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An editor |
An editor<ref>previously called moderator</ref> is user who contributes to MusicBrainz by entering [[Edit|edits]] into the [[MusicBrainz Database|database]]. All editors are expected to follow the MusicBrainz [[Code of Conduct]]. |
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== Beginner editor == |
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A registered user who has been given additional privileges (after a vote) is called an [[Auto-Editor|auto-editor]] (see that page for the extent of those privileges). |
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Beginners can enter edits and leave edit notes to communicate with other editors. Every new MusicBrainz account starts with the Beginner editor status. |
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== Editor == |
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Certain editors (users) are affiliated with other organizations. A prominent example of these are the [[BBC Teams Editing MusicBrainz]] (see that page for their usernames). As part of the ongoing collaboration Between MusicBrainz and the BBC, in which BBC is for example using the [[Live Data Feed|live data feed]] to improve the music pages on their websites, employees of the [[BBC]] are tasked with improving the MusicBrainz [[Database|database]]. They are mainly adding [[:Category:URL|URL relationships]] to improve the linking between different sources of music [[Metadata|metadata]]. |
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Editors can vote on other users' edits. |
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=== Moving from beginner editor to editor === |
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Bots are programs that are able to do automated [[Edit|edit]]ing of the [[database]]. An example of this is the [[ModBot]], which is strongly involved in the daily flow of [[Edit|edit]]s. See [[ModBot]] for its duties; most users/editors will come into contact with it through their regular editing. |
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Accounts must be more than 2 weeks old, have a verified email address, and more than 10 accepted edits (edits that have gone through the voting process and been accepted, rather than having automatically applied) to leave the "Beginner" category and be allowed to vote on edits. |
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= Special editor types = |
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[[Image:Alert.png]] All Editors, [[Auto-Editor]]s and [[Bot]]s are expected to follow the MusicBrainz [[Code Of Conduct|CodeOfConduct]]. |
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These editor types have special privileges, and require at least partially non-automated processes to be applied. There is a [[mb:privileged|list of editors with special privileges]]. |
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==Auto-editor== |
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Auto-editors can make edits that are automatically approved without going through the [[How Voting Works|voting process]], and have the ability to approve other users' edits. Some, destructive, edit types cannot be approved. |
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===Obligations of an auto-editor=== |
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:"''With great power comes great responsibility''" - Uncle Ben (of Spider Man fame) |
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Auto-editors should always align themselves to the [[Code Of Conduct|Code of Conduct]]. Furthermore, they should be able to look beyond their nose and take an objective point of view regarding the data they edit. Being familiar with the various editing aspects of the site is important, as well as having a clear grasp of the [[Style Guidelines|style guidelines]]. |
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Additionally, while it is good to be an expert in certain areas of the database (e.g. certain musical genres or specific artists), every auto-editor should be comfortable enough with the basic editing fundamentals that they are able to edit outside their realm of expertise. |
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===Becoming an auto-editor=== |
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To become an auto-editor, you must be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote. |
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See [[Auto-Editor Election|auto-editor election]] for more information. |
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==Relationship editor== |
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Relationship editors are users who have the ability to modify [[Relationships|relationship types and attributes]] on the server. |
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In general, these changes are decided and implemented through the [[Proposals|style process]]. If you feel that a relationship should be added or changed, please follow [[Proposals|said process]]. |
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==Transclusion editor== |
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Transclusion editors are users who have the permission to change the version of the transcluded [[WikiDocs]] documents, and thus update the documentation shown in the MusicBrainz /doc area. |
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==Location editor== |
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Location editors are users who have the ability to edit and add [[Area|areas]]. |
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Latest revision as of 08:10, 9 November 2023
An editor[1] is user who contributes to MusicBrainz by entering edits into the database. All editors are expected to follow the MusicBrainz Code of Conduct.
Beginner editor
Beginners can enter edits and leave edit notes to communicate with other editors. Every new MusicBrainz account starts with the Beginner editor status.
Editor
Editors can vote on other users' edits.
Moving from beginner editor to editor
Accounts must be more than 2 weeks old, have a verified email address, and more than 10 accepted edits (edits that have gone through the voting process and been accepted, rather than having automatically applied) to leave the "Beginner" category and be allowed to vote on edits.
Special editor types
These editor types have special privileges, and require at least partially non-automated processes to be applied. There is a list of editors with special privileges.
Auto-editor
Auto-editors can make edits that are automatically approved without going through the voting process, and have the ability to approve other users' edits. Some, destructive, edit types cannot be approved.
Obligations of an auto-editor
- "With great power comes great responsibility" - Uncle Ben (of Spider Man fame)
Auto-editors should always align themselves to the Code of Conduct. Furthermore, they should be able to look beyond their nose and take an objective point of view regarding the data they edit. Being familiar with the various editing aspects of the site is important, as well as having a clear grasp of the style guidelines.
Additionally, while it is good to be an expert in certain areas of the database (e.g. certain musical genres or specific artists), every auto-editor should be comfortable enough with the basic editing fundamentals that they are able to edit outside their realm of expertise.
Becoming an auto-editor
To become an auto-editor, you must be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote.
See auto-editor election for more information.
Relationship editor
Relationship editors are users who have the ability to modify relationship types and attributes on the server.
In general, these changes are decided and implemented through the style process. If you feel that a relationship should be added or changed, please follow said process.
Transclusion editor
Transclusion editors are users who have the permission to change the version of the transcluded WikiDocs documents, and thus update the documentation shown in the MusicBrainz /doc area.
Location editor
Location editors are users who have the ability to edit and add areas.
- ↑ previously called moderator
