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{{ | {{shortcut|TG:BOTS}}'''Bots''' (derived from "robot") are automated or semi-automated user accounts which perform mundane and repetitive tasks very rapidly. Bot have the same permissions as editors, save that their edits are not highlighted so as not to disrupt other editors. | ||
*[[User:KingAragorn Bot|KingAragorn Bot]] | |||
*[[User:Mithbot|Mithbot]] | Bots are not [[wikipedia:Sockpuppet (Internet)|sockpuppets]], but they are owned by another user who monitors their performance and programmes their tasks. As unauthorised bots could do a lot of damage to [[Tolkien Gateway]] they must be approved by a [[Tolkien Gateway:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]]. | ||
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==Current bots== | |||
* [[User:KingAragorn Bot|KingAragorn Bot]] <small>(operated by [[User:KingAragorn|KingAragorn]] since [[6 June]] [[2008]])</small> | |||
* [[User:Mithbot|Mithbot]] <small>(operated by [[User:Mith|Mith]] since [[27 August]] [[2010]])</small> | |||
==Job requests== | |||
If you have a mundane or repetitive task that you would like a bot to perform, please contact the either [[User talk:KingAragorn|KingAragorn]] or [[User talk:Mith|Mith]]. They should be able to help, or else explain the limitations of their bots. | |||
==Obtaining a bot== | |||
There is currently no defined procedure for creating a bot, however all bots must be approved by at [[Tolkien Gateway:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]] so it is advisable to speak to a bureaucrat before creating a second account. You should explain why specifically you feel that you need a bot and what tasks you intend for it perform. | |||
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Revision as of 22:13, 22 August 2014
Bots (derived from "robot") are automated or semi-automated user accounts which perform mundane and repetitive tasks very rapidly. Bot have the same permissions as editors, save that their edits are not highlighted so as not to disrupt other editors.
Bots are not sockpuppets, but they are owned by another user who monitors their performance and programmes their tasks. As unauthorised bots could do a lot of damage to Tolkien Gateway they must be approved by a bureaucrat.
Current bots
- KingAragorn Bot (operated by KingAragorn since 6 June 2008)
- Mithbot (operated by Mith since 27 August 2010)
Job requests
If you have a mundane or repetitive task that you would like a bot to perform, please contact the either KingAragorn or Mith. They should be able to help, or else explain the limitations of their bots.
Obtaining a bot
There is currently no defined procedure for creating a bot, however all bots must be approved by at bureaucrat so it is advisable to speak to a bureaucrat before creating a second account. You should explain why specifically you feel that you need a bot and what tasks you intend for it perform.
