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You've probably come here from a link on a '''protected page''', which cannot currently be edited, or a protected image which can not currently be overwritten.  [[HRWiki:Administrators|Administrators]] have the ability to "[[HRWiki:Protection log|protect]]" pages or images such that they cannot be modified except by other admins. This ability is only used in certain circumstances.
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Homestar Runner Wiki [[HRWiki:Administrators|sysops]] have the ability to "[[HRWiki:Protection log|protect]]" pages or images such that they cannot be modified except by other sysops. This ability is only to be used in certain circumstances.
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=== Reasons for protecting pages include: ===
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Reasons for protecting pages include:
*Protecting high visibility pages such as the [[Main Page]] from vandalism.
*Protecting high visibility pages such as the [[Main Page]] from vandalism.
*Maintaining the integrity of the site's logos.
*Maintaining the integrity of the site's logos.
*Protecting the often-used texts in the MediaWiki namespace.
*Protecting the often-used texts in the MediaWiki namespace.

Revision as of 15:48, 5 May 2005

Homestar Runner Wiki sysops have the ability to "protect" pages or images such that they cannot be modified except by other sysops. This ability is only to be used in certain circumstances.

Reasons for protecting pages include:

  • Protecting high visibility pages such as the Main Page from vandalism.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the site's logos.
  • Protecting the often-used texts in the MediaWiki namespace.
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