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Pacific Rim Wiki

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.

Current Administrators

Reaper with no name
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Content editor; makes grammar corrections; watches forums; categorizes images. Inactive
Lily Ford
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Content editor; Rules enforcer; handles wiki vandalism and spam, makes sure wiki streets are clean; constantly makes sure the content of the wiki stays fresh and grammatically correct. Active
JR Pictures
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Content editor; helps with editing and administrative tasks; and fourth longest-serving administrator. Inactive
Ray422
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File and design administrator; handles files, and design department, helps out with CSS, templates and coding. Inactive
Ranger Intel
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Content editor; Rules enforcer; handles wiki vandalism and spam, makes sure wiki streets are clean; constantly makes sure the content of the wiki stays fresh and grammatically correct. Active


Administrator abilities

These additional functions include:

  • Deleting and undeleting pages, page histories, and uploaded files.
  • Locking (protecting) a page so it cannot be edited or renamed by users without admin rights or autoconfirmed status.
  • Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and very quick "rollback" of undesirable edits.
  • Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins.

How do I use administrator powers?

See Help:Administrators' how-to guide for a guide on using admin functions.

Bureaucrat abilities

A bureaucrat can make other users into bureaucrats or administrators on their own wiki. Bureaucrats can also give users the ability to "rollback" edits not made in good faith.

Staff

Wikia staff members have full access to all Wikia. They will be shown in Special:Listusers/staff on any wiki. Please use Special:Contact to contact Wikia staff.

Becoming an administrator

For you to become an administrator, someone with bureaucrat access must make you one. On larger Wikia, there will usually be a community page for requests, with a page name such as "[[{{ns:project}}:Requests for adminship]]". On a smaller wiki, like ours, please use the talk page, or ask a bureaucrat directly on his or her talk page (or message wall). Do not request for adminship on their external social media accounts such as twitter, discord, or Instagram as this may come off as hasseling.

Pacific Rim Wiki does not take on new administrators very often. Nevertheless, it is a major goal for many users, so the question above has been asked time and time again. The best way to break it down is into ten main points:

  1. Have a decent amount of meaningful main namespace contributions.
    Edit the real articles, the Pacific Rim information. Gnome work is an invaluable part of any wiki, but what we're talking about here is the addition of substantial content. The more you do this, the more you'll find yourself delving into discussion, and taking on projects.
  2. Have a large number of main talk and Pacific Rim Wiki talk namespace edits.
    Communicate with other users. Be open and have valid input, and be able to receive feedback. Other users can get to know you better the more you talk to them. In addition, use the user talk namespace as a resource to share ideas and encouragement about project-related topics. Idle chit-chat is perfectly okay from time to time, but, again, don't overdo it.
  3. Take on a big project.
    See if there is an important niche that needs to be filled. Plan your project well ahead of time, and get approval and feedback.
  4. Be able to handle stress and abuse in stride.
    Not everyone is perfect. Sometimes, other users will say things to you that may make you very angry, but self-control is essential. Know when to say what and how to say it. Likewise, do your absolute best never to be part of the problem.
  5. Be tech-savvy.
    Learn MediaWiki syntax and be able to write in it fairly well. Also, it wouldn't hurt to learn HTML and other programming languages. In fact, it's a fun thing to learn!
  6. Help maintain the site.
    Most of a sysop's job is not very glamorous. In fact, it's a lot of work, and they don't get paid for it. Sysops are expected to fight vandalism, fix formatting, give aid to those who need it, and perform housekeeping duties, all the while trying to contribute actual content to the project. Some of the things a sysop is expected to do, like reverting vandalism, can also be done by users. You should spend at least a portion of your energy on such site maintenance.
  7. Stay active.
    Seniority is important. Everything else being equal, the user with the most experience is the one who we turn to, and there could be several deserving users ahead of you. It is extremely unlikely that we would promote a relative newcomer.
  8. Stay positive.
    We're making an encyclopedia about a movie. Remember to keep your sense of humor about you.
  9. Be trustworthy.
    This is the most important piece of advice we can give. Being made a sysop is like being given the keys to the wiki, and we only turn them over to people when we know they're in good hands.

Originally, our policy with regards to new admins was "Don't call us. We'll call you." With some wikis, like Wikipedia, it's acceptable to nominate yourself for sysophood at any time. With the Pacific Rim Wiki, however, openly asking is usually met with suspicion and resentment from regular users.

Often, users asking for sysop privileges want them for ulterior motives. Wikia (Fandom) has historically been a breeding ground for tyrannical behavior, edit wars, and personal vendettas. However, the dip in Pacific Rim’s popularity since the release of Uprising and The Black resulted in large periods of user and syop inactivity, but an increase in vandalism, misinformation, and spamming from new users or basic troublemakers.

Don't worry though. If you're taking care of the above points and we feel your efforts are genuine aid and not harm, feel free to reach out. Chances are we've already noticed you!

Please note: Fulfilling these criteria does not automatically make you a sysop. It will, however, make you a better user. Bear in mind that it is the choice of the bureaucrats who will and won't become a sysop, or whether there even will be an open floor for nominations.

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. Ideally an admin shouldn't be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the Wikia community.

Wiki Adoption

If there are no active bureaucrats, use the talk page to nominate users to become admins or bureaucrats. Once a community decision has been reached (or if there is no active community to debate the decision), please leave a message at the wiki adoption requests page and Wikia Staff can provide the rights.

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