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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns- please contact one of the Admins on this wikia.
— Skam Wikia Admins


Administrators, also known as Admins or Sysops, are users with extended rights that help the wikia: contribute, modify the site, edit the home page, delete pictures, delete vandalism and spam, and more. They aim to build a community and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Administrators are granted their additional tools by a Bureaucrat. Bureaucrats are usually also admins on the wikia themselves. they have the power to promote or demote users of the wiki, in addition to their adminship. Others are Wikia Staff, whom are a part of the official staff of the Wikia network.

Administrators are voted into their position based on their application and qualifications. Administrators are promoted to their rank and will generally stay at that rank until they can no longer perform the expected duties of their role. Administrators are held to the same standards as other editors and are expected to follow the same policies and guidelines as everyone else. Administrators can choose to step down if they wish.

Who are this wiki's administrators?[]

Name Message Wall Status Specialisation
TotallyTinkerbell Message_Wall:TotallyTinkerbell Active General layout / Images / Community
SkamWikiaAdminBadge This user is a Skam Wiki Administrator.

All admins have the Skam Admin Badge on their profiles. This badge is only to be used by admins on Skam Wiki. Unauthorized use of this badge will be sanctioned.

What are an administrator's duties?[]

Administrators additional functions include:

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

See Help:Administrators' how-to guide for a guide on using admin functions.

What can administrators not do?[]

  • Administrators should not use their administrator 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.
  • Administrator powers 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.
  • Ideally an admin shouldn't be considered "in charge". The ideal admin is just someone who is trusted to have a few extra buttons and to use them for the benefit of the Wikia community.

How do I become an administator?[]

You can become an administrator by applying for the position. You can do this by contacting the active bureaucrat (see above). Some rules and requirements apply:

  • No spamming: Bureaucrats and admins are usually very much aware of who is active on the wikia. Do not spam them with requests of becoming an admin. If you do not get a reply within a week, consider contacting another bureaucrat/admin.
  • Requirements:
  1. The user must have a minimum of 200 main space edits. This does not include: forums, blog, talk, or user pages.
  2. The user must have a thorough knowledge of Skam.
  3. The user will serve as a role model and representative to the other users on the wiki. As such, their behavior should reflect this.
  4. Be an active member of the community: We choose people who are active members in our community with a thorough knowledge of the series, policies and functioning of the wikia in general. People who often engage with the community are more likely to become an admin.
  5. Communication: The Admins communicate very frequently. Therefore it's a bonus if you have external communication platforms such as Skype (preferred) or Twitter. This is not manditory but could help your case.

If there are no active bureaucrats, use the "Requests for adminship" page to nominate users to become admins or bureaucrats. Once a community decision has been reached (or if there is no active community to debate the decision), please leave a message at the wiki adoption requests page and Wikia Staff can provide the rights.

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