CZ:Managing Editor/2010/004 - Simplification of application procedure
Statement of problem
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The current application procedure is too complex. --Daniel Mietchen 12:38, 23 November 2010 (UTC)
- Rephrased as a question: Can the current registration process be simplified without compromising essential functionalities?
- Time frame: Days - Weeks.
- --Daniel Mietchen 01:40, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
- See section #Essential functions of the registration process. --Daniel Mietchen 00:32, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
Essential functions of the registration process
| Function | Currently included | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Provide new users with an account to contribute | yes | Necessary if we want neither of IP contributions or an account with public password. |
| Verify email of new user | yes | Necessary for email notifications |
| Name account after real name of new user | yes | |
| Verify real name of new user | yes | |
| Verify link between email and real name of new user | yes | Could be less restrictive in terms of allowable domain names |
| Ask for biography of new user | yes | |
| Ask for fields of interest of new user | yes | Not necessary at signup; could be handled as a separate step after account creation |
| For Editor applicants, ask for qualifications | yes | Not necessary at signup; better handled as a separate step after account creation |
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