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Patrolling new pages (priority 1)

 * Click to help patrol new pages
 * Problem:
 * As new pages are added, there is a possibility for inappropriate content or vandalism.
 * Why review:
 * Patrolling allows us to look at new pages that are added to check for any potential offensive or inappropriate content. It also gives us an opportunity to see the type of new information that is being added, who is adding it, and give guidance where needed.
 * Steps to review:
 * You must have Reviewer or Administrator rights to patrol pages, so be sure you are signed in.
 * Click to patrol new pages.
 * Click on the title of an unpatrolled article. These articles are highlighted in the color orange, and usually appear at the top of the list.
 * Note: If there are a lot of orange and white items mixed together, you can click Hide patrolled edits at the top to hide everything that has been patrolled.
 * Read through the article. Look for:
 * Inappropriate content, such as offensive language.
 * Derogatory statements about people, things, etc.
 * Inappropriate images.
 * Content only on a person's own genealogy.
 * If everything looks ok, scroll to the bottom and click [Mark this page as patrolled]. It appears on the left side of the screen above the categories.
 * If there is a problem, add the appropriate Maintenance Template to the page.
 * You may also find something else that is a problem with the page. Click on the History tab at the top of the screen to see who the creator of the page is and decide if you want to contact him or her.
 * Note: When the article is patrolled, it is no longer highlighted on the list of New Pages. If you thought it was patrolled, and the title is still highlighted, refresh the screen.


 * Help links:
 * Patrolling new pages
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Patrolling recent changes (4)

 * Click to help patrol recent changes
 * Problem:
 * Why fix:
 * Help links:
 * Patrolling page edits
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 * Steps to resolve:

Neutrality disputes (2)

 * Click to help resolve neutrality disputes
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Copyright problems (2)

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