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''' | A '''patroller''' is a user who has access to a few additional features to help with checking new edits and combating [[Destinypedia:Vandalism|vandalism]]. | ||
== | ==What features do patrollers have?== | ||
*Marking high-quality page revisions as "patrolled" to help with the reverting of poor or bad-faith edits. | |||
*Marking page revisions | *Deleting page revisions and hiding usernames for removing inappropriate content. | ||
*Deleting and | *Blocking users and IP addresses who are vandalizing the wiki. | ||
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*Quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits. | *Quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits. | ||
==How do I become a | ==How do I become a patroller?== | ||
{{Main|Destinypedia talk:Patrollers#Requests}} | {{Main|Destinypedia talk:Patrollers#Requests}} | ||
Patrollers are usually selected on an as-needed basis only. Because the main purpose of the | Patrollers are usually selected on an as-needed basis only. Because the main purpose of the patroller program is to mark good-quality page revisions for the aid of preserving article quality, users with good-quality edits and regular activity under their name are usually seen as potential candidates to join the program. | ||
Users who want to become | Users who want to become patrollers have the ability to submit a request for patroller rights on the talk page. Admins may also nominate users to join the patroller group. The following requirements have been set forth for those requesting patroller status: | ||
;Requirements | ;Requirements | ||
*Users must have at least '''1,200 edits''' or '''sysop status on another wiki''' (please link to the wiki). | *Users must have at least '''[[Special:Editcount|1,200 edits]]''' or '''sysop status on another wiki''' (please link to the wiki). | ||
*A member of Destinypedia for at least four months. | *A member of Destinypedia for at least four months. | ||
*No history of vandalism, abuse of Destinypedia, or compromised accounts for the user in question. | *No history of vandalism, abuse of Destinypedia, or compromised accounts for the user in question. | ||
*No history of blocking on the basis of harassment or personal attacks. | *No history of blocking on the basis of harassment or personal attacks. | ||
All requests will be reviewed by the administration, who will decide whether or not to approve or deny the request. There is no limit to the amount of times a user may apply for | All requests will be reviewed by the administration, who will decide whether or not to approve or deny the request. There is no limit to the amount of times a user may apply for patroller rights. However, users must wait at least one month to submit a new request after any unsuccessful requests. | ||
== | ===Retired/inactive admins=== | ||
{{Main|Destinypedia:Administrators#Inactivity and resignation procedures}} | |||
Administrators who have resigned their status or are inactive are automatically granted patroller status unless otherwise noted. | |||
[[Category: | == Meet the patrollers! == | ||
{{Special:ListUsers/patroller}} | |||
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