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{{Short description|Guideline for the protection of user pages on Wikipedia}}

This policy will prohibit anyone but the user it represents from editing a userpage. This will help stop vandalism and intrusional edits to the page. Admins may be given acess to fix problems with the page, such as copyright, fair use violations, or a technecal problem. Any other users should contact the user so they can do this themselves.

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= Wikipedia:Protected Userpage =

== Disscus here ==

This page outlines the policy and procedure for protecting user pages from editing by anonymous and unregistered users, and anyone other than the user the page belongs to or a Wikipedia administrator (sysop).

====Support====

====Oppose== Overview ==

User pages on Wikipedia serve as a space for editors to share information about themselves, their Wikipedia interests, and their contributions. Protecting these pages is crucial to maintaining the privacy and security of Wikipedia editors.

====Neutral== Rationale ==

The protection of user pages is advocated for several reasons:

* '''Preventing Vandalism''': Protecting user pages helps prevent vandalism, ensuring that editors' personal spaces remain untouched by unauthorized edits.

====Comment====

* '''Privacy''': It upholds the privacy of Wikipedia editors by limiting who can alter their user pages.

* '''Ownership and Control''': While Wikipedia encourages collaboration, user pages are considered personal spaces where individual control is respected.

== Protection Guidelines ==

* '''Eligibility for Protection''': User pages are eligible for protection if they have been subject to vandalism or if the user has a particular concern for privacy.

* '''Requesting Protection''': Users can request page protection by contacting an administrator or posting a request on the appropriate Wikipedia noticeboard.

== Administrator Access and Responsibilities ==

* '''Admin Rights''': Administrators have the ability to edit protected user pages for maintenance, policy enforcement, or at the user's request.

* '''Blocking Policy''': Editing another user's page without permission, particularly in a disruptive manner, may result in a block in accordance with the [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocking policy]].

* '''Subpages and Talk Pages''': Protection typically extends to user subpages and may include talk pages if necessary. Administrators will use discretion based on the situation and requests.

== Procedure for Edits by Others ==

* If non-admin users need to make constructive edits to a protected user page (e.g., to remove a copyright violation or address a pressing privacy concern), they should:

* Contact the user directly via their talk page or email, if enabled.

* If the user is unresponsive, contact an administrator for assistance.

== Exceptions and Considerations ==

* '''User Talk Pages''': While this guideline primarily addresses user pages, user talk pages are generally not protected to ensure open communication. Exceptions may be made in extreme cases of harassment or vandalism.

== See Also ==

* [[Wikipedia:User page|Wikipedia:User Page]] - Guidelines on user page content and usage.

* [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|Wikipedia:Vandalism]] - Policies on dealing with vandalism.

* [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|Wikipedia:Blocking Policy]] - Information on blocking disruptive users.

* [[Wikipedia:Sysops|Wikipedia:Sysops]] - Information about Wikipedia administrators.

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