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'''SysopsAdministrators''' (short for sometimes shortened ''System operatorsAdmins'' and , occassionally also sometimes called ''AdministratorsSystem operators'' or ''AdminsSysops'' for short) are Lexicanum editors who have been entrusted with access to certain wiki tools that "normal" editors do not have access to in order to deal with certain problems or perform specific tasks relating to the maintenance of the Lexicanum.

''SysopsAdministrators'' are tasked with maintaining the Lexicanum and intervening when there are problems with or between other editors. These problems include but are not limited to vandalism, non-compliance with Lexicanum rules, guidelines or standards, unacceptable behaviour, disputes necessitating mediation or a ruling etc. But they also have the means to perform specific actions on Lexicanum pages that are not open to normal editors.

''SysopsAdministrators'' are also the go-to persons for normal editors in case of problems like reporting vandalism, unacceptable behaviour by other editors, ask for advice or help. ''SysopsAdministrators'' are experienced editors who in most cases will be able to help out immediately - or, if need be, to consult with other ''SysopsAdministrators'' or [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]].

==Where to find anf and how to contact a Sysopan Administrator?==You can consult the [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|List of Sysops Administrators here]]. Pay attention to the fact that ''SysopsAdministrators'' like all other volunteers here have a private life and no obligation whatsoever to be available 24/7. So sometimes (e.g. you have waited a reasonable amount of time for a reaction) you should try to contact another ''SysopAdministrator'' if your first choice does not respond. This does however not mean that you should "carpet bomb" ''all SysopsAdministrators'' at once on your first contact attempt, that just creates confusion, thank you.

In general you have Do also note that the choice of contacting a [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|List tool]] also displays the [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] as every ''Bureaucrat'' (who are basically "''Super-Administrators''") automatically also is an ''Administrator''Sysop. Also be aware that '' via the Administrators'' listed here whose names appear in '''Sysopred'''s (indicating that their [[Warhammer_40k_Warhammer 40k -_LexicanumLexicanum:User_Talk_PagesUser Pages|User Talk PagePages]] or go to the Lexicanum's [[Warhammer_40k_-_Lexicanum:Discord_Server|Discord serverare empty]] which has a dedicated Helpdesk channelshould ''not be contacted'' as they are currently listed as inactive and will therefore not be available.

In general you have the choice of contacting an ''Administrator'' via the ''Administrator'''s [[Warhammer_40k_-_Lexicanum:User_Talk_Pages|User Talk Page]] or go to the Lexicanum's [[Warhammer_40k_-_Lexicanum:Discord_Server|Discord server]] which has a dedicated Helpdesk channel. ==Examples of Sysop Administrator tools , tasks and rights==*watch and ruthlessly enforce the Lexicanum rules*watch over [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] with a special emphasis on [[Special:Newpages|new articles]] or changes by new or inexperienced editors or by editors whose contributions have proven to be problematic in the past*randomly check if the [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Citation|citations]] provided by users are genuine and up to the required citation standards

*delete and undelete pages and files(e.g. "fan-created" or copyright-infringing content)

==How does one become a Sysop?Examples of when to contact an Administrator==The position of a ''Sysop'' is - as any other regular position within the Lexicanum - a purely voluntary and honorary one. ''Sysops'' are chosen and appointed by [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] on the basis of resupport requirements, character and technical expertise. There is no application process. Or in other words: Don't contact us - we will contact you.

It should go without saying that if ==How does one become an Administrator?==The position of an editor calls in a ''BureaucratAdministrator'' is - as any other regular position within the Lexicanum - a purely voluntary and it turns out that his/her accusations against a honorary one. ''SysopAdministrators'' are unfounded or even phoney that this can have consequences for chosen and appointed by [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|Bureaucrats]] on the reporting editorbasis of resupport requirements, character and technical expertise. There is no application process. This should not discourage editors from reporting problems with Or in other words: Don''Sysops'' but they should make quite sure that their case is serious, wellt contact us -documented and generally logicalwe will contact you.

On the other hand any ==What to do in case of problems with an Administrator?==While it is quite rare that an ''SysopAdministrator'' misbehaving should be quite aware that they are expected to lead by example"goes bad", i.e. And that due to their more exposed position they are prone to attract their fair share abuses his powers and behaves in an unacceptable way, this is not completely unheard of scrutiny from both below and above. In such cases a [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Bureaucrats|BureaucratsBureaucrat]] will try to quietly moderate and resolve any issues between normal editors and ''Sysops'' that might arise should immediately be called in an even-handed and transparent way. But there will be no hesitation whatsoever to demote mediate or - in extremis - even ban a ''Sysop'' depending on the severity of the problemsto intervene.

==See also==For further information on the role It should go without saying that if an editor calls in a ''Bureaucrat'' and abilities of it turns out that his/her accusations against an ''SysopsAdministrator'' are unfounded or even phoney that this can have consequences for the reporting editor. This should not discourage editors from reporting problems with '' see [[Wikipedia:Administrators|here]]'' but they should make quite sure that their case is serious, well-documented and generally logical. You And editors should however also be acutely aware that the hierarchies ''Administrators'' - like everybody else - are entitled to personal opinions, so you should distinguish between ''official'' and decision processes in the Lexicanum can deviate considerably from those encountered in ''Wikipediapersonal'' statements by ''Administrators''.

On the other hand any ''Administrator'' misbehaving should be quite aware that they are expected to lead by example. And that due to their more exposed position they are prone to attract their fair share of scrutiny from both below and above. [[CategoryWarhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Lexicanum HelpBureaucrats|SysopBureaucrats]]will try to quietly moderate and resolve any issues between normal editors and ''Administrators'' that might arise in an even-handed and transparent way. But there will be no hesitation whatsoever to demote or - in extremis - even ban a ''Administrator'' depending on the severity of the problems.