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== Meet the Team! ==
==Frequently asked questions==
Hi there and welcome to Destinypdia, the definitive source for Destiny information that anyone can edit! While you are here, why not meet the team in charge of maintaining the wiki?
===What are administrators?===
Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, '''administrators''' are trusted users that have access a few additional functions.


Since Destinypedia is dedicated to being the best and most comprehensive encyclopedia for Destiny on the web, we task special users with certain maintenance jobs to ensure Destinypedia's integrity and most importantly, the [[Destinypedia:Community|community]].
*Deleting and undeleting pages, uploaded images and page histories.
*Protecting a page so it can not be edited or moved by anonymous users (autoconfirmed protection) or non-admins (full/sysop protection).
*Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits.
*Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins (editing MediaWiki files).
*Viewing a user's IP addresses and other information.
*Mark page revisions or users' edits as "patrolled".
*Edit other users' social profiles, such as removing offensive content.


===Current===
These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Destinypedia nice and tidy. The community ''does'' look to administrators to perform the essential chores that require the extra access administrators are entrusted with. However, otherwise, administrators are the same as other users, and are expected to be well-tempered in all respects.
 
===What can administrators not do?===
Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version they prefer in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism. Administrator powers should be used to help keep the wiki clear of vandalism, spam, and users who make malicious edits, but not for simple disagreements between users acting in good faith. Administrators should not be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is a regular user who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of Destinypedia.
 
===Can I become an administrator?===
{{Main|Destinypedia:Requests for adminship}}
Currently, administrators are selected on an as-needed basis only. As Destinypedia grows, more administrators will be needed to assist in its operation. Once Destinypedia reaches significant size and activity, new administrators will then be selected via a request for adminship.
 
===What are bureaucrats?===
{{Main|Destinypedia:Bureaucrats}}
A bureaucrat is simply an administrator that is granted a few extra tools, such as assigning or revoking [[Special:ListGroupRights|user rights]] and [[Destinypedia:Changing username|renaming]] user accounts. Typically, bureaucrats are the most senior admins, but this is not always the case.
 
== Administrator help guide ==
:''See Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_how-to_guide administrators' how-to guide] for a complete guide on using administrator functions. For bureaucrats, see [[Destinypedia:Bureaucrats]] for a bureaucrat help guide.''
 
*[[Special:Block]] - block a username, IP address, or IP range
*[[Special:DeletedContributions]] - view a user's deleted contributions
*[[Special:Import]] - import pages with full history and content from other wikis
*[[Special:RevisionDelete]] - Hides individual page revisions in the case of exposure of sensitive information (eg. potentially libelous or personal information). Note: See manual [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:RevisionDelete here]
*[[Special:Undelete]] - view and restore deleted content
*[[Special:UnwatchedPages]] - view a list of pages not on any users' [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]]
*[[Special:CheckUser]] - view IP addresses used by a user, or vice-versa. '''This tool should <u>only</u> be used in accordance with the [[Destinypedia:CheckUser policy|policy]]'''
 
== Meet the team! ==
Since Destinypedia is dedicated to being the best and most comprehensive encyclopedia for ''Destiny'' on the web, we task special users with certain maintenance jobs to ensure Destinypedia's integrity and most importantly, the [[Destinypedia:Community|community]]. 
 
===Current admins===
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{{Admin|Arcmind|Arcmind.jpg|Hello Guardian, welcome to the Archives! I am Arcmind, an admin of this wiki. I signed up here on June 14th, 2016‎ after joining Halopedia moths before. Seeing things that needed doing on this site I decided to try and help out, and here I am. :) Usually I focus on Story oriented work and proper formatting but should another Guardian need help in their endeavors, I do not hesitate to lend a hand. Should you need any help editing, or have any questions, I would be glad to help out in any way I can. You can contact me on my talk page or message board and I will try to answer you back as fast as I can.|[[Atheon, Time's Conflux|PASSION AND PARADOX. \ AID THE VISION. \ SIMPLICITY REQUIRES COMPLEXITY. \ RESENT THE JOKE. \ GLIMPSE THE CHASM ]]|Silver}}
{{Admin|Dante the Ghost|Jovian Guard Titan Mark.png|[[File:United States.svg|30px|link=]]<br>I am Dante the Ghost. I have been a member here since May 8, 2016. I'm the general editor who cleans up after users, and I occasionally do large wiki projects at a time. If you need me, contact me on my message board or through Discord and I'll be sure to answer.
 
I have not been keeping up with Destiny's lore since [[Forsaken]], so seek out another active admin for your questions.|Titans; who doesn't love to punch everything? And also lore itself; funny, you'd think I'd be a Warlock but no, Titans and knowledge should go hand in hand.|#3498DB|silver}}
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{{Admin|Dante the Ghost|Mythological Shell 01.jpg|I am Dante the Ghost. I have been a member here since May 8, 2016, and I consider myself the general editor of the place; if something needs be done, or a user has left edits that need cleanup or expansion, I'll get right on it. If you need to chat, hit me up on my talk page, message board, or email and I'll try to answer back.|Titans; who doesn't love to punch everything?|silver}}
{{Admin|Porplemontage|Destiny-symbol-black.png|[[File:United States.svg|30px|link=]]<br>This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|#FF4500}}
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{{Admin|MorningWalker|Destiny-symbol-black.png|Bio here.|Favorite|silver}}
{{Admin|Mirror Zero|Mirror Zero (Icon).png|[[File:United States.svg|30px|link=]]<br>I am Mirror Zero. I am of one the newest Admins here. While I do keep a presence on the main space, I also help on Forums. Fan Fiction collaborations are encouraged; you can reach out to me via my message board or through Discord (just make sure you let me know you are from Destinypedia as I do tend to keep my DMs as ask to dm kind of thing).|Tormentors because they inspired me to make my favorite creation; [[Forum:Ixis, Sworn to The Far Gone|Ixis]], feel free to go check him out.|#FF4500}}
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{{Admin|Primus Draug'oth|Cabal-face.png|Hello, I'm Primus Draug'oth. I've been a member since March 13, 2016, and...actually, I'm not sure as to what I should describe myself as. Lemme just say that I'm the "gameplay mechanics" guy, especially when it comes to our enemies. I take careful note of their weapon(s) and abilities to make sure that [[Guardian]]s know how to defeat them. Those are the pages I care most about. But if notice something going wrong anywhere on this wiki, then I'll see what I can do, even if someone has done it before me. Anyway, I'm just snacking on some burritos as I sit here. Feel free to talk to me at anytime. After all, I'm almost always online.|There are many things that [[Bungie]] has done to this game that quite frankly anger me, but if there's one reason I have such a strange affinity to this game, it's the gunplay. It's a well-polished combat system where the weapons are actually functional, and they feel so satisfying to use. The combat in general is just amazing. I would like to try something different when ''[[Destiny 2]]'' comes out, though.|silver}}
{{Admin|Shazamikaze|Destiny-symbol-black.png|[[File:United States.svg|30px|link=]]<br>This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|#FF4500}}
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{{Admin|Spartacus|Warlock Flag.png|Spartacus has been a member since February 2013. He mainly focuses on article layout, formatting, and patrolling the recent changes. He is on Xbox Live with the gamertag of '''Spartacus0898'''.<br>Please use either his talk page, message board, or email to contact him.|He has pledged his allegiance to the Warlocks.|#FF4500}}
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{{Admin|Xamikaze330|Destiny-symbol-black.png|Bio here.|Favorite|#FF4500}}
{{Admin|TheTrueSorrowMaker|Destiny-symbol-black.png|[[File:United States.svg|30px|link=]]<br>This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|This admin has not yet filled out their bio!|#FF4500}}
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{{Admin|WizardWolf|WizardWolf Icon.png|[[File:Canada.svg|30px|link=]]<br>Hey there! I'm WizardWolf, (or Wizard). I've been playing Destiny since the Red War, although I've also gone back and played the original Destiny. I try to keep articles up to date that have fallen behind over time, as well as expand the lore database and add transcripts. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!|The experience travelling to a new destination, and exploring it thoroughly (even out of bounds!)|#FF4500}}
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<sup>1</sup> <small>Is currently inactive or on a leave of absence.</small>
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'''Silver''': Admin<br>
'''Orange''': Admin and bureaucrat


===Former===
===Former admins===
*[[User:TentacleTornado|TentacleTornado]] - Resigned October 2014.
*[[User:TentacleTornado|TentacleTornado]] - Resigned October 2014.
*[[User:Hawki|Hawki]] - Resigned July 2015.
*[[User:Hawki|Hawki]] - Resigned July 2015.
*[[User:OmgHAX!|OmgHAX!]] - Inactive since June 2016.
*[[User:OmgHAX!|OmgHAX!]] - Inactive since June 2016.
*[[User:Spartacus|Spartacus]] - Resigned July 2018.
*[[User:MorningWalker|MorningWalker]] - Resigned December 2017
*[[User:Arcmind-1|Arcmind-1]] - Resigned Janurary 2019
*[[User:Primus Draug'oth|Primus Draug'oth]] - Inactive since October 2021


==Frequently Asked Questions==
==Inactivity and resignation procedures==
===What are Administrators?===
Admins who are inactive (defined as making no mainspace edits for a period of three months or more) will automatically have their sysop rights lapsed and be made a [[Destinypedia:Patrollers|patroller]]. A notice of this action should be given to the said user on their talk page. Should the former admin return to sustained activity within six months of their last edit, their rights shall be restored as they were previously upon request. If the user returns to activity after this period has passed, they must request their rights back with a request for adminship (RfA).
Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, '''administrators''' are trusted users that have access a few additional functions.
 
*Deleting and undeleting pages, uploaded images and page histories.
*Protecting a page so it can not be edited or moved by anonymous users (autoconfirmed protection) or non-admins (full/sysop protection).
*Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits.
*Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins (editing MediaWiki files).
*Viewing a user's IP addresses and other information.
*Mark page revisions or users' edits as "patrolled".
 
These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Destinypedia nice and tidy. The community ''does'' look to administrators to perform the essential chores that require the extra access administrators are entrusted with. However, otherwise, administrators are the same as other users, and are expected to be well-tempered in all respects.
 
===What can Administrators not do?===
Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version they prefer in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism. Administrator powers should be used to help keep the wiki clear of vandalism, spam, and users who make malicious edits, but not for simple disagreements between users acting in good faith. Administrators should not be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is a regular user who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of Destinypedia.
 
===Can I become an Administrator?===
{{Main|Destinypedia:Requests for Adminship}}
Currently, administrators are selected on an as-needed basis only. As Destinypedia grows, more administrators will be needed to assist in its operation. Once Destinypedia reaches significant size and activity, new administrators will then be selected via a Request for Adminship.
 
===What are Bureaucrats?===
{{Main|Destinypedia:Bureaucrats}}
A bureaucrat is simply an administrator that is granted a few extra tools, such as assigning or revoking [[Special:ListGroupRights|user rights]] and [[Destinypedia:Changing username|renaming]] user accounts. Typically, bureaucrats are the most senior admins, but this is not always the case.
 
== Administrator Help Guide ==
:''See Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_how-to_guide administrators' how-to guide] for a complete guide on using administrator functions. For bureaucrats, see [[Destinypedia:Bureaucrats]] for a Bureaucrat Help Guide.''


* [[Special:Blockip]] - block a username, IP address, or IP range
Admins who resign their sysop rights will be formally granted patroller status. If a resigned admin returns within six months of resigning and desires to have their rights back, they should be granted as such. Should they want their rights back after the six month period has passed, the user will have to make a formal request with an RfA.
* [[Special:DeletedContributions]] - view a user's deleted contributions
* [[Special:Import]] - import pages with full history and content from other wikis
* [[Special:RevisionDelete]] - Hides individual page revisions in the case of exposure of sensitive information (eg. potentially libelous or personal information). Note: See manual [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:RevisionDelete here]
* [[Special:Undelete]] - view and restore deleted content
* [[Special:Unwatchedpages]] - view a list of pages not on any users' [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]]
* [[Special:Checkuser]] - view IP addresses used by a user, or vice-versa. '''This tool should <u>only</u> be used in accordance with the [[Destinypedia:CheckUser|policy]]'''


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Latest revision as of 17:09, October 15, 2024

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Frequently asked questions

What are administrators?

Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, administrators are trusted users that have access a few additional functions.

  • Deleting and undeleting pages, uploaded images and page histories.
  • Protecting a page so it can not be edited or moved by anonymous users (autoconfirmed protection) or non-admins (full/sysop protection).
  • Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits.
  • Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins (editing MediaWiki files).
  • Viewing a user's IP addresses and other information.
  • Mark page revisions or users' edits as "patrolled".
  • Edit other users' social profiles, such as removing offensive content.

These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Destinypedia nice and tidy. The community does look to administrators to perform the essential chores that require the extra access administrators are entrusted with. However, otherwise, administrators are the same as other users, and are expected to be well-tempered in all respects.

What can administrators not do?

Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version they prefer in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism. Administrator powers should be used to help keep the wiki clear of vandalism, spam, and users who make malicious edits, but not for simple disagreements between users acting in good faith. Administrators should not be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is a regular user who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of Destinypedia.

Can I become an administrator?

Main article: Destinypedia:Requests for adminship

Currently, administrators are selected on an as-needed basis only. As Destinypedia grows, more administrators will be needed to assist in its operation. Once Destinypedia reaches significant size and activity, new administrators will then be selected via a request for adminship.

What are bureaucrats?

Main article: Destinypedia:Bureaucrats

A bureaucrat is simply an administrator that is granted a few extra tools, such as assigning or revoking user rights and renaming user accounts. Typically, bureaucrats are the most senior admins, but this is not always the case.

Administrator help guide

See Wikipedia's administrators' how-to guide for a complete guide on using administrator functions. For bureaucrats, see Destinypedia:Bureaucrats for a bureaucrat help guide.

Meet the team!

Since Destinypedia is dedicated to being the best and most comprehensive encyclopedia for Destiny on the web, we task special users with certain maintenance jobs to ensure Destinypedia's integrity and most importantly, the community.

Current admins

Dante the Ghost (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
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About me
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I am Dante the Ghost. I have been a member here since May 8, 2016. I'm the general editor who cleans up after users, and I occasionally do large wiki projects at a time. If you need me, contact me on my message board or through Discord and I'll be sure to answer.

I have not been keeping up with Destiny's lore since Forsaken, so seek out another active admin for your questions.

Favorite thing about Destiny
Titans; who doesn't love to punch everything? And also lore itself; funny, you'd think I'd be a Warlock but no, Titans and knowledge should go hand in hand.
Porplemontage (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
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About me
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This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
Favorite thing about Destiny
This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
Mirror Zero (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
Mirror Zero (Icon).png
About me
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I am Mirror Zero. I am of one the newest Admins here. While I do keep a presence on the main space, I also help on Forums. Fan Fiction collaborations are encouraged; you can reach out to me via my message board or through Discord (just make sure you let me know you are from Destinypedia as I do tend to keep my DMs as ask to dm kind of thing).
Favorite thing about Destiny
Tormentors because they inspired me to make my favorite creation; Ixis, feel free to go check him out.
Shazamikaze (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
Destiny-symbol-black.png
About me
United States.svg
This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
Favorite thing about Destiny
This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
TheTrueSorrowMaker (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
Destiny-symbol-black.png
About me
United States.svg
This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
Favorite thing about Destiny
This admin has not yet filled out their bio!
WizardWolf (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)
WizardWolf Icon.png
About me
Canada.svg
Hey there! I'm WizardWolf, (or Wizard). I've been playing Destiny since the Red War, although I've also gone back and played the original Destiny. I try to keep articles up to date that have fallen behind over time, as well as expand the lore database and add transcripts. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Favorite thing about Destiny
The experience travelling to a new destination, and exploring it thoroughly (even out of bounds!)

Former admins

Inactivity and resignation procedures

Admins who are inactive (defined as making no mainspace edits for a period of three months or more) will automatically have their sysop rights lapsed and be made a patroller. A notice of this action should be given to the said user on their talk page. Should the former admin return to sustained activity within six months of their last edit, their rights shall be restored as they were previously upon request. If the user returns to activity after this period has passed, they must request their rights back with a request for adminship (RfA).

Admins who resign their sysop rights will be formally granted patroller status. If a resigned admin returns within six months of resigning and desires to have their rights back, they should be granted as such. Should they want their rights back after the six month period has passed, the user will have to make a formal request with an RfA.

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