Herpetoculture Wiki: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 can access a few additional functions. For a page about the user access levels on the site, see Help:User access levels.

Active bureaucrats

 * For a full list of users with bureaucrat status, see Special:Listusers/bureaucrat



Active administrators

 * For a full list of users with admin privileges, see Special:Listusers/sysop. Note that bureaucrats (see above) automatically have administrator privileges, and are therefore not included in this group.

Active rollbackers

 * For a full list of users with rollback privileges (moderator status), see Special:Listusers/rollback. Note that administrators (see above) automatically have rollback privileges and are not included in this group.

What an admin is
An admin is a guide. It is a user on the site that is trusted with certain access levels to help manage and maintain the site in a more efficient way. Admins also help users by welcoming them, answering questions, and giving them feedback, if not additionally warning them about potentially harmful actions. They can also block users from editing the site if they have blatantly performed malicious actions either to articles, or against fellow contributors.

What an admin is not
An admin is not an owner of the site. He or she is not the "boss", an admin only enforces the rules that have already been established at the wiki either prior to his or her time or during community consensus, which they should always be able to cite reference to should a dispute arise.

Receiving admin powers should not be considered any form of "reward". It is not a shiny badge to put on your profile to look good.

An admin is also not the end-all, be-all to any dispute should it arise. All arguments must be discussed and consensus reached before an admin has the final say.

How to become an admin
The key to becoming an admin is simply: don't try to become an admin. Admins are simply users who are trusted with certain access levels. If you have contributed for a decent amount of time, are known and reputable for your helpful contributions and civility, and are actively engaged in the community, you may be approached by a bureaucrat if you want admin privileges or not. After seniority is established as an administrator, you may also become an bureaucrat!

Notice: due to this wiki's fragile stance per small community (we're brand new!) you may use the forums if you are interested in helping out with administrative tasks.