Protection policy
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Protection Policy
At the nUSA Wiki, the protection of pages is a vital part of maintaining a healthy and accurate environment for all users. This Protection Policy outlines when and why pages on the nUSA Wiki may be protected, as well as the procedures for requesting and managing page protection. Protection is an important tool to ensure that the wiki remains free from vandalism, abusive behavior, and intentional disruption of content.
Purpose of Page Protection
Page protection serves to prevent the abuse of wiki content, ensure the accuracy of key information, and maintain a constructive environment for all users. Pages may be protected if abuse or disruption is detected, including:
- Vandalism: Deliberate attempts to insert false, harmful, or inappropriate content.
- Harassment or personal attacks: Editing content to damage or discredit other users, spreading false claims or personal attacks.
- Spam or biased edits: Adding irrelevant or biased information that disrupts the neutrality of the wiki.
- Edit wars: When users repeatedly edit a page in a disruptive manner or engage in ongoing disputes over content without resolution.
- Misleading or inaccurate information: In cases where users intentionally alter content to reflect false information, especially in critical areas related to the governance and laws of nUSA.
Types of Protection
Page protection can be applied in various forms depending on the severity and nature of the issue:
1. Semi-Protection
Pages may be semi-protected if they are regularly subjected to vandalism, spam, or biased edits. Semi-protection restricts editing to registered users who have met specific criteria, such as account age or edit count. This helps reduce disruptive editing while allowing more trusted users to contribute.
2. Full Protection
Full protection is applied to pages that require a higher level of security. It restricts editing to administrators and is used in situations where the page is the target of sustained vandalism, an ongoing edit war, or when users are intentionally spreading false information. Full protection is also used for pages that need to remain consistent and accurate, such as important governance policies or historical documents.
3. Extended Confirmed Protection
Extended confirmed protection is applied to pages that are critically important or have experienced significant issues with disruption. This protection level restricts editing to extended confirmed users, typically those with a trusted and proven standing on the wiki. It is used in cases where semi-protection has been ineffective or when the page is at risk of long-term disruption.
Reasons for Applying Page Protection
Page protection can be applied in the following cases:
- Disruptive edits: If a page is repeatedly targeted by vandalism, biased edits, or disruptive behavior, protection will be applied to prevent further damage.
- Unresolved disputes: If there are ongoing edit wars or unresolved disputes over the content, protection may be enforced to allow time for discussion and resolution.
- Prevention of harmful behavior: Pages that are being edited with malicious intent to damage the wiki, target other users, or promote false or harmful information may be protected to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Abuse detection: If a user or group of users is intentionally attempting to disrupt the page or mislead other users, protection can be applied to prevent further harm.
How Page Protection Works
Once a page is protected, the following actions are generally enforced:
- Semi-protection: Allows only autoconfirmed users to edit the page.
- Full protection: Limits editing to administrators only.
- Extended protection: Restricts editing to extended confirmed users.
In all cases, discussions about the page will remain open, and anyone who wishes to suggest edits or changes can do so by posting on the talk page of the protected article. Administrators and other trusted users will review these suggestions and implement changes when necessary.
Auto Bot and Automatic Reverts
To maintain the integrity of the wiki and to combat vandalism or malicious edits more efficiently, nUSA Wiki utilizes an automated bot system known as Auto Bot. This bot is designed to automatically detect and revert disruptive or harmful edits, such as vandalism, spam, or any other unauthorized changes.
Sometimes, this bot may revert edits automatically, even if the edit was not intentionally harmful. In such cases, the bot may have incorrectly flagged the change as disruptive.
If you believe your edit has been mistakenly reverted, do not attempt to undo the edit yourself. The bot will continue to revert the changes until it is informed that the edit is safe and legitimate. Instead, please notify an administrator to review the situation and make the necessary adjustments. Administrators can whitelist edits or pages that have been incorrectly flagged by the bot.
How to Request Page Protection
If you believe that a page should be protected, please follow these steps:
1. Check the Talk Page: Before requesting protection, check the article’s talk page to see if there is an ongoing discussion regarding the protection of the page. 2. Submit a Request: If you think a page needs protection, submit a request on the talk page or contact an administrator. Provide details about why you believe the page should be protected (e.g., ongoing vandalism, unresolved disputes, etc.). 3. Review by Administrators: Administrators will review the request and assess whether protection is warranted. They will take into account the history of the page, the nature of the problem, and the importance of the page in question. 4. Protection Decision: If protection is applied, administrators will notify the community of the decision and the level of protection that has been implemented.
Removing Page Protection
Page protection is not permanent and can be removed once the issue has been resolved. If a page is no longer at risk of disruption, users can request the removal of protection. Administrators will review these requests and determine if the page can be safely unprotected.
Abuse of Protection
In some cases, users may attempt to bypass page protection by using alternate accounts or other methods to make disruptive edits. If you suspect abuse of protection, please report it to an administrator immediately. Any attempt to bypass page protection or engage in vandalism may result in blocking and further administrative action.
Conclusion
Page protection is an essential tool for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and security of the nUSA Wiki. It is applied to ensure that content remains trustworthy, and that the wiki remains a safe and welcoming space for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns regarding page protection, please reach out to an administrator.