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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. | {{shortcut|TG:BOTS}}'''Bots''' (derived from "robot") are automated or semi-automated user accounts which perform mundane and repetitive tasks very rapidly. Bots have the same permissions as editors, save that their edits are not highlighted so as not to disrupt other editors. | ||
Bots are not [[wikipedia:Sockpuppet (Internet)|sockpuppets]], but they are owned by another user who monitors their performance and programmes their tasks. | Bots are not [[wikipedia:Sockpuppet (Internet)|sockpuppets]], but they are owned by another user who monitors their performance and programmes their tasks. An unauthorized bot could do a lot of damage to [[Tolkien Gateway]], so they must be approved by a [[Tolkien Gateway:Bureaucrats|bureaucrat]]. | ||
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==Current bots== | ==Current bots== | ||
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==Job requests== | ==Job requests== | ||
If you have a mundane or repetitive task that you would like a bot to perform, please contact | If you have a mundane or repetitive task that you would like a bot to perform, please contact 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== | ==Obtaining a bot== | ||
There is currently no defined procedure for creating a bot, however all bots must be approved by | There is currently no defined procedure for creating a bot, however, all bots must be approved by a [[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. | ||
[[Category:Tolkien Gateway]] | [[Category:Tolkien Gateway]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 6 December 2020
Bots (derived from "robot") are automated or semi-automated user accounts which perform mundane and repetitive tasks very rapidly. Bots 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. An unauthorized bot could do a lot of damage to Tolkien Gateway, so they must be approved by a bureaucrat.
Current bots[edit source]
- KingAragorn Bot (operated by KingAragorn since 6 June 2008)
- Mithbot (operated by Mith since 27 August 2010)
Job requests[edit source]
If you have a mundane or repetitive task that you would like a bot to perform, please contact either KingAragorn or Mith. They should be able to help, or else explain the limitations of their bots.
Obtaining a bot[edit source]
There is currently no defined procedure for creating a bot, however, all bots must be approved by a 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.
