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= 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 ==
* [[Project:Administrators]]
* [[Project:Requests for adminship]]
* [[Project:User rights]]
* [[Project:Vandalism reports]]

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