This page in a nutshell: This page documents common tasksadministrators do and their best practices. Here admins can learn how to exercise their tools properly before being set loose on the big, wide encyclopedia...
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Welcome,admins! This suite of pages documents common admin tasks and how to properly perform them. Administrative tools have been granted due to the trust the community has in you, so it's important you understand how they work before attempting to use them. Here you can learn about everything you can do, and some of the features you'll be able to test out in a safe environment without worry of causing disruption. Spending 15 or 20 minutes here may seem well worth it if it keeps you from ending up in thevillage stocks.
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Guides
Some of these pages will provide you with a way to practice using the tools in an environment that will not harm the encyclopedia. Others simply document what you are able to do and their best practices.