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==Frequently asked questions== | ==Frequently asked questions== | ||
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===Can I become an administrator?=== | ===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 | 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?=== | ===What are bureaucrats?=== | ||
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:''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.'' | :''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: | * [[Special:Block]] - block a username, IP address, or IP range | ||
* [[Special:DeletedContributions]] - view a user's deleted contributions | * [[Special:DeletedContributions]] - view a user's deleted contributions | ||
* [[Special:Import]] - import pages with full history and content from other wikis | * [[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: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:Undelete]] - view and restore deleted content | ||
* [[Special: | * [[Special:UnwatchedPages]] - view a list of pages not on any users' [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]] | ||
* [[Special: | * [[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! == | == 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]]. | ||
===Current | ===Current admins=== | ||
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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|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 | 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:Policies]] | [[Category:Policies]] | ||