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*Only [[Blooncyclopedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed users]] can submit, vote on, and comment on nominations. | *Only [[Blooncyclopedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed users]] can submit, vote on, and comment on nominations. | ||
*When a nomination is made, users have '''two weeks''' to cast their votes and comments, ending at midnight UTC. If a nomination starts on {{#time:j F Y "at" H:i}} UTC, then it ends on {{#time:j F Y|now + 14 days}} at 23:59 UTC. | *When a nomination is made, users have '''two weeks''' to cast their votes and comments, ending at midnight UTC. If a nomination starts on {{#time:j F Y "at" H:i}} UTC, then it ends on {{#time:j F Y|now + 14 days}} at 23:59 UTC. | ||
*Unlike proposals, where deadlines determine the final vote count, the deadline for a nomination is a time limit for it to pass. A nomination passes if it has at least | *Unlike proposals, where deadlines determine the final vote count, the deadline for a nomination is a time limit for it to pass. A nomination passes if it has at least three supporting votes and no opposing votes for three days (72 hours) straight. | ||
*Editors are allowed to edit articles while a nomination is active to address issues raised in the comments or by opposing voters. Opposing voters are expected to change their votes once someone addresses their concerns with the article. | *Editors are allowed to edit articles while a nomination is active to address issues raised in the comments or by opposing voters. Opposing voters are expected to change their votes once someone addresses their concerns with the article. | ||
*[[Blooncyclopedia:Administrators|Administrators]] reserve the right to cancel a nomination or remove a vote at any time if it is poorly justified or made in bad faith. | *[[Blooncyclopedia:Administrators|Administrators]] reserve the right to cancel a nomination or remove a vote at any time if it is poorly justified or made in bad faith. | ||