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Should there be a name for people who type random things on this site?
Actually we already have an official name for such people...vandals. I'm one of the unlucky people who get to fix all the crud that happens. But I got stuff...and vandals don't happen quite as often because of our wonderful team of Supervisors here at WikiAnswers.
How do vandals on this site manage not to be blocked?
Unfortunately, sometimes vandals manage to get away with vandalizing the website. If they do get away with it, it is usually because they did minimum vandalism, like only vandalizing one question. Other reasons they don't get blocked is because some Supervisors might decide to give them a lot chances, and then the vandal decides to leave WikiAnswers.
Who Supervises the Supervisors who possess powers other than persuasion to enforce site protocol?
There is a hierarchy of supervisors on WikiAnswers. At the top level are the Community Assistants who are employees of the Answers corporation. They have the ability to make the final decisions whether they support a supervisor or not. Contributors only become Supervisors at the discretion of Community Assistants.Also note that Supervisors have methods of enforcing site protocol other than persuasion, one of which is the ability to block accounts and IP addresses from the site.If you would like to dispute the conduct of a WikiAnswers Supervisor, please email CommunityAdvisor @ Answers.com (no spaces). For more information, see the "Related Links" section of this answer.
One of the Germanic tribes was the Vandals?
Yes it is
Was one of the germanic tribes the vandals?
Yes.
What is a Supervisor on WikiAnswers?
Some of WikiAnswers' most active and trusted contributors become Supervisors. These individuals are given additional Super Powers to perform an array of higher-level edits. Supervisors are able to merge questions together, block vandals, and spin off discussion posts into questions, and are equipped with a variety of other special abilities and functions to use at their discretion. Becoming a Supervisor does not require a minimum amount of work, but does require that the tools be used responsibly. We currently have two types of Supervisors: Category Supervisors and Floating Supervisors. Category Supervisors oversee one or more categories of interest. Often, those employed (or hobbyists) in a certain field will choose to become a Category-specific Supervisor. This gives them the advantage of really recognizing answers that need work, as they are familiar with the lingo and concepts . A Floating Supervisor, on the other hand, has all of the same tools as a Category Supervisor, without the responsibilities of overseeing a certain area of the site. This is a more open-ended way to get started. It's ideal for those without a lot of time, but who still want to contribute with more high-powered tools when they visit the site.
Are flagged questions no longer able to be reviewed by Answers users?
Previously, regular contributors could access some, but not all, flags. Contributors were able to help with non-serious flags, While serious flags could only be dealt with by Supervisors and staff.Nowadays, due to vandals learning how to avoid detection by removing flags, only Supervisors and staff can see and deal with the flags.If you are interested in becoming a Supervisor, see this question for information on what we do and how to become one: What do volunteer Supervisors do on WikiAnswers?
What is a protected question on WikiAnswers?
A protected question is manually updated by a Supervisor. Supervisors may protect questions for the following reasons:* Spammers * Vandals * TMI to add more Some Supervisors use separate questions for a holding bin, to help them work, this holding bin would be protected.Protection is so that the question can not be modified anymore without a Supervisor's assistance.A protected Question is a question where no one can add a answer or edit anything in that question.
Where can one view information about 'Idaho Vandals' teams?
Information about the Idaho Vandals' teams is publically available to anyone searching for it. One just has to find the official website of the teams for any information one is looking for.
Are there any two supervisors of any one category?
There are many times when there are two or more supervisors on any one category. For example, there are several supervisors in the nursing category including a charge nurse and an administrative nurse.
Is it possible to block a Supervisor on WikiAnswers?
Yes. A Supervisor can be blocked just like a Contributor can. They will lose their access to WikiAnswers in such a case. They will be "locked out" until the Block lifts, and that will depend on the length of time the Block was placed for. (The Supervisor or Community Adviser who places the Block selects how long it's for.) Note that another Supervisor or Community Adviser can Unblock that Supervisor at any time.A Block is serious, and if a Contributor gets a Block, that individual has "earned" it. They're not handed out for fun. Further, if a Supervisor gets a Block, it's more serious. Any Supervisor or Community Adviser who places a Block on a Supervisor will almost certainly drop of a couple of notes to Senior Supervisors. This will inform them of the action taken and the reasoning behind it so that the situation can be looked at. Community Advisers and other Supervisors will review the issues and decide what action is appropriate. In such a case, the Block may immediately be lifted, or it may be continued (with or without a warning), or the Supervisor may have his power to be a Supervisor stripped from him and be reverted to a Contributor. Lastly, a Permanent Block can be instituted and left in place. The individual is "banished" from the Community.There are some instances of Supervisors getting a Block, but usually the "offense" is minor and things get straightened out. But there are those instances where a Supervisor "looses it" and gets a Permanent Block and is "locked out" of the Community. Unfortunate, but not unheard of. It's a sad thing. Note that Supervisors are required to "behave themselves" here just like a Contributor. They are tasked with setting an example. They are, in fact, held to a higher standard of conduct, and more than one Supervisor has gotten a note from Community Advisors or Senior Supervisors chastizing them for being "out of line" and making suggestions as to what should change.A Supervisor is, after all, as human as anyone else in the Community. But these Supervisors, these volunteers (yes, volunteers - just like other Contributors) are generally well mannered. And make no mistake about their mission; they are here to help you as a Contributor. They serve and are responsible to the Community and that's you.
Why does WikiAnswers block hoeb and me?
If you have been previously blocked from participating in wiki answers it is because one of the supervisors felt that you had said something inappropriate, or were hurtful, or trying to create a disturbance rather than seek knowledge or answer a question earnestly. If I feel that you are not in the best interest of the wiki community then I too will block you.
