Grand Theft Wiki:Protection - Revision history

Gboyers at 22:02, 20 February 2012

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	==Protection Template==		==Protection Template==
	~~When~~ a page ~~is protected,~~ [[~~Template~~:~~Protect~~]] ~~should be used in one form~~ or ~~another~~. ~~This~~ template ~~does not~~ protect the page, it ~~merely explains that it is protected. Using any of these templates will place~~ the ~~page in [[:Category:Protected]]~~.		A protection template is not required, because any user (who is not an admin) who tries to edit a protected page will see the message at [[MediaWiki:Protectedpagetext]], shown below:

			{{:MediaWiki:Protectedpagetext}}

			However, where protection is controversial or for temporary reasons, adding a protection template is useful.


			;On-page template

			One method of showing that pages are protected is to use <nowiki>{{protect\|small=yes}}</nowiki>, which displays the small padlock in the top right corner of the page. This is not an invasive box, and it still links to this explanation page if people notice the icon.


	~~The preferred method of showing that pages are protected is to use <nowiki>{{protect\|small=yes}}</nowiki>, which displays the small padlock in the top right corner of the~~ page~~. This is not an invasive box, and it still links to this page if people notice the icon.~~		;Talk page template

	If a page is ~~protected because of vandalism, a more visible message~~ is ~~often required. Using <nowiki>~~{{protect}}~~</nowiki> in its raw form will output the following~~:		Adding a protection template to the top of the talk page is useful. This will explain the ''reasons'' behind the protection to any users who may be confused or even upset. The standard template is {{template\|protect}}, shown below:

	{{protect}}		{{protect}}

	For pages protected ~~due~~ to vandalism, a temporary expiration can be initiated. Using the notation of: <code><nowiki>{{Template:Protect\|expiry={{#time:F j, Y\|+2 months}}}}</nowiki></code>, we can specify a date that is (for example) exactly two months from the current time. When that date has passed, the page will be moved into [[:Category:Expired Protected]], so that a passing Staff member knows that those pages should be unprotected.		When a page is protected, [[Template:Protect]] should be used in one form or another. This template does not protect the page, it merely explains that it is protected. Using any of these templates will place the page in [[:Category:Protected]].


			;Temporary protections

			For pages temporarily protected to prevent vandalism, a temporary expiration can be initiated. Using the notation of: <code><nowiki>{{Template:Protect\|expiry={{#time:F j, Y\|+2 months}}}}</nowiki></code>, we can specify a date that is (for example) exactly two months from the current time. When that date has passed, the page will be moved into [[:Category:Expired Protected]], so that a passing Staff member knows that those pages should be unprotected.

	{{~~Template:~~Protect\|expiry={{#time:F j, Y\|+2 months}}}}		{{Protect\|expiry={{#time:F j, Y\|+2 months}}}}

	An alternative method is to specify a time period by using <code><nowiki>{{subst:#time:</nowiki></code> instead.		An alternative method is to specify a time period by using <code><nowiki>{{subst:#time:</nowiki></code> instead.

	The expiry time on a page is at the discretion of the Staff member applying the protection. If the vandalism is happening quite often on a large important article, such as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the protection should probably be long-term. If the vandalism is only by one user, that user should be [[Grand Theft Wiki:Suspension\|suspended or banned]] instead of the page being protected.		The expiry time on a page is at the discretion of the Staff member applying the protection. If the vandalism is happening quite often on a large important article, such as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the protection should probably be long-term. If the vandalism is only by one user, that user should be [[Grand Theft Wiki:Suspension\|suspended or banned]] instead of the page being protected.

JFletcher: Spelling

2011-04-15T06:29:45Z

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	Any [[Staff\|administrator]] can protect any page, except Special and MediaWiki namespaces. However, pages should only be protected when there is good reason. This site is a wiki, so having a lot of pages only editable by Staff defeats the object of community participation.		Any [[Staff\|administrator]] can protect any page, except Special and MediaWiki namespaces. However, pages should only be protected when there is good reason. This site is a wiki, so having a lot of pages only editable by Staff defeats the object of community participation.

	If a user believes that there is a need for a ~~pafe~~ to be protected, they should mention t on the article's talk page, or directly on the talk page of an administrator to ~~ensnre~~ that the message is seen. The administrator can then make a decision as to whether protection is really necessary.		If a user believes that there is a need for a page to be protected, they should mention it on the article's talk page, or directly on the talk page of an administrator to ensure that the message is seen. The administrator can then make a decision as to whether protection is really necessary.

	Users may request that their user page, or some of its subpages, be protected. A decision will be made on an individual basis as to whether this is appropriate.		Users may request that their user page, or some of its subpages, be protected. A decision will be made on an individual basis as to whether this is appropriate.

JFletcher: +How to request protection

2011-04-15T06:27:50Z

+How to request protection

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	{{policy\|[[Protect]]}}{{protect\|small=yes}}		{{policy\|[[Protect]]}}{{protect\|small=yes}}
	Any page on Grand Theft Wiki can be protected from editing. When a page is protected, only administrators can edit it.		Any page on Grand Theft Wiki can be protected from editing. When a page is protected, only [[administrators]] can edit it.

	Pages are protected for one of three reasons:		Pages are protected for one of three reasons:
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	Any [[Staff\|administrator]] can protect any page, except Special and MediaWiki namespaces. However, pages should only be protected when there is good reason. This site is a wiki, so having a lot of pages only editable by Staff defeats the object of community participation.		Any [[Staff\|administrator]] can protect any page, except Special and MediaWiki namespaces. However, pages should only be protected when there is good reason. This site is a wiki, so having a lot of pages only editable by Staff defeats the object of community participation.

			If a user believes that there is a need for a pafe to be protected, they should mention t on the article's talk page, or directly on the talk page of an administrator to ensnre that the message is seen. The administrator can then make a decision as to whether protection is really necessary.

	Users may request that their user page, or some of its subpages, be protected. A decision will be made on an individual basis as to whether this is appropriate.		Users may request that their user page, or some of its subpages, be protected. A decision will be made on an individual basis as to whether this is appropriate.

A-Dust at 00:11, 10 September 2010

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	An alternative method is to specify a time period by using <code><nowiki>{{subst:#time:</nowiki></code> instead.		An alternative method is to specify a time period by using <code><nowiki>{{subst:#time:</nowiki></code> instead.

	The expiry time on a page is at the discretion of the Staff member applying the protection. If the vandalism is happening quite often on a large important article, such as [[~~GTA~~ IV]], the protection should probably be long-term. If the vandalism is only by one user, that user should be [[Grand Theft Wiki:Suspension\|suspended or banned]] instead of the page being protected.		The expiry time on a page is at the discretion of the Staff member applying the protection. If the vandalism is happening quite often on a large important article, such as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the protection should probably be long-term. If the vandalism is only by one user, that user should be [[Grand Theft Wiki:Suspension\|suspended or banned]] instead of the page being protected.

Gboyers: New page: {{policy|Protect}}{{protect|small=yes}} Any page on Grand Theft Wiki can be protected from editing. When a page is protected, only administrators can edit it. Pages are protected for...

2007-05-30T15:49:16Z

New page: {{policy|Protect}}{{protect|small=yes}} Any page on Grand Theft Wiki can be protected from editing. When a page is protected, only administrators can edit it. Pages are protected for...

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{{policy|[[Protect]]}}{{protect|small=yes}}
Any page on Grand Theft Wiki can be protected from editing. When a page is protected, only administrators can edit it.

Pages are protected for one of three reasons:

#If the page is an important page, such as the [[Main Page]], it cannot afford to be allowed to be vandalised, so should always be protected.
#If a page, image or template is transcluded (included) into a lot of other pages, any vandalism would affect a large proportion of the site, so these are often protected.
#If a page is repeatedly vandalised, then temporary or permanent protection can help stop that.

Any [[Staff|administrator]] can protect any page, except Special and MediaWiki namespaces. However, pages should only be protected when there is good reason. This site is a wiki, so having a lot of pages only editable by Staff defeats the object of community participation.

Users may request that their user page, or some of its subpages, be protected. A decision will be made on an individual basis as to whether this is appropriate.

==Protection Template==
When a page is protected, [[Template:Protect]] should be used in one form or another. This template does not protect the page, it merely explains that it is protected. Using any of these templates will place the page in [[:Category:Protected]].

The preferred method of showing that pages are protected is to use <nowiki>{{protect|small=yes}}</nowiki>, which displays the small padlock in the top right corner of the page. This is not an invasive box, and it still links to this page if people notice the icon.

If a page is protected because of vandalism, a more visible message is often required. Using <nowiki>{{protect}}</nowiki> in its raw form will output the following:

{{protect}}

For pages protected due to vandalism, a temporary expiration can be initiated. Using the notation of: <code><nowiki>{{Template:Protect|expiry={{#time:F j, Y|+2 months}}}}</nowiki></code>, we can specify a date that is (for example) exactly two months from the current time. When that date has passed, the page will be moved into [[:Category:Expired Protected]], so that a passing Staff member knows that those pages should be unprotected.

{{Template:Protect|expiry={{#time:F j, Y|+2 months}}}}

An alternative method is to specify a time period by using <code><nowiki>{{subst:#time:</nowiki></code> instead.

The expiry time on a page is at the discretion of the Staff member applying the protection. If the vandalism is happening quite often on a large important article, such as [[GTA IV]], the protection should probably be long-term. If the vandalism is only by one user, that user should be [[Grand Theft Wiki:Suspension|suspended or banned]] instead of the page being protected.