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'''Global blocking''' (sometimes shortened to '''globalling''') is a feature and {{tag|WikiConcept|concept}} used by such [[wiki farm]]s as [[:Category:Wikia|Wikia]], [[:Category:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]], [[:Category:ShoutWiki|ShoutWiki]], and [[:Category:Brickimedia|Brickimedia]] to prevent global [[vandal]]s, [[spammer]]s, or other undesirables from editing their [[wiki]]. | '''Global blocking''' (sometimes shortened to '''globalling''') is a feature and {{tag|WikiConcept|concept}} used by such [[wiki farm]]s as [[:Category:Wikia|Wikia]], [[:Category:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]], [[:Category:ShoutWiki|ShoutWiki]], and [[:Category:Brickimedia|Brickimedia]] to prevent global [[vandal]]s, [[spam|spammer]]s, or other undesirables from editing their [[wiki]]. | ||
Accessed through the phalanx function, global blocking is often confused with [[account disable|account disabling]], when in fact they are different; global blocking is often forced upon, while account disabling is usually deliberate. However, if a [[user]] is globally blocked forever, staff will generally disable the account as well, removing its [[avatar]] and profile information. | Accessed through the phalanx function, global blocking is often confused with [[account disable|account disabling]], when in fact they are different; global blocking is often forced upon, while account disabling is usually deliberate. However, if a [[user]] is globally blocked forever, staff will generally disable the account as well, removing its [[avatar]] and profile information. | ||
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Revision as of 20:46, 14 February 2017
Global blocking (sometimes shortened to globalling) is a feature and concept used by such wiki farms as Wikia, Wikimedia Foundation, ShoutWiki, and Brickimedia to prevent global vandals, spammers, or other undesirables from editing their wiki.
Accessed through the phalanx function, global blocking is often confused with account disabling, when in fact they are different; global blocking is often forced upon, while account disabling is usually deliberate. However, if a user is globally blocked forever, staff will generally disable the account as well, removing its avatar and profile information.
Global blocking also happens on Wikia if a user is underage or for major sockpuppetry.