WickedGov:User groups

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This policy page documents the rights of various user groups on WickedGov. A detailed technical list of rights is available at [[Special:ListGroupRights]].

== Automatically granted groups ==

=== Registered users ===

Registered users enjoy a variety of additional privileges, such as creating a [[Help:watchlist|watchlist]], marking edits as [[Help:minor edits|minor]], and the possibility to gain further permissions. While it is not mandatory, [[Special:CreateAccount|registration]] is encouraged for all regular contributors. Use of a real-life name is not required, and users do not have to specify any personal information.

=== Autoconfirmed users ===

Autoconfirmation (<code>autoconfirmed</code>) is granted to any registered user who registered at least three days ago ''and'' has made at least five edits.

Autoconfirmed users can edit [[Project:Semi-protection|semi-protected]] pages and are exempt from certain rate limits imposed by the wiki software.

==== Confirmed users ====
Trusted users can be manually confirmed by any administrator or account creator prior to reaching the usual requirement. These users are part of the <code>confirmed</code> group.

Manual confirmation is generally only granted to authorized [[project:alternative accounts|alternative accounts]] of autoconfirmed users, and users that are under in-person supervision and instruction (''e.g.'' at edit-a-thons).

Once confirmed users are also autoconfirmed (3 days, 5 edits), they can remove the <code>confirmed</code> group from their own account at [[Special:UserRights]]. Administrators may also remove the group in this situation, or if the access is misused or was inappropriately granted.

=== Extended confirmed users ===

Users become extended confirmed (<code>extendedconfirmed</code>) with at least 100 edits and at least a 14-day-old registered account.<ref>The 14-day count starts when an account makes its first edit.</ref> This group can also be manually granted, although rarely.

Extended confirmed users' sole additional privilege is editing [[Project:extended-protected|extended-protected]] pages.

Users should not make many useless edits to reach the 100-edit mark; this is considered [[Project:gaming the system|gaming the system]] and will result in revocation of the permission by an administrator. (In almost all other cases, including inactive users, the extended confirmed group should not be revoked.)

Administrators have all extended-confirmed rights and need not be part of the group.

== Specialized permissions ==

These groups are granted to experienced, knowledgeable users who need the permission, if applicable.

=== Account creators ===
Account creators (<code>accountcreator</code>) are exempt from rate limits imposed by the MediaWiki software. This permits them to create a large number of accounts from a single IP address, which may be useful for in-person outreach events.

Account creators are also permitted to add the <code>confirmed</code> user group to users who participate in events.

This group can be granted and removed by bureaucrats. Requests should be made at the [[Project:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Access may be granted temporarily to less experienced users or indefinitely to more experienced users.

Administrators have all account creator rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.

=== Autopatrolled users ===

Autopatrolled users (<code>autopatrolled</code>) are exempt from recent changes patrolling. Administrators grant autopatrolled access to trusted, active users with some degree of experience.

Being a part of this group does ''not'' make editing easier in any way. It is ''not'' a status symbol. It is simply a tool to decrease the size of the recent changes patrolling backlog.

=== IP block exemptions ===

Normally, [[WickedGov:Blocking policy|blocks]] against IP addresses do not affect logged-in users from that IP address. However, on some IP addresses, such as open proxies and other addresses that are persistently abused, logged-in editing is also disabled. Also, logged-in editing is automatically disabled on IP addresses recently used by blocked accounts.

Users in the IP block exemptions group (<code>ipb-exemption</code>) are immune to these blocks.

IP block exemptions should be granted only with demonstrated need, and should be granted for not longer than 2 years (with possibility of renewal if necessary).

Exemptions should not be used for other purposes than the purpose for which they were granted.

In addition to manually placed IP blocks, IP block exemption access also gives the ability to bypass [[wikipedia:mediawikiwiki:Extension:TorBlock|Tor blocks]], which are automatically imposed by the software.

[[#Administrators|Administrators]] and [[#Bureaucrats|bureaucrats]] have all IP block exemption rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> and <code>bureaucrat</code> toolsets.

IP block exemption access can be granted and revoked by administrators and bureaucrats.

=== Uploaders ===
Uploaders (<code>uploader</code>) are trusted users with the right to upload files directly to WickedGov (normally, files are instead uploaded to WickedGov Commons). Administrators may grant and revoke uploader permissions.

Uploader permissions may be requested at the [[Project:Administrators' noticeboard|administrators' noticeboard]].

[[#Administrators|Administrators]] have all uploader rights as part of the <code>sysop</code> toolset.

=== Transwiki importers ===
Transwiki importers (<code>transwiki</code>) have the technical ability to [[m:Help:Import|import]] pages from other wikis. This access may be granted and removed by bureaucrats and should be requested at the [[WG:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Administrators and XML importers have transwiki import access as part of the <code>sysop</code> and <code>importupload</code> toolsets.

=== XML importers ===
XML importers (<code>importupload</code>) have the ability to import pages not only from other wikis, but also from arbitrary XML file uploads.

Due to the sensitive and niche nature of this group, only [[m:S|Stewards]] can grant and remove access. Requests should be made on the [[WG:bureaucrats'noticeboard|bureaucrats'noticeboard]], and a bureaucrat will transfer the request to [[m:SRP|the Stewards request page]] if successful.

=== Revocation of specialized permissions ===
The <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>autopatrolled</code>, <code>ipb-exemption</code>, <code>uploader</code>, <code>transwiki</code>, and <code>importupload</code> groups should be removed by a bureaucrat or administrator (or, in the case of XML import, a Steward):

* Upon self-request.
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** It is clear that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or blatant [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]).
** It is clear that the account is compromised.
** It is clear that the tools are being used in violation of relevant policies or guidelines (in this case, the removing administrator/bureaucrat should promptly seek review at a noticeboard).
* Upon consensus at a high-profile location.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the user becomes part of another group (such as <code>sysop</code> or <code>bureaucrat</code>) that makes the specialized permissions redundant.
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 2 years for <code>autopatrolled</code> and <code>ipb-exemption</code> or for 1 year for <code>accountcreator</code>, <code>uploader</code>, <code>transwiki</code>, and <code>importupload</code>.

When specialized permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained through the regular avenue (the bureaucrats'/administrators' noticeboard or informal request as the case may be).

== Administrators ==
Administrators (<code>sysop</code>) are trusted, experienced users with the ''technical ability'' to perform certain maintenance actions. These actions include, but are not limited to:

* Blocking and unblocking other users from editing
* Deleting and undeleting pages
* Configuring [[WG:PP|protection]] settings

Administrators have ''no'' additional social status compared to other editors and have no formal mediation authority.

Users interested in becoming an administrator may make a request at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].

Requests for adminship should be publicized on high-profile noticeboards such as the [[WickedGov:town common|town common]]. They should stay open for at least 7 days, except as outlined below, or when a request obviously has no chance of succeeding.

=== Administrator conduct ===

* Administrators are expected to remain civil at all times and are held to high standards of conduct.
* Administrators must follow all policies and guidelines, especially when using the administrator tools.
* If questioned, administrators must explain the justification for their actions.

=== Revocation of administrator permissions ===

The <code>sysop</code> group should be removed by a bureaucrat:

* Upon self-request at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** It is clear that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or blatant [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]), or
** It is clear that the account is compromised.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.

When administrative permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained through the regular avenue (the bureaucrats' noticeboard). However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.

== Advanced permissions ==
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=== Interface administrators ===
Interface administrators (<code>interface-admin</code>, formerly known as "interface editors") are experienced administrators with the technical ability to edit sitewide and user JavaScript and CSS pages, such as [[MediaWiki:Common.css]]. Editing of these pages is restricted because of the potential to insert malicious code which can affect many users.

Administrators may request interface editor access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. Interface editor access may be granted temporarily to carry out a specific task, or indefinitely to administrators who show a long-term need for the tool.

Addition of JavaScript and CSS resources is governed by the [[m:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]].

Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].

=== Checkusers ===
Checkusers (<code>checkuser</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to check users' IP addresses and related information. This is done to prevent [[WickedGov:sockpuppetry|sockpuppetry]] and other abuse. Use of the CheckUser tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:CheckUser|CheckUser policy]].

Due to the highly sensitive nature of CheckUser, granting and removal of access is restricted to Stewards.

Administrators may request CheckUser access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. A bureaucrat will close the local discussion and, if the discussion is successful, request that a Steward grant access.

Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].

=== Suppressors ===
Suppressors (<code>suppress</code>) are experienced administrators with the technical ability to hide revisions and log entries from view, even by administrators. Use of the suppression tool is governed by the [[WickedGov:Suppression|suppression policy]].

Due to the highly sensitive nature of suppression, granting and removal of access is restricted to Stewards.

Administrators may request suppressor access at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]]. A bureaucrat will close the local discussion and, if the discussion is successful, request that a Steward grant access.

Permissions related to this group are disabled for users who do not use [[Special:OATH|multi-factor authentication]].

=== Revocation of advanced permissions ===
The <code>suppress</code>, <code>checkuser</code> and <code>interface-admin</code> groups should be removed by a Steward, on the Steward's own initiative:
* When a user resigns at [[m:SRP|SRP]].
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the tools have been abused or gravely misused, including significant violations of the [[m:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]],
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the account is compromised, or
** There is an emergency where the removal is necessary to protect the best interests of the WickedGov sites.

In the following cases, a bureaucrat should report the case to [[m:SRP|SRP]], and a Steward shall then conduct the removal:
* When the user resigns elsewhere than at SRP.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard only.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.
* Whenever administrator permissions are revoked for any valid reason.

When advanced permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained only through the bureaucrats' noticeboard. However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.

== Bureaucrats ==
Bureaucrats (<code>bureaucrat</code>) are users with the ''technical ability'' to:

* Add and remove users from the administrator, account creator, transwiki importer, and extended uploader groups
* Grant and remove bot flags
* Add users to the bureaucrat group
* Delete [[Special:tags|tags]]<ref>Administrators may add and edit tags, but tag deletion is restricted to bureaucrats.</ref>

Administrators interested in becoming a bureaucrat may make a request at the [[WickedGov:bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].

Requests for bureaucratship should be publicized on high-profile noticeboards such as the [[WickedGov:town common|town common]]. They should stay open for at least 7 days, except as outlined below, or when a request obviously has no chance of succeeding.

=== Revocation of bureaucrat permissions ===

The <code>bureaucrat</code> group should be removed by a Steward:

* Upon self-request at the [[Project:Bureaucrats' noticeboard|bureaucrats' noticeboard]].
* Immediately and without discussion when:
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the tools are being used for [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] or [[Project:Disruptive editing|disruptive editing]] (including [[Project:Edit warring|edit warring]]), or
** A Steward reasonably suspects that the account is compromised.
** Note that in the case of a compromised or rogue bureaucrat account, the other bureaucrats may be unable to restore order. In this case, a Steward will intervene to remove access.
* Upon consensus at the bureaucrats' noticeboard only.
* When the user is indefinitely [[Project:Banning policy|banned]].
* When the account has made no edits or logged actions for 1 year.
* Whenever administrator permissions are revoked for any valid reason.

To ensure maximum transparency, bureaucrats should not remove permissions from themselves.

When bureaucrat permissions are revoked for any reason, they may be regained only through the bureaucrats' noticeboard. However, in cases of resignation in ''uncontroversial'' circumstances, access may be restored upon request and without discussion, unless the resignation occurred over 1 year before the request for restoration.

== Staff ==
Accounts in the staff (<code>officestaff</code>) group were used to perform [[m:office actions|office actions]] and other official actions. This group has been retired and is no longer in use.

== Bots ==
[[WG:Bots|Bots]] (<code>bot</code>) are automated accounts used to perform repetitive or tedious tasks that are uncontroversial or that have been approved by the community. Edits by these accounts are hidden from [[Special:RecentChanges]] by default.

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