CheckUser - Revision history

DarkMatterMan4500: /* CheckUser Tools */

2026-05-22T19:03:51Z

CheckUser Tools

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	* {{#time:H:i, d F Y}} [[user:Example\|CheckUser]] got users for 127.0.0.1 (another good reason)		* {{#time:H:i, d F Y}} [[user:Example\|CheckUser]] got users for 127.0.0.1 (another good reason)
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DarkMatterMan4500 at 19:00, 22 May 2026

2026-05-22T19:00:42Z

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	# Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards, and		# Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards, and
	# The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].		# The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].

			== CheckUser Tools ==

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			This information is only stored for a short period (3 months), so edits made prior to that will not be shown via CheckUser.

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			A log is kept of who has made which queries with the tool. This log is available to those with the ''<code>{{int:right-checkuser-log}}</code>'' permission:


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			* {{#time:H:i, d F Y}} [[user:Example\|CheckUser]] got IP addresses for [[User:Example\|Example]] ([[User talk:Example\|talk]] \| [[Special:Contributions/Example\|contribs]] \| [[Special:Block/Example\|block]]) (a very good reason for looking at their IPs)
			* {{#time:H:i, d F Y}} [[user:Example\|CheckUser]] got users for 127.0.0.1 (another good reason)
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Justarandomamerican: woah. Another global policy.

2026-05-03T18:12:01Z

woah. Another global policy.

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			{{global policy}}
	'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.		'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.
	==Criteria for use of CheckUser==		==Criteria for use of CheckUser==

DarkMatterMan4500 at 15:39, 3 May 2026

2026-05-03T15:39:37Z

Justarandomamerican: /* Election of Local Checkusers */

2026-05-03T00:48:40Z

Election of Local Checkusers

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	In order for a wiki to elect checkusers, all of the following must be fulfilled:		In order for a wiki to elect checkusers, all of the following must be fulfilled:
	#There must be at least two checkusers at all times who have signed an NDA with the WikiOasis Foundation. Stewards are acceptable.		#There must be at least two checkusers at all times who have signed an NDA with the WikiOasis Foundation. Stewards are acceptable.
	#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards, ~~and~~		#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards,
	#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards.		#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards, and
	#The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].		#The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].

Justarandomamerican: /* Criteria for use of CheckUser */

2026-05-03T00:46:42Z

Criteria for use of CheckUser

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	The tool is to be used to fight vandalism, to check for sockpuppet abuse, and to limit disruption of projects. It must be used only to prevent damage to any WikiOasis wiki or the community.		The tool is to be used to fight vandalism, to check for sockpuppet abuse, and to limit disruption of projects. It must be used only to prevent damage to any WikiOasis wiki or the community.

	The tool should not be used to apply pressure on editors; or as a threat against another editor in a content dispute. A valid reason to lookup user information must be stated explicitly. Note that alternative accounts are not forbidden, so long as they are not used in violation of the ~~policies~~.		The tool should not be used to apply pressure on editors; or as a threat against another editor in a content dispute. A valid reason to lookup user information must be stated explicitly. Note that alternative accounts are not forbidden, so long as they are not used in violation of global or local policy. Global policy on this matter sets out the following basic requirements:

			* All alternative accounts must be disclosed, and
			* all alternative accounts must have a legitimate reason to exist, as decided by Stewards.

	Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy.		Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy.

Justarandomamerican: /* Election of Local Checkusers */

2026-05-03T00:41:40Z

Election of Local Checkusers

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	#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards, and		#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards, and
	#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards.		#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards.
			#The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].

Justarandomamerican: Not GP yet

2026-05-03T00:40:52Z

Not GP yet

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	~~{{global policy}}~~
	'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.		'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.
	==Criteria for use of CheckUser==		==Criteria for use of CheckUser==

Justarandomamerican: Create

2026-05-03T00:36:17Z

Create

New page

{{global policy}}
'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.
==Criteria for use of CheckUser==
The tool is to be used to fight vandalism, to check for sockpuppet abuse, and to limit disruption of projects. It must be used only to prevent damage to any WikiOasis wiki or the community.

The tool should not be used to apply pressure on editors; or as a threat against another editor in a content dispute. A valid reason to lookup user information must be stated explicitly. Note that alternative accounts are not forbidden, so long as they are not used in violation of the policies.

Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy.

Some wikis allow an editor's IPs to be checked upon their request if, for example, there is a need to provide evidence of innocence against a sockpuppet allegation; note, however, that requesting a CheckUser in these circumstances is sometimes part of the attempt to disrupt.

Because WikiOasis users may accidentally create accounts on local wikis just by visiting the local wiki, CheckUsers must never violate the Privacy Policy or the guidelines above.
==Election of Local Checkusers==
In order for a wiki to elect checkusers, all of the following must be fulfilled:
#There must be at least two checkusers at all times who have signed an NDA with the WikiOasis Foundation. Stewards are acceptable.
#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards, and
#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards.

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	'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.		'''CheckUser''' is a special page used by Stewards, Trust and Safety, and in some cases local checkusers.
	==Criteria for use of CheckUser==		==Criteria for use of CheckUser==
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	* All alternative accounts must be disclosed, and		* All alternative accounts must be disclosed, and
	* ~~all~~ alternative accounts must have a legitimate reason to exist, as decided by Stewards.		* All alternative accounts must have a legitimate reason to exist, as decided by Stewards.

	Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy.		Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy.

	Some wikis allow an editor's IPs to be checked upon their request if, for example, there is a need to provide evidence of innocence against a sockpuppet allegation; note, however, that requesting a CheckUser in these circumstances is sometimes part of the attempt to disrupt.		Some wikis allow an editor's IPs to be checked upon their request if, for example, there is a need to provide evidence of innocence against a sockpuppet allegation; note, however, that requesting a CheckUser in these circumstances is sometimes part of the attempt to disrupt.

	Because WikiOasis users may accidentally create accounts on local wikis just by visiting the local wiki, CheckUsers must never violate the Privacy Policy or the guidelines above.		Because WikiOasis users may accidentally create accounts on local wikis just by visiting the local wiki, CheckUsers must never violate the Privacy Policy or the guidelines above.
	==Election of Local Checkusers==		== Election of Local Checkusers ==
	In order for a wiki to elect checkusers, all of the following must be fulfilled:		In order for a wiki to elect checkusers, all of the following must be fulfilled:
	#There must be at least two checkusers at all times who have signed an NDA with the WikiOasis Foundation. Stewards are acceptable.		# There must be at least two checkusers at all times who have signed an NDA with the WikiOasis Foundation. Stewards are acceptable.
	#There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards,		# There must be a need for local checkusers, as determined by Stewards,
	#Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards, and		# Local checkusers must enter into a collaborative agreement with Stewards, and
	#The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].		# The election must take place on Meta and fulfill all requirements for [[Stewards\|Steward]].