How to apply to become a Recognized Contributor/Themer on XDA

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RC-RT Mission Statement

As Recognized Contributors/Themers, we are challenged with the purpose of aiding development, offering assistance and above all, embodying the Spirit of XDA.
Contributing to XDA-Developers is more than simply delivering ROMs, mods and themes and by posting and behaving in a modest and exemplary way, we aim to influence and encourage other users to conduct themselves with friendliness and co-operation.

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So over on the Recognized Contributors forum, it has become clear that most members of XDA don't know that you can apply for the title of Recognized Contributor (RC). I have also included the same for Recognized themer, as I am assuming that it's not well known that you can apply.

What is a Recognized Contributor?

Recognized Contributor is a role intended for members who produce some of the best original and helpful guides for users, as well as helping other users who have problems, in a friendly manner. Recognized Contributors will get a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Contributors, should you feel deserving of this title.

What is a Recognized Themer?

Recognized Themers are those users who work (often tirelessly) on designing new theme graphics and user interface overhauls for ROMs. Users who aspire to be Recognized Themers should be creating original graphics work for their themes being released, demonstrate a commitment to crediting other users’ work when applicable, and seek the relevant permission in advance from the original creator. Recognized Themers will receive a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Themers, should you feel deserving of this title.

Pre-requisites

• Active member of XDA, for atleast 9 months.
• Helping users across various topics, and not confined to particular (rom and kernel) threads.
• Polite attitude, providing courteous help over a period of time.
• You have read, understood and already adhere to the Recognized Contributor Code of Conduct

How can I apply?
You can apply by sending your application via PM to:

• A member of the RC-RT Committee:
  PG101, D.O.C, Judge Joseph Dredd, Woody and Zelendel.
• Any other Senior Moderator
• Any FSM.
• Any existing RC, who will pass on your application forward.

Choose whichever route you are more comfortable with, the end result is the same. All list of moderators can be found here.

Best way in which to apply through your PM
When you are writing your application, you will need to include:

• A polite hello
• Your username with a link to your username, they will want to check your history.
• Why you think you would make a good RC/RT, including a little about your time on XDA.
• Links to your work including Guides, Ref, Roms, Projects, Apps(Themes for RT) etc
  Do not forget to include 7/10 links of threads/posts which would be helpful in assessing your application.
• A thank you for their time and good bye (Manners are free)

Please note only apply once to one committee members, do not send 3 applications to 3 different committee members. Also be patient, the committee members are very busy people and have other work on XDA and in personal life. I would recommend a waiting time of upto a week; and if you receive no response within a week, then a reminder PM.
Please do not bombard the committee with PM's.

If you are having a problem with your application or you would like to appeal a decision made on your application, then you can contact the RC-RT Committee through PM.

If you do get accepted as a RC/RT then please come and visit the RC's forum and help contribute to our work and cause to make XDA a better place

If you have any questions then please ask, myself or the other RC's/RT's will help in anyway we can.

Originally Posted by PG101

Hiya
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The general criteria is that a member should have been helpful, courteous and active commensurate to the forum one is mostly in. You will need to be an active member of XDA for 9 months or more.

While applying, please include 7-10 links/threads/posts that you think will help us decide on your application, effectively.

Cheers and good luck
PG101

WHAT THIS THREAD IS NOT: A PLACE FOR PRE-ASSESSMENTS.

Originally Posted by PG101

I am not liking all this speculation about "do I qualify..?" "what do I need.." and more so that the current RCs are feeding these with actual answers.

I urge all of you to refrain from asking this particular question, its almost becoming like asking for an ETA on a rom thread.. you know how that goes?

If you feel you are ready, apply.. that's all there is to it and if you donot get accepted, I am sure you will be given reasons. You may discuss here how you can improve your contributions to be accepted again.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by Fallen Spartan

Guys/Gals, I don't see this as a thread to evaluate others or to give hints and tips for others to achieve RC status. If a person is suitable , let the mods review them. They can read the OP and know the criteria required. I'm concerned that this thread has become a training ground and the RC pool is becoming diluted.

If a user cannot read or know what the criteria is, then, imho, they don't have the criteria required

If you get accepted don't forget to join our group made by s.d.oconnor

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If you have questions, please ask here or ask one of the Recognized Contributors or Recognized Themers in your forum if you feel more comfortable with them.

Do we have to have guides and such to be eligible?

Originally Posted by I Am Marino

Do we have to have guides and such to be eligible?

Not always, some RC's have been given the title for their work on roms, kernels e.t.c, and some for being very nice to other members, helping out on their device specific forum.

Thanks for this!!! I'm going to apply now

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Hmm maybe I should apply, although I'm not sure if I am considered good enough xD

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Originally Posted by DarkhShadow

Hmm maybe I should apply, although I'm not sure if I am considered good enough xD

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Unfortunately search is still down so I can't look to see if you have started any guide threads or your other activity, but if you feel like you contribute more than the average user, then go ahead and apply and the mods will check and let you know if they feel like you qualify, or they will suggest other things to do to get there.

Originally Posted by mf2112

Unfortunately search is still down so I can't look to see if you have started any guide threads or your other activity, but if you feel like you contribute more than the average user, then go ahead and apply and the mods will check and let you know if they feel like you qualify, or they will suggest other things to do to get there.

Well I sent a message to Chainfire and no I haven't done guides but I have helped a fair bit more than most members I see.
I haven't done any guides because any of the things I could do one about already have stickies/threads

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