Non-Disc Record - Ilikesnakes425

Summary:

Unauthorized edits to author pages

Non-Disc Record - Ilikesnakes425

TheMightyMcB 23 Oct 2021 22:26

Relatively new site member Ilikesnakes425 does not match any existing user name (site member for 41 days) made a couple of fairly innocuous edits to Harmony's Author Page (3 days ago) and Mr. Wilt's Author Page (32 days ago). I reverted the edits and sent the user a PM informing them of wiki policy on unauthorized edits.

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Hello Ilikesnakes425 does not match any existing user name],

It has come to my attention that you recently edited two author pages: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/dr-rogets-file and https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/mr-wilts-file. While the changes themselves are fairly innocuous in nature, users cannot make unauthorized edits to pages created by other site members. Author pages are private resources maintained by individual users unless stated directly otherwise, and so they must not be altered without explicit permission. Please review the following section from the Guide for Joining regarding edits on the wiki to avoid issues like this in the future:

Editing: The SCP Foundation is a wiki, meaning we encourage you to write and contribute to the site. Likewise, you can improve the site by editing existing pages. Remember: every edit you make is visible to everyone on the Recent Changes page. There are two kinds of edits:

• Minor edits: These include grammar, spelling, or punctuation fixes. As long as the change doesn't alter a sentence's meaning, the edit is fine. Don't change an intentional misspelling, formatting quirk, or an alternate spelling of a word (color/colour, analog/analogue, etc.). If you're unsure of whether your minor edit is allowable, ask in the page's discussion thread before changing the page.
• Major edits: This includes changing or adding sentences (aside from minor grammar edits), altering pictures, or other concept changes. You need to get permission from the author for these edits, even if your intent is to "help out" rather than vandalism. If the original author is gone, ask a member of staff for permission or advice. Any unauthorized edits may be viewed as vandalism and subject to disciplinary action.

Kind regards,
TheMightyMcB
SCP Foundation Wiki Moderator