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== Introduction to Administrators ==
==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 can 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.  


*Deleting and undeleting pages, uploaded images and page histories.
*Deleting and undeleting pages, uploaded images and page histories.
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These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Halopedia 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 Halopedia 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.


== Can I become an Administrator? ==
===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 Halopedia.


Administrators are selected on an as-needed basis only. As Halopedia grows, more administrators may be needed to assist in its operation. Administrator positions can be filled via [[Halopedia: Requests for Adminship|Requests for Adminship]].
===Can I become an Administrator?===
{{Main|Halopedia:Requests for Adminship}}
Administrators are usually selected on an as-needed basis only. As Halopedia grows, more administrators may be needed to assist in its operation. New administrators are always selected via a Request for Adminship.


== What can Administrators not do? ==
===What are Bureaucrats?===
{{Main|Halopedia:Bureaucrats}}
A bureaucrat is simply an administrator that is granted a few extra tools, such as assigning or revoking [[Special:ListGroupRights|user rights]] and [[Halopedia:Changing username|renaming]] user accounts. Typically, bureaucrats are the most senior admins, but this is not always the case.


Administrators should not use their administrator powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock 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 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 Halopedia.
==Meet the Team!==
===Administrators===
<gallery heights="250" perrow="6" mode="packed-overlay">
File:Image Not Available.png|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Braidenvl}}
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - Finland.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Jack Phoenix}}
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - New Zealand.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Morhek}}
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - Canada.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Rusty-112}}
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Sith Venator}}
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Tuckerscreator}}
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== List of Halopedia Administrators ==
===Bureaucrats===
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File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Dragonclaws}}
=== Current ===
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - Finland.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Jugus}}
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Braidenvl}}<br />
File:Image Not Available.png|link=|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Porplemontage}}
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Dragonclaws}}<br />
File:Spartacus Emblem.png|[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Spartacus}}<br />Spartacus joined Halopedia in January 2011. After a successful Request for Adminship in September 2012, Spartacus became an administrator. In June of 2013, he became a bureaucrat.
[[File:Admin Flag - Finland.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Jack Phoenix}}<br />
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[[File:Admin Flag - Finland.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Jugus}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - New Zealand.png|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Morhek}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Porplemontage}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - Canada.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Rusty-112}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Sith Venator}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Spartacus}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px|link=]] {{Admin info|Tuckerscreator}}<br />
<sup>1</sup> <small>Is currently on a leave of absence</small>


===Candidates===
<sup>1</sup> <small>Is currently on a leave of absence</small><br>
*None currently.
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===Former===
==Former Administrators==
*[[User:Buz|Buz]] - Inactive since November 2004
*[[User:Buz|Buz]] - Inactive since November 2004
*[[User:AgentSeethroo|AgentSeethroo]] - Inactive since July 2006
*[[User:AgentSeethroo|AgentSeethroo]] - Inactive since July 2006
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*[[User:Nicmavr|Nicmavr]] - Resigned June 2013
*[[User:Nicmavr|Nicmavr]] - Resigned June 2013
*[[User:Smoke.|Smoke.]] - Resigned June 2013
*[[User:Smoke.|Smoke.]] - Resigned June 2013
*[[User:Halo-343|Halo-343]] - Resigned June 2013
*[[User:Forerunner|Forerunner]] - Honorably Discharged June 2013
*[[User:Forerunner|Forerunner]] - Honorably Discharged June 2013
*[[User:Halo-343|Halo-343]] - Honorably Discharged June 2013
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== Administrator Help Guide ==


==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 [[Halopedia: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 [[Halopedia: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
* [[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 as well as copyright violations). 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:Unwatchedpages]] - view a list of pages not on any users' [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]]
*[[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 [[Halopedia: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 [[Halopedia:CheckUser|policy]]'''


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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".

These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Halopedia 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 Halopedia.

Can I become an Administrator?

Main article: Halopedia:Requests for Adminship

Administrators are usually selected on an as-needed basis only. As Halopedia grows, more administrators may be needed to assist in its operation. New administrators are always selected via a Request for Adminship.

What are Bureaucrats?

Main article: Halopedia: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.

Meet the Team!

Administrators

Bureaucrats

1 Is currently on a leave of absence

Former Administrators

Administrator Help Guide

See Wikipedia's administrators' how-to guide for a complete guide on using administrator functions. For bureaucrats, see Halopedia:Bureaucrats for a Bureaucrat Help Guide.

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