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A '''deleted protected page''' here on {{tag|WikiIndex}} is an [[article]] (or [[Special:Categories|category]]) page that is the target of being repeatedly recreated, and is typically [[spam]] or other off-topic material. When an {{tag|admin}}istrator discovers constantly recreated pages, they [[WikiIndex:Protected page|protect]] it so that only [[sysop]]s can (re)create it. | |||
==Instructions== | |||
===For [[Special:ListUsers|users]]=== | |||
#Nominate the offending page for deletion by adding <code>{{Template|Delete}}</code> at the <u>top</u> of the [[edit box]] on said page, and wait for an [[WikiIndex:Administrators|admin]] to delete it. | |||
===For [[Special:ListAdmins|admins]]=== | |||
#[[Block]] the [[editor]] who created said unwanted article or [[category]] page; | |||
#[[Delete]] the said unwanted article or category page; | |||
#Protect the title so that only admins may recreate the page | |||
#If the user was a [[spam]]mer, edit [[my spam blacklist]] and add the basic URL | |||
Latest revision as of 23:10, 7 April 2022
A deleted protected page here on WikiIndex is an article (or category) page that is the target of being repeatedly recreated, and is typically spam or other off-topic material. When an administrator discovers constantly recreated pages, they protect it so that only sysops can (re)create it.
InstructionsEdit
For usersEdit
- Nominate the offending page for deletion by adding
{{Delete}}at the top of the edit box on said page, and wait for an admin to delete it.