Editor Dashboard

(The green numbers appearing next to dashboard elements are linked to the corresponding explanation).

1. E-mail address - This is the address you specified when you signed up to DMOZ. It will appear on every edit-side page. It is the address to which all ODP-related communications will be sent. If this address is not correct other editors and staff will not be able to contact you. To change this address go to your profile and make the appropriate changes. Read more about: Customising your profile.
2. Editor fora - The editor fora is a threaded message board that facilitates communication between editors. It is recommended that you read some of the ongoing discussions ('threads') to better understand how DMOZ works. You can ask any questions you may have in the New Editors Forum. Read more about: the editor forum.
3. New posts indicator - The number in brackets by the forum link indicates the number of new posts since you visited last. The number is updated when you refresh your dashboard page.
4. The categories listed on your dashboard are those that you are listed editor for. That means that you are able to edit them, and your editor name appears on the bottom of the category page. To edit the category simply click its name. Read more on: Applying for New Categories.
5. Number of sites - This is the number of sites listed in the corresponding category and, if applicable, all of its sub-categories.
6. Number of greenbusts - This is the number of greenbusts awaiting review in the corresponding category and, if applicable, all of its sub-categories. Read more about: Greenbusting.
7. Number of unreviewed - This is the number of sites awaiting review in the corresponding category and, if applicable, all of its sub-categories.
8. Number of errors - This is the number of 'Reds' listed in the corresponding category and, if applicable, all of its sub-categories. These are sites that have been flagged as being inaccessible by the automated link checker, Robozilla. Read more about: Robozilla.
9. Bookmarks - Your bookmarks are your own personal workspace. You can do anything in them, as long as it is not illegal. Read more on: Bookmarks .
10. Resign as editor of a category - When you resign from a category it disappears from your dashboard. Unless you are also listed for a category higher up in the hierarchy, resigning one will leave you unable to edit it. For instance, if you were listed in Arts/Music and Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists then you could resign the latter category, and still be able to edit it.
11. This form allows you to request editing permissions in another category. The request will be reviewed by a meta or staff member and then either accepted or rejected. Read more on: Applying for New Categories.
12. Report abuse - This form allows you to report either an editor or a category for abuse. The reports are logged, and reviewed by meta editors who will take the appropriate action.
13. Watchlist - The watchlist is a device that allows you to specify a URL that you want to be reminded of at a given time in the future. Read more on: The Watchlist
14. List of meta editors - List of all editors with at least one of the following privileges: root, meta, CatMod, editall, catmv, kmeta, keditall, kcatmv. Root editors are shown first, then meta editors, followed by CatMods, and editall/catmv editors. For more information see: Editors: Types .
15. Guidelines and Preferred Terms - The Directory Guidelines are essential reading. They are the canonical reference to elements of style, taxonomy, and ethics. The Preferred Terms list is a compilation of standard category names. The list specifies the name and scope of topical categories.
16. ERZ and DDP - The DMOZ Documentation Project (DDP) is the site that you are currently reading from. Its success inspired an official version to be created (Editor Resource Zone), which included material from DDP. ERZ is incomplete, and will eventually be replaced by an officially sanctioned version of DDP.
17. Tools for Editors - A vast resource containing many editor-produced tools to help you edit easier and faster. It is well worth familiarising yourself with its content.
18. Find an Editor - This form allows quick access to editor-specific logs. For instance, it lets you see the detailed edit history of a given editor. Read more: Find an Editor .
19. Category Logs - This form allows you quick access to various logs, that can be restricted by category. For instance, the new editor log and the cooling log. Read more: Category Logs .
20. Change Password - This form allows you to change the password you use to login as editor. Read more: Authentication .
21. Change Profile - This form allows you to customise the editor interface, such as the time zone, and the langauge you use. Also, it lets you change your editor profile, which is accessed when people click your byline on the categories for which you are listed, and your name in forum posts. Read more: Editor Profiles .
22. Newsletter - The ODP newsletter consists of editor-submitted content, and is compiled by editor rpfuller. It is meant to come out monthly, but due to lack of content it is released on a more sporadic basis. Read more: The Newsletter .
23. Help Wanted - List of categories that editor have suggested are in particular need of attention. This can be in the form of a high number of unreviewed, poor ontology, or descriptions that violate the guidelines.