Warriors Wiki talk:Adopt a User

Adopt a User has now reopened, and you can place requests to be a mentor or apprentice in the appropriate section below. Please keep in mind that requests may not be answered right away while the admins get the project in order again.

Requests to be Mentors
''Please make a new section for your request with a level 3 heading (===Title===), and the title should be "Your Username - Mentor Request". Before placing a request, please make sure that you meet all the mentor requirements listed on the project page.''

Request:Sunspiritas a mentor
HI, I believe that the problem was cleared up so I'd like to be a mentor. I learnt a lot from Bramble, but I hope that I can help some new users! 10:36, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I'm sorry Suspirit, but you need 500 contributive edits, and 60% of your edits need to be contributive. The five contributive categories are: Main, Warriors Wiki, Warriors Wiki talk, Category, and Template talk. Please request again, once you have met the requirements. 11:54, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Request: Mentor
I would love to mentor an apprentice.. I may not be expirnced on this account but I had a really expirienced account till someone hacked it --Bravespirit Leader of LightClan 04:29, August 23, 2010 (UTC) 

Hey Bravespirit! Sadly, you haven't been here long enough and you have to have 500 edits. If you don't mind me asking, what was your other account? Frostheart♥ 05:03, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

You werent here it was like 5 years ago xD..... I deleted the account and its name was like Toommyboyrules15....lol it was a random name it was the first time I watched tommy boy now I watch it all the time --Bravespirit Fight till' death!! 15:57, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think you can actually delete accounts... Oblivion Beautiful, is it not? 15:59, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

No. I don't think you can. I researched it and I checked the wikia delete section. It only said stuff about deleting pages and that you can't really delete an account. Not sure though. Frostheart♥ 16:30, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Ummmm.. Bravespirit, this wikia didn't even exist five years ago, and you do not have enough contributive edits. Do not sign up to be someone's mentor unless you have been accpeted as a mentor. Whitestorm17 16:37, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I don't know how long this wiki was so I didn't say that. xD Who made this wiki? :O xD Frostheart♥ 17:12, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

yah accually you can if you change your password and name to something that you can forget realllllllyyyyyyyyy easily xD

and I think it was here 5 yeaars ago maybe it was 3... IDC really im jjust still mad at that person and I shll stalk them and kill them with a big knife xD --Bravespirit Fight till' death!! 17:31, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Bravespirit, that type of behavior is not appropriate for this Wiki. Don't threaten people, whether you're joking or not. Oblivion Beautiful, is it not? 17:36, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

You can't change your name. Frostheart♥ 17:39, August 23, 2010 (UTC) BTW chill out ollivion I wasnt even talking to you so yah just chill it prob wasnt anyone on this site... And what ever what if I changed the password it was just a figure of speech -- Bravespirit Fight till' death!! 17:41, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Bravespirit, basically, you haven't been here long enough and you don't have enough edits. Please respect and talk to other users nicely. 17:43, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Also, just a question, why do you keep on deleting content off discussions? 17:45, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

For reference purposes, I got the text that you deleted back. Please refrain from deleting or changing things on talk pages. 17:49, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Bravespirit-did you lie about all that. I'm surprised. You should be a mentor, Not an apprentice. Lol. Zoe27 11:04, August 24, 2010 (UTC)


 * I have moved this mentor request to the correct section and it is up to one of the sysops to deal with it and decide whether or not to allow mentorship, rather than for us to decide. I suggest this is left for one of the sysops when they have time to view it. 11:10, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

Zoe- Mentor Request
Hi, I'd LOVE to be a mentor, can I? I know most of the stuff round here, and I was formally mentored by Bramble. Zoe27 Gossip Queen!!! 17:59, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

This doesn't belong in this section. It belongs under mentor requests. 19:25, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

I moved this to the correct section. Also, according to the new mentor quidelines, you have to have 500 contributive edits, which you do not. 21:11, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

Thats lame. Really lame. I mean, please? I'm still a good user. Just because I'm not glued to the screen doesn't mean I'm not mentor quality. Zoe27 Gossip Queen!!! 17:20, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Please calm down, Zoe. The rules are the rules. I'm sorry. 11:01, September 12, 2010 (UTC)

Frostheart- Mentor Request
I would love to be a mentor. I have been editing a lot recently, and I have a bunch of time on me for an apprentice. 01:44, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Requests to be Apprentices
''Please make a new section for your request with a level 3 heading (===Title===), and the title should be "Your Username - Apprentice Request". If you would like to request a specific mentor you should do so now.''

Cloudpaw-Appretice Request
Hello I just got to this Wiki and I hope I can become some1's apprentice!!! Cloudpaw 21:55, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

TheBlindApprentice-Apprentice Request
Hi! I'm brand new to WWiki, although I've been part of other wikis too. I could use some help getting used to WWiki, and I'd really appreciate a mentor. Thanks, bye!

TheBlindApprentice 03:31, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

Moonshade-Apprentice Request
I'm REALLY new to this wiki so I'd really like some help..:D

Thanks.

Moonshade Your destiny lies beyond.. 18:51, August 29, 2010 (UTC)

Fawnspirit- Apprentice Request
Hello, everybody! I'm Fawnspirit. I love the Warriors series and want to help make this wiki a better place...and I'd love a mentor to teach me the ways of the Warrior Wiki! :D Thanks! Fawnspirit 18:52, July 25, 2010 (UTC)

I could mentor you, if you like. :) 18:14, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Mistystream-Apprentice Request
I would be so grateful for a mentor just visit my page

Silverdapple - Apprentice Request
Hi, I'm pretty new here, and I know how to edit and stuff, but some of the more advanced stuff I need help with. I've been asking various older members for help, but I've decided I needed 1on1 help. Please consider me!*Silverdapple* 22:52, August 15, 2010 (UTC)

Hello Silverdapple! I saw you have been editing lots of character articles and that is what I do most. I would be happy to be your mentor. I will leave a message on your talk page, as well. 16:12, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Ivyleaf - Apprentice Request
Hi, I'm pretty new too and I know how to edit and that, but I wanna know how to make siggies and chararts and I'm gonna need help from a older member like Whitestorm17 or any other older member ( : Ivyleaf 19:38, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

I would love to have a mentor if you will be my mentor write on my talk page that says Will you be my mentor. Ivyleaf 02:07, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

I'm sorry Ivyleaf, but I already have two apprentices and that is all the rules allow. However, you can still ask me questions on my talk page, though it won't be official. 12:04, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Iceheart - Apprentice Request
Hi, I'm kinda new to this and need someone who will put up with my silly (stupid if u prefer) questions about chararts and user pages and siggies and whatever just happens to pop into my head and cunfuse me. I'm sorry i made myself sound horrible but it's the truth. Iceheart Destruction by Ice would Suffice  06:00, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I can be your mentor :D-- 23:02, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Mistyfall - Apprentice Request
Hi, I registered yesterday (I know I made a lot of edits yesterday!) and I have already asked a few people to mentor me and they said no, so they gave me this link. Someone? 17:05, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

Mistfire - Apprentice Request
Hi, I am an apprentice in project charart and soon project characters, and I am looking for a mentor to guide me! Anybody? Mist fire  15:58, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

RainwhiskerSupporter - Apprentice Request
Hey~! I'm RainwhiskerSupporter but you can call me Echofall or Echo. I had another account but to be short, things happened, so I'm on this one.. I know a bit but not too much. I'm smart and remember things but ask the stupidest questions. Soo... if anyone can handle me, then I'd like a mentor! Thanks! Echofall Fate is in your paws 22:47, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

Frostblaze-Apprentice request
hi i would like Helix as my mentor :D haha If I cant have him as a mentor I would like any one free!!! -- Frostblaze Random monkeys and peanut butter!!! 23:03, August 31, 2010 (UTC)


 * Hi Frostblaze. I do not wish to take an apprentice right now, as I will be away until the end of next week, so I cannot be of much help. If you still don't get a mentor by the time I return, I can take you as an apprentice. 19:49, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * Then ill take Bramble or if not I want a syop or a rollbacker! sorry if I dissapoint any of you but if your expirinced then ill take you as a mentor like Whitestorm or Mousetalon Frostblaze Random monkeys and peanut butter!!! 03:05, September 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Don't worry, Frostblaze. :) They should be 'experienced' and know most of the editing basics in order to be a mentor. 23:00, September 2, 2010 (UTC)





Lightmoon-Apprentice request
Hi! I've done some chararts for the wiki, and have made a few edits, and I would like a mentor to teach me more (especially on charart-making) to do things better. ^^ 12:44, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

She said she was 12 years old, and left the wiki, so should this be archived? Sunny Yes O Great One, I shall do as you command... 22:30, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Aspenheart-Apprentice Request
Hi! I've been on the Wiki for a bit as an Unregistered user (Whitestorm, you might remember me-- I was bugging you to change Darkstripe's parents) but just made an account. I was hoping someone could teach me how to do things around here? I can get on most days. Aspenheart 15:27, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

I'll take you on, if you'd like. 20:10, September 11, 2010 (UTC)

Other Discussion
Please put any other discussion here, under a level 3 heading as well.

Mentor expectations.
Hi, I can see loads of users need to be adopted and there are hardly any mentors. A lot of users could be mentors, but, of course they don't fulfil expectations :P Instead of 25% in two contributive places, what about 20% ? It would make there be more mentors, and therefore, it would be better for the project, and users would not feel sad, that they have not been adopted by a mentor. Zoe27 18:48, August 7, 2010 (UTC)

I like that Idea I know most of what there is to know about WWiki I would also be like to be a mentor.....but I do not have two contubusive name space with 25% Rainear   be as silent as rain

Yes, the idea seems like a good one to me too, it looks like a lot of users are without mentors and I think it would help the wiki if this took place. Tansyfoot. 15:28, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

Hi can i please become an apprentice? i am on almost everyday.**Sunstar** 17:54, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

You should put that under Requests to be Apprentices Section above Rainear   be as silent as rain

Hm...it seems like a good idea to me. ♥Ice storm★  17:58, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

I also think this should take place incase the current mentors become inactive. I hope the admins aprove this idea! Zoe27 18:26, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

The problem with the multitude of apprentices is that we have no guidelines on when an inactive apprentice or mentor should be removed. I am attempting to fix this in the above discussion. I disagree with this proposal because at least 20% in two contributive namespaces would be less than half of a user's full edits. If a user spends more of his time doing uncontributive edits than contributive, I don't want him as a mentor. Mentors should realize the full purpose of the wiki and make sure their editcount reflects that they love contributing to it as a whole. Also, I would like to mention on a tangent that I have unprotected the main project page, so when an apprentice graduates the former mentor in question can just remove the apprentice from the list themselves. Please use the privilege respectfully; continue to use this talk page as you have. If problems occur with apprentices adding themselves in on the main page without requesting here, the page will be protected again. -- 02:30, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

Even though it would make becoming a mentor easier for me, I agree with Bramble. 03:38, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

For what it is worth, I think Bramble is absolutely correct on this. 19:42, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

I disagree with Bramble. First, the observation of "at least 20% in two contributive namespaces would be less than half of a user's full edits" is incorrect, as the user may have edits in other contributive namespaces as well.

For instance, I have 35% + 5% + 2% + 12% + 15% + 1% = 70% in the listed namespaces (and would have above 80% if I didn't do the charart categorizing), meaning 3500 contributive edits; however I would not qualify as a mentor with the current requirements. On the other hand, members with 100 contributive edits could easily qualify, even if I doubt someone with that much edits in the required 3 months is enough dedicated to be a mentor.

Therefore, I'd propose something of the following: "User must have at least 75%, and at least 500 contributive edits (both criteria met), all listed namespaces added up". Numbers may change as necessary, this is just an example.

Of course, this is only my own opinion of the matter, playing the devil's advocate. :) Kind regards, 14:18, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Helix makes valid points. I find this to be a better idea over my original one. The only rub is where we set the qualifications for how many contributive edits and overall percent of contributive namespaces should be. I've been here for two years... so I don't really know what a good standard is. I would say that the percent must at least be at fifty, but I have no ideas for the number of contributive edits. What do you all think? This is more than open for suggestions. -- 14:42, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

I don't really know. I get what you are saying Bramble and I get what Helix is saying and they both make sense. I think we should merge those two ideas together. How? I have no clue. Ha XD :D 18:06, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Agree with Bramble: the numbers might need some tweak, 75% is probably too high, although it should not be lower than 50%. About the number, 500 would mean at most 5-6 contributive edits a day (projected on 3 months), this might be lower as well. We might go as low as "50% and 250 edits". Looking fortward for input from all members, of course. :) 18:15, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

I agree with your Idea but I think it should be 50% with 450 edits and do we need it to be three months how about two months or is there even a limit?

I would say 60% with 450 edits. 18:06, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

I don't really think it should be that high. I know that users aren't here for just chatting and socializing, and they should actually contribute, but a person doesn't really need to have like 10 edits a day. They have some time to relax and enjoy this wiki. And they also contribute to other wikis as well. Maybe around 55% (or as low as 45%) with about 350 edits? I know some people will mostly disagree and say that my thoughts are too low, but just my opinion. :) 02:32, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

I get what you are saying Frostheart but, we need to make sure the mentors are serious about the wiki, so they will stay relatively active. I just thought, do we really need an edit number? I mean we haven't before, and some users edit a lot to blogs and stuff and not articles. I think we should just stay with 60%. 18:06, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

I get what your saying Whitestorm but if they only contributed on blogs, User pages, and User talk they would most likey only get 20 for contiubitive edits so I agree with Frostheart 55% with 350 edits sounds good

I'm not really getting this. 55% what? I'm a bit confused. 17:22, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

I know what your saying Whitestorm, and I do agree that mentors do need to be fully dedicated. But that doesn't mean they have to edit constantly. ^^ They might be active and checking things out, just not editing. How about we check their edit count (warriors wiki and warriors wiki talk) since the projects do help this wiki, and make sure that most of their edits go to one of those? Or both. 19:47, August 11, 2010 (UTC)

Okay, I just want to make sure that we don't have users becoming mentors that only contribute to user talk, user page, and blog posts. The main thing I am worried about is the editcount. 01:49, August 12, 2010 (UTC)

Let me make some things clearer to all of you. We are only examining contributive namespaces; these do not include things such as blog, user talk and user edits. When we say number of edits, we are talking about contributive ones. Now, my proposal is that a mentor must have at least 60% total contributive namespaces (all contributive namespace percents added up) and at least 500 contributive edits (all contributive namespaces added up). More than half of the total percent of a user's edits being contributive and a certain number of them will ascertain dedication to the wiki as a whole which should be the focal point of a mentor. -- 04:43, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

That sounds more than fair to me. 60% contributive is not actually that hard to achieve when you take into account Main, Talk, Warriors Wiki and Warriors Wiki Talk, Templates and Category edits. That's only ten percent in each if it were spread equally and most people have far higher in at least one so this is achievable. 500 edits in three months isn't so bad either; they soon add up quicker than you might think. =) 09:19, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

As I said above, 60% sounds good. I agree with Bramble. 11:28, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

60% is OK for me. About 500 edits - do you suggest this as a number for total or contributive edits? 09:16, August 15, 2010 (UTC)

I would say contributive edits, but I am just probably over-reacting. So whatever you guys want to do. 11:19, August 15, 2010 (UTC)

Contributive edits. I find it extremely annoying if a user celebrates over having reached the 1,000 edit marker, but only ten percent of their edits actually contributed to anything. I want at least half contributive. If we are all agreed on this I can alter the guidelines. -- 05:06, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Sounds good to me. 10:58, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Is this agreed with everyone? 17:59, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

I agree. 23:19, August 21, 2010 (UTC)

Agreed. =) Makes it simpler for me to become a mentor. 01:39, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

I agree. 16:42, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I kinda agree...but my idea was better. Zoe27 10:57, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

I completely agree now. I am currently trying to do 40+ edits a day over 15 days to reach 1000 edits, and to tell you, it is not hard if you are dedicated to this site. 02:31, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

But wait. Which edits are considered contributive? I know they're listed on the Project page, but aren't there other categories that are contributive? 19:33, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

Graduating Apprentices
It is with great pride, that I announce that both of my apprentices: Smoketaill88 and SpottedFlight are ready to graduate. I have had a great pleasure working with them, and I believe that they are ready to graduate and contribute more and more to this wiki. I have also taken them off the list. Well done! 17:32, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Question
Hi! What does "Must have at least 25% of total edits in two of the following namespaces individually, or 50% of total edits in one of them: Main, Talk, Warriors Wiki, Warriors Wiki talk, Template or Template talk. One can check their edits in special Editcount for their percentages. " mean? Thanks! Willowheart May StarClan light your path! 02:49, August 24, 2010 (UTC)Willowheart1231


 * This is the page listing your editcount in different namespaces. You have 26% in Warriors Wiki Talk, which is good, but no other contributive namespace reaches 25%. In any case, the requirements are about to change, so check back soon. 20:21, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

Okay, thanks Helix! ♫Wi ll  ow  he  ar  t1  231♫  22:41, September 5, 2010 (UTC)Willowheart1231

Justpeachy - Graduation
My apprentice Justpeachy left a message on my talk page telling that she wishes to terminate the apprenticeship as she does not have time any more for the wiki. I have removed her from the list. Kind regards, 18:26, August 24, 2010 (UTC)