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==Frequently asked questions== | ==Frequently asked questions== | ||
===How long are pages protected?=== | ===How long are pages protected?=== | ||
How long a page is protected depends on the nature of its protection. The [[Main Page]] is always protected because of its central nature to Halopedia. Other pages are protected when there is an epidemic of vandalism. Normally, a vandal will be blocked for vandalizing multiple times, but when there are multiple vandals or continuous vandalism done over time, the page will be protected for an amount of time at the discretion of an administrator. These pages are eventually unprotected, after enough time has passed that we feel the vandals have "lost interest." | How long a page is protected depends on the nature of its protection. The [[Main Page|main page]] is always protected because of its central nature to Halopedia. Other pages are protected when there is an epidemic of vandalism. Normally, a vandal will be blocked for vandalizing multiple times, but when there are multiple vandals or continuous vandalism done over time, the page will be protected for an amount of time at the discretion of an administrator. These pages are eventually unprotected, after enough time has passed that we feel the vandals have "lost interest." | ||
===Why are pages permanently protected?=== | ===Why are pages permanently protected?=== | ||
Certain special pages on Halopedia are always protected for various reasons. These include: | Certain special pages on Halopedia are always protected for various reasons. These include: | ||
*'''Main page:''' The [[Main Page]] of Halopedia is always protected because it is the most important page on the wiki; the first page users see when they visit, and it contains all important links on the wiki. It must not be available to editing because of the major impact vandalism of the main page would have on the entire site. | *'''Main page:''' The [[Main Page|main page]] of Halopedia is always protected because it is the most important page on the wiki; the first page users see when they visit, and it contains all important links on the wiki. It must not be available to editing because of the major impact vandalism of the main page would have on the entire site. | ||
*'''Halopedia policies:''' Certain pages are designated as Halopedia policy and protected. They are denoted by the "Protected policy" template, as seen on this page. This is because Halopedia policies are the sole responsibility of the administrators, and not negotiable or changeable by other users. | *'''Halopedia policies:''' Certain pages are designated as Halopedia policy and protected. They are denoted by the "Protected policy" template, as seen on this page. This is because Halopedia policies are the sole responsibility of the administrators, and not negotiable or changeable by other users. | ||