Template:Vote

About this template
This is the main header used for official wiki voting in the forums.

Usage

 * 1) Copy and paste the code given above in the first post of the voting thread.
 * 2) Fill out the code as follows:
 * Topic - The title or subject of your vote; it should be short and to the point.
 * Open date - The date when the vote shall open for voting; the fully written-out format should be used (e.g. January 1, 2000).
 * Close date - The date when the vote shall close. Votes should last about a week unless complications arise. Again, please use the fully written-out format (e.g. January 8, 2000).
 * Vote scheme - The name of the template that provides the eligible voting options. Options are as such:
 * Vote-basic, for basic "support/oppose" voting (*Note: This template is used by default if the parameter is left blank.)
 * Vote-delete, for voting on whether or not to delete an article
 * Vote-merge, for voting on whether or not to merge an article
 * Vote-redirect, for voting on whether or not to redirect an article
 * Vote-move, for voting on whether or not to move/rename an article

Why use it?

 * Provides an easy-to-use and consistent method of listing basic voting information
 * Assists users in laying out clear instruction on how to vote

When to use it
Use this template...
 * In a voting thread
 * When voting on official wiki aspects

Credentials

 * Original template layout obtained from the