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'''GTA Wiki Staff''' are users on [[Main Page|GTA Wiki]] granted the ability and responsibility to keep the wiki running smoothly.
 
'''GTA Wiki Staff''' are users on [[Main Page|GTA Wiki]] granted the ability and responsibility to keep the wiki running smoothly.
   
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The main purpose of GTA Wiki staff is to keep the wiki clean and free of vandalism, to keep it running smoothly, and mainly to help editors.
 
The main purpose of GTA Wiki staff is to keep the wiki clean and free of vandalism, to keep it running smoothly, and mainly to help editors.
   
GTA Wiki staff should not use their tools to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version he or she prefers in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism, or use their blocking tool to block a user they have a dispute with. Their tools 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.
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GTA Wiki staff should not use their tools to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version they prefer in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism, or use their blocking tool to block a user they have a dispute with. Their tools 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.
   
 
The ideal GTA Wiki staff member is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the GTA Wiki community.
 
The ideal GTA Wiki staff member is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the GTA Wiki community.
   
 
==Promotion==
 
==Promotion==
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GTA Wiki has a noticeboard specifically for requests for promotion: [[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]]. Editors interested in applying for any Staff rights may file for promotion on that board. A community vote will take place on whether the user may be granted the promotion. The required 'yes' percentage is 70% for Administrators and Bureaucrats.
   
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Patrollers are granted rollback rights through a unanimous appointment by Administrators or Bureaucrats, which is based on their activity and the quality of their contributions. However, any editor who believes they meet this criteria can apply at [[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]].
GTA Wiki has a noticeboard specifically for requests for promotion: [[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]]. Editors interested in applying for any staff rights may file for promotion on that board. A community vote will take place on whether the user may be granted the promotion. The required 'yes' percentage is 60% for patrollers, and 70% for administrators and bureaucrats.
 
   
==Demotion and repromotion==
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==Demotion and Re-Promotion==
Staff may request a demotion for themselves at any time. Staff demoted in this manner must reapply for administrator and bureaucrat rights on the [[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]] noticeboard rather than making requests directly to a bureaucrat.
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Staff may request a demotion for themselves at any time. Staff demoted in this manner must reapply for Administrator and Bureaucrat rights on the [[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]] noticeboard rather than making requests directly to a Bureaucrat.
   
Community discussions on whether to demote a current staff member also take place on the Requests for Promotion noticeboard. A percentage of 70% is required to demote an administrator or bureaucrat, 60% ''or unanimous consensus among bureaucrats'' to demote a patroller. Requests for demotion may be deleted by an uninvolved bureaucrat, but ''not'' the bureaucrat the vote was invoked against.
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Community discussions on whether to demote a current staff member also take place on the Requests for Promotion noticeboard. A percentage of 70% is required to demote an Administrator or Bureaucrat, 60% ''or unanimous consensus among bureaucrats'' to demote a Patroller. Requests for demotion may be deleted by an uninvolved Bureaucrat, but ''not'' the Bureaucrat the vote was invoked against.
   
==[[File:Bureaucrat.png|25px|link=]]Bureaucrats==
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==[[File:Bureaucrat.png|27px|link=]]<span style="color:#4DFF00;">Bureaucrats</span>==
The Bureaucrats are senior editors on GTA Wiki. As well as being full administrators, they have management abilities where they can grant limited user rights. They can promote and demote rollbackers, administrators, moderators, and they can promote other users to bureaucrat although they cannot demote other bureaucrats. Demotion of users by bureaucrats on GTA Wiki is not done without a community discussion, unless absolutely necessary. In cases where the community cannot reach consensus on an issue, the bureaucrats may hold a bureaucrats-only vote to reach a decision.
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The Bureaucrats are senior editors on GTA Wiki. As well as being full administrators, they have management abilities where they can grant limited user rights. They can promote and demote patrollers, administrators and moderators. They can promote other users to bureaucrat although they cannot demote other bureaucrats. Demotion of users by bureaucrats on GTA Wiki is not done without a community discussion, unless absolutely necessary. In cases where the community cannot reach consensus on an issue, the bureaucrats may hold a bureaucrats-only vote to reach a decision.
   
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!{{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[User:BolbiiS|BolbiiS]]
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!{{Flagicon|Slovenia|Flag of Slovenia}} [[User:Matrexpingvin|Matrexpingvin]]
 
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|<i>*Very Active<br>*General Housekeeper</i>
![[User:McJeff|McJeff]]
 
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|<i>*Very Active<br>*Social Media Manager<br>*Media Specialist</i>
![[User:Messi1983|Messi1983]]
 
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|<i>*Very Active<br>*General Housekeeper</i>
![[User:The Tom|The Tom]]
 
 
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==[[File:Administrator.png|25px|link=]]Administrators==
 
The Administrators are trusted editors, equipped with the tools to keep the wiki running smoothly. They can issue blocks to troublesome editors, revert vandalism using the rollback tool, delete and move pages. They are authorized to use the tools at their disposal to deal with issues facing the wiki to the best of their ability.
 
   
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==[[File:Administrator.png|25px|link=]]<span style="color:#1589FF;">Administrators</span>==
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The Administrators are trusted editors, equipped with the tools to keep the wiki running smoothly. They can issue blocks to troublesome editors, revert vandalism using the rollback tool, and delete, move and edit-protect pages. They are authorized to use the tools at their disposal to deal with issues facing the wiki to the best of their ability.
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|[[File:JBanton-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:JBanton|125px]]
 
 
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![[User:Ilan xd|Ilan xd]]
 
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|style="padding-top: 10px"|[[File:Monkeypolice188 Staffimage2.png|link=User:Monkeypolice188|145px|center]]
![[User:JBanton|JBanton]]
 
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|style="padding-top: 10px"|[[File:StaffPic Sam.png|link=User:SJWalker|145px|center]]
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|style="padding-top: 10px"|[[File:Unknown.png|link=GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion|145px|center]]
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!{{Flagicon|Brazil|Flag of Brazil}} [[User:Kamikatsu|Kamikatsu]]
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!{{Flagicon|United Kingdom|Flag of the United Kingdom}} [[User:Monkeypolice188|Monkeypolice188]]
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!{{Flagicon|United Kingdom|Flag of the United Kingdom}} [[User:SJWalker|SJWalker]]
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!Vacancy
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!Vacancy
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|<i>*Very Active</i>
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|<i>*General Housekeeper<br>*File Manager</i>
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|[[File:LS11sVaultBoy-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:LS11sVaultBoy|125px]]
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|[[File:MikeyKlebbitz-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Mikey Klebbitz|125px]]
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==[[File:Patroller.png|25px|link=]]<span style="color:#FF6600;">Patrollers</span>==
|[[File:WinterMoon-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Winter Moon|125px]]
 
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Patrollers are regular wiki editors who have been granted the rollback tool to keep the wiki free of any vandalism. With a single click, they can revert edits. They also have the ability to move and/or rename pages and edit Administrator or Bureaucrat-protected pages, and manage posts made in [https://gta.fandom.com/f Discussions].
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!{{Flagicon|Brazil|Flag of Brazil}} [[User:558050|558050]]
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!{{Flagicon|Turkey|Flag of Turkey}} [[User:AgentThirteen|AgentThirteen]]
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![[User:Alozec|Alozec]]
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!{{Flagicon|Netherlands|Flag of the Netherlands}} [[User:ChiefMokum|ChiefMokum]]
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!{{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[User:Corrupt412|Corrupt412]]
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!{{Flagicon|Russia|Flag of Russia}} [[User:Himerosteam|Himerosteam]]
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!{{Flagicon|Australia|Flag of Australia}} [[User:Jibvander|Jibvander]]
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!{{Flagicon|Poland|Flag of Poland}} [[User:MGgames100|MGgames100]]
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![[User:ReadySettySpaghetti|ReadySettySpaghetti]]
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!{{Flagicon|Serbia|Flag of Serbia}} [[User:SRG387|SRG387]]
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!{{Flagicon|Indonesia|Flag of Indonesia}} [[User:TheF3nt0n|TheF3nt0n]]
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!{{Flagicon|Romania|Flag of Romania}} [[User:TheLuca2001|TheLuca2001]]
 
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!{{Flagicon|China|Flag of China}} [[User:TheS424|TheS424]]
![[User:LS11sVaultBoy|LS11sVaultBoy]]
 
![[User:Mikey Klebbitz|Mikey Klebbitz]]
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![[User:TheSecretPower|TheSecretPower]]
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!Vacancy
![[User:Winter Moon|Winter Moon]]
 
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!Vacancy
 
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==<span style="color:#E188FC;">Bots</span>==
==[[File:Patroller.png|25px|link=]]Patrollers==
 
Patrollers are trusted editors granted the rollback tool to keep the wiki free of any vandalism. With a single click, they can revert edits.
 
   
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|[[File:Cloudkit01-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Cloudkit01|125px]]
 
|[[File:Dodo8-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Dodo8|125px]]
 
 
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!{{Flagicon|United Kingdom|Flag of the United Kingdom}} [[User:MonkeyBot188|MonkeyBot188]]
![[User:Bob.cutlass2|Bob.cutlass2]]
 
![[User:Boomer8|Boomer8]]
 
![[User:Cloudkit01|Cloudkit01]]
 
![[User:Dodo8|Dodo8]]
 
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|[[File:Istalo-StaffAvatar.png|Link=User:Istalo|125px]]
 
|[[File:Sasquatch101-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Sasquatch101|125px]]
 
|[[File:Thomas0802-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Thomas0802|125px]]
 
|[[File:Tony-4-28-1998-StaffAvatar.png|link=User:Tony 1998|125px]]
 
 
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|<i>*Automated Bot<br>*File Manager<br>*Spelling/Grammar<br>*Janitor<br>*General Housekeeper</i>
![[User:Istalo|Istalo]]
 
![[User:Sasquatch101|Sasquatch101]]
 
![[User:Thomas0802|Thomas0802]]
 
![[User:Tony 1998|Tony 1998]]
 
 
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==Inactive staff==
 
==Inactive staff==
Staff are considered inactive after a 3 month period in which they haven't made any edits to GTA Wiki. Administrators and bureaucrats who go inactive are demoted to patroller by policy - no community vote required.
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Staff are considered inactive after a 3 month period in which they haven't made any edits to GTA Wiki. Administrators and Patrollers who are inactive even after a courtesy reminder on their user talk page shall be demoted by policy - no community vote required. Staff automatically demoted in this fashion are not entitled to re-promotion and are required to re-apply for vacant staff roles if they return.
   
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==Staff Specialties==
*[[User:GTANiKo|GTANiKo]]
 
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Some staff list their best specialties, making it easier for other users to identify those who specialise in specific areas of the wiki.
*[[User:Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi Suzumiya]]
 
   
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===Media Specialist===
==Promotion==
 
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These users have frequent access to specific game titles, and can obtain images, videos or audio files of different things. Contact these users if you would like a picture, video or audio file.
Promotion on GTA Wikia is done by community vote. To request adminship or the rollback tool go to '''[[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]]''' and state which position you'd like and your reasons why.
 
   
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===Vehicle Specialist===
[[Category:Administration of this site]]
 
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Vehicle specialists focus their interests around vehicles, be it in-game or in real life, and will frequently maintain vehicle articles. Contact these users if you find problems with vehicle articles, or think you have found a mistake.
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===Weapon Specialist===
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These users focus their time on one of the main focal points of the ''Grand Theft Auto'' series. They have expert knowledge of weapons in the ''GTA'' series and will be happy to engage in editing using their real-life knowledge.
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===Coding Specialist===
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Editors who specialise in coding are heavily involved with the back end of the wiki - this could be anything from templates, to the wiki's layout, style and theme. They should be able to assist with any issues that may occur with code.
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===Spelling/Grammar===
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The GTA Wiki understands that English spelling and grammar don't come naturally; these users are here to help, and will regularly maintain the wiki's grammar to ensure utmost readability. If you are unsure of your own grammar in your contributions, contact these users and they will be happy to help.
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===Very Active===
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Users who consider themselves very active typically edit every day. This means they will regularly check their messages and respond quickly. Naturally, these users usually check through the wiki activity every day. In the case of an emergency, such as vandalism, these users are likely to respond quickly.
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===Social Media Manager===
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A small group of users are involved with the social media side of the ''GTA Wiki'', which has accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/pages/GTA-Wiki/585995431411867?fref=ts Facebook] and [https://twitter.com/GTAWikiOfficial Twitter]. Contact these users if you have any issues regarding these accounts.
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===Enforcer===
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The enforcement team will do their best to ensure the [[GTA Wiki: Policy|Policy]] is reinforced. These users have Administrative powers and deal with the administration side of the wiki. Contact them if you have any questions about the policy.
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===File Manager===
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File managers will commonly make their way through files to ensure they meet the standards of the [[Media Policy]]. This may involve renaming files, updating their licenses, adding file summaries, replacing files with higher-quality versions, or even deleting files altogether. They may contact you if files you upload don't meet these standards.
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===General Housekeeper===
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Housekeeping may involve a number of the above specializations. These users may like to think of themselves as {{WP|Jack of all trades, master of none|jack of all trades}}. They may not specialise in specific areas of the wiki, but are willing to get involved, and are happy to assist no matter the situation.
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==Checklist==
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Promotion/Demotion checklist:
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*[[GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion]] - <span style="color:yellow;">User</span> makes request at top of page under "Active Requests".
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**RfP - <span style="color:yellow;">Users</span> vote.
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**RfP - [[GTA Wiki:Staff|<span style="color:#4DFF00;">Bureaucrat</span>]] - Closes RfP - Moves to "Inactive Requests" section
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***Brand new staff member? - <span style="color:yellow;">User</span> picks an artwork to represent their "avatar" on the Staff page, uploads a .png image in 1:1 (square) aspect ratio and picks a flag to represent their geolocation or other country of significance to them.
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***New geolocation? - <span style="color:yellow;">User</span> uploads a .svg format flag icon for their country of residence (or other country of significance to them if desired) if it does not already exist on the wiki.
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*[[Special:UserRights]] - <span style="color:#1589FF;">Admin</span> or <span style="color:#4DFF00;">Bureaucrat</span> adds/moves user to appropriate rights group.
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*[[GTA Wiki:Staff]] page - <span style="color:#1589FF;">Admin</span> or <span style="color:#4DFF00;">Bureaucrat</span> adds/moves user to appropriate section and adds their desired Staff artwork and flag if necessary.
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*[[GTA Wiki:About]] page - <span style="color:#FF6600;">Staff</span> member adds/removes user within or from the list of Staff members (if rank is higher than Patroller).
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*[[:Template:Gtawiki staff]] - <span style="color:#FF6600;">Staff</span> member adds/moves user in appropriate section of the template and adds their desired flag if necessary.
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*[[:MediaWiki:Staff.css]] - <span style="color:#1589FF;">Admin</span> or <span style="color:#4DFF00;">Bureaucrat</span> adds/moves/removes user to appropriate section. (provides colour highlighting for all skins).
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*User profile page and User Talk page - <span style="color:yellow;">User</span> can apply the {{template|Staff}} template to their own pages if desired.
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*[[/timeline|Timeline]] - Add new staff member/add new role & date, add end date.
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|[[User:Kiwismurf|Kiwismurf]]
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|[[User:Leon Davis|Leon Davis]]
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|[[User:McJeff|McJeff]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Messi1983|Messi1983]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Raziel Reaper|Raziel Reaper]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Smashbro8|Smashbro8]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:The Tom|The Tom]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:TAlim 1994|TAlim 1994]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:WildBrick142|WildBrick142]]
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|resigned
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!colspan = 2 style="color:#1589FF; text-align:center;"|[[File:Administrator.png|27px|link=]]<br>Ex-Administrators
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|-
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|[[User:AndreEagle17|AndreEagle17]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Bunnyjoke|Bunnyjoke]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Camilo Flores|Camilo Flores]]
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|{{H:title|Community vote|demoted/resigned}}
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|[[User:Carl Johnson Jr.|Carl Johnson Jr.]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Crescendospectredragon|Crescendospectredragon]]
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|{{H:title|Community split|demoted}}
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|[[User:DocVinewood|DocVinewood]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Dodo8|Dodo8]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:GTANiKo|GTANiko]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:Haruhi Suzumiya|Haruhi Suzumiya]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:Mikey Klebbitz|Mikey Klebbitz]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:MythHunter 007|MythHunter 007]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Noirlime4L|Noirlime4L]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}/resigned
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|[[User:Russelnorthrop|Russelnorthrop]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:That Lamborghini Guy|That Lamborghini Guy]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Thegtaseeker96|Thegtaseeker96]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Thomas0802|Thomas0802]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Ultimate94ninja|Ultimate94ninja]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:WikisEditor|WikisEditor]]
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|{{H:title|Wikia copyright violation|demoted}}
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|[[User:Winter Moon|Winter Moon]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|-
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|[[User:AK-28|AK-28]]
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|demoted
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|[[User:Andyxdr|Andyxdr]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Bob.cutlass2|Bob.cutlass2]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:Boomer8|Boomer8]]
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|[http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Flounce&defid=7202450 flounced]
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|[[User:Cloudkit01|Cloudkit01]]
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|banned
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|[[User:Derp Herpington|Derp Herpington]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:Dunewolfz|Dunewolfz]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:ExtremoMania|ExtremoMania]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:GTAFan86|GTAFan86]]
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|resigned
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|-
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|[[User:Istalo|Istalo]]
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|resigned
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|-
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|[[User:JBanton|JBanton]]
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|resigned
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|-
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|[[User:JonTheVGNerd|JonTheVGNerd]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:MarcusCheeKJ|MarcusCheeKJ]]
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|[[User:Mortsnarg|Mortsnarg]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|[[User:Myth hunter|Myth hunter]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:RainingPain17|RainingPain17]]
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|resigned
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|[[User:RandomGTAGamer|RandomGTAGamer]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|-
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|[[User:RoachTheIntelCollector|RoachTheIntelCollector]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted/resigned (via Discord)}}
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|[[User:Ronalddmjunior|Ronalddmjunior]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|-
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|[[User:Sasquatch101|Sasquatch101]]
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|{{H:title|Community vote|demoted}}
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|[[User:Stuble|Stuble]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity policy|demoted}}
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|-
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|[[User:TheF3nt0n|TheF3nt0n]]
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|resigned
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|-
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|[[User:Tom Reed|Tom Reed]]
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|{{H:title|Inactivity|demoted}}
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|-
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|[[User:Tony 1998|Tony 1998]]
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|resigned
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[[Category:Staff| ]]

Latest revision as of 21:40, 14 January 2024


GTA Wiki Staff are users on GTA Wiki granted the ability and responsibility to keep the wiki running smoothly.

Purpose of Staff

The main purpose of GTA Wiki staff is to keep the wiki clean and free of vandalism, to keep it running smoothly, and mainly to help editors.

GTA Wiki staff should not use their tools to settle editing disputes; for example, to lock a page on a version they prefer in an editing dispute that isn't vandalism, or use their blocking tool to block a user they have a dispute with. Their tools 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.

The ideal GTA Wiki staff member is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the GTA Wiki community.

Promotion

GTA Wiki has a noticeboard specifically for requests for promotion: GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion. Editors interested in applying for any Staff rights may file for promotion on that board. A community vote will take place on whether the user may be granted the promotion. The required 'yes' percentage is 70% for Administrators and Bureaucrats.

Patrollers are granted rollback rights through a unanimous appointment by Administrators or Bureaucrats, which is based on their activity and the quality of their contributions. However, any editor who believes they meet this criteria can apply at GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion.

Demotion and Re-Promotion

Staff may request a demotion for themselves at any time. Staff demoted in this manner must reapply for Administrator and Bureaucrat rights on the GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion noticeboard rather than making requests directly to a Bureaucrat.

Community discussions on whether to demote a current staff member also take place on the Requests for Promotion noticeboard. A percentage of 70% is required to demote an Administrator or Bureaucrat, 60% or unanimous consensus among bureaucrats to demote a Patroller. Requests for demotion may be deleted by an uninvolved Bureaucrat, but not the Bureaucrat the vote was invoked against.

BureaucratBureaucrats

The Bureaucrats are senior editors on GTA Wiki. As well as being full administrators, they have management abilities where they can grant limited user rights. They can promote and demote patrollers, administrators and moderators. They can promote other users to bureaucrat although they cannot demote other bureaucrats. Demotion of users by bureaucrats on GTA Wiki is not done without a community discussion, unless absolutely necessary. In cases where the community cannot reach consensus on an issue, the bureaucrats may hold a bureaucrats-only vote to reach a decision.


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*Very Active
*General Housekeeper
*Very Active
*Social Media Manager
*Media Specialist
*Very Active
*General Housekeeper


AdministratorAdministrators

The Administrators are trusted editors, equipped with the tools to keep the wiki running smoothly. They can issue blocks to troublesome editors, revert vandalism using the rollback tool, and delete, move and edit-protect pages. They are authorized to use the tools at their disposal to deal with issues facing the wiki to the best of their ability.

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*Very Active *General Housekeeper
*File Manager

PatrollerPatrollers

Patrollers are regular wiki editors who have been granted the rollback tool to keep the wiki free of any vandalism. With a single click, they can revert edits. They also have the ability to move and/or rename pages and edit Administrator or Bureaucrat-protected pages, and manage posts made in Discussions.

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Bots

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*Automated Bot
*File Manager
*Spelling/Grammar
*Janitor
*General Housekeeper


Inactive staff

Staff are considered inactive after a 3 month period in which they haven't made any edits to GTA Wiki. Administrators and Patrollers who are inactive even after a courtesy reminder on their user talk page shall be demoted by policy - no community vote required. Staff automatically demoted in this fashion are not entitled to re-promotion and are required to re-apply for vacant staff roles if they return.

Staff Specialties

Some staff list their best specialties, making it easier for other users to identify those who specialise in specific areas of the wiki.

Media Specialist

These users have frequent access to specific game titles, and can obtain images, videos or audio files of different things. Contact these users if you would like a picture, video or audio file.

Vehicle Specialist

Vehicle specialists focus their interests around vehicles, be it in-game or in real life, and will frequently maintain vehicle articles. Contact these users if you find problems with vehicle articles, or think you have found a mistake.

Weapon Specialist

These users focus their time on one of the main focal points of the Grand Theft Auto series. They have expert knowledge of weapons in the GTA series and will be happy to engage in editing using their real-life knowledge.

Coding Specialist

Editors who specialise in coding are heavily involved with the back end of the wiki - this could be anything from templates, to the wiki's layout, style and theme. They should be able to assist with any issues that may occur with code.

Spelling/Grammar

The GTA Wiki understands that English spelling and grammar don't come naturally; these users are here to help, and will regularly maintain the wiki's grammar to ensure utmost readability. If you are unsure of your own grammar in your contributions, contact these users and they will be happy to help.

Very Active

Users who consider themselves very active typically edit every day. This means they will regularly check their messages and respond quickly. Naturally, these users usually check through the wiki activity every day. In the case of an emergency, such as vandalism, these users are likely to respond quickly.

Social Media Manager

A small group of users are involved with the social media side of the GTA Wiki, which has accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Contact these users if you have any issues regarding these accounts.

Enforcer

The enforcement team will do their best to ensure the Policy is reinforced. These users have Administrative powers and deal with the administration side of the wiki. Contact them if you have any questions about the policy.

File Manager

File managers will commonly make their way through files to ensure they meet the standards of the Media Policy. This may involve renaming files, updating their licenses, adding file summaries, replacing files with higher-quality versions, or even deleting files altogether. They may contact you if files you upload don't meet these standards.

General Housekeeper

Housekeeping may involve a number of the above specializations. These users may like to think of themselves as jack of all trades. They may not specialise in specific areas of the wiki, but are willing to get involved, and are happy to assist no matter the situation.

Checklist

Promotion/Demotion checklist:

  • GTA Wiki:Requests for Promotion - User makes request at top of page under "Active Requests".
    • RfP - Users vote.
    • RfP - Bureaucrat - Closes RfP - Moves to "Inactive Requests" section
      • Brand new staff member? - User picks an artwork to represent their "avatar" on the Staff page, uploads a .png image in 1:1 (square) aspect ratio and picks a flag to represent their geolocation or other country of significance to them.
      • New geolocation? - User uploads a .svg format flag icon for their country of residence (or other country of significance to them if desired) if it does not already exist on the wiki.
  • Special:UserRights - Admin or Bureaucrat adds/moves user to appropriate rights group.
  • GTA Wiki:Staff page - Admin or Bureaucrat adds/moves user to appropriate section and adds their desired Staff artwork and flag if necessary.
  • GTA Wiki:About page - Staff member adds/removes user within or from the list of Staff members (if rank is higher than Patroller).
  • Template:Gtawiki staff - Staff member adds/moves user in appropriate section of the template and adds their desired flag if necessary.
  • MediaWiki:Staff.css - Admin or Bureaucrat adds/moves/removes user to appropriate section. (provides colour highlighting for all skins).
  • User profile page and User Talk page - User can apply the {{Staff}} template to their own pages if desired.
  • Timeline - Add new staff member/add new role & date, add end date.

Former staff

Former staff are users who once had staff rights on GTA Wiki but no longer have them either through resignation or demotion. This does not include users who were staff prior to the community split.

Bureaucrat
Ex-Bureaucrats
Kiwismurf resigned
Leon Davis resigned
McJeff resigned
Messi1983 resigned
Raziel Reaper resigned
Smashbro8 demoted
The Tom resigned
TAlim 1994 demoted
WildBrick142 resigned
Administrator
Ex-Administrators
AndreEagle17 resigned
Bunnyjoke resigned
Camilo Flores demoted/resigned
Carl Johnson Jr. resigned
Crescendospectredragon demoted
DocVinewood resigned
Dodo8 resigned
GTANiko demoted
Haruhi Suzumiya demoted
Mikey Klebbitz resigned
MythHunter 007 resigned
Noirlime4L demoted/resigned
Russelnorthrop resigned
That Lamborghini Guy resigned
Thegtaseeker96 resigned
Thomas0802 resigned
Ultimate94ninja resigned
WikisEditor demoted
Winter Moon demoted
Patroller
Ex-Patrollers
AK-28 demoted
Andyxdr resigned
Bob.cutlass2 demoted
Boomer8 flounced
Cloudkit01 banned
Derp Herpington resigned
Dunewolfz resigned
ExtremoMania resigned
GTAFan86 resigned
Istalo resigned
JBanton resigned
JonTheVGNerd resigned
MarcusCheeKJ resigned
Mortsnarg demoted
Myth hunter resigned
RainingPain17 resigned
RandomGTAGamer demoted
RoachTheIntelCollector demoted/resigned (via Discord)
Ronalddmjunior demoted
Sasquatch101 demoted
Stuble demoted
TheF3nt0n resigned
Tom Reed demoted
Tony 1998 resigned
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