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The NETwiki is part of PBEM's community engagement, and PBEM encourages NET volunteers to participate in the Wiki by creating and editing content. | The NETwiki is part of PBEM's community engagement, and PBEM encourages NET volunteers to participate in the Wiki by creating and editing content. | ||
:''See also: [[Wiki Code Cookbook|NETwiki Code Cookbook]]'' | |||
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* Voluntary, and creators/editors do not receive compensation for content; | * Voluntary, and creators/editors do not receive compensation for content; | ||
* All content is considered public and not copyrighted. Therefore, content creators should '''''never''''' post proprietary information on NETwiki. | * All content is considered public and not copyrighted. Therefore, content creators should '''''never''''' post proprietary information on NETwiki. | ||
* Subject to editing or removal by PBEM staff. NETwiki is a City of Portland project, and therefore must comply with City rules, policies, and goals. Content that does not meet with City rules, policies, and goals is at risk for removal. As a general rule, PBEM staff will work with a | * Subject to editing or removal by PBEM staff. NETwiki is a City of Portland project, and therefore must comply with City rules, policies, and goals. Content that does not meet with City rules, policies, and goals is at risk for removal. As a general rule, PBEM staff will work with a Contributor to edit or correct improper content before simply deleting it. | ||
There are three classes of volunteer content creator on the Wiki, each linked to their class of editing permissions: | There are three classes of volunteer content creator on the Wiki, each linked to their class of editing permissions: | ||
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Approval as an Apprentice Contributor is not instantaneous. Please allow up to ten business days for processing, though PBEM staff will respond sooner as staff resources allow. Once PBEM staff approve the registration, the Apprentice Contributor's information goes to a Wiki Administrator to create the appropriate permissions under the email address supplied in the registration form. | Approval as an Apprentice Contributor is not instantaneous. Please allow up to ten business days for processing, though PBEM staff will respond sooner as staff resources allow. Once PBEM staff approve the registration, the Apprentice Contributor's information goes to a Wiki Administrator to create the appropriate permissions under the email address supplied in the registration form. | ||
=== Becoming a | === Becoming a Contributor === | ||
Getting experience as an Apprentice Contributor is a prerequisite to receiving privileges as a Contributor. A Contributor can publish unreviewed changes to the Wiki. If an Apprentice Contributor wishes to have Contributor status, they should start by sending an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]. There is no set criteria for an individual to be granted Contributor status '''''except''''' they should have at least a couple weeks experience as an Apprentice Contributor and ensure they are conforming with standards found in the [[Wiki Code Cookbook]]. PBEM staff will evaluate the contributions made to the Wiki by the requestor and either grant the status or decline and explain why their request was declined. | Getting experience as an Apprentice Contributor is a prerequisite to receiving privileges as a Contributor. A Contributor can publish unreviewed changes to the Wiki. If an Apprentice Contributor wishes to have Contributor status, they should start by sending an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]. There is no set criteria for an individual to be granted Contributor status '''''except''''' they should have at least a couple weeks experience as an Apprentice Contributor and ensure they are conforming with standards found in the [[Wiki Code Cookbook]]. PBEM staff will evaluate the contributions made to the Wiki by the requestor and either grant the status or decline and explain why their request was declined. | ||
=== Becoming a Wiki Administrator === | === Becoming a Wiki Administrator === | ||
At this time, there is no process to become a Wiki Administrator. PBEM will limit the number of Administrators. If the workload assigned to Administrators becomes untenable, PBEM will approve the creation of more Administrators and support or lead the recruitment process as needed. | At this time, there is no process to become a Wiki Administrator. PBEM will limit the number of Administrators. If the workload assigned to Administrators becomes untenable, PBEM will approve the creation of more Administrators and support or lead the recruitment process as needed. | ||
