XentaxWiki:Administrators
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An administrator is a member who has been entrusted with extra privileges and responsibilities. There are two types of administrators on the XentaxWiki: sysops and bureaucrats.
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Sysops
"Sysops," or SYStem OPeratorS, are members with all normal privileges, plus some extra ones. These include:
- setting or removing "Protected" status on pages
- editing almost any page on the wiki, including protected and system pages
- deleting, and restoring deleted versions of, almost any page
- banning and unbanning any user or IP address
Becoming a sysop
Do:
- register a user account. IP addresses can't be granted Sysop privileges, and besides, it gives you a face to put in front of your contributions (that's not as painful as it sounds! =D ).
- regularly contribute to the wiki:
- correct typos
- expand existing pages, or add new ones
- update or add format descriptions
- write (and test, if possible) new MexScripts
- treat other members with respect
- use your existing privileges with responsibility
Don't:
- spam. This will get you blocked without a second thought.
- abuse your privileges. Nothing is given to you as a right, not even your membership. Use it, but don't abuse it, and you won't lose it.
- pester existing admins to grant you special privileges. This only reveals your immaturity and irresponsibility, and at any rate, only bureaucrats can grant you more privileges.
Current sysops
A full list of current sysops can be found at Special:Listusers/sysop.
Bureaucrats
Bureaucrats have all normal member and sysop privileges, as well as being able to promote new sysops and bureaucrats.
Becoming a bureaucrat
Do:
- become a sysop (this means, follow all guidelines for getting and keeping sysop status)
- continue to use your powers responsibly
Don't:
- pester admins (see Becoming a sysop)
- abuse your powers. This may get you banned...
- wield your position as a status symbol. No one likes a gloater, and even if anyone else actually cares, it will only get you in trouble on other sites. XeNTaX staff will not intercede on your behalf should you incur some sort of punishment elsewhere.
Current bureaucrats
A full list of current bureaucrats can be found at Special:Listusers/bureaucrat.
Ultimately, it is the sole discretion of the bureaucrats whether or not you are granted more permissions. So far, the wiki has only three bureaucrats, and I personally don't see the need for new ones any time in the future. Therefore, requirements for becoming one are only inferred, though still sound advice. The wiki currently has six sysops (counting the bureaucrats), and between all of us, there's more than enough staffers to tend it. Any new sysops will probably only be added on a need-based schedule.
