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Auto-Editors are trusted users who have been given "auto-editor" privileges. These privileges allow them to make select edits that are automatically approved without going through the normal [[How Voting Works|voting process]], as well as the ability to instantly approve other users' edits.
Auto-editors are trusted users who have been given "auto-editor" privileges. These privileges allow them to make select edits that are automatically approved without going through the normal [[How Voting Works|voting process]], as well as the ability to instantly approve other users' edits.


For a list of Auto-Editors, [http://musicbrainz.org/mod/automodlist.html see here].
For a list of auto-editors, [http://musicbrainz.org/mod/automodlist.html see here].


== Obligations of an Auto-Editor ==
== Obligations of an auto-editor ==


'''"''With great power comes great responsibility''" - Uncle Ben (of Spider Man fame)
'''"''With great power comes great responsibility''" - Uncle Ben (of Spider Man fame)


While Auto-Editors can be thought of as having more "power" than other users, they 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]].
While auto-editors can be thought of as having more "power" than other users, they 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]].


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.
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 ==
== Becoming an auto-editor ==


In order to become an Auto-Editor, you must first be nominated by an existing Auto-Editor and then have your nomination put to a vote.
In order to become an auto-editor, you must first be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote.


See [[Auto-Editor Election]] for more information.
See [[Auto-Editor Election|auto-editor election]] for more information.


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Revision as of 20:56, 16 May 2010

Auto-editors are trusted users who have been given "auto-editor" privileges. These privileges allow them to make select edits that are automatically approved without going through the normal voting process, as well as the ability to instantly approve other users' edits.

For a list of auto-editors, see here.

Obligations of an auto-editor

"With great power comes great responsibility" - Uncle Ben (of Spider Man fame)

While auto-editors can be thought of as having more "power" than other users, they 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

In order to become an auto-editor, you must first be nominated by an existing auto-editor and then have your nomination put to a vote.

See auto-editor election for more information.