FalloutWiki:Administration/Community Admin

Welcome to the Independent Fallout Wiki Community Admin Guide!

Welcome
As an integral part of our community, you play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and organized space for enthusiasts, contributors, and knowledge seekers alike. This guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively administer and support our server.

About
Our Discord server is an extension of our wiki, a place where individuals from all walks of life come together to discuss, collaborate, and share their passion for knowledge. As a Community Admin, you'll be responsible for fostering a welcoming environment, moderating discussions, and ensuring that the server aligns with our core values.

Throughout this guide, we'll delve into the key responsibilities and best practices that will help you excel in your role. From setting up and managing server channels to handling disputes and maintaining a respectful discourse, you'll find comprehensive information to empower you in making the Independent Fallout Wiki Discord Server the best it can be.

Remember, the Wiki Discord Server is more than just a collection of individuals; it's a community of like-minded individuals who share a common love for knowledge. Together, we can create a space where everyone feels valued, where collaboration thrives, and where the pursuit of knowledge is celebrated.

Culture
Our server is named Schmault-Tec and it is the official server of the Independent Fallout Wiki. The invite is /falloutwiki. We would describe the server as wholesome, accepting, quirky, and fun. It is strictly SFW and welcome to anyone 13+, and it is important that everyone is safe and happy while they are spending time with us. Our goal is to be a bright light amongst an otherwise challenging fan base and facilitate growth of our wiki while having a good time.

Leading by example is important for Community Admin. Our administrators are the people that our community members look to, not just for enforcement of server rules and maintaining the peace, but also as role models for what behavior is appropriate for the server. If our users see admin ignoring or bending certain rules, they will think that that is ok for them to do so as well. There is not going to be a one-size-fits-all list of rules, so our job is to use our best judgment to work together, ask for help when needed, collaborate and keep the environment positive.

Teamwork
Watching how Overseers and other Admin act and deal with issues is the best way to learn how the server is moderated, but it is important to know that Overseers or other Admin do not supersede Community Admin. All members must follow the requests of Community Admin, no matter what rank or role. And even though we all routinely discuss issues, ultimately it is your decision that is final and your fellow staff members will support you. We are like family and protecting our community and upholding our positive environment together is of the utmost importance.

General

 * Keep an eye on Join Logs/Changes for sus activity, inappropriate user names or profile pictures.
 * Encourage people who mention wanting to learn how to edit to take a look at Schmault-Tec University.
 * Keep an eye on ModMail and be prepared to discuss any issues with fellow staff.
 * Welcome new folks who arrive so that they have a good first impression off the bat.
 * Keep an eye on Community Promo to make sure there are no expired links and if so, check out the Leadership list to request a new one.
 * Watch and engage in channels to head off any potential issues by changing the subject, redirecting conversations.
 * Help Overseers make announcements and run events if necessary.
 * Think of new events, channels, or fun things to do and implement them.

Form Submits

 * If someone submits artwork, send a message in PR Department to let them know.
 * If someone submits a Fallout fact, ping Wiki Admins so they can add it to the wiki.
 * If someone submits a mod request, ping Overseers so they can vet and add it to the wiki.
 * Once you have made a staff member aware, ping the user in public channels thanking them and letting them know we received their submission and to stay tuned for updates.
 * The person who handles the task itself will follow up and close the ticket, your job is just to keep an eye on it so that we don't miss anything.

Promo Channel

 * If someone wants to have access to the promo channel, they will send a request which opens a new channel with just staff and that person. Feel free to claim these and help the user out.
 * For folks just wanting to post their links: All you have to do is make sure their link is not spam, related to Fallout, and complies with our existing rules. If so, you can grant them the Dornan Approved role and let them know they can feel free to post. Afterward, you can close the ticket.
 * For folks who want to make official partnerships or affiliations, ping an Overseer to let them move forward with the process.

Bot Commands
Both preemptive and on site banning is done in Euclid's D-Finder using the command ?ban USER ID. Leave a short description or screenshots supporting the ban. If they are especially egregious, censor them.

Optional

 * Social Media - You don't have to participate in the social media platforms and PR efforts if you don't want to. Social Media Admins are specialized in running these parts of the community. However, if you are interested in chipping in, you are always welcome to do so. Just don't feel obligated to.
 * Editing - Although Community Admins should have a wiki account and a basic understanding of how to make wiki edits, this is not required. For those with wiki editing questions, pinging Wiki or Technical Admins will suffice as they are best suited to help. In the same way Social Media is not required but available, you are more than welcome to edit and learn, either by jumping in or by completing the Schmault-Tec University lessons.
 * Monthly Polls - Once a month, we change the poll on the wiki main page to a fun new question, update the archive, and announce last month's winner to the server. Let an Overseer know if you would like to be the Poll Master in charge of this process.
 * Pickman's Gallery - Once a month, we change the featured artwork on the main page. We curate what artwork will be there by a mix of people submitting it and us spotting especially great art in the wild. The process of rotating the artwork and helping select future months is something Community Admin are invited to assist with.
 * Outreach Efforts - If you are interested in becoming a Community Manager, which consists of being the representative ambassador in other servers and serve as contact for affiliations and collaborative events, let an Overseer know!

Admin Ahoy!

 * If you ever find yourself without time to serve as an admin, no worries! You can become an Emeritus role at any time instead. Real life always comes first!
 * Our server is pretty chill and self-moderating, and we want to keep it that way, and we wouldn't do it without you. We are glad to have you as a part of the Community Admin team and looking forward to having a good time growing the server and helping the community with you now and in the future!