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You've probably come here from a link on a '''protected page''', which cannot currently be edited, or a protected image which can not currently be overwritten. [[MarioWiki:Administrators|Administrators]] have the ability to "[[Special:Log/Protect|protect]]" pages or images such that they cannot be modified except by other admins. This ability is only used in certain circumstances. | You've probably come here from a link on a '''protected page''', which cannot currently be edited, or a protected image which can not currently be overwritten. [[MarioWiki:Administrators|Administrators]] have the ability to "[[Special:Log/Protect|protect]]" pages or images such that they cannot be modified except by other admins. This ability is only used in certain circumstances. | ||
=== Reasons for protecting pages include: === | === Reasons for protecting pages include (but are not limited to): === | ||
*Protecting high visibility pages such as the [[Main Page]] from vandalism. | *Protecting high visibility pages such as the [[Main Page]] from vandalism. | ||
*Maintaining the integrity of the site's logos. | *Maintaining the integrity of the site's logos. | ||
*Protecting the often-used texts in the MediaWiki namespace. | *Protecting the often-used texts in the MediaWiki namespace. | ||