RuneScape:Status and opinion-weight

This page in a nutshell: An editor's status, popularity, or in-game experience does not affect how they are treated and how their opinion is "weighed" in a discussion.

Editors come in all shapes, sizes and powers; from the bureaucrat, to the admin, to the standard editor, to the unlogged IP address. It's also possible that although you do not know it, the editor you're talking to is a player moderator, or even a forum moderator. In addition, a member may have very high levels in some skills, and specializes in them a lot. An editor's status, popularity, attitude, demeanor, or in-game experience may influence the way we think about them. However, there is no person on this wiki that has more authority than another, no matter what, because all editors are equal.

Appealing to a higher authority

RuneScape authorities

A common cry among RuneScape players, especially on the official forums, is that of "A J-mod said so" or "an F-mod posted on my thread saying I was right." Although the figures of authority around RuneScape generally know the rules better, player moderators and the members of Jagex staff who normally reply to customer support queries do not know any more or less about the game than any knowledgeable player. For this reason, customer service reports and the words of player moderators do not have more authority than those of normal players; anything that can be quoted from them can also be quoted from the RuneScape rules.

Wiki authorities

Wikis are not based on any form of hierarchy. Administrators and bureaucrats are trusted members of the wiki community who are recognized for reliable edits and fairness in dealing with discussions or arguments. This does not give them authority over other players in overruling decisions; all major decisions of this kind (such as requesting adminship) must be made by the community, and not by an individual. Editors should also not claim "Admin name here said that we shouldn't do this, so we shouldn't" if there isn't already a clear rule or policy on this. Don't actively ignore it either, though; discuss it. Discussion is a major part of wikis.

In-game experience

Many players are well-rounded and have much experience within the game. Their edits may be considered more weighted in a dispute because of their levels, quests, and may think their edits have more value and trump others because they know more. However, on the wiki, this does not matter. A beginner has as much weight in their edits as a player with, for example level 99 skills. Still, in the case of no prior experience, having solid knowledge of the subject before making large changes its article can be beneficial, preventing some forms of confusion and editor conflict.

Remember

Everyone on this wiki is equal. Stay cool, don't get frustrated with other users, and be polite. We're all equal, and with equality comes equal importance.