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* Any edit with explanation too long to be comfortably put in the "Edit Summary" box.
=== 3. Protecting an Article (admins only) === Certain "metapages" -- pages that discuss or perform official functions on Willipedia itself -- are permanently locked from edit by non-admin users. This Policies page is one, because its content is meant to reflect Willipedia board consensus. Though it has not been done yet, the board may protect any article, preventing edit for a length of time. This could be used if a page was receiving frequent editing abuse, such as [[#Advertising|Advertising]] for an upcoming event, for which a temporary protect until after the event date might solve the problem. === 4. Deleting an Article (admins only) ===
Members of the Wiki Board are empowered to delete an article. This is distinct from simply deleting all of the text on a page, which still leaves behind a record (and is pretty much never the best way to make an edit). Only articles with no potential at all should be deleted, so it is a rare event.
If you believe an article should be deleted, contact the Wiki Board at <email>wiki@wso.williams.edu</email>.
=== 45. Banning a User (admin only) ===
This option has been used almost exclusively for spammers -- IPs that used to delete content and flood articles with links to ad and porn sites. It, however, is a recourse available to be used against any repeatedly hostile editor. We cannot imagine any situation in which an editor making contributions in good faith would be banned.
