Demotion

A poweruser may be demoted if they are considered no longer worthy of the position. Please bear in mind that every case is unique, and the circumstances should not be ignored when considering a poweruser’s demotion.

A poweruser may be demoted for the following reasons:

**Inactivity**

Users expect that the administration is available. If a user cannot be reliably contacted due to inactivity, they weaken the wiki greatly. In addition to that, a poweruser who is inactive is not fulfilling their responsibilities as a poweruser.

If a privileged user is inactive for 2.5 months, they may be considered inactive. Powerusers who know they will be absent for some time should leave a notice in their blogs.

**Irresponsibility**

A poweruser who creates problems instead of solving them falls under this category. A poweruser is expected to create a positive experience for everyone in the gaang, and irresponsible powerusers fail to do that.

Powerusers who do not fulfill their duties also fall under this category. A contentmod who does not help maintain/improve the quality of content would be an example for this kind of irresponsibility.

With this offense, screenshots are appreciated.

**Excessive Rudeness**

Again, powerusers are expected to create a positive experience for the gaang. Excessively rude powerusers fail to do that.

Powerusers should treat others with respect when possible, and should refrain from rude behaivior.

With this offense, screenshots are appreciated.

**Rule-Breaking**

Powerusers should enforce the rules, not break them. It’s part of their responsibility to follow and understand the rules. One-offs with minor offenses may be tolerated, but moderate to severe offenses/several instances of a minor offense may be considered for demotion.

With this offense, screenshots are appreciated.

**Abuse of Power**

Abuse of power is very serious. Not only are they violating what would be law if they were in a role of government for many countries, they are often endangering the entire community. Examples would be blocking users for a bad reason (ex. personal relations), using your power for your own self intrest (especially if you are harming the community by doing so), and so on.

With this offense, screenshots are appreciated.

**Offsite Actions**

If a poweruser’s actions on a different wiki on the FANDOM network/site would be worthy of a demotion, those actions are not to be ignored.

With this offense, screenshots are appreciated.

**What if a poweruser falls under none of these, but is still unworthy of their position?**

Usually, their offenses can be loosely associated with an offense listed here. If that is truly not the case, and it’s a unique situation, go for it. Users shouldn’t be held back from expressing their opinions just because the poweruser they think should be demoted doesn’t fit under any of the offenses listed.

**The Demotion Process**

If an user deems one of the powerusers no longer worthy of their position, they may make a post in the Demotions channel. They must include all the necessary details in their post, which may include screenshots, links, etc.

During a period of one week, users may discuss the poweruser’s demotion. After that period is over, the existing mod team may review the thread and determine if it meets the criteria for demotion.

If it meets the criteria below, the poweruser in question will be demoted.

**Criteria**

• Has the support of one or more powerusers

• The majority of users vote for the demotion

**Notes**

In the event that a bureaucrat is demoted, they will be formally asked to step down. If they refuse, a request will be sent to FANDOM staff regarding the demotion of the bureaucrat. It should include a link to the demotion thread, a link to these demotion rules, and a link to the formal request. The request should also be signed by an existing poweruser.

Powerusers may not complain to, harass, or otherwise bother users that vote against them.