by the move:
*[[Mario Sunshines]] → {{fake link|Mario Fireballs}}
*[[Yoshi Islanders]] → {{fake link|Yoshi Eggs (team)}}
*[[Wario Greats]] → {{fake link|Wario Muscles}}
*[[DK Kongs]] → {{fake link|DK Wilds}}


*Notices
Once this proposal passes, we'll be able to move the remaining baseball teams with their ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' names to their current ''Mario Super Sluggers'' titles.
**News &ndash; This position would include any community-based, wiki-related events (such as promotions/demotions, a list of proposals that are going on and a list of what passed and failed and a brief description of how it will/would have affected the community, etc.)
**Maintenance/Pages Seeking Contributors &ndash; This section would provide some maintenance tips (such as links to the maintenance pages and suggestions such as removing unnecessary spacing from articles, fixing links that lead to redirects, etc.); links to pages that need contributors or expansion.
**Featured &ndash; Lists the Featured Articles/Images that were featured on the Main Page from one issue to another, as well as any nominations that passed (as well as any Featured Articles were unfeatured).
*Collaborations
**Main Collaboration &ndash; Lists major collaborations that are going on, as well as list the articles that are nominated for Featured status and those that are nominated for unfeaturing.
**Projects Seeking Contributors &ndash; Gives a link to the PipeProjects page and lists any new PipeProjects that need attention.
*Guidelines, help, and resources
**Links &ndash; This position would provide a few links every month that lead to pages such as Help pages, policy pages, and other helpful goodies.
**Tip of the Month &ndash; This person would give a good, helpful, and informative tip that can aid someone in their adventures in editing.


 
'''Proposer''': {{User|GuntherBayBeee}}<br>
What I have done in that list is organize it based on the categories that it is organized in the Pipe Plaza, save for a bit of merging and removing some things. I completely removed the ''To Do List'' section in my suggestion because the maintenance sections and whatnot, as it would be more specific if moved to The 'Shroom, basically covers what there is to do. This is how it will be organized if it were put on The 'Shroom, with appropriate headings and such. I feel this would make the way it works much more organized and that it would benefit the wiki.<br>
'''Deadline''': September 19, 2024, 23:59 GMT
 
'''Proposer:''' [[User:Super Mario Bros.|The]] [[User:Tucayo|Core]] [[User:Stooben Rooben|Staff]] [[User:Z3r0 Tw0|Members]] [[User:Ralphfan|of]] [[User:YellowYoshi127|the]] [[User:P. Trainer|'Shroom]]<br>
'''Deadline:''' Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 17:00


====Support====
====Support====
#{{User|Super Mario Bros.}} Per the Core 'Shroom Staff.
#{{User|GuntherBayBeee}} Per proposal.
#{{User|FunkyK38}} I think this is a good idea. It will help get things done and it will pull the PipePlaza into the future and keep it looking good.
#[[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) - Kept forgetting to do this during my ongoing sports project.
#{{user|Tucayo}} - Per, but as i said uncountable times, this should be updated regularly, and not monthly.
#{{User|Jdtendo}} The most recent names should be prioritized.


====Oppose====
====Oppose====


====Comments====
====Comments====
By the way, I'm just mentioning, all 7 of the 'Shroom's main directive staff supported the idea behind this proposal. {{User|super Mario Bros.}}
==Changes==
===Change Goomba's Shoe to Kuribo's Shoe===
From SMB3, Kuribo's Shoe is my childhood remembrance of this super-special item so exclusive this world 5-3 and never seen again.  I believe that it's name was part of what made it so unique.  So make the title of the article "Kuribo's Shoe" for the sake of tradition.  I'm not saying don't mention in the article Kuribo's shoe means Goomba's shoe in Japanese.  But the main title should be it's original and more well-known name.  So what if the GBA remake called it "Goomba's Shoe."  It's the little things like the name Kuribo's Shoe and the fond memories it invokes that are like a big, juicy steak in our nostalgic minds.  I implore, urge the Mario wiki users to vote YES.  And lest you folks forget, it was refered to as the Shoe of Kuribo in [[Super Paper Mario]].
'''Proposer''': {{User|Marwikedor}}<br>
'''Deadline''': October 29th, 2009 17:00 pm
====Change the title to "Kuribo's Shoe"====
#{{User|Marwikedor}} &ndash; Per above.
#{{User|Monteyaga}} - Per first person
#{{User|Fawfulfury65}} - Per Marwikedor-It was first called Kuribo's Shoe, therefore it should stay that way.
#{{User|Mechayoshi}}-yes it's original name
#{{User|Vini64}} Original name, first!
====Leave it as is====
#{{User|Lego3400}} As per the policy. You can't make exceptions due to nostalgia or people will keep asking.
#{{User|Knife}} - This is the more recent name.
#{{User|Stooben Rooben}} - It goes against policy, which will cause an inconsistency. Per all.
#{{User|Grandy02}} - Next time, change Princess Peach to Princess Toadstool due to nostalgia? We have the policy to use the more recent name. We don't go by personal preferences. No inconsistencies, please.
#{{user|Tucayo}} - Per our policy
#{{User|Marioguy1}} - The article always mentions the name of the object as of their most recent appearance unless that name is too long in which case it is abbreviated. Create a redirect.
#{{User|Gamefreak75}} - Unfortunately, the policy states the name to be the same.
#{{User|Edofenrir}} - Although I love the term "Kuribo's Shoe", I also hate inconsistency. Exceptions are confusing and annoying, so: Nah!
#{{User|Walkazo}} - Per all.
#{{User|The new wouldn't u like 2 no}} - Most people don't know what 'Kuribo' is anyway.
====Comments====
Was it called Kuribo's Shoe in Super Mario Bros. 3? If so, then I support. - {{User|Edofenrir}}
:It was, but they changed it to "Goomba's Shoe" in the remake. As per policy, we do use the most recent name of characters/items/whatever... - {{user|Bloc Partier}}
::Well, if the Policy dictates that, then I can't do anything about it. - {{User|Edofenrir}}
Fawfulfury65: To keep consistency, we'd have to move "Mario" to "Jumpman" then... - {{User|Edofenrir}}
:Maybe this proposal should be turned into a proposal to ''change'' the policy. {{User|Marioguy1}}
::Are you aware of the consequences of this? The Jumpman thing is only one example of renames we would have to make if the policy is changed (because if it gets changed, then it gets changed completely, with no exceptions!). You want to change the names of masses of articles to confusing aliasses just for nostalgia? I like Kuribo's Shoe more as well, but I won't sacrifice the structure of the whole Wiki for it. - {{User|Edofenrir}}
::You people are wrong.  Super Paper Mario is more recent than that GBA remake!  Remember the Sammer Guy referenced the true title!  In Bowser's Inside Story, a Sockop was name Kuribo, clearly referencing he looked like Kuribo's Shoe!  Both of those games are more recent than that GBA remake!  I don't even think in the GBA remake it was even mentioned in the game!  Was it just a guide or something?  The most recent name is Kuribo's Shoe.  Change your votes those who voted against it!  Per your own policy!- {{User|Marwikedor}}
:::Dude it was a [[Sammer Guy]] that was called "Shoe of Kuribo". The actual item didn't appear in the game. ''It was just a reference to the item''. -- {{User|Stooben Rooben}}
::::@Marwikedor: It wasn't a guide, the game itself called it Goomba's Shoe: [http://themushroomkingdom.net/images/remakes/sma4/sma4_letter3.png Image]. SPM and BIS only have references to the item. If the item itself would be renamed Kuribo's Shoe again in a new release, the article would be moved, of course. --[[User:Grandy02|Grandy02]] 06:36, 25 October 2009 (EDT)
Also, the Name was just an untranslated version Kuribo is the Jaanese name for Goomba. If you want to be really consistnt you'd have to revertt all names to their first Japanese name. (Unless it's a word outside Mario. Changeing that would just be silly). It would confuse everyone and serve no purpose. [[User:Lego3400|Lego3400]] 02:53, 27 October 2009 (EDT)
:As Edo stated, we'd have to change characters back to their original names like Peach to Toadstoal or Bowser to King Koopa.--{{User|Gamefreak75}}
::Just so you know, Bowser ''is'' the original English name. "King Koopa" was popularized with the cartoon series. --[[User:Grandy02|Grandy02]] 07:22, 28 October 2009 (EDT)
:It is totally daft to compare it to those things.  Her name still is Toadstool!  Princess Peach Toadstool!  Just because the item did not appear in these two more recent games does not mean it it not binding!  For example, if Professor Elvin Gadd's (E. Gadd)name was changed to Edward Gadd, you would have to say Edward Gadd formerly known as Elvin Gadd, even if E. Gadd did not appear in the game he was referenced in!  In accordance with the Wiki's policy, it must be Kuribo's Shoe!  This is indeed a special case and should not be compared to "Jumpman-Mario" ridiculous!  Per the wiki's policy, it is originally, and most lately, Kuribo!  That is my position if this fails to pass it is my right in four weeks to make sure the wrong is righted! --{{User|Marwikedor}}
::If it is made clear that the character in question, Elvin (or Edward) Gadd, is meant, and that it is not just a parody or a slip of the tongue, then yes. But the term "Kuribo's Shoe" was not explicitly used in SPM and BIS. The names of a Sammer Guy (Shoe of Kuribo) and of a Sockop (simply Kuribo) are both clever references to the item, but there is no mention of the actual item, there are only the names of two characters. The translators could just have referenced a well-known mistranslation ("A winner is you!" appears in BIS, too). As long as it isn't explicitly stated that the item itself is renamed again, no matter whether it is actually seen or not (for example, if a character said "I used Kuribo's Shoe to hop across the spikes!", then it would count), the article should stay as Goomba's Shoe in my humble opinion. --{{User|Grandy02}}
::I don't consider it a "mistranslation", English speaking gamers could consider Kuribo to be the name of the Goomba who wore the boot... --[[User:Marwikedor|Marwikedor]]
:::And Jugem is the name of the Lakitu who used [[Lakitu's Cloud|Jugem's Cloud]]? --{{User|Grandy02}}
===Shorten Quotes===
OK, I'm going to get the point across quickly, but I think we shouldn't have long quotes on articles. Instead, we should have them on the 'List Of Quotes' area. This is only because a while ago on the [[Fawful]] article, the main quote at the top of the page was AN ENTIRE SCENE of Fawful, not just a quote. I've removed it now, but even still on other articles there's like, 3 paragraphs for one quote. I think we should make it so a quote is something like the characters catchphrase (e.g., for Fawful "I HAVE FURY!"), or just a sentance. If we want long quotes, they should go on a 'List Of Quotes In (INSERT GAME NAME HERE)' page. Thank you, and goodnight.
'''Proposer''': {{User|Hyper Guy}}<br>
'''Deadline''': November 2, 2009, 17:00
====Shorten Quotes====
#{{User|Hyper Guy}} Per the fact I invented the proposal.
#{{User|Fawfulfury65}} That quote on the Fawful article was so long, I didn't even feel like reading it, and the same for every long quote.
#{{user|Tucayo}} - Per HG
#{{User|Zero777}} I am Zero! Yea, we should have it like that, not the freakishly huge quotes, just a quote like "Your my knight in shinning armor." something like that short, but not exactly literally that short. Zero signing out.
#{{User|Marioguy1}} - A long quote does not belong in the top of a page. The quotes should not cause the writing at the top of the page to look weird and that is what they are doing in some articles. If a long quote describes the character however, I say we keep it.
====Keep Long Quotes====
====Comments====
I think a quote should mirror the personality of a character, while trying to be as short as possible. If a character has a catch phrase, this is easy, but sometimes slightly larger quotes are inevitable. However, a whole dialogue shouldn't be posted as a quote in any case. - {{User|Edofenrir}}
I'm on the fence with this one. Quotes should be A: Well known in fandom (IE fawfuls I HAVE FURY!) or B: Noteable. Quotes that show their personality are a bonus.  If a line is long but meets A or B it should be left as long as it's left in the quote's section. Short famous quotes should go at the top. Only put a long quote up there if we can't find anything better. Dialoge should only be listed if it is noteable. What is noteable I'll leave others to decide <.<... [[User:Lego3400|Lego3400]] 03:00, 27 October 2009 (EDT)
Well I won't support before I know what maximum length for a quote you intent to establish. What about [[Wario|this one here]] for example? Too long? (I mean, this character has other much shorter catchphrases). - {{User|Edofenrir}}
:Yeah, I think I need like a maximum length before I vote. {{User|T.c.w7468}}


==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
===Surrogate Pages===
''None at the moment.''
A lot of users will create a page to include it in another page, like their sig or status.  Some of The 'Shroom writers have begun doing this for lots of other things so that they don't have to constantly edit The 'Shroom pages.  However, with the new userspace regulations, this is not allowed.  I think it will make things a lot easier for 'Shroom writers.
'''Proposer''': {{User|Ralphfan}}<br>
'''Deadline''': November 2, 2009, 17:00
 
====Allow Surrogate Pages====
# {{User|Ralphfan}} - My thoughts are stated above.
# {{User|Electrobomber}} - Makes quite a bit of sense, I'm sick of seeing someone making a sub-page for their userboxes, and then putting it on their page as well.
 
====Don't Allow Surrogate Pages====
#{{User|Tucayo}} - I hope i understood this, I think users shouldnt have more pages than the main Userpage and the sig. I also discourage that for the Shroom, as it releases them before the issue date to the public.
#{{User|P. Trainer}} - Per Tucayo
#{{User|Yoshario}} - Per all. And these userspace rules aren't new, they were just never enforced.
 
====Comments====
I dont get it... {{User|Tucayo}}
:Is this a proposal or a comment? {{User|Marioguy1}}
::Hubba-what? oO - {{User|Edofenrir}}
:::I'm confused, what are you proposing? {{User|FunkyK38}}
::::He's saying that some people might make a page for their userboxes, possibly so they could edit them easier, and then just stick them back on their page. Like a sig, but not really necessary. - {{User|Electrobomber}}
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Proposals can be new features (such as an extension), the removal of previously-added features that have tired out, or new policies that must be approved via consensus before any action is taken.
  • "Vote" periods last for one week.
  • Any user can support or oppose, but must have a strong reason for doing so (not, e.g., "I like this idea!").
  • All proposals must be approved by a majority of voters, including proposals with more than two options.
  • For past proposals, see the proposal archive and the talk page proposal archive.

A proposal section works like a discussion page: comments are brought up and replied to using indents (colons, such as : or ::::) and all edits are signed using the code {{User|User name}}.

How to

Rules

  1. If users have an idea about improving the wiki or managing its community, but feel that they need community approval before acting upon that idea, they may make a proposal about it. They must have a strong argument supporting their idea and be willing to discuss it in detail with the other users, who will then vote about whether or not they think the idea should be used. Proposals should include links to all relevant pages and writing guidelines. Proposals must include a link to the draft page. Any pages that would be largely affected by the proposal should be marked with {{proposal notice}}.
  2. Only registered, autoconfirmed users can create, comment in, or vote on proposals and talk page proposals. Users may vote for more than one option, but they may not vote for every option available.
  3. Proposals end at the end of the day (23:59) one week after voting starts, except for writing guidelines and talk page proposals, which run for two weeks (all times GMT).
    • For example, if a proposal is added at any time on Monday, August 1, 2011, the voting starts immediately and the deadline is one week later on Monday, August 8, at 23:59 GMT.
  4. Every vote should have a strong, sensible reason accompanying it. Agreeing with a previously mentioned reason given by another user is accepted (including "per" votes), but tangential comments, heavy sarcasm, and other misleading or irrelevant quips are just as invalid as providing no reason at all.
  5. Users who feel that certain votes were cast in bad faith or which truly have no merit can address the votes in the comments section. Users can ask a voter to clarify their position, point out mistakes or flaws in their arguments, or call for the outright removal of the vote if it lacks sufficient reasoning. Users may not remove or alter the content of anyone else's votes. Voters can remove or rewrite their own vote(s) at any time, but the final decision to remove another user's vote lies solely with the administrators.
    • Users can also use the comments section to bring up any concerns or mistakes in regards to the proposal itself. In such cases, it's important the proposer addresses any concerns raised as soon as possible. Even if the supporting side might be winning by a wide margin, that should be no reason for such questions to be left unanswered. They may point out any missing details that might have been overlooked by the proposer, so it's a good idea as the proposer to check them frequently to achieve the most accurate outcome possible.
  6. If a user makes a vote and is subsequently blocked for any amount of time, their vote is removed. However, if the block ends before the proposal ends, then the user in question holds the right to re-cast their vote. If a proposer is blocked, their vote is removed and "(banned)" is added next to their name in the "Proposer:" line of the proposal, which runs until its deadline as normal. If the proposal passes, it falls to the supporters of the idea to enact any changes in a timely manner.
  7. No proposal can overturn the decision of a previous proposal that is less than 4 weeks (28 days) old.
  8. Any proposal where none of the options have at least four votes will be extended for another week. If after three extensions, no options have at least four votes, the proposal will be listed as "NO QUORUM." The original proposer then has the option to relist said proposal to generate more discussion.
  9. If a proposal reaches its deadline and there is a tie for first place, then the proposal is extended for another week.
  10. If a proposal reaches its deadline and the first place option is ahead of the second place option by three or more votes, then the first place option must have over 50% support to win. If the margin is only one or two votes, then the first place option must have at least 60% support to win. If the required support threshold is not met, then the proposal is extended for another week.
    • Use the {{proposal check}} tool to automate this calculation; see the template page for usage instructions and examples.
  11. Proposals can only be extended up to three times. If a consensus has not been reached by the fourth deadline, then the proposal fails and can only be re-proposed after four weeks (at the earliest).
  12. All proposals are archived. The original proposer must take action accordingly if the outcome of the proposal dictates it. If it requires the help of an administrator, the proposer can ask for that help.
  13. If the administrators deem a proposal unnecessary or potentially detrimental to the upkeep of the Super Mario Wiki, they have the right to remove it at any time.
  14. Proposals can only be rewritten or canceled by their proposer within the first three days of their creation (six days for talk page proposals). However, proposers can request that their proposal be canceled by an administrator at any time, provided they have a valid reason for it. Please note that canceled proposals must also be archived.
  15. Unless there is major disagreement about whether certain content should be included, there should not be proposals about creating, expanding, rewriting, or otherwise fixing up pages. To organize efforts about improving articles on neglected or completely missing subjects, try setting up a collaboration thread on the forums.
  16. Proposals cannot be made about promotions and demotions. Users can only be promoted and demoted by the will of the administration.
  17. No joke proposals. Proposals are serious wiki matters and should be handled professionally. Joke proposals will be deleted on sight.
  18. Proposals must have a status quo option (e.g. Oppose, Do nothing) unless the status quo itself violates policy.

Basic proposal and support/oppose format

This is an example of what your proposal must look like, if you want it to be acknowledged. If you are inexperienced or unsure how to set up this format, simply copy the following and paste it into the fitting section. Then replace the [subject] - variables with information to customize your proposal, so it says what you wish. If you insert the information, be sure to replace the whole variable including the squared brackets, so "[insert info here]" becomes "This is the inserted information", not "[This is the inserted information]". Proposals presenting multiple alternative courses of action can have more than two voting options, but what each voting section is supporting must be clearly defined. Such options should also be kept to a minimum, and if something comes up in the comments, the proposal can be amended as necessary.

===[insert a title for your proposal here]===
[describe what issue this proposal is about and what changes you think should be made to improve how the wiki handles that issue]

'''Proposer''': {{User|[enter your username here]}}<br>
'''Deadline''': [insert a deadline here, 7 days after the proposal was created (14 for writing guidelines and talk page proposals), at 23:59 GMT, in the format: "September 13, 2024, 23:59 GMT"]

====Support====
#{{User|[enter your username here]}} [make a statement indicating that you support your proposal]

====Oppose====

====Comments====

Users will now be able to vote on your proposal, until the set deadline is reached. Remember, you are a user as well, so you can vote on your own proposal just like the others.

To support, or oppose, just insert "#{{User|[add your username here]}}" at the bottom of the section of your choice. Just don't forget to add a valid reason for your vote behind that tag if you are voting on another user's proposal. If you are voting on your own proposal, you can just say "Per my proposal".

Talk page proposals

Proposals concerning a single page or a limited group of pages are held on the most relevant talk page regarding the matter. Proposals dealing with a large amount of splits, merges, or deletions across the wiki should still be held on this page.

For a list of all settled talk page proposals, see MarioWiki:Proposals/TPP archive and Category:Settled talk page proposals.

Rules

  1. All active talk page proposals must be listed below in chronological order (new proposals go at the bottom) using {{TPP discuss}}. Include a brief description of the proposal while also mentioning any pages affected by it, a link to the talk page housing the discussion, and the deadline. If the proposal involves a page that is not yet made, use {{fake link}} to communicate its title in the description. Linking to pages not directly involved in the talk page proposal is not recommended, as it clutters the list with unnecessary links. Place {{TPP}} under the section's header, and once the proposal is over, replace the template with {{settled TPP}}.
  2. All rules for talk page proposals are the same as mainspace proposals (see the "How to" section above), with the exceptions made by Rules 3 and 4 as follows:
  3. Voting in talk page proposals will be open for two weeks, not one (all times GMT).
    • For example, if a proposal is added at any time on Monday, August 1, 2011, it ends two weeks later on Monday, August 15, 2011, at 23:59 GMT.
  4. The talk page proposal must pertain to the subject page of the talk page it is posted on.
  5. When a talk page proposal passes, it should be removed from this list and included in the list under the "Unimplemented proposals" section until the proposed changes have been enacted.

List of ongoing talk page proposals

  • Merge Party Tent into Mario Party 8 (discuss) Deadline: September 13, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Merge Super Blooper (boss) to Big Blooper (discuss) Deadline: September 15, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Move TEC-XX to TEC (discuss) Deadline: September 16, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Split Bowser's Flame from Fire Breath (discuss) Deadline: September 18, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Split Banana Peel from Banana (discuss) Deadline: September 18, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Consider the "Blurp" and "Deep Cheep" in the Super Mario Maker games an alternate design of Cheep Cheep with the former twos' designs as a cameo rather than a full appearance of the former two, in line with the game's own classification (discuss) Deadline: September 18, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Split truck into cargo truck and pickup truck (discuss) Deadline: September 21, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Split the navigation template for Donkey Kong between arcade and Game Boy versions (discuss) Deadline: September 21, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Merge Crocodile Isle (Donkey Kong 64) to Crocodile Isle (discuss) Deadline: September 21, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Prune "sports" games from Black Shy Guy in line with White Shy Guy and Red Boo (discuss) Deadline: September 21, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Determine what to do with the feather item from Super Mario 64 DS (currently on Wing Cap) (discuss) Deadline: September 21, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Add English to {{foreign names}} and retitle to {{international names}} (discuss) Deadline: September 26, 2024, 23:59 GMT
  • Allow usage of {{Release}} as a generic "flag list" template (discuss) Deadline: September 27, 2024, 23:59 GMT

Unimplemented proposals

Proposals

Split Mario Kart Tour character variants into list articles, Tails777 (ended May 4, 2022)
Establish a standard for long course listings in articles for characters/enemies/items/etc., Koopa con Carne (ended June 8, 2023)
Break alphabetical order in enemy lists to list enemy variants below their base form, EvieMaybe (ended May 21, 2024)
Standardize sectioning for Super Mario series game articles, Nintendo101 (ended July 3, 2024)
^ NOTE: Not yet integrated for the New Super Mario Bros. games, the Super Mario Maker games, Super Mario Run, or Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Expand use of "rawsize" gallery class, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended July 19, 2024)
Remove excessive Pokémon lists and images, Super Mario RPG (ended August 28, 2024)
^ NOTE: Proposal is requesting image deletions, which require admins
Do not use t-posing models as infobox images, Nightwicked Bowser (ended September 1, 2024)
Create new sections for gallery pages to cover "unused/pre-release/prototype/etc." graphics separate from the ones that appear in the finalized games, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended September 2, 2024)
Characters with multiple galleries should have them divided by decade, not medium, Nintendo101 (ended September 8, 2024)
^ NOTE: still needs to be applied to Luigi, Bowser, Waluigi, and Donkey Kong
Tag sections regarding the unofficially named planets/area in Super Mario Galaxy games with "Conjecture" and "Dev data" templates, GuntherBayBeee (ended September 10, 2024)

Talk page proposals

Split all the clothing, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended September 12, 2021)
Split machine parts, Robo-Rabbit, and flag from Super Duel Mode, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended September 30, 2022)
Make bestiary list pages for the Minion Quest and Bowser Jr.'s Journey modes, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended January 11, 2024)
Allow separate articles for Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)'s subjects, Doc von Schmeltwick (ended August 3, 2024)

Writing guidelines

None at the moment.

New features

None at the moment.

Removals

None at the moment.

Changes

Rename the remaining baseball teams to their current titles

One thing is certain: Mario Super Sluggers was first released in Japan almost three years after Mario Superstar Baseball was first released in said country. In this case, I humbly suggest that there's a possibility to move the remaining baseball team pages with their Mario Superstar Baseball name to their current name from Mario Super Sluggers. So far, the current names already in use are the Peach Monarchs and Bowser Monsters.

The following of the remaining pages will be affected by the move:

Once this proposal passes, we'll be able to move the remaining baseball teams with their Mario Superstar Baseball names to their current Mario Super Sluggers titles.

Proposer: GuntherBayBeee (talk)
Deadline: September 19, 2024, 23:59 GMT

Support

  1. GuntherBayBeee (talk) Per proposal.
  2. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) - Kept forgetting to do this during my ongoing sports project.
  3. Jdtendo (talk) The most recent names should be prioritized.

Oppose

Comments

Miscellaneous

None at the moment.

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