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The Bot Approval Group members are editors who approve or deny request to run bots (computer programs that edit Wikipedia in an automated way), and who oversee the operation of such bots.
The process for administrators is similar to that for adminship above; however the expectation for membership in the approval group is, in general, less stringent since the BAG makes group decisions, and have no additional tools beyond those given to every editor.
Candidates for BAG membership are expected to be familiar with Wikipedia policy in general, and the bot policy in particular. While technical knowledge of bot operation is not necessary, a significant part of the members' work entail evaluation of technical aspects of bot operation.
While canvassing for support is frowned upon (to the extent that canvassing editors have had their RfAs fail), some users find it helpful to place {{RfX-notice|bag}} on their userpages. Such declarations are most definitely allowed.
Please note that, at this point, the process itself is still under discussion at the policy page.
As this process is currently under community deliberation, a moratorium has been placed on new nominations while the current nominations are running; please do not add any new nominations at this time. Please feel free to offer your input at the policy page discussion.