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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 {{wp|Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus}} before any action is taken.
*"Vote" periods last for two weeks.
*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 '''[[Bulbapedia:Proposals/Archive|proposal archive]]''' and the '''[[Bulbapedia:Proposals/TPP archive|talk page proposal archive]]'''.
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If you want to have feedback on an idea before formally proposing it here, you may do so on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Proposals|proposals talk]]. If you are looking for talk page proposals, you can discuss the changes on the talk page itself before creating the TPP there.
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#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 the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style|manual of style]]. Proposals ''must'' include a link to the draft page. Any pages that would be largely affected by the proposal should be marked with {{template|proposal notice}}.
#Only registered, [[Bulbapedia:Autoconfirmed users|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.
#Proposals end at the end of the day (23:59) two weeks after voting starts ('''all times UTC''').
#*For example, if a proposal is added at any time on Monday, August 1, 2011, the voting starts immediately and the deadline is two weeks later on Monday, August 15, at 23:59 UTC.
#Every vote should have a strong, sensible reason accompanying it. Agreeing with a previously mentioned reason given by another user is approved (including "per" votes), but no misleading or irrelevant quips are allowed (i.e.: tangential comments, heavy sarcasm, etc.).
#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 at any time, but the final decision to remove another user's vote lies solely with the [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|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.
#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 gets approved, it falls to the supporters of the idea to enact any changes in a timely manner.
#No proposal can overturn the decision of a previous proposal that is less than '''6 weeks''' ('''42 days''') old.
#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 "{{wp|Quorum|NO QUORUM}}." The original proposer then has the option to relist said proposal to generate more discussion.
#All proposals that end up in a tie will be extended for another week. Proposals with more than two options must also be extended another week if any single option does not have a majority support: i.e. more than half of the total number of voters must appear in a single voting option, rather than one option simply having more votes than the other options.
#If a proposal with only two voting options has more than ten votes, it can only pass or fail with a margin of at least '''three''' votes, because otherwise, the deadline will be extended for another week as if no majority was reached at all.
#Proposals can only be extended up to three times. If a consensus has not been reached by the fourth deadline, the proposal fails and can only be re-proposed after at least six weeks, at the earliest.
#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.
#If the administrators deem a proposal unnecessary or potentially detrimental to the upkeep of Bulbapedia, they have the right to remove it at any time.
#Proposals can only be rewritten or canceled by their proposer within the first six days of their creation. However, proposers can request that their proposal be vetoed by an [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|administrator]] at any time, provided they have a valid reason for it. Please note that canceled or vetoed proposals must also be archived.
#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 <span class="plainlinks">[https://www.bulbagarden.net/forums/bulbawiki-forum.195/ collaboration thread on the forums]</span>.
#Proposals cannot be made about promotions and demotions. Users can only be promoted and demoted by the will of the [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|administration]].
#Joke proposals are '''not allowed'''. Do not make any as they will be vetoed on sight. Proposals are serious wiki matters and should be handled professionally.
#Proposals must have a status quo option (e.g. Oppose, Do nothing) unless the status quo itself violates policy.
;Basic proposal formatting
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===[insert a title for your proposal here]===
*'''Proposer''': {{User|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}}
*'''Deadline''': {{#time:F j, Y|+2 weeks}}, 23:59 UTC
[describe an issue that this proposal is about and the changes you think should be made to improve how the wiki handles that issue]

====[option title (e.g. Support, Option 1)]: [brief summary of option]====
#{{User|{{subst:REVISIONUSER}}}} Per proposal.

====[option title (e.g. Oppose, Option 2)]: [brief summary of option]====

====Comments ([brief proposal title])====
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