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'''Sysops''', also written as '''SysOps'''; a | '''Sysops''', also written as '''SysOps'''; a [[wp:Portmanteau|portmanteau]] of 'system operators' – of a [[wiki]], are also known as '''administrators''' or '''admins'''. Sysops can perform [[Special:ListGroupRights|administrative functions]] that regular accounts holders cannot. Sysops can [[WikiIndex:Blocking Policy|block]] difficult [[user|people]] or unblock them, and can delete [[WikiIndex:Spam Control Policy|spam]] or [[vandal]]ism. Sysops can also protect pages, unprotect them and edit protected pages. | ||
Most wiki on the internet post a full list of current Sysops of that wiki somewhere. | Most wiki on the internet post a full list of current Sysops of that wiki somewhere. | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 7 August 2014
Sysops, also written as SysOps; a portmanteau of 'system operators' – of a wiki, are also known as administrators or admins. Sysops can perform administrative functions that regular accounts holders cannot. Sysops can block difficult people or unblock them, and can delete spam or vandalism. Sysops can also protect pages, unprotect them and edit protected pages.
Most wiki on the internet post a full list of current Sysops of that wiki somewhere.
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