Project:Admin guidelines

Welcome to the Admin guidelines page. This page provides best practices, policies, and recommendations for administrators (sysops) to ensure fair and effective management of the wiki.

General Principles

Act in the best interests of the community and the wiki.
Use administrative tools responsibly and transparently.
Follow consensus and established site policies.
Treat all users with respect and fairness.

Use of Admin Tools

Only use administrative privileges for tasks that require them (e.g., blocking users, deleting pages).
Avoid using admin tools in disputes where you are personally involved; seek impartial assistance.
Document significant actions, such as page deletions, user blocks, and major protections, with clear edit summaries or on relevant noticeboards.

Blocking and Protecting

Block users only to prevent disruption, not to settle personal disputes.
Use appropriate block durations and provide clear reasons.
Protect pages when necessary to prevent vandalism or edit wars, and unprotect them when the risk subsides.
Always explain the reason for page protection or user blocking.

Deletion and Undeletion

Delete pages only in accordance with community policy, such as for spam, vandalism, or consensus decisions.
Use deletion summaries to explain your actions.
Restore pages if there is a valid community request or consensus.

Communication

Be available to respond to user questions and concerns, especially regarding administrative actions.
Engage in dispute resolution and help mediate conflicts when needed.
If possible, notify users when taking action that affects them (such as a block or page deletion).

Transparency and Accountability

Maintain transparency in all administrative actions.
Accept constructive criticism and be open to review of your decisions.
Recuse yourself from actions where you have a conflict of interest.

Training and Mentoring

Help train new administrators and guide users interested in becoming admins.
Share knowledge of policies, tools, and community norms.

Related Pages

This page is maintained by the community. Please update as necessary.