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[edit]I added a section on global rollback at Wikivoyage:Recent changes patrol#Global rollbackers, though this isn't exactly policy, but rather merely the technical abilities of what GRs can do. What I didn't mention, however, was the extra ability for GRs to use the supressredirect function, which we do not have an exact guideline for how it should be used by non-admins. I'd like to propose this – it doesn't change much, but rather solidifies (and often gives reassurance, speaking as one myself) to those who are unsure if they should use suppressredirect, but since it's a new guideline, it requires discussion:
GRs also have the ability to use the
supressredirectfunction, which allows moving a page without leaving a redirect, a feature only available to sysops on the English Wikivoyage. GRs may use these functions whenever deemed reasonable and appropriate – use your own judgment, but if you are unsure, leave a redirect and place {{delete}} – a local admin will handle it from there. Since global rollback is not locally appointed, if any misuse of either the rollback or the supressredirect function occurs, a local admin may ask you to stop using such tools or risk facing a block.
I don't think it really adds much, but it does clear a few things in the air. --SHB (t | c | m) 12:04, 2 January 2025 (UTC)
- I didn't know that was called the suppressredirect function. I just know it as a choice on a menu. Your language seems reasonable, though. Ikan Kekek (talk) 13:54, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
- Since there aren't any objections and given how little this changes things, I will go ahead and update the page (and also update the relevant pages on Meta). --SHB (t | c | m) 11:26, 7 January 2025 (UTC)