WP:ADMIN

1. WP:ADMIN – A Comprehensive Guide for New Administrators

This article provides a detailed overview of the responsibilities, tools, and guidelines for administrators on this wiki. It is intended for newly appointed administrators, as well as experienced users seeking to understand the administrative process. Understanding the principles outlined here is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive wiki environment.

What is an Administrator?

Administrators (often shortened to "admins") are trusted users granted additional permissions and responsibilities for maintaining the integrity and functionality of this wiki. They are the stewards of the community, responsible for enforcing policies, resolving disputes, and ensuring the wiki remains a valuable resource. Becoming an administrator is a privilege, not a right, and requires a demonstrated commitment to the wiki's principles and a thorough understanding of its policies. The process of becoming an administrator is detailed in WP:RFA.

Administrators are *not* above the community. They are expected to act impartially, transparently, and in the best interests of the wiki as a whole. Abuse of administrative privileges can lead to demotion. This guide outlines the core functions and expectations.

Core Administrative Tools and Permissions

Administrators possess a range of tools that allow them to perform tasks unavailable to regular users. These tools are designed to facilitate the smooth running of the wiki and address issues that arise. Here's a breakdown of the most important ones:

• **Deletion:** Administrators can delete pages and files that violate policy, are irrelevant, or are disruptive. This includes removing vandalism, copyright violations, and pages lacking notability. Deletion is not to be taken lightly and should always be accompanied by a clear explanation. See WP:DELETE for detailed guidelines.
• **Blocking:** Administrators can block users who engage in disruptive behavior, such as vandalism, personal attacks, or spamming. Block durations can range from temporary to indefinite, depending on the severity of the offense. Blocking should be used as a last resort after other methods of communication and warning have failed. Review WP:BLOCK for detailed guidelines on blocking.
• **Protection:** Administrators can protect pages from editing, preventing vandalism or edit wars. Protection levels include full protection (only administrators can edit), semi-protection (only confirmed users can edit), and template protection. Protection should be used judiciously and only when necessary. See WP:PROTECT for detailed guidelines.
• **User Rights Management:** Administrators can grant or revoke user rights, such as the ability to edit semi-protected pages, autoconfirm, or roll back edits.
• **Suppressing Revision History:** In rare cases, administrators can suppress revision history to remove sensitive personal information or copyright violations. This is a complex process and requires careful consideration.
• **Merging and Moving Pages:** Administrators can merge pages with similar content or move pages to more appropriate titles.
• **Oversight:** A specialized group of administrators with additional permissions to remove harmful revisions from the public record. This is typically reserved for dealing with extremely sensitive or legally problematic content.
• **Database Access (Limited):** Administrators have limited access to the underlying database, allowing them to perform certain maintenance tasks.

Key Administrative Policies and Guidelines

Administrators are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the following policies and guidelines:

• **Neutral Point of View (NPOV):** WP:NPOV is a foundational principle of this wiki. Administrators must ensure that all content is presented in a neutral and unbiased manner.
• **Verifiability:** WP:VER requires that all content be verifiable through reliable sources. Administrators should address concerns about sourcing and remove unsourced or poorly sourced material.
• **No Original Research:** WP:NOR prohibits the inclusion of original research or analysis. Administrators should enforce this policy and remove any content that violates it.
• **What Wikipedia is Not:** WP:NOT defines the scope of the wiki and outlines topics that are not appropriate for inclusion.
• **Civility:** WP:CIVIL emphasizes the importance of respectful and constructive communication. Administrators should mediate disputes and address uncivil behavior.
• **Conflict of Interest (COI):** WP:COI outlines the guidelines for editing when a user has a conflict of interest. Administrators should be aware of potential COIs and address them appropriately.
• **Deletion Policy:** WP:DELETE provides detailed guidance on when and how to delete pages.
• **Blocking Policy:** WP:BLOCK outlines the guidelines for blocking users.
• **Protection Policy:** WP:PROTECT provides guidance on when and how to protect pages.
• **Admin Conduct:** WP:ADMINCOND outlines the expected behavior of administrators.

Common Administrative Tasks and Scenarios

Here are some common scenarios administrators may encounter and how to handle them:

• **Vandalism:** Immediately revert vandalistic edits and consider warning or blocking the user responsible. Utilize tools like Huggle or VisualDiff to identify and revert vandalism quickly. [1](Huggle)
• **Edit Wars:** Attempt to mediate the dispute between the editors involved. If mediation fails, consider protecting the page or seeking assistance from other administrators. [2](Dispute Resolution)
• **Copyright Violations:** Identify and remove any content that violates copyright. If the violation is significant, consider blocking the user responsible. [3](Plagiarism Detector)
• **Personal Attacks:** Address personal attacks immediately. Warn the user responsible and, if the behavior continues, consider blocking them.
• **Spam:** Remove spam links and block the user responsible. Utilize tools like SpamWiki to identify and remove spam. [4](SpamWiki)
• **Disruptive Editing:** Address disruptive editing patterns by issuing warnings, imposing editing restrictions, or blocking the user.
• **Requests for Deletion (RfD):** Review and address requests for deletion, carefully considering the arguments presented.
• **Requests for Protection (RfP):** Review and address requests for protection, carefully considering the need for protection.
• **User Appeals:** Respond to user appeals in a timely and professional manner.

Advanced Administrative Techniques and Tools

Beyond the core tools, administrators can leverage advanced techniques to improve wiki maintenance:

• **Revision Deletion (RevDel):** Allows administrators to hide specific revisions from public view, often used for removing sensitive personal information. [5](SQL Delete - for understanding database concepts)
• **User Rights Management (URM):** Granting appropriate permissions to users (e.g., rollback, autoconfirmed). [6](Role-Based Access Control)
• **CheckUser:** A specialized tool used to identify users who are sockpuppets or sharing the same IP address. Requires specific training and is subject to strict privacy guidelines.
• **Clerkship:** Assisting with tasks like managing deletion logs and processing user rights requests.
• **Scripting (using tools like AutoWikiBrowser):** Automating repetitive tasks like fixing typos or adding templates. [7](AutoWikiBrowser)
• **Analyzing Edit Patterns:** Identifying disruptive users by examining their editing history. [8](Data Analysis with Python)
• **Utilizing XTools:** A suite of tools for administrators, including abuse filters, block logs, and user information. [9](XTools)
• **Understanding Log Files:** Analyzing log files (e.g., deletion logs, block logs) to identify trends and potential issues. [10](Log Analysis Tutorial)

Collaboration and Communication

Administration is not a solitary task. Effective administrators collaborate with other administrators and the community.

• **Administrator's Noticeboard:** WP:AN is the central hub for discussing administrative issues and seeking assistance from other administrators.
• **Village Pump:** WP:VP is a forum for discussing broader wiki policies and guidelines.
• **Talk Pages:** Engage in constructive dialogue with users on their talk pages.
• **Mentorship:** Consider mentoring new administrators.
• **Regular Communication:** Stay informed about changes to policies and guidelines.
• **Seeking Consensus:** Whenever possible, seek consensus before making significant decisions.
• **Transparency:** Be transparent about your actions and explain your reasoning.

Understanding Technical Analysis & Market Trends (For Context - Wiki-Related Disruptions)

While seemingly unrelated to wiki administration, understanding basic concepts of technical analysis and market trends can be surprisingly useful in recognizing and addressing certain types of disruptive behavior, particularly related to promotional editing or coordinated campaigns. For example:

• **Pump and Dump Schemes:** Recognizing patterns similar to "pump and dump" schemes in financial markets can help identify users attempting to artificially inflate the importance of a particular topic. [11](Pump and Dump)
• **Sudden Spikes in Traffic:** Analyzing traffic patterns (similar to volume in trading) can reveal coordinated efforts to promote a specific page. [12](SimilarWeb - website traffic analysis)
• **Sentiment Analysis:** While not directly applicable, the concept of sentiment analysis (gauging public opinion) can inform how users are reacting to changes on the wiki. [13](Sentiment Analysis)
• **Trend Following:** Identifying emerging trends in editing patterns to proactively address potential issues.
• **Moving Averages (in Edit Counts):** Understanding how edit counts change over time can reveal unusual activity.
• **Support and Resistance Levels (in Page Views):** Identifying key levels of page views that may indicate increased attention or manipulation.
• **Bollinger Bands (in Edit Frequency):** Detecting unusual volatility in edit frequency.
• **Fibonacci Retracements (in Edit Distribution):** Recognizing patterns in how edits are distributed across different sections of a page.
• **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence - Applied to Edit Activity):** Identifying changes in the momentum of editing activity.
• **RSI (Relative Strength Index - Applied to Edit Contributions):** Determining whether a user's editing activity is overbought or oversold.
• **Candlestick Patterns (in Revision History):** Visualizing edit patterns to identify potential manipulation.
• **Elliott Wave Theory (in Editing Cycles):** Identifying cyclical patterns in editing behavior. [14](Elliott Wave Theory)
• **Ichimoku Cloud (Applied to Page Development):** Analyzing the overall trend of a page's development.
• **Parabolic SAR (Applied to Page Growth):** Identifying potential acceleration or deceleration in page growth.
• **Stochastic Oscillator (Applied to Edit Momentum):** Measuring the momentum of editing activity.
• **Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP - Applied to Edit Importance):** Assessing the importance of edits based on the user's reputation and contributions.
• **ATR (Average True Range - Applied to Edit Volatility):** Measuring the volatility of editing activity.
• **Donchian Channels (Applied to Edit Range):** Identifying the high and low range of edit activity.
• **Heikin-Ashi (Applied to Edit Flow):** Smoothing out edit data to identify trends.
• **Keltner Channels (Applied to Edit Bands):** Identifying potential breakout points in edit activity.
• **Chaikin Money Flow (Applied to Edit Contributions):** Measuring the flow of contributions from different users.
• **Accumulation/Distribution Line (Applied to Edit Ownership):** Tracking the distribution of edits among different users.
• **On Balance Volume (OBV - Applied to Edit Volume):** Measuring the relationship between edit volume and price (page views).
• **Williams %R (Applied to Edit Relativity):** Comparing edit activity to its historical range.

Conclusion

Being an administrator is a demanding but rewarding role. By understanding the tools, policies, and guidelines outlined in this article, you can effectively contribute to the maintenance and growth of this wiki. Remember to act with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the community. Continuous learning and collaboration are essential for success.

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