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The '''staff''' is a group of users that volunteer their time to maintain [[Nookipedia]]. Each type of staff plays a different part in the maintenance of the wiki. We like to think that no staff level is higher than another, because each performs different duties for the wiki. Staff members are usually chosen through an application process, in which staff members reach consensus on promotions.
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The '''staff''' is a group of users that volunteer their time to maintain Nookipedia. Collectively, the staff team is responsible for patrolling wiki edits and assisting users. Additionally, each type of staff rank has abilities that allow them to better assist in different aspects of wiki maintenance.
  
==Staff Ranks==
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Users are generally promoted to staff ranks through an application process, in which staff members vote on applicants and other wiki members provide input.
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==Current staff list==
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==Staff ranks==
 
===Directors===
 
===Directors===
'''Directors''' are the users who are the highest in command. Nookipedia has two directors, each dealing with a different aspect of the site's maintenance. [[User:Jake|Jake]], one of the directors, is responsible for supporting the site both financially and on a server level. [[User:SuperHamster|SuperHamster]], the other, manages the day-to-day operation of the site. In the event of a major vandal attack, directors are able to lockdown editing of the site to lead editors and above, administrators and above, or nobody at all.
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'''Directors''' are the highest in command on Nookipedia. There are two directors: {{u|Jake}}, responsible for supporting the site both financially and on a server level, and {{u|SuperHamster}}, who manages the day-to-day operation of the site.
  
 
===Bureaucrats===
 
===Bureaucrats===
'''Bureaucrats''' help with the day-to-day administration of the wiki by resolving edit-wars, keeping the site up to date with the latest news from [[Nintendo]], and making other users into staff members. They can also remove staff who have done wrongdoing or been inactive. However, only directors can remove bureaucrats from their position.
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'''Bureaucrats''', in addition to performing Administrator duties, help with the day-to-day administration of the wiki by establishing the site's rules and managing user rights.
  
 
===Administrators===
 
===Administrators===
'''Administrators''', or sysops, have additional powers to help them combat vandals by being able to block users and fully protect pages.
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'''Administrators''' are the primary enforcers of the wiki's rules, taking an active role in resolving disputes and combating vandals. They have a number of abilities to aid them in this task, such as protecting pages and blocking users.
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===Patrollers===
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'''Patrollers''' are trusted wiki users with access to additional wiki tools that allow them contribute in different ways. They patrol the wiki's edits and assist users with editing Nookipedia.
  
 
===Lead Editors===
 
===Lead Editors===
'''Lead Editors''' are a retired staff position. Lead Editors were users who not only edit a lot but can clearly describe and explain things, a key quality in a Nookipedia editor. They also had the ability to semi-protect, move, and delete pages. Usually, becoming a Lead Editor is a followed by becoming an administrator later on. They are sometimes referred to as 'Jr. Admins', or 'Semi-Admins'. The Patrollers have took over all the rights that Lead Editors had.
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Formerly, '''Lead Editors''' were staff members trusted with more wiki tools in addition to those of Patrollers. This rank's abilities have since been transferred to the Patroller rank.
  
===Patrollers===
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== What can't the staff do? ==
'''Patrollers''' are last, but certainly not least. Patrollers have what may be the most important job on the wiki; to patrol all new revisions made by our users. They do this through a [[Special:Patrol|special page]], which allows them to perform their duties very easily.
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Staff members should not use their powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version he or she prefers in an editing dispute that is not vandalism. Staff 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 a staff member should not be considered "in charge," nor should the position be considered as a {{wp|Wikipedia:What adminship is not|trophy}}. The ideal admin is simply someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the wiki. Remember, being an administrator is '''not a big deal'''. You're simply helping the wiki in a different way than the average user.
  
== What Can't the Staff Do? ==
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==Becoming a staff member==
Staff members should not use their powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version he or she prefers in an editing dispute that is not vandalism. Staff 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 a staff member should not be considered "in charge." The ideal admin is simply someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the wiki. Remember, being an administrator is '''not a big deal'''. You're simply helping the wiki in a different way than the average user.
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Any editors interested in becoming a staff member or nominating another editor can submit an application at [[Nookipedia:Staff/Apply|the application page]]. However, the following criteria '''must''' be met before you may apply for a staff position:
  
==Becoming a Staff Member==
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*You must have had an account on the wiki for at least two months.
Any editors interested in becoming a staff member (or nominating another editor) can submit an application at [[Nookipedia:Staff/Apply|the application page]].
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*You must have made at least 200 mainspace edits since you joined. This only includes edits in the 'Article' namespace. Edits in other namespaces do not count.
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*If you post an application and it turns out to be unsuccessful, you must wait at least 60 days, starting from the date the application was closed, before you may apply again.
  
Periodically, Nookipedia Bureaucrats and Directors may discuss staff positions and offer promotions, along with demoting inactive users.
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==Staff demotion==
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There are various reasons for which staff members may be removed from the staff, such as inactivity, resignation, or expulsion. For details on how staff demotions work, see the [[Nookipedia:Staff demotion policy|staff demotion policy]].
  
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Latest revision as of 21:44, April 21, 2024

The staff is a group of users that volunteer their time to maintain Nookipedia. Collectively, the staff team is responsible for patrolling wiki edits and assisting users. Additionally, each type of staff rank has abilities that allow them to better assist in different aspects of wiki maintenance.

Users are generally promoted to staff ranks through an application process, in which staff members vote on applicants and other wiki members provide input.

Current staff list

User Signature Contact Time zone Focus Status
Directors
Pierce CF.png Jake Jake (talk) Talk page | Email UTC-5 (EST) Technical support
Active
Contributions
SuperHamster.png SuperHamster SuperHamster Talk Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-6 (CST) Editing
Active
Contributions
Bureaucrats
AlexBot2004.jpg AlexBot2004 AlexBot2004 (Talk) Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-6 (CST) Editing, images
Active
Contributions
HylianAngel Avatar.png HylianAngel HylianAngel (talk) Talk page | Email United States of America Editing, house images
Active
Contributions
Sunmarsh.png sunmarsh Sunmarshsignature.png (talk) Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-5 (EST) Templates
Around
Contributions
Vmario.jpg Vmario97 vmario97 (talk) Talk page | Email UTC+2 (EET) Editing
Hiatus
Contributions
Administrators
Dorsal Axe avatar.png Dorsal Axe Shark HHD Icon.png Dorsal Axe (talk) Talk page | Email United Kingdom UTC (GMT) Templates
Active
Contributions
Drago NH.png Drago Drago (talk) Drago PC Villager Icon.png Talk page | Email United Kingdom UTC (GMT) Editing
Around
Contributions
Avery's Photo NH Texture.png Lampshade59276 Lampshade59276 (talk) Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-5 (EST) Editing, scripting
Active
Contributions
PanchamBro Avatar.png PanchamBro -- PanchamBro (talkcontributions) Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-5 (EST) Editing, template, scripting
Around
Contributions
Avatar User-Vivian.png Vivian ~ Vivian (talk) Vivian Sig Pic.png Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-8 (PST) Editing, images
Active
Contributions
Jigglypuff giant.gif ZCJigglypuff ZCJigglypuff(Talk) Talk page | Email Australia UTC+10 (AEST) Editing, writing
Around
Contributions
Patrollers
BladeofEvilsBane   Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-5 (EST) Writing, grammar
Around
Contributions
25th Anniversary Kirby Plush.jpg Chubby Bub   Talk page | Email United States of America Editing, files
Active
Contributions
JacketedTerrapin avatar.png The Jacketed Terrapin Snapping Turtle NH Icon.pngThe Jacketed TerrapinSoft-Shelled Turtle NH Icon.png Talk page | Email United States of America UTC-8 (PST) Editing
Around
Contributions


Staff ranks

Directors

Directors are the highest in command on Nookipedia. There are two directors: Jake, responsible for supporting the site both financially and on a server level, and SuperHamster, who manages the day-to-day operation of the site.

Bureaucrats

Bureaucrats, in addition to performing Administrator duties, help with the day-to-day administration of the wiki by establishing the site's rules and managing user rights.

Administrators

Administrators are the primary enforcers of the wiki's rules, taking an active role in resolving disputes and combating vandals. They have a number of abilities to aid them in this task, such as protecting pages and blocking users.

Patrollers

Patrollers are trusted wiki users with access to additional wiki tools that allow them contribute in different ways. They patrol the wiki's edits and assist users with editing Nookipedia.

Lead Editors

Formerly, Lead Editors were staff members trusted with more wiki tools in addition to those of Patrollers. This rank's abilities have since been transferred to the Patroller rank.

What can't the staff do?

Staff members should not use their powers to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version he or she prefers in an editing dispute that is not vandalism. Staff 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 a staff member should not be considered "in charge," nor should the position be considered as a trophy. The ideal admin is simply someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the wiki. Remember, being an administrator is not a big deal. You're simply helping the wiki in a different way than the average user.

Becoming a staff member

Any editors interested in becoming a staff member or nominating another editor can submit an application at the application page. However, the following criteria must be met before you may apply for a staff position:

  • You must have had an account on the wiki for at least two months.
  • You must have made at least 200 mainspace edits since you joined. This only includes edits in the 'Article' namespace. Edits in other namespaces do not count.
  • If you post an application and it turns out to be unsuccessful, you must wait at least 60 days, starting from the date the application was closed, before you may apply again.

Staff demotion

There are various reasons for which staff members may be removed from the staff, such as inactivity, resignation, or expulsion. For details on how staff demotions work, see the staff demotion policy.