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Usr 2c0d9735-9342-4db3-9c48-5eb152581b08: Add English Original Rules

2025-10-27T23:42:59Z

Add English Original Rules

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2025-08-19T02:08:21Z

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Usr 40be82e7-f7d5-4548-b314-3fc7b26d22ee: Proofread, remove of loops and fillers

2025-04-12T16:14:00Z

Proofread, remove of loops and fillers

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Usr 2c0d9735-9342-4db3-9c48-5eb152581b08: Marked this version for translation

2025-03-26T02:31:59Z

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	Candidates should have demonstrated a consistent degree of active involvement and investment in discussions regarding the VRChat Wiki, and policies. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from anyone on the VRChat Wiki team. There should ideally be three to five active users with the Organizer role at a time, to balance effectiveness with the position.		Candidates should have demonstrated a consistent degree of active involvement and investment in discussions regarding the VRChat Wiki, and policies. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from anyone on the VRChat Wiki team. There should ideally be three to five active users with the Organizer role at a time, to balance effectiveness with the position.

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	When any number of Organizer positions are available, a formal call will be made for applications along with a deadline of two weeks. Maintainers can put themselves forward by way of creating a discussion topic in which they make a case for themselves, which all Maintainers can comment on, and a simple thumbs up/down on the main post can be used to tally endorsements/disapprovals. All Maintainers/Organizers are eligible to comment and vote, including on their own nomination and others'. Once the deadline is reached the voting threads will be locked and votes recorded, and then counted as the sum of thumbs up minus thumbs down. The applicants with the most support will be considered approved, up to the number of positions available. Ties can be broken by existing Organizer/VRC Staff discussion/consensus. VRC Staff also reserve the right to veto a candidate at their discretion.		When any number of Organizer positions are available, a formal call will be made for applications along with a deadline of two weeks. Maintainers can put themselves forward by way of creating a discussion topic in which they make a case for themselves, which all Maintainers can comment on, and a simple thumbs up/down on the main post can be used to tally endorsements/disapprovals. All Maintainers/Organizers are eligible to comment and vote, including on their own nomination and others'. Once the deadline is reached the voting threads will be locked and votes recorded, and then counted as the sum of thumbs up minus thumbs down. The applicants with the most support will be considered approved, up to the number of positions available. Ties can be broken by existing Organizer/VRC Staff discussion/consensus. VRC Staff also reserve the right to veto a candidate at their discretion.

Usr 6b189dbf-f096-47d0-afbd-136782d7014b: Updated target Organizer count and Organizer selection process, per amendments 1 & 2 passing.

2025-03-03T06:05:22Z

Updated target Organizer count and Organizer selection process, per amendments 1 & 2 passing.

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	==== Qualifications ====		==== Qualifications ====
	Candidates should have demonstrated a consistent degree of active involvement and investment in discussions regarding the VRChat Wiki, and policies. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from anyone on the VRChat Wiki team. ~~Wiki Administrators may veto their promotion.~~		Candidates should have demonstrated a consistent degree of active involvement and investment in discussions regarding the VRChat Wiki, and policies. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from anyone on the VRChat Wiki team. There should ideally be three to five active users with the Organizer role at a time, to balance effectiveness with the position.
	There should be ~~typically~~ three active users with the Organizer role at a time, to balance effectiveness with the position. When ~~there's vacancy or inactivity~~, ~~any new organizers should~~ be ~~chosen~~ by ~~unanimous consensus~~ of the ~~maintainers~~ on the ~~VRChat Wiki team~~, as ~~well as~~ the ~~other organizers~~.
			When any number of Organizer positions are available, a formal call will be made for applications along with a deadline of two weeks. Maintainers can put themselves forward by way of creating a discussion topic in which they make a case for themselves, which all Maintainers can comment on, and a simple thumbs up/down on the main post can be used to tally endorsements/disapprovals. All Maintainers/Organizers are eligible to comment and vote, including on their own nomination and others'. Once the deadline is reached the voting threads will be locked and votes recorded, and then counted as the sum of thumbs up minus thumbs down. The applicants with the most support will be considered approved, up to the number of positions available. Ties can be broken by existing Organizer/VRC Staff discussion/consensus. VRC Staff also reserve the right to veto a candidate at their discretion.

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Usr eb52ad85-eab6-4b50-aac5-db0363a5b7cf: fixed typo

2025-01-15T15:19:57Z

fixed typo

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	''<sup><big>(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities, established for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups\|Groups]], please also see [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups#Group_roles_and_permissions\|Group roles and permissions]].)</big></sup>''		''<sup><big>(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities, established for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups\|Groups]], please also see [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups#Group_roles_and_permissions\|Group roles and permissions]]).</big></sup>''

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Usr 578aa632-439b-4c41-9266-776323ba9ad2 at 19:53, 2 December 2024

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	=== Automoderated users ===		=== Automoderated users ===
	{{Anchor\|Automoderated}}		<tvar name="anchor">{{Anchor\|Automoderated}}</tvar>
	[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Automoderated users]] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.		[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Automoderated users]] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.

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	==== Responsibilities and expectations ====		==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
	Like all users, automoderated users should continue to follow all VRCWiki policies. Consistent policy violations or disregard for the [[VRCWiki:Manual of Style]] may result in temporary revocation of privileges.		Like all users, automoderated users should continue to follow all VRCWiki policies. Consistent policy violations or disregard for the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Manual of Style\|Manual of Style]] may result in temporary revocation of privileges.

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	=== Proofreaders ===		=== Proofreaders ===
	{{Anchor\|Proofreader\|Proofreaders}}		<tvar name="anchor">{{Anchor\|Proofreader\|Proofreaders}}</tvar>
	[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Proofreaders]] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.		[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Proofreaders]] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.

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	== VRChat Wiki team ==		== VRChat Wiki team ==
	{{Anchor\|Team}}		<tvar name="anchor">{{Anchor\|Team}}</tvar>
	The VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.		The VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.

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	=== Maintainers ===		=== Maintainers ===
	{{Anchor\|Maintainer\|Maintainers}}		<tvar name="anchor">{{Anchor\|Maintainer\|Maintainers}}</tvar>
	[[Special:ListUsers/community-mod\|Maintainers]] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.		[[Special:ListUsers/community-mod\|Maintainers]] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.

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	=== Organizers ===		=== Organizers ===
	{{Anchor\|Organizer\|Organizers}}		<tvar name="anchor">{{Anchor\|Organizer\|Organizers}}</tvar>
	Organizers are maintainers who display high levels of experience with MediaWiki policies and its environment, and have been trusted for a higher degree of responsibility and expectation, but otherwise have equal leverage in decision-making.		Organizers are maintainers who display high levels of experience with MediaWiki policies and its environment, and have been trusted for a higher degree of responsibility and expectation, but otherwise have equal leverage in decision-making.

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2024-11-29T19:18:25Z

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Usr 578aa632-439b-4c41-9266-776323ba9ad2 at 19:14, 29 November 2024

2024-11-29T19:14:13Z

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	''<sup><big>(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities, established for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving [[Groups]], please also see [[Groups#~~Group%20roles%20and%20permissions~~\|Group roles and permissions]].)</big></sup>''		<languages/>
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			''<sup><big>(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities, established for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups\|Groups]], please also see [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups#Group_roles_and_permissions\|Group roles and permissions]].)</big></sup>''

	There are several '''roles''' involved in the oversight and production of the VRChat Wiki. This article outlines each role, its responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.		There are several '''roles''' involved in the oversight and production of the VRChat Wiki. This article outlines each role, its responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.
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	=== Automoderated users ===		=== Automoderated users ===
	{{Anchor\|Automoderated}}		{{Anchor\|Automoderated}}
	[~~https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/~~Special:ListUsers~~?username=&group=~~automoderated~~&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50~~ Automoderated users] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.		[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Automoderated users]] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.

	==== Qualifications ====		==== Qualifications ====
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	=== Proofreaders ===		=== Proofreaders ===
	{{Anchor\|Proofreader\|Proofreaders}}		{{Anchor\|Proofreader\|Proofreaders}}
	[~~https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/~~Special:ListUsers~~?username=&group=proofreader&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50~~ Proofreaders] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.		[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated\|Proofreaders]] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.

	==== Qualifications ====		==== Qualifications ====
	The proofreader role is assigned if they are already established with the "Proofreader" role on VRChat's [[Discord servers#VRChat Localization\|Localization community]] for [https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/suggesting-localization-changes Crowdin]. New proofreaders may be established by consistently publishing quality edits for their known language(s).		The proofreader role is assigned if they are already established with the "Proofreader" role on VRChat's [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers#VRChat Localization\|Localization community]] for [https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/suggesting-localization-changes Crowdin]. New proofreaders may be established by consistently publishing quality edits for their known language(s).

	==== Responsibilities and expectations ====		==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
	Like all users, proofreaders should continue to follow all VRCWiki policies. Translations should be accurate and based on the English version of the article, while continuing to follow the [[VRCWiki:Manual of Style]]. When an article or page is marked ready for translation, a proofreader will then be able to make a full translation of the assigned pages.		Like all users, proofreaders should continue to follow all VRCWiki policies. Translations should be accurate and based on the English version of the article, while continuing to follow the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Manual of Style\|Manual of Style]]. When an article or page is marked ready for translation, a proofreader will then be able to make a full translation of the assigned pages.

	If a page is not yet ready marked for translation, they should help to improve on the English article first.		If a page is not yet ready marked for translation, they should help to improve on the English article first.
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	== VRChat Wiki team ==		== VRChat Wiki team ==
	{{Anchor\|Team}}		{{Anchor\|Team}}
	The VRChat [[VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.		The VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.

	=== Maintainers ===		=== Maintainers ===
	{{Anchor\|Maintainer\|Maintainers}}		{{Anchor\|Maintainer\|Maintainers}}
	[~~https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/~~Special:ListUsers~~?username=&group=~~community-mod~~&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50~~ Maintainers] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.		[[Special:ListUsers/community-mod\|Maintainers]] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.

	==== Qualifications ====		==== Qualifications ====
	Maintainers may nominate users for the role of Maintainer. The nominee must demonstrate a consistent and active investment in the VRChat Wiki, both in direct contributions on pages, as well as in discussions on Talk pages or community forums, and be present in the [[Discord servers\|VRChat Wiki Discord server]], to collaborate with the rest of the VRCWiki team.		Maintainers may nominate users for the role of Maintainer. The nominee must demonstrate a consistent and active investment in the VRChat Wiki, both in direct contributions on pages, as well as in discussions on Talk pages or community forums, and be present in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers\|VRChat Wiki Discord server]], to collaborate with the rest of the VRCWiki team.

	They must exemplify dedication to all policies, demonstrate trustworthiness, and have no major infractions or substantial objections from the current VRChat Wiki team. VRChat Wiki administrators have veto power for approval of a new Maintainer.		They must exemplify dedication to all policies, demonstrate trustworthiness, and have no major infractions or substantial objections from the current VRChat Wiki team. VRChat Wiki administrators have veto power for approval of a new Maintainer.

	==== Responsibilities and expectations ====		==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
	Maintainers are able to add, edit, and delete in almost all content spaces, and protect pages. Users with this role can approve, reject, or modify edits by users requiring moderation intervention. Maintainers help to resolve minor [[VRCWiki:Guidelines#Personal conduct, and disputes\|disputes]] between users on Talk pages, as well as being able to roll back or revert edits made by a user.		Maintainers are able to add, edit, and delete in almost all content spaces, and protect pages. Users with this role can approve, reject, or modify edits by users requiring moderation intervention. Maintainers help to resolve minor [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Personal conduct, and disputes\|disputes]] between users on Talk pages, as well as being able to roll back or revert edits made by a user.

	In addition, maintainers can moderate users for [[VRCWiki:Disciplinary_policy\|misconduct]]. They are also involved in the decision-making process for determining VRChat Wiki policies, and nominating persons for automoderated user, proofreader, and maintainer roles.		In addition, maintainers can moderate users for [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Disciplinary_policy\|misconduct]]. They are also involved in the decision-making process for determining VRChat Wiki policies, and nominating persons for automoderated user, proofreader, and maintainer roles.

	Maintainers should remain reasonably active on the Wiki, both in contributions and moderation responsibilities. Users in this role are expected to attend and contribute to as many meetings as possible. Abuse of privileges, or refusal to abide by established guidelines and policies, are grounds for removal from the VRChat Wiki team, and finalized by the Wiki administrators.		Maintainers should remain reasonably active on the Wiki, both in contributions and moderation responsibilities. Users in this role are expected to attend and contribute to as many meetings as possible. Abuse of privileges, or refusal to abide by established guidelines and policies, are grounds for removal from the VRChat Wiki team, and finalized by the Wiki administrators.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[VRCWiki:Team]]		* [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team\|VRCWiki:Team]]
	* [[Discord servers\|VRChat Discord servers]]		* [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers\|VRChat Discord servers]]
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	[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]		[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]
	[[Category:Proofread]]		[[Category:Proofread]]

Usr 578aa632-439b-4c41-9266-776323ba9ad2 at 18:44, 29 November 2024

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	=== Automoderated users ===		=== Automoderated users ===
			{{Anchor\|Automoderated}}
	[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=automoderated&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Automoderated users] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.		[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=automoderated&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Automoderated users] are users who have shown their investment in the VRChat Wiki, and displayed trustworthiness through consistently adding to the VRCWiki while following policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected to have their additions or edits automatically approved in the Official namespace - these pages are official VRChat information pages. Otherwise, users who are automoderated do not have any moderation capabilities, or further Wiki responsibilities.

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	=== Proofreaders ===		=== Proofreaders ===
			{{Anchor\|Proofreader\|Proofreaders}}
	[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=proofreader&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Proofreaders] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.		[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=proofreader&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Proofreaders] are trusted with translation efforts on articles written in different languages from English, and can help guide other editors localizing articles in their language.

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	== VRChat Wiki team ==		== VRChat Wiki team ==
			{{Anchor\|Team}}
	The VRChat [[VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.		The VRChat [[VRCWiki:Team\|Wiki team]] are volunteers, who are assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to proactively assist in the oversight and upkeep of the VRChat Wiki.

	=== Maintainers ===		=== Maintainers ===
			{{Anchor\|Maintainer\|Maintainers}}
	[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=community-mod&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Maintainers] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.		[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=community-mod&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Maintainers] have a high degree of expectation and responsibility with overseeing the VRChat Wiki, and being part of the VRChat Wiki team.

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	=== Organizers ===		=== Organizers ===
			{{Anchor\|Organizer\|Organizers}}
	Organizers are maintainers who display high levels of experience with MediaWiki policies and its environment, and have been trusted for a higher degree of responsibility and expectation, but otherwise have equal leverage in decision-making.		Organizers are maintainers who display high levels of experience with MediaWiki policies and its environment, and have been trusted for a higher degree of responsibility and expectation, but otherwise have equal leverage in decision-making.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[VRCWiki:Team]]		* [[VRCWiki:Team]]
	* [[Discord servers\|VRChat Discord servers]]		* [[Discord servers\|VRChat Discord servers]]