Bob Sihler wrote:Do you mean my preference that the interested party contacts the page owner first? If so, I stand by that because I think it's better for members to work with each other before calling in the referees.
I completely agree with this statement. While this will significantly reduce the chances of the page going to a new owner, I believe people should be warned before action takes place. This way folks will have a chance to redeem themselves. They might not do as good of a job as you were going to. But if they make a real effort into the page, already you have pushed them in the right direction have you not? Here's how I define the standard of page creation:
if folks don't need to look else where, then the standard is met. The moment folks need to check other sites (aside from the links provided on the content page) for there info is the moment the page is below SP standard. I'm not saying the page needs to be the best Coleman Deming page when I view it. But it better give me the directions to the trailhead, a decent description of the route, and give me an idea of what I need for the climb (this includes gear, experience, and dealing with the crux). The elves know full well what a good page looks like. I admit I throw in extras on my pages that are not part of SP standards. But that's what gives them flavor.
I like a lot of what Chad has said in this thread. He's trying to fight for the quality of content here.
I'm not trying to compromise between what Bob and Chad have said. To sum it up what I think needs to be done is to give people a chance when requested to fix up there pages. If they don't comply, well that's when Chad's ideas come in full blazes.
If they only do a half decent job, perhaps us elves could encourage that member telling them exactly what is lacking. And not in some rude fashion, but with a friendly tone. And if they are 75% there (if there is such a thing) perhaps mention to that owner that a certain member is willing to be an admin and add on to that page.
Bob Sihler wrote:Maybe Chad is right. Maybe what we need is a wrecking ball.
Oh Bob, I'm sure we would get along very well in person. I'm usually loaded with jokes. At the very least a sense of humor.
Keep in mind, I personally don't like dealing with "good enough". I always love pushing higher when ever possible.