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==Frequently | ==Frequently asked questions== | ||
===What are | ===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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 | ===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. | 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 | ===Can I become an administrator?=== | ||
{{Main|Destinypedia:Requests for Adminship}} | {{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. | 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 | ===What are bureaucrats?=== | ||
{{Main|Destinypedia: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. | 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 | == 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 | :''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 | * [[Special:Blockip]] - block a username, IP address, or IP range | ||
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* [[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]]''' | * [[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]]''' | ||
== Meet the | == 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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===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. | ||
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==Inactivity and resignation procedures== | ==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 [[Destinypedia:Patrollers| | 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). | ||
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. | 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. | ||
[[Category:Destinypedia policies]] | [[Category:Destinypedia policies]] | ||