User:Spartacus/Sandbox

=Admins=

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.


 * 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.

Can I become an Administrator?
Administrators are typically selected on an as-needed basis only. As Halopedia grows, more administrators may be needed to assist in its operation. New administrators are selected via a Requests for Adminship.

What are 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.

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.

Bureaucrats
1 Is currently on a leave of absence

Former Admins

 * Buz - Inactive since November 2004
 * AgentSeethroo - Inactive since July 2006
 * Esemono - Inactive since March 2007
 * Guesty-Persony-Thingy - Resigned February 2008
 * ED - Resigned August 2008
 * EwCDnaudee419 - Resigned October 2009
 * Simon rjh - Resigned October 2009
 * HaloDude - Honorably Discharged April 2010
 * Manticore - Honorably Discharged April 2010
 * RelentlessRecusant - Honorably Discharged April 2010
 * Spirit of Fire - Honorably Discharged April 2010
 * Devout Atheist - Resigned August 2010
 * Subtank - Resigned September 2010
 * General5 7 - Resigned March 2011
 * Grizzlei - Resigned May 2013
 * Nicmavr - Resigned June 2013
 * Smoke. - Resigned June 2013
 * Forerunner - Honorably Discharged June 2013
 * Halo-343 - Honorably Discharged June 2013

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.


 * Special:Blockip - block a username, IP address, or IP range
 * Special:DeletedContributions - view a user's deleted contributions
 * 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 as well as copyright violations). Note: See manual here
 * Special:Undelete - view and restore deleted content
 * Special:Unwatchedpages - view a list of pages not on any users' watchlist
 * Special:Checkuser - view IP addresses used by a user, or vice-versa. This tool should only be used in accordance with the policy

=Patrollers=

Introduction to Patrollers
Patrollers are a group of experienced users who are given access to extra tools to help with the managing of the site and combating of vandalism.
 * Marking page revisions or user edits as "patrolled" to help with the reverting of poor or bad-faith edits.
 * Deleting and undeleting pages and uploaded images.
 * Protecting a page so it can not be edited or moved by anonymous users (autoconfirmed protection) or non-admins (full/sysop protection).
 * Quick reversion ("rollback") of undesirable edits.

How do I become a Patroller?
On Halopedia, users have the ability to request Patroller rights. Anyone who meets the below requirements may apply on the talk page.


 * Requirements
 * Users must have at least one of the following:
 * 1,200 edits.
 * Sysop status on another wiki (please link to the wiki).
 * A member of Halopedia for at least four months.
 * No history of vandalism or abuse of Halopedia for the user in question, and no history of compromised accounts for the user in question.
 * 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 Patroller rights. However, users must wait at least one month to submit a new request after any unsuccessful requests.