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This page provides an overview of the different types of user rights. A more comprehensive list can be found at [[Special:UserGroupRights]].
While anyone can edit Pikipedia, certain editing features are restricted to accounts in certain groups. This page provides an overview of the different user groups and the rights they give. A more comprehensive list can be found at [[Special:UserGroupRights]].


== Basic ==
== Basic ==
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=== Users ===
=== Users ===
{{for|a list of all users|Special:ListUsers}}
{{for|a list of all users|Special:ListUsers}}
The '''users''' of Pikipedia are any editors that have an account. Although people without an account can make edits and use some basic editing features of the wiki, users with an account can also:
'''Users''' are editors that have an account. Creating an account allows editors to [[Special:Upload|upload files]], mark edits as minor edits, and bypass the CAPTCHA.
 
*[[Special:Upload|Upload files]].
*Send emails to other users.
*Bypass the CAPTCHA.
*Mark edits as [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Minor|minor]].
*Use the write API.
 
Although newly-created accounts have access to those features, [[#Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed users]] have access to a few more.


=== Autoconfirmed users ===
=== Autoconfirmed users ===
'''Autoconfirmed users''' are users that are automatically confirmed to be actual contributors to Pikipedia. This system is in place in order to prevent giving too many privileges to newly-created accounts, in fear that they may be used to cause harm. A user is considered autoconfirmed when they have made 1 edit and have the account for at least a full day.
'''Autoconfirmed users''' are users that are automatically confirmed to be actual contributors to Pikipedia. This system is in place in order to prevent giving too many privileges to newly-created accounts, in fear that they may be used to cause harm. A account is autoconfirmed when it has existed for 24 hours and has made at least 1 edit. Compared to [[#Users|newly-registered users]], autoconfirmed users can create articles, move (rename) pages, edit [[Special:ProtectedPages|semi-protected pages]], upload files from a URL, and upload new versions of existing files.
 
Compared to [[#Users|newly-registered users]], users that are autoconfirmed can:
 
*Create non-discussion pages.
*Move pages and files.
*Edit [[Special:ProtectedPages|semi-protected pages]].
*Upload files from a URL.
*Upload new versions of existing files.


== Staff ==
== Staff ==
{{see also|Pikipedia:Staff}}
Pikipedia has a few users with [[Pikipedia:Staff|staff]] rights. These users are experienced editors who are trusted with additional abilities to protect the wiki from vandalism. This does not mean they have power over other editors, or have more editorial responsibility, because decision-making on wikis is done by consensus. Certain tasks can only be done by staff members because allowing any editor to do them would be risky, but for regular editing, there's nothing a staff member can do that other editors can't.
{{for|more information|Pikipedia:Staff}}


=== Patrollers ===
=== Patrollers ===
{{for|a list of all patrollers|Special:ListUsers/patroller}}
'''Patrollers''' are the first level of staff on Pikipedia. They have access to the patrolling tool that all staff have access too; this tool marks all non-staff edits on the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] with a red exclamation mark, and a staff member can mark that edit as patrolled from the edit's diff page, which removes the red exclamation mark. In addition to having access to the patrolling tool, patrollers can use the rollback tool (a faster version of the undo tool all editors have access to), delete pages with less than 5 edits, and block accounts and IP addresses from editing.
'''Patrollers''' are the lowest level of staff on Pikipedia. They have no authority over other users, but are trusted to use the patroller tools to protect the wiki from vandalism. Compared to [[#Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed users]], patrollers have the ability to:


*'''Use the patrolling interface''': By default, new edits have a red exclamation mark that indicates that they have not been checked by anyone, and patrollers (and higher ranks) can remove the mark after checking that the edit is OK.
{|class="wikitable"
*'''Use the rollback tool''': The rollback tool is an advanced version of the Undo feature, and allows multiple edits to be reverted quickly.
|+List of patrollers
*'''Block users''': Patrollers can temporarily block accounts and IP addresses that vandalize the wiki from editing.
!Username
*'''Delete pages''': Patrollers can delete pages with 100 or fewer revisions.
!Talk page
!Contributions
|-
|'''[[User:Midnight blue|Midnight blue]]'''
|[[User talk:Midnight blue|Talk]]
|[[Special:Contributions/Midnight blue|Contributions]]
|}


=== Administrators ===
=== Administrators ===
{{for|a list of all administrators|Special:Listusers/sysop}}
'''Administrators''' are the second level of staff on Pikipedia. In addition to the rights of [[#Patrollers|patrollers]], administrators can protect pages (preventing them from being edited by users who are not [[#Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed]], or in rare cases by non-administrators), edit the interface (changing the look of the wiki by editing pages in the MediaWiki namespace), and delete and undelete all pages.
'''Administrators''' (also known as '''sysops''') are Pikipedia users who have administrator rights.


Administrators 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. Administrators should not have power over other users other than applying decisions made by all users.
{|class="wikitable"
 
|+List of administrators
The community ''does'' look to administrators to perform essential housekeeping chores that require the extra access administrators are entrusted with. Among these are keeping an eye on new and changed articles to swiftly remove vandalism, and meeting user requests for help with tasks that require administrator access. Since administrators are experienced members of the community, users seeking help will often turn to an administrator for advice and information.
!Username
 
!Talk page
The MediaWiki software has a few important features that are restricted to administrators. Compared to [[#Users|regular users]] and [[#Patrollers|patrollers]], administrators have the ability to:
!Contributions
 
|-
* '''Protect pages''': Administrators can [[Special:Log/protect|protect]] and unprotect a page, preventing it from being edited by certain user groups (generally unregistered users, or in rare cases non-administrators).
|'''[[User:Soprano|Soprano]]'''
* '''Change the interface''': Administrators can edit pages in the MediaWiki namespace, which controls the wiki's appearance and functionality.
|[[User talk:Soprano|Talk]]
* '''Delete pages''': Administrators can [[Special:Log/delete|delete]] pages and images, and can also view and restore deleted pages and their history.
|[[Special:Contributions/Soprano|Contributions]]
* '''Block users''': In rare situations, administrators can [[Special:Log/block|block]] (and unblock) IP addresses, IP ranges, and user accounts for a specific time or indefinitely.
|}
''Former administrators include [[User:Jpmrocks|Jpmrocks]], [[User:ShadowRaptor101|ShadowRaptor101]], [[User:Skitt|Skitt]], [[User:Jimbo Jambo|Jimbo Jambo]], and [[User:TheSneakySpy|TheSneakySpy]].''


=== Bureaucrats ===
=== Bureaucrats ===
{{for|a list of all current bureaucrats|Special:Listusers/bureaucrat}}
'''Bureaucrats''' are the top level of staff on Pikipedia. In addition to the rights of [[#Patrollers|patrollers]] and [[#Administrators|administrators]], patrollers can grant (and revoke) patroller, administrator, and bureaucrat status to other users, as well as rename users, merge accounts, and edit [[Special:Interwiki|interwiki data]].
'''Bureaucrats''' are Pikipedia users who have bureaucrat rights.


These users are also [[#Administrators|administrators]]. Aside from the responsibilities of adminhood, bureaucrats have the ability to grant (and revoke) administrator or bureaucrat status to other users. This ability is used periodically to ensure the wiki has an ample number of active, capable administrators.
{|class="wikitable"
|+List of bureaucrats
!Username
!Talk page
!Contributions
|-
|'''[[User:Espyo|Espyo]]'''
|[[User talk:Espyo|Talk]]
|[[Special:Contributions/Espyo|Contributions]]
|}
''Former bureaucrats include [[User:Greenpickle|Greenpickle]], [[User:Prezintenden|Prezintenden]], and [[User:Dark Lord Revan|Dark Lord Revan]].''


=== Developers ===
=== Developers ===
{{for|a list of developers|Special:ListUsers/developer}}
'''Developers''' are users that have access to the wiki's database. [[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]], as the webmaster of Pikipedia, is the sole developer, and the rights of this role allow him to make changes to the wiki's backend functionality.
Pikipedia '''developers''' are users that have access to the wiki's database.
 
{|class="wikitable"
|+List of developers
!Username
!Talk page
!Contributions
|-
|'''[[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]]'''
|[[User talk:Porplemontage|Talk]]
|[[Special:Contributions/Porplemontage|Contributions]]
|}


== Others ==
== Others ==
=== Bots ===
=== Bots ===
{{for|a list of bots|Special:ListUsers/bot}}
'''Bots''' are accounts set up for automated editing. They do not appear in the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] by default because they often make large numbers of edits in a short time period. The most common reason bots are created is for performing tasks that are too tedious for humans to do.
'''Bots''' are user accounts set up for automated editing. They do not appear in the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] by default because they often make large numbers of edits in a short time period.  Most bots have operators with their own account for normal editing; this should be indicated on the bot's user page. The most common reason bots are created is for performing tasks that are too tedious for humans to do.
 
{|class="wikitable"
|+List of bots
!Username
!Purpose
!Operator
!Other rights
|-
|'''[[User:PorpleBot|PorpleBot]]'''
|Text replacement
|[[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]] ([[User talk:Porplemontage|talk]])
|Developer
|-
|'''[[User:Pikipedia Bot|Pikipedia Bot]]'''
|Fixing double redirects
|[[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]] ([[User talk:Porplemontage|talk]])
|
|-
|'''[[User:GPBot|GPBot]]'''
|Currently unused; was used to import content from Wikia
|[[User:Greenpickle|Greenpickle]] ([[User talk:Greenpickle|talk]])
|
|-
|'''[[User:EspyoBot|EspyoBot]]'''
|Currently unused
|[[User:Espyo|Espyo]] ([[User talk:Espyo|talk]])
|Administrator
|}


[[Category:Help]]
[[Category:Help]]

Revision as of 03:19, May 16, 2023

While anyone can edit Pikipedia, certain editing features are restricted to accounts in certain groups. This page provides an overview of the different user groups and the rights they give. A more comprehensive list can be found at Special:UserGroupRights.

Basic

IP addresses

Editors who are not logged in are typically attributed by an IP address whenever they save an edit. These editors can only edit pages and cannot create pages or upload files. It is recommended to create an account so your edits can be attributed to a username.

Users

For a list of all users, see Special:ListUsers.

Users are editors that have an account. Creating an account allows editors to upload files, mark edits as minor edits, and bypass the CAPTCHA.

Autoconfirmed users

Autoconfirmed users are users that are automatically confirmed to be actual contributors to Pikipedia. This system is in place in order to prevent giving too many privileges to newly-created accounts, in fear that they may be used to cause harm. A account is autoconfirmed when it has existed for 24 hours and has made at least 1 edit. Compared to newly-registered users, autoconfirmed users can create articles, move (rename) pages, edit semi-protected pages, upload files from a URL, and upload new versions of existing files.

Staff

Pikipedia has a few users with staff rights. These users are experienced editors who are trusted with additional abilities to protect the wiki from vandalism. This does not mean they have power over other editors, or have more editorial responsibility, because decision-making on wikis is done by consensus. Certain tasks can only be done by staff members because allowing any editor to do them would be risky, but for regular editing, there's nothing a staff member can do that other editors can't.

For more information, see Pikipedia:Staff.

Patrollers

Patrollers are the first level of staff on Pikipedia. They have access to the patrolling tool that all staff have access too; this tool marks all non-staff edits on the recent changes with a red exclamation mark, and a staff member can mark that edit as patrolled from the edit's diff page, which removes the red exclamation mark. In addition to having access to the patrolling tool, patrollers can use the rollback tool (a faster version of the undo tool all editors have access to), delete pages with less than 5 edits, and block accounts and IP addresses from editing.

List of patrollers
Username Talk page Contributions
Midnight blue Talk Contributions

Administrators

Administrators are the second level of staff on Pikipedia. In addition to the rights of patrollers, administrators can protect pages (preventing them from being edited by users who are not autoconfirmed, or in rare cases by non-administrators), edit the interface (changing the look of the wiki by editing pages in the MediaWiki namespace), and delete and undelete all pages.

List of administrators
Username Talk page Contributions
Soprano Talk Contributions

Former administrators include Jpmrocks, ShadowRaptor101, Skitt, Jimbo Jambo, and TheSneakySpy.

Bureaucrats

Bureaucrats are the top level of staff on Pikipedia. In addition to the rights of patrollers and administrators, patrollers can grant (and revoke) patroller, administrator, and bureaucrat status to other users, as well as rename users, merge accounts, and edit interwiki data.

List of bureaucrats
Username Talk page Contributions
Espyo Talk Contributions

Former bureaucrats include Greenpickle, Prezintenden, and Dark Lord Revan.

Developers

Developers are users that have access to the wiki's database. Porplemontage, as the webmaster of Pikipedia, is the sole developer, and the rights of this role allow him to make changes to the wiki's backend functionality.

List of developers
Username Talk page Contributions
Porplemontage Talk Contributions

Others

Bots

Bots are accounts set up for automated editing. They do not appear in the recent changes by default because they often make large numbers of edits in a short time period. The most common reason bots are created is for performing tasks that are too tedious for humans to do.

List of bots
Username Purpose Operator Other rights
PorpleBot Text replacement Porplemontage (talk) Developer
Pikipedia Bot Fixing double redirects Porplemontage (talk)
GPBot Currently unused; was used to import content from Wikia Greenpickle (talk)
EspyoBot Currently unused Espyo (talk) Administrator
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