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Moderators are trusted community members who help maintain the wiki by patrolling edits, enforcing guidelines, and assisting users. For assistance, contact a moderator via their talk page or the [Moderators' Noticeboard]({{fullurl:Moderators ' Noticeboard}}).
 
Welcome to Indigewiki's user page—here you'll find guidelines, resources, and tips to help you navigate, contribute, and engage with our community!
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Creating a dedicated page for moderators in your MediaWiki is a great way to outline their roles, responsibilities, and tools. Moderators typically assist with day-to-day maintenance and help enforce community guidelines. Below is a suggested structure and content for your "Moderators" page. Customize it to fit your wiki's specific needs.
Creating a new page for users in your MediaWiki can be a great way to provide guidance, rules, or helpful information. Here’s a general template you can use, which you can customize based on your wiki's purpose and audience:


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# **Moderators**
# Welcome to [Your Wiki Name]!


Welcome to the **Moderators** page. Moderators are trusted members of the community who help maintain the wiki by monitoring content, assisting users, and enforcing policies. This page provides an overview of their roles, responsibilities, and tools.
This page is designed to help users navigate and contribute to [Your Wiki Name]. Whether you're a new visitor or a seasoned contributor, we’re glad you’re here!


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## **Roles and Responsibilities**
## Getting Started


Moderators play a key role in keeping the wiki organized and welcoming. Their responsibilities include:
1. **Create an Account**: To edit pages or contribute, you’ll need to [create an account]([link to account creation page]).
 
2. **Read the Guidelines**: Before contributing, please review our [Community Guidelines]([link to guidelines page]) to ensure your edits align with our standards.
1. **Content Moderation**:
3. **Explore the Wiki**: Use the search bar or browse through our categories to find the information you’re looking for.
  - Reviewing and patrolling recent edits to ensure they meet wiki standards.
  - Reverting vandalism, spam, or inappropriate content.
  - Assisting with categorizing, tagging, and organizing content.
 
2. **User Support**:
  - Welcoming new users and guiding them on wiki policies.
  - Answering questions and resolving minor disputes.
  - Escalating issues to administrators when necessary.
 
3. **Policy Enforcement**:
  - Monitoring discussions and ensuring they remain respectful and on-topic.
  - Enforcing community guidelines and reporting violations to administrators.


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## **Moderator Tools**
## How to Contribute


Moderators have access to tools that help them perform their duties, such as:
We encourage users to contribute to [Your Wiki Name]! Here’s how you can help:


- **Patrol Edits**: Marking edits as "patrolled" to indicate they have been reviewed.
- **Edit Existing Pages**: Found an error or outdated information? Click the "Edit" button to make improvements.
- **Revert Changes**: Quickly undoing problematic edits (rollback).
- **Create New Pages**: Have knowledge to share? Create a new page on a relevant topic.
- **Delete and Undelete**: Removing or restoring content in certain cases (if permissions allow).
- **Discuss Changes**: Use the "Talk" pages to discuss edits or propose new ideas with other users.
- **Warn Users**: Issuing warnings to users who violate guidelines.


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## **Guidelines for Moderators**
## User Resources


1. **Act Fairly and Impartially**:
- **[Help Page]([link to help page])**: Learn how to use the wiki software, format text, and more.
  - Treat all users equally and avoid favoritism or bias.
- **[FAQ]([link to FAQ page])**: Find answers to common questions.
  - Follow wiki policies and guidelines when making decisions.
- **[Community Portal]([link to community portal])**: Connect with other users and stay updated on wiki news.
 
2. **Communicate Clearly**:
  - Provide clear explanations when taking action (e.g., reverting edits or issuing warnings).
  - Use edit summaries and talk pages to communicate with users.
 
3. **Lead by Example**:
  - Demonstrate positive behavior and constructive contributions.
  - Help foster a welcoming and collaborative environment.
 
4. **Collaborate with Administrators**:
  - Report serious issues or policy violations to administrators.
  - Work together to resolve conflicts and maintain the wiki.


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## **Becoming a Moderator**
## Rules and Etiquette


Moderators are selected based on their contributions, trustworthiness, and understanding of the wiki's policies. If you are interested in becoming a moderator:
To maintain a positive and productive environment, please follow these rules:


1. Review the wiki's policies and guidelines.
1. **Be Respectful**: Treat all users with kindness and respect.
2. Demonstrate a consistent history of constructive contributions.
2. **Cite Your Sources**: When adding information, provide reliable sources.
3. Reach out to administrators or start a discussion on the community forum.
3. **Avoid Spam**: Do not post promotional content or irrelevant links.
4. **Follow Copyright Rules**: Only upload or use content that you have the rights to share.


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## **Resources for Moderators**
## Need Help?


- [Help:Moderators' Guide](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Moderators'_guide) - Official MediaWiki guide for moderators.
If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to:
- [Community Portal]({{fullurl:Community Portal}}) - Connect with other users and discuss wiki-related topics.
- Contact an [Administrator]([link to admin page]).
- [Recent Changes]({{fullurl:Special:RecentChanges}}) - Monitor recent edits and patrol changes.
- Post on the [Help Desk]([link to help desk page]).
- [Moderation Logs]({{fullurl:Special:Log}}) - Review logs of moderation actions.


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## **Contacting Moderators**
Thank you for being part of [Your Wiki Name]! We look forward to your contributions.
 
If you need assistance from a moderator, you can:
- Post a message on the [Moderators' Noticeboard]({{fullurl:Moderators' Noticeboard}}).
- Contact a moderator directly via their talk page.


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Thank you for helping to maintain and grow this wiki!
### Customization Tips:
 
- Replace placeholders like `[Your Wiki Name]` and `[link to...]` with your wiki's specific details.
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- Add or remove sections based on your wiki's focus (e.g., gaming, education, documentation).
- Include links to key pages to make navigation easier for users.


This page provides a clear overview of the moderator role while linking to relevant resources and tools. Adjust the content to match your wiki's tone, policies, and community needs.
Let me know if you’d like help with specific sections or formatting!

Revision as of 00:50, 26 February 2025

Creating a new page for users in your MediaWiki can be a great way to provide guidance, rules, or helpful information. Here’s a general template you can use, which you can customize based on your wiki's purpose and audience:

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  1. Welcome to [Your Wiki Name]!

This page is designed to help users navigate and contribute to [Your Wiki Name]. Whether you're a new visitor or a seasoned contributor, we’re glad you’re here!

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    1. Getting Started

1. **Create an Account**: To edit pages or contribute, you’ll need to [create an account]([link to account creation page]). 2. **Read the Guidelines**: Before contributing, please review our [Community Guidelines]([link to guidelines page]) to ensure your edits align with our standards. 3. **Explore the Wiki**: Use the search bar or browse through our categories to find the information you’re looking for.

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    1. How to Contribute

We encourage users to contribute to [Your Wiki Name]! Here’s how you can help:

- **Edit Existing Pages**: Found an error or outdated information? Click the "Edit" button to make improvements. - **Create New Pages**: Have knowledge to share? Create a new page on a relevant topic. - **Discuss Changes**: Use the "Talk" pages to discuss edits or propose new ideas with other users.

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    1. User Resources

- **[Help Page]([link to help page])**: Learn how to use the wiki software, format text, and more. - **[FAQ]([link to FAQ page])**: Find answers to common questions. - **[Community Portal]([link to community portal])**: Connect with other users and stay updated on wiki news.

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    1. Rules and Etiquette

To maintain a positive and productive environment, please follow these rules:

1. **Be Respectful**: Treat all users with kindness and respect. 2. **Cite Your Sources**: When adding information, provide reliable sources. 3. **Avoid Spam**: Do not post promotional content or irrelevant links. 4. **Follow Copyright Rules**: Only upload or use content that you have the rights to share.

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    1. Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to: - Contact an [Administrator]([link to admin page]). - Post on the [Help Desk]([link to help desk page]).

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Thank you for being part of [Your Wiki Name]! We look forward to your contributions.

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      1. Customization Tips:

- Replace placeholders like `[Your Wiki Name]` and `[link to...]` with your wiki's specific details. - Add or remove sections based on your wiki's focus (e.g., gaming, education, documentation). - Include links to key pages to make navigation easier for users.

Let me know if you’d like help with specific sections or formatting!

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