Xenharmonic Wiki:Protection policy: Difference between revisions
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== Protection by name space == | == Protection by name space == | ||
== Article talk pages == | === Article talk pages === | ||
Talk pages are not usually protected, and are semi-protected only for a limited duration in the most severe cases of disruption. | Talk pages are not usually protected, and are semi-protected only for a limited duration in the most severe cases of disruption. | ||
== Templates == | === Templates === | ||
Highly visible templates – those used on a large number of pages or frequently substituted – are often protected based on the degree of visibility, type of use, content, and other considerations. | Highly visible templates – those used on a large number of pages or frequently substituted – are often protected based on the degree of visibility, type of use, content, and other considerations. | ||
Protected templates should normally have the '''documentation''' template. It loads the unprotected /doc page, so that non-admins and IP-users can edit the documentation, categories and interwiki links. | Protected templates should normally have the '''documentation''' template. It loads the unprotected /doc page, so that non-admins and IP-users can edit the documentation, categories and interwiki links. | ||
== Sandboxes == | === Sandboxes === | ||
Sandboxes should not ordinarily be protected since their purpose is to let new users test and experiment with wiki syntax. Those who use sandboxes for malicious purposes, or to violate policies such as no personal attacks, civility, or copyrights, should instead be warned and/or blocked. | Sandboxes should not ordinarily be protected since their purpose is to let new users test and experiment with wiki syntax. Those who use sandboxes for malicious purposes, or to violate policies such as no personal attacks, civility, or copyrights, should instead be warned and/or blocked. | ||
== User pages == | === User pages === | ||
User pages and subpages within their own user space can be protected upon a request from the user, as long as a need exists. Pages within the user space should not be automatically or preemptively protected without good reason or cause. Requests for protection specifically at uncommon levels (such as full protection) can be granted if the user has expressed a genuine and realistic need. | User pages and subpages within their own user space can be protected upon a request from the user, as long as a need exists. Pages within the user space should not be automatically or preemptively protected without good reason or cause. Requests for protection specifically at uncommon levels (such as full protection) can be granted if the user has expressed a genuine and realistic need. | ||
In the event of the confirmed death of a user, the user's user page (but not the user talk page) should be fully protected. | In the event of the confirmed death of a user, the user's user page (but not the user talk page) should be fully protected. | ||
== User talk pages == | === User talk pages === | ||
User talk pages are rarely protected. However, protection can be applied if there is severe vandalism or abuse. Users whose talk pages are protected may wish to have an unprotected user talk subpage linked conspicuously from their main talk page to allow good-faith comments from users that the protection restricts editing from. | User talk pages are rarely protected. However, protection can be applied if there is severe vandalism or abuse. Users whose talk pages are protected may wish to have an unprotected user talk subpage linked conspicuously from their main talk page to allow good-faith comments from users that the protection restricts editing from. | ||
A user's request to have their own talk page protected is not a sufficient rationale by itself to protect the page, although requests can be considered if a reason is provided. | A user's request to have their own talk page protected is not a sufficient rationale by itself to protect the page, although requests can be considered if a reason is provided. | ||