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'''Administrators''' are Halopedia users who have '''Sysop''' and '''[[Halopedia:Patrollers|Patroller]]''' rights.
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For a listing of all current sysops, see [[Special:ListUsers/sysop]]. For a listing of current patrollers, see [[Special:ListUsers/patroller]].
== Introduction to Administrators ==


Sysops are not imbued with any special authority, and are equal to everyone else in terms of editorial responsibility. Some consider the terms "Sysop" and "Administrator" to be misnomers, as they just indicate users who have had performance - and security-based restrictions on several features lifted because they seemed like trustworthy folks. Sysops should not have power over other users other than applying decisions made by all users.
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.  


The community ''does'' look to Sysops to perform essential housekeeping chores that require the extra access sysops are entrusted with. Among them are keeping an eye on new and changed articles to swiftly delete vandalism, and meeting user requests for help that require Sysop access. Since Sysops are experienced members of the community, users seeking help will often turn to a Sysop for advice and information.
*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).


== What's different ==
These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Wikia wikis 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.
The wiki software has a few important features that are restricted.  Of those restricted features, Sysops have access to the following:
* [[Special:Log/protect|Protect]]ing and unprotecting pages.
* Directly editing [[Halopedia:Protected page|protected pages]].
* [[Special:Log/delete|Deleting]] pages and their history.
* Viewing and restoring deleted pages and their history.
* Permanently deleting images. This is a non-reversible change: Once an image is deleted, it is always deleted.
* Reverting pages quickly. Note that ''any'' user [[Halopedia:Vandalism#Recent_Changes|can revert a page]] to an earlier version; Sysops simply have a faster, automated reversion tool to help them revert vandalism called ''rollback''.
* Looking up a user's IP address ([[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:CheckUser|CheckUser]]).
* Hiding revisions of a page that may have inappropriate content not suitable to retain in the history ([[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Oversight|oversight]]).
* [[Special:Log/block|Block]]ing IP addresses, IP ranges, and user accounts for a specific time or indefinitely; see the [[Halopedia:Blocking Policy|Blocking Policy]] for more information.
* Unblocking IP addresses, IP ranges, and user accounts.


==See Also==
== Can I become an Administrator? ==
* For information on how to become an admin, see the [[Halopedia:FAQ#How_do_I_become_an_admin_or_sysop.3F|FAQs]].
* Sysops should also see the [[:Category:Halopedia administrative categories|administrative base category]] for reference to policies and more.


[[Category:Halopedia Policy|{{PAGENAME}}]]
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]].
 
== 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 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.
 
== List of Halopedia Administrators ==
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=== Current ===
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px]] {{Admin info|CommanderTony}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px]] {{Admin info|Devout Atheist}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px]] {{Admin info|Dragonclaws}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United Kingdom.png|30px]] {{Admin info|Forerunner}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px]] {{Admin info|General5 7}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - Finland.png|30px]] {{Admin info|Jugus}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - Cyprus.png|30px]] {{Admin info|Nicmavr}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United States.svg|30px]] {{Admin info|Smoke.}}<br />
[[File:Admin Flag - United Kingdom.png|30px]] {{Admin info|Subtank}}<br />
<sup>1</sup> <small>Is currently on a leave of absence</small>
 
===Candidates===
*'''[[Halopedia:Requests for Adminship/Halo343|Halo-343]]'''
 
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===Former===
*[[User:Buz|Buz]] - Inactive since November 2004
*[[User:AgentSeethroo|AgentSeethroo]] - Inactive since July 2006
*[[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]] - Inactive since August 2006
*[[User:Esemono|Esemono]] - Inactive since March 2007
*[[User:Guesty-Persony-Thingy|Guesty-Persony-Thingy]] - Resigned February 2008
*[[User:ED|ED]] - Resigned August 2008
*[[User:EwCDnaudee419|EwCDnaudee419]] - Resigned October 2009
*[[User:Simon rjh|Simon rjh]] - Resigned October 2009
*[[User:Specops306|Specops306]] - Resigned February 2010
*[[User:HaloDude|HaloDude]] - Honorably Discharged April 2010
*[[User:Manticore|Manticore]] - Honorably Discharged April 2010
*[[User:RelentlessRecusant|RelentlessRecusant]] - Honorably Discharged April 2010
*[[User:Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]] - Honorably Discharged April 2010
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===Other===
[[:Category:Wikia Staff|Wikia Staff]], [[:Category:Wikia Helpers|Helpers]] and [http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Wikia:SpamTaskForce VSTF users] also have administrator access to Halopedia, as well as every other wikia. These users should not be contacted about local issues; Halopedia administrators will deal with local problems.
 
== Administrator Help Guide ==
 
:''See Wikia's [[Wikia:Help:Administrators' how-to guide|administrators' how-to guide]] for a complete guide on using administrator functions. 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:Multipleupload]] - upload up to 10 images at a time ([[Help:Rollback|rollback]] users also have access to this tool)
* [[Special:Problemreports]] - take action on a problem report
* [[Special:Protectsite]] - alter site-wide settings in cases of extreme vandalism
* [[Special:Undelete]] - view and restore deleted content
* [[Special:Unwatchedpages]] - view a list of pages not on any users' [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]]
 
[[Category:Help|Administrators]]

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Introduction to 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).

These functions are solely for housekeeping for keeping Wikia wikis 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 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 Requests for Adminship.

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 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.

List of Halopedia Administrators

Current

Admin Flag - United States.svg CommanderTony (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United States.svg Devout Atheist (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United States.svg Dragonclaws (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United Kingdom.png Forerunner (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United States.svg General5 7 (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - Finland.png Jugus (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

File:Admin Flag - Cyprus.png Nicmavr (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United States.svg Smoke. (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

Admin Flag - United Kingdom.png Subtank (talk) (contribs) (e-mail)

1 Is currently on a leave of absence

Candidates

Former

Other

Wikia Staff, Helpers and VSTF users also have administrator access to Halopedia, as well as every other wikia. These users should not be contacted about local issues; Halopedia administrators will deal with local problems.

Administrator Help Guide

See Wikia's administrators' how-to guide for a complete guide on using administrator functions. See Halopedia:Bureaucrats for a Bureaucrat Help Guide.
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