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| − | {{ow|Requests for adminship|Go to the request for adminship→}}{{RulesIndex|toc=yes}} |
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| + | '''Administrators''' are users on the {{wikiname|about}} with '''sysop''' ([[wikipedia:System operator|<u>sys</u>tem <u>op</u>erator]]) [[Help:User access levels|user access levels]]. This includes the ability to [[Help:Delete|delete and undelete]] pages, [[Help:Reverting|roll back]] edits, [[Help:Page protection|protect and unprotect]] pages, [[Help:Blocking|block and unblock]] users, and [[Help:System messages|edit the site's interface]]. In essence, administrators are a group of users entrusted with maintenance tools. |
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| − | ''A list of sysops can be found at: [[Special:Listadmins]].'' |
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| + | '''Bureaucrats''' are administrators with the ability to add and remove the administrator role to and from users. '''Content moderators''' are quasi administrators, with the ability to delete and undelete pages, roll back edits, and semi-protect pages. Both of these groups are similarly subject to relevant policies. |
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| − | Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, '''administrators''' can access a few additional functions. |
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| + | All administrators are accountable to the {{wikiname}}'s [[#Community standards|community standards]]. For policies governing how administrators use their sysop abilities, see the [[Project:Moderation|Moderation]] policy. |
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| − | == Administrator abilities == |
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| − | These additional functions include: |
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| − | * Deleting and undeleting pages, page histories, and uploaded files. |
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| − | * Locking ([[{{ns:project}}:Protected page|protecting]]) a page so it cannot be edited or renamed by users without admin rights or autoconfirmed status. |
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| − | * Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and very quick "rollback" of undesirable edits. |
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| − | * Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins. |
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| − | == Bureaucrat abilities == |
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| + | {{for|a full list of users with sysop access levels|Special:Listusers/sysop}} |
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| − | A '''bureaucrat''' can make other users into bureaucrats or administrators on their own wiki. However, they are not currently able to remove admin access from any user; please contact one of the [[w:Community Team|community team]] if you need that done. |
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| + | List of administrators by activity. |
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| + | * [[User:Tim H]] {{small|([[User talk:Tim H|talk]] {{dot}} [[Special:Contributions/Tim H|contribs]])}} (bureaucrat) (timezone [[wikipedia:Coordinated Universal Time|UTC+1]]) |
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| + | * [[User:Thatawesomecat]] {{small|([[User talk:Thatawesomecat|talk]] {{dot}} [[Special:Contributions/Thatawesomecat|contribs]])}} (administrator) (timezone [[wikipedia:Coordinated Universal Time|UTC–6]]) |
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| + | ==Community standards== |
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| − | Bureaucrats can also give users the ability to "rollback" edits not made in [[w:Assume good faith|good faith]]. |
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| + | Because administrators are entrusted with a higher access level than normal users, they are expected to uphold a high [[Project:Conduct policy|standard of conduct]], observe and respect the process of [[Project:Policies and guidelines#Consensus|consensus]], and fulfill their administrative responsibilities when needed. Administrators also fulfill the role of judging the outcome of certain discussions, and then codifying the resulting consensus. |
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| + | Administrators are expected to exercise care and judgment, as the enforcement and fulfillment of the community's policies and administrative needs are generally left to administrator discretion. Administrators should not be impeded by excessive bureaucracy and formal procedures. However, they should take care that any autonomous action respects existing relevant consensus and is unlikely to be contentious. |
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| − | == Staff and Janitors == |
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| − | Some Wikia staff members have full access to all Wikia. They will be shown in [[Special:Listusers/staff]] on any wiki. [[Wikia:Janitor policy and guidelines|Wikia janitors]] have limited administrator access to all Wikia for cleanup purposes. These users will be shown on [[Special:Listusers/janitor]] on any Wikia. Please see [[Help:Contacting Wikia]] for details on how to contact Wikia staff. |
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| + | Administrators are not, nor are they to act is if, they are a rank above normal contributors. Although administrators are authorized to act on behalf ''of'' the community (e.g. enforcing policy), adminship is not a conferment of power ''over'' the community. Administrative abuse—including but not limited to unwarranted blocking (or threats thereof), edit warring, blanket page protection, nonconsented removal of the public record, etc.—carries significant penalties. |
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| − | == Who are this wiki's administrators? == |
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| − | The "founder" of a wiki, the person who first requested it, is given administrator access automatically. Founders are also given bureaucrat access so they can make any other user on their wiki an administrator or bureaucrat. A list of administrators are listed here: |
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| − | |{{Admin cell|Clubchloe1|Administrator|Active|September 2, 2012}}{{Admin cell|Tyrant457|Bureaucrat|Active|December 11, 2010}}{{Admin cell|Soul reaper|Bureaucrat|Inactive|December 4, 2010}} |
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| − | |{{Admin cell|DemonicDemonOfDestiny|Administrator|Active|April 4, 2012}}{{Admin cell|The Yoshiman|Bureaucrat|Inactive|June 3, 2010}}{{admin cell|DarkSmasherElite|Founder|Inactive|March 2, 2009}} |
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| − | |{{admin cell|Issun-Boshi|Administrator|Inactive|March 12, 2009}} |
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| − | Find an '''{{color|{{green color}}|Active}}''' administrator to speak to. Inactive admins' will most likely not respond to a message left on their talk page. |
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| + | ==Promotion and demotion== |
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| − | == How do I use administrator powers? == |
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| + | Administrators are appointed on a per-need and per-trust basis, the former at the discretion of existing administrators, and the latter at the collective discretion of the active community. There are no fixed requirements or avenues for adminship. However, prospective admins should generally be familiar with the site's procedures, policies, and community, and be a trusted member with an established history. |
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| − | See [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide]] for a guide on using admin functions. |
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| + | Users should not submit formal requests or nominations for adminship. If such a promotion is necessary and appropriate, it will be self-evident. If sysop access levels are needed for specific and recurring tasks, the content moderator role will usually be given before full administrator access. |
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| − | == Becoming an administrator == |
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| − | For you to become an administrator, someone with bureaucrat access must make you one. On larger Wikia, there will usually be a community page for requests, with a page name such as "[[{{ns:project}}:Requests for adminship]]". On a smaller wiki, you may simply ask on the community portal or [[Forum:Index|Forum]], or ask a bureaucrat directly on his or her talk page. |
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| + | Administrators are demoted typically for one of three reasons: |
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| − | If there are no active bureaucrats and you wish to become an administrator or adopt the wiki, please contact the [[Help:Community Team|community staff]]. If there are other active editors but no active bureaucrats/admins, you should first discuss with them on who should become an admin, whether it be one of you, or all of you. |
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| + | # The administrator abandons their position after an extended period of unspecified inactivity, at which point their rights may be simply revoked by a bureaucrat. |
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| + | # The administrator retires from their position by demoting themselves. |
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| − | Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes (i.e. locking a page on a version he or she prefers 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 [[w:Assume good faith|good faith]]. Ideally an admin shouldn't be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the Wikia community. |
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| + | # The administrator has a history of repeated abuse of their privileges, or does not reflect the standards to which administrators are held. A formal review is generally expected, to be conducted by a bureaucrat. |
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| + | Bureaucrat demotion follows similar outlines, except in the case of inactive bureaucrats; only [[Help:Staff|FANDOM Staff]] can demote a bureaucrat, therefore a community posting is generally required to prove community agreement. |
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Revision as of 19:55, 31 May 2019
Administrators are users on the Ōkami Wiki with sysop (system operator) user access levels. This includes the ability to delete and undelete pages, roll back edits, protect and unprotect pages, block and unblock users, and edit the site's interface. In essence, administrators are a group of users entrusted with maintenance tools.
Bureaucrats are administrators with the ability to add and remove the administrator role to and from users. Content moderators are quasi administrators, with the ability to delete and undelete pages, roll back edits, and semi-protect pages. Both of these groups are similarly subject to relevant policies.
All administrators are accountable to the Ōkami Wiki's community standards. For policies governing how administrators use their sysop abilities, see the Moderation policy.
Active administrators
List of administrators by activity.
- User:Tim H (talk · contribs) (bureaucrat) (timezone UTC+1)
- User:Thatawesomecat (talk · contribs) (administrator) (timezone UTC–6)
Community standards
Because administrators are entrusted with a higher access level than normal users, they are expected to uphold a high standard of conduct, observe and respect the process of consensus, and fulfill their administrative responsibilities when needed. Administrators also fulfill the role of judging the outcome of certain discussions, and then codifying the resulting consensus.
Administrators are expected to exercise care and judgment, as the enforcement and fulfillment of the community's policies and administrative needs are generally left to administrator discretion. Administrators should not be impeded by excessive bureaucracy and formal procedures. However, they should take care that any autonomous action respects existing relevant consensus and is unlikely to be contentious.
Administrators are not, nor are they to act is if, they are a rank above normal contributors. Although administrators are authorized to act on behalf of the community (e.g. enforcing policy), adminship is not a conferment of power over the community. Administrative abuse—including but not limited to unwarranted blocking (or threats thereof), edit warring, blanket page protection, nonconsented removal of the public record, etc.—carries significant penalties.
Promotion and demotion
Administrators are appointed on a per-need and per-trust basis, the former at the discretion of existing administrators, and the latter at the collective discretion of the active community. There are no fixed requirements or avenues for adminship. However, prospective admins should generally be familiar with the site's procedures, policies, and community, and be a trusted member with an established history.
Users should not submit formal requests or nominations for adminship. If such a promotion is necessary and appropriate, it will be self-evident. If sysop access levels are needed for specific and recurring tasks, the content moderator role will usually be given before full administrator access.
Administrators are demoted typically for one of three reasons:
- The administrator abandons their position after an extended period of unspecified inactivity, at which point their rights may be simply revoked by a bureaucrat.
- The administrator retires from their position by demoting themselves.
- The administrator has a history of repeated abuse of their privileges, or does not reflect the standards to which administrators are held. A formal review is generally expected, to be conducted by a bureaucrat.
Bureaucrat demotion follows similar outlines, except in the case of inactive bureaucrats; only FANDOM Staff can demote a bureaucrat, therefore a community posting is generally required to prove community agreement.