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Beyond the default User role, there are several other roles involved in the oversight and maintenance of the VRCWiki. This document seeks to define those roles and their responsibilities, as well as the qualifications for receiving them and the expectations once granted.
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''<sup><big>(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups|Groups]], please see [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups#Group_roles_and_permissions|Group roles and permissions]]).</big></sup>''


== Automoderated Users ==
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[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=automoderated&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Automoderated Users] are normal users who have shown their investment in the wiki and trustworthiness in following it's policies and guidelines. They are specifically selected and granted the ability to have their additions/edits automatically approved in the official namespace. Otherwise they do not have any special moderating powers or wiki responsibilities.
There are several '''roles''' involved in the oversight and production of the VRChat Wiki. This article outlines each role, its responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.
=== Qualifications ===
Should be an active contributor to the wiki for at least a week, with no major infractions, and can be appointed by a Maintainer so long as there's no reasonable objections from other Maintainers.
=== Responsibilities ===
There are no particular responsibilities held by Automoderated Users not inherent to all users.
=== Expectations ===
To abide the policies and guidelines, especially in respect to the official spaces. Violating the rules can see these privileges revoked.


== Proofreaders ==
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[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=proofreader&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Proofreaders] are granted the ability to review in-progress translations before they can be shown on an article. Otherwise they do not have any special moderating powers or wiki responsibilities.
== User permissions ==
=== Qualifications ===
Special roles can be granted to editors by unanimous decision of the VRChat Wiki team. These currently include automoderated users and proofreaders.
Should be a Proofreader on the [https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/suggesting-localization-changes VRChat Application Crowdin]. The qualifications to become a Proofreader on the Wiki may become more lenient in the future to allow for more proofreaders.
=== Responsibilities ===
There are no particular responsibilities held by Proofreaders not inherent to all users.
=== Expectations ===
To abide the policies and guidelines, especially in respect to the official spaces. Violating the rules can see these privileges revoked.


== Maintainers ==
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[https://wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=community-mod&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 Maintainers] are considered a part of the VRC Wiki team, and as such have a higher degree of expectation/responsibility. They have the power to add/edit/delete in almost all content spaces (short of certain protected wiki spaces), to approve edits by users, to moderate users for misconduct, and to grant Automoderated User and Proofreader status. They are also involved in the decision making process when it comes to determining policy, nominating new Maintainers, and choosing from among themselves the Organizers.
=== Automoderated users ===
=== Qualifications ===
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Generally speaking Maintainers should be chosen from those who have demonstrated a consistent and active investment in the wiki, both in direct contributions as well as in discussions on the talk pages and/or Discord. They should be exemplary in their dedication to keeping with policy, and in showing themselves to be trustworthy and responsible. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from Maintainers. VRC Staff have veto power.
[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated|Automoderated users]] are those who have consistently contributed to the VRChat Wiki and demonstrated trustworthiness by following policies and guidelines. They have their edits automatically approved in the Official namespace (official VRChat information pages). Otherwise, automoderated users have no moderation capabilities or further Wiki responsibilities.
=== Responsibilities ===
Maintainers are able to freely edit the official spaces, protect pages, grant Automoderated User status, sanction/ban users, delete articles, and approve changes that are in the moderation queue, all according to the established policies. Maintainers are responsible for the health of the wiki, should take the initiative in bringing up discussions and carrying out plans for its improvement, and are involved in determining and upholding wiki policy, as well as choosing prospective Organizers from among themselves.
=== Expectations ===
Maintainers should remain reasonably active on the wiki, both in contributions and moderation responsibilities, as well as being involved in discussions on the Discord and talk pages, and to attend meetings when they can. As a volunteer position there's no explicit minimums, but after general inactivity for a period of two months of unannounced absence, the Maintainer may be approached by an Organizer to see if they're still interested in upholding the role. If not, or if there's no response or no change is seen over the following two weeks, they may be removed from the position. If they return and wish to be reinstated they can request for such, and unless there's a major substantial objection it will be granted. Abuse of privileges or refusal to abide by rules and policy are grounds for removal from the group.


== Organizers ==
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Organizers are Maintainers who have been selected for a higher degree of responsibility and expectation, but are otherwise equal in general decision making power. Their primary focus is in organizing their fellow Maintainers in meetings and discussions, mediating disagreements and maintaining order, general administrative tasks, and to act as liaisons between the VRC Wiki volunteers and VRC staff. In all other regards they are themselves still considered Maintainers.
==== Qualifications ====
=== Qualifications ===
To qualify as an automoderated user, one should be an active user on the VRChat Wiki for at least a week, with several quality contributions and no major infractions. A Maintainer may appoint automoderated users if other Maintainers have no reasonable objections.
In order to maintain balance and effectiveness in the position, the desired number of Organizers should be three. When there's a vacancy, Organizers should be chosen by consensus of the Maintainers from the pool of Maintainers. Candidates should have demonstrated a consistent degree of active involvement and investment in wiki contributions and discussions. They should not have any major infractions, and no major substantial objections from Maintainers. VRC Staff have veto power.
 
=== Responsibilities ===
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Organizers are responsible for organizing and running meetings, acting as liaisons between VRC Wiki volunteers and VRC staff, to mediate arguments and discussions, to check in with inactive Maintainers, as well as to be the ones to sanction them for policy violations, and to perform the administrative functions entrusted to them.
==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
=== Expectations ===
Like all users, automoderated users must follow 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.
Organizers should be reasonably active in wiki contributions, discussions, and moderation abilities, and to attend/oversee/guide meetings. They should be diligent to resolve disputes and to communicate between the VRC Wiki team and VRC Staff when necessary, and keep up with the unique administrative tasks entrusted to them. As a volunteer position there are no explicit minimums, but given their unique role and responsibilities should generally be as if not more involved and active than the already reasonable expectations for Maintainers. After a period of a month of unannounced absence, the Organizer may be approached by fellow Organizers to see if they're still interested in upholding the role. If not, or if there's no response or no change is seen over the following week, they may be moved back to Maintainer. Abuse of privileges or refusal to abide by rules and policy are grounds for removal from the group, and any concerns can be collectively discussed by Maintainers and brought to VRC Staff for their decision and intervention.
 
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=== Proofreaders ===
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[[Special:ListUsers/automoderated|Proofreaders]] focus on translation efforts for articles not in English, and guide other editors in localizing articles.
 
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==== Qualifications ====
The proofreader role is assigned if the user holds 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 also be chosen after consistently publishing quality edits for their known language(s).
 
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==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
Like all users, proofreaders must follow 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]]. Once an article is marked ready for translation, a proofreader may translate the assigned pages.
 
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If a page is not yet marked ready for translation, proofreaders should help improve the English article first.
 
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== VRChat Wiki team ==
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The VRChat [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team|Wiki team]] members are volunteers assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to help oversee and maintain the VRChat Wiki.
 
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=== Maintainers ===
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[[Special:ListUsers/community-mod|Maintainers]] carry significant responsibility in overseeing the VRChat Wiki as part of the VRChat Wiki team.
 
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==== Qualifications ====
Maintainers may nominate users for the Maintainer role. Nominees must demonstrate consistent, active involvement in the VRChat Wiki through contributions and discussions on Talk pages or community forums, and be present in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers|VRChat Wiki Discord server]] to collaborate with the VRCWiki team.
 
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They must show dedication to policies, trustworthiness, and have no major infractions or substantial objections from the current VRChat Wiki team. VRChat Wiki administrators can veto any new Maintainer.
 
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==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
Maintainers can add, edit, delete, and protect pages in most content spaces. They can approve, reject, or modify edits that require moderation. Maintainers help resolve minor [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Personal conduct, and disputes|disputes]] between users on Talk pages and can roll back or revert user edits.
 
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They may also moderate users for [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Disciplinary_policy|misconduct]]. Maintainers participate in decision-making on Wiki policies and nominate candidates for automoderated user, proofreader, and maintainer roles.
 
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Maintainers should stay reasonably active in both contributions and moderation. They are expected to attend and contribute to meetings when possible. Abuse of privileges or disregard for policies can lead to removal from the team, finalized by Wiki administrators.
 
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This is a volunteer position with no strict quotas. However, after about two months of inactivity or an unannounced absence, a Maintainer may be contacted by an Organizer to confirm their continued interest. If there is no response or no change in activity within two weeks, they may be removed. Former maintainers can request to return if there are no major objections, unless vetoed by a Wiki Administrator.
 
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=== Organizers ===
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Organizers are Maintainers who have extensive MediaWiki experience and have been entrusted with greater responsibility. They share equal decision-making leverage with Maintainers but have additional tasks.
 
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==== Qualifications ====
Candidates must show consistent, active involvement in VRChat Wiki discussions and policy formation. They should have no major infractions and no strong objections from the VRChat Wiki team. Ideally, three to five users hold the Organizer role at once for balanced effectiveness.
 
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When Organizer positions open, a formal call is made for applications with a two-week deadline. Maintainers can nominate themselves by creating a discussion topic explaining why they qualify. All Maintainers/Organizers may comment and vote (thumbs up/down) on each nomination. After the deadline, votes are tallied by subtracting thumbs down from thumbs up. Applicants with the most support fill the available positions. Ties may be resolved through Organizer/VRC Staff consensus. VRC Staff can veto any candidate at their discretion.
 
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==== Responsibilities and expectations ====
Organizers act as liaisons between the volunteer Wiki team and Wiki administration. They organize, attend, and monitor meetings and discussions, resolve disputes within the team, and manage the VRChat Wiki team by checking in with inactive Maintainers or sanctioning them if needed. They also perform administrative functions delegated to them.
 
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Organizers should be reasonably active in Wiki contributions, discussions, and meetings. They resolve disputes and serve as communication links between the VRChat Wiki team and Wiki administration.
 
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They are volunteers with no strict quotas, but because of their added responsibilities, they should be more involved than Maintainers. Abuse of privileges or refusal to follow guidelines can result in removal from the team, finalized by Wiki administrators.
 
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== See also ==
* [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Team|VRCWiki:Team]]
* [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers|VRChat Discord servers]]
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(This page outlines different roles and responsibilities for users on the VRChat Wiki. For roles involving Groups, please see Group roles and permissions).

There are several roles involved in the oversight and production of the VRChat Wiki. This article outlines each role, its responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.

User permissions

Special roles can be granted to editors by unanimous decision of the VRChat Wiki team. These currently include automoderated users and proofreaders.

Automoderated users

Automoderated users are those who have consistently contributed to the VRChat Wiki and demonstrated trustworthiness by following policies and guidelines. They have their edits automatically approved in the Official namespace (official VRChat information pages). Otherwise, automoderated users have no moderation capabilities or further Wiki responsibilities.

Qualifications

To qualify as an automoderated user, one should be an active user on the VRChat Wiki for at least a week, with several quality contributions and no major infractions. A Maintainer may appoint automoderated users if other Maintainers have no reasonable objections.

Responsibilities and expectations

Like all users, automoderated users must follow VRCWiki policies. Consistent policy violations or disregard for the Manual of Style may result in temporary revocation of privileges.

Proofreaders

Proofreaders focus on translation efforts for articles not in English, and guide other editors in localizing articles.

Qualifications

The proofreader role is assigned if the user holds the "Proofreader" role on VRChat’s Localization community for Crowdin. New proofreaders may also be chosen after consistently publishing quality edits for their known language(s).

Responsibilities and expectations

Like all users, proofreaders must follow VRCWiki policies. Translations should be accurate and based on the English version of the article while continuing to follow the Manual of Style. Once an article is marked ready for translation, a proofreader may translate the assigned pages.

If a page is not yet marked ready for translation, proofreaders should help improve the English article first.

VRChat Wiki team

The VRChat Wiki team members are volunteers assigned by the VRChat Wiki administrators (VRChat developers) to help oversee and maintain the VRChat Wiki.

Maintainers

Maintainers carry significant responsibility in overseeing the VRChat Wiki as part of the VRChat Wiki team.

Qualifications

Maintainers may nominate users for the Maintainer role. Nominees must demonstrate consistent, active involvement in the VRChat Wiki through contributions and discussions on Talk pages or community forums, and be present in the VRChat Wiki Discord server to collaborate with the VRCWiki team.

They must show dedication to policies, trustworthiness, and have no major infractions or substantial objections from the current VRChat Wiki team. VRChat Wiki administrators can veto any new Maintainer.

Responsibilities and expectations

Maintainers can add, edit, delete, and protect pages in most content spaces. They can approve, reject, or modify edits that require moderation. Maintainers help resolve minor disputes between users on Talk pages and can roll back or revert user edits.

They may also moderate users for misconduct. Maintainers participate in decision-making on Wiki policies and nominate candidates for automoderated user, proofreader, and maintainer roles.

Maintainers should stay reasonably active in both contributions and moderation. They are expected to attend and contribute to meetings when possible. Abuse of privileges or disregard for policies can lead to removal from the team, finalized by Wiki administrators.

This is a volunteer position with no strict quotas. However, after about two months of inactivity or an unannounced absence, a Maintainer may be contacted by an Organizer to confirm their continued interest. If there is no response or no change in activity within two weeks, they may be removed. Former maintainers can request to return if there are no major objections, unless vetoed by a Wiki Administrator.

Organizers

Organizers are Maintainers who have extensive MediaWiki experience and have been entrusted with greater responsibility. They share equal decision-making leverage with Maintainers but have additional tasks.

Qualifications

Candidates must show consistent, active involvement in VRChat Wiki discussions and policy formation. They should have no major infractions and no strong objections from the VRChat Wiki team. Ideally, three to five users hold the Organizer role at once for balanced effectiveness.

When Organizer positions open, a formal call is made for applications with a two-week deadline. Maintainers can nominate themselves by creating a discussion topic explaining why they qualify. All Maintainers/Organizers may comment and vote (thumbs up/down) on each nomination. After the deadline, votes are tallied by subtracting thumbs down from thumbs up. Applicants with the most support fill the available positions. Ties may be resolved through Organizer/VRC Staff consensus. VRC Staff can veto any candidate at their discretion.

Responsibilities and expectations

Organizers act as liaisons between the volunteer Wiki team and Wiki administration. They organize, attend, and monitor meetings and discussions, resolve disputes within the team, and manage the VRChat Wiki team by checking in with inactive Maintainers or sanctioning them if needed. They also perform administrative functions delegated to them.

Organizers should be reasonably active in Wiki contributions, discussions, and meetings. They resolve disputes and serve as communication links between the VRChat Wiki team and Wiki administration.

They are volunteers with no strict quotas, but because of their added responsibilities, they should be more involved than Maintainers. Abuse of privileges or refusal to follow guidelines can result in removal from the team, finalized by Wiki administrators.

See also

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