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| − | Use the form below to block | + | Use the form below to block editing access |
| − | from a specific | + | from a specific username. |
| − | This should be done | + | This should only be done to prevent vandalism and protect the site. |
| − | + | '''Remember to check the user's block log ''before'' blocking, and ''always'' fill in a reason for your block!''' | |
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| − | + | ===Blocking durations=== | |
| + | <font size="1">'''Note: These durations are only ''guidelines'', not policy; admins should always use their own best judgment.'''</font> | ||
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| + | *'''Offense:''' Simple vandalism not involving profanity or personal attacks. | ||
| + | *'''Duration:''' DO NOT BLOCK. A simple welcome (for new users) and/or warning will do. | ||
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| + | *'''Offense:''' Simple vandalism involving profanity or personal attacks. | ||
| + | *'''Duration:''' A strong warning or 1 to 2 days block depending on severity. | ||
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| + | *'''Offense:''' Complex and pre-meditated vandalism. | ||
| + | *'''Duration:''' 3 days to 1 week, depending on severity. | ||
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| + | *'''Offense:''' Large amount of complex and pre-meditated vandalism. | ||
| + | *'''Duration:''' 1 week to 1 month, depending on severity. | ||
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| + | *'''Indefinite Blocks:''' These should ''only'' be used in one of two circumstances: | ||
| + | :#''For established users'': Under the consensus of two or more administrators. | ||
| + | :#''For new users'': Vandalism after previous warning ''and'' a previous block. | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 6 April 2007
Use the form below to block editing access from a specific username. This should only be done to prevent vandalism and protect the site. Remember to check the user's block log before blocking, and always fill in a reason for your block!
Blocking durations
Note: These durations are only guidelines, not policy; admins should always use their own best judgment.
- Offense: Simple vandalism not involving profanity or personal attacks.
- Duration: DO NOT BLOCK. A simple welcome (for new users) and/or warning will do.
- Offense: Simple vandalism involving profanity or personal attacks.
- Duration: A strong warning or 1 to 2 days block depending on severity.
- Offense: Complex and pre-meditated vandalism.
- Duration: 3 days to 1 week, depending on severity.
- Offense: Large amount of complex and pre-meditated vandalism.
- Duration: 1 week to 1 month, depending on severity.
- Indefinite Blocks: These should only be used in one of two circumstances:
- For established users: Under the consensus of two or more administrators.
- For new users: Vandalism after previous warning and a previous block.
