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*'''bandwidth''' ''(n.)'': The amount of data that can be (or is) transferred between the server and users' computers at a given time. | *'''bandwidth''' ''(n.)'': The amount of data that can be (or is) transferred between the server and users' computers at a given time. | ||
*'''block''' ''(v.)'': To prevent a user from editing, based either on the ''user name,'' the user's ''IP address'', or both. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Blocking Policy]]'' | *'''block''' ''(v.)'': To prevent a user from editing, based either on the ''user name,'' the user's ''IP address'', or both. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Blocking Policy]]'' | ||
- | *'''bot''' ''(n.)'': Short for ''robot''. An automated software program, usually designed to deface or [http://www.tfd.com/spam spam]; they can also be used beneficially, like [[User:GrapeNuts|GrapeNuts]]. ''For a list of HRWiki bots, see [ | + | *'''bot''' ''(n.)'': Short for ''robot''. An automated software program, usually designed to deface or [http://www.tfd.com/spam spam]; they can also be used beneficially, like [[User:GrapeNuts|GrapeNuts]]. ''For a list of HRWiki bots, see [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special%3AListusers&username=&group=bot&limit=100 list].'' |
- | *'''bureaucrat''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' with more privileges than a ''sysop''. Has the ability to make other users sysops and change people's usernames. ''For a list of HRWiki bureaucrats, see [ | + | *'''bureaucrat''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' with more privileges than a ''sysop''. Has the ability to make other users sysops and change people's usernames. ''For a list of HRWiki bureaucrats, see [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special%3AListusers&username=&group=bureaucrat&limit=100 list].'' |
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*'''Da Basement''' ''(prop n.)'': The ''sysop'' message board, used for major decisions on the wiki, located at [[HRWiki:Da Basement]]. | *'''Da Basement''' ''(prop n.)'': The ''sysop'' message board, used for major decisions on the wiki, located at [[HRWiki:Da Basement]]. | ||
- | *'''developer''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' who can make direct changes to the ''MediaWiki'' software and database. ''For a list of HRWiki developers, see [ | + | *'''developer''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' who can make direct changes to the ''MediaWiki'' software and database. ''For a list of HRWiki developers, see [http://www.hrwiki.org/index.php?title=Special%3AListusers&username=&group=developer&limit=100 list].'' |
*'''discussion page''' ''(n.; also'' '''discussion''''')'': See ''talk page''. | *'''discussion page''' ''(n.; also'' '''discussion''''')'': See ''talk page''. | ||
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*'''speedy delete''' ''(n.)'' A notice that shows an article is pending deletion and it doesn't require a consensus. | *'''speedy delete''' ''(n.)'' A notice that shows an article is pending deletion and it doesn't require a consensus. | ||
*'''stub''' ''(n.)'': A notice that an article needs to be expanded. Also, an incomplete article. Note that a stub is not necessarily short, and a short article is not necessarily a stub. | *'''stub''' ''(n.)'': A notice that an article needs to be expanded. Also, an incomplete article. Note that a stub is not necessarily short, and a short article is not necessarily a stub. | ||
- | *'''STUFF''' ''(n.; also the'' '''STUFF process''' ''or the'' '''STUFF page''''')'': | + | *'''STUFF''' ''(n.; also the'' '''STUFF process''' ''or the'' '''STUFF page''''')'': Originally an acronym for "Select The Usable Fun Facts," [[HRWiki:STUFF]] is the place where ''STUFF items'' are voted upon for inclusion or exclusion from an article, based on whether a consensus agrees they are notable. More often than not, the articles are for toons, usually recent toons. |
- | *'''STUFF''' ''(v.t.; inflected forms:'' '''STUFF'd''', '''STUFFing''' ''or'' '''STUFF'ing''''')'': | + | *'''STUFF''' ''(v.t.; inflected forms:'' '''STUFF'd''', '''STUFFing''' ''or'' '''STUFF'ing''''')'': To place a ''STUFF item'' into the ''STUFF process.'' |
- | *'''STUFF item''' ''(n.; also'' '''item''''')'': A ''fun-fact'' candidate. | + | *'''STUFF item''' ''(n.; also'' '''item''''')'': A ''fun-fact'' candidate. This is a piece of information that has been proposed for inclusion on an article, but whose accuracy or relevancy is in question. The term also refers to the specific section that an item takes up on the ''STUFF page''. |
*'''subcategory''' ''(n.)'': A more exclusive category within a bigger one. | *'''subcategory''' ''(n.)'': A more exclusive category within a bigger one. | ||
*'''subpage''' ''(n.)'': A separate page that is directly related to its parent page. Formatted as, '''Page Title/Subpage'''. Users can have these, depending on their purpose. ''See also: [[HRWiki:User space]]'' | *'''subpage''' ''(n.)'': A separate page that is directly related to its parent page. Formatted as, '''Page Title/Subpage'''. Users can have these, depending on their purpose. ''See also: [[HRWiki:User space]]'' | ||
- | *'''sysop''' ''(n.)'' Short for ''systems operator''. An ''admin'' who can block and unblock users, delete and undelete pages, protect and unprotect pages, and directly edit protected pages. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Sysops]] | + | *'''sysop''' ''(n.)'' Short for ''systems operator''. An ''admin'' who can block and unblock users, delete and undelete pages, protect and unprotect pages, and directly edit protected pages. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Sysops]]''. |
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