https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Preferences#mw-prefsec...
The lock icon is a different issue, it is used in a subset of controversial or high-profile articles to limit the types of editors that can edit it (from requiring editors to be logged-in to a temporary full edit block during disputes).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Preferences#mw-prefsec...
The lock icon is a different issue, it is used in a subset of controversial or high-profile articles to limit the types of editors that can edit it (from requiring editors to be logged-in to a temporary full edit block during disputes).