Fantendo:Administrators


 * Do not ask to become a sysop, it's bad form. ~ 
 * See also: Fantendo:About

Different users have access to different functions of the site. While anyone can do most things on the site, including reading and editing, system operators (or sysops) can access a few additional functions.


 * Deleting and undeleting pages, page histories, and uploaded files.
 * Locking (protecting) a page so it can not be edited or renamed by users without admin rights.
 * Blocking IP addresses or user names from editing; and very quick "rollback" of undesirable edits.
 * Editing the interface by changing system messages and skins.

An administrator can promote users to a sysop or admin and demote sysops. The founder of the wiki may contact a member of Wikia staff if they wish to demote admins.

Some Wikia staff members have full access to all Wikia. They will be shown in Special:Listusers/staff on any wiki. Please see the Central Wikia contact page for details on how to contact Wikia staff.

Who are this wiki's sysops?
The "founder" of a wiki, the person who first requested it, is given sysop access automatically. Founders are also given admin access so they can make any other user on their wiki an administrator or sysop. For a complete list of users with sysop access, see Special:Listusers/sysop.

How do I use sysop powers?
See the administrators' how-to guide for a guide on using admin functions.

Becoming an administrator
Normally a user is promoted because of a combination of activeness, helpfulness, and maintenance, but if there are no active sysops and you wish to be promoted, please contact the community staff on the Central Wikia.

What should sysops not do?
Sysops should not abuse their powers 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. Sysop powers should be use 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 sysop shouldn't be considered "in charge". The ideal sysop is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the Fantendo community.