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The '''WikiIndex blocking and banning policy''' is as follows. | The '''WikiIndex blocking and banning policy''' is as follows. In the [[wikisphere]], the words 'block' and 'ban' are used interchangeably; a block being a technical means of enforcing a ban. | ||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
[[Spambot]]s can be blocked indefinitely and immediately, without warning. In all other cases, a warning should be issued ''before'' implementing a block. Obvious [[vandal]]-only accounts, whose activity consists only of, e.g., inserting gibberish characters, [[blanking]] pages without explanation, etc., can be blocked as well, although a warning should be issued first. [[IP address]] blocks should be of limited duration. Block summaries should <u>always</u> state the reason for a block. | [[Spambot]]s can be blocked indefinitely and immediately, without warning. In all other cases, a warning should be issued ''before'' implementing a block. Obvious [[vandal]]-only accounts, whose activity consists only of, e.g., inserting gibberish characters, [[blanking]] pages without explanation, etc., can be blocked as well, although a [[Template:Vandal|warning]] should be issued first. [[IP address]] blocks should be of limited duration. Block summaries should <u>always</u> state the reason for a block. | ||
===Issuing and overturning warnings=== | ===Issuing and overturning warnings=== | ||
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If a [[user]] acts in defiance of a warning that has not been retracted or overturned, then any [[sysop]] can either issue a final warning, or block the user. The decision on whether to warn or block, and on how long to block, should be based on the severity of the pattern of disruption that the user was demonstrating. If another sysop disagrees with the block, or feels its duration is too long, that sysop should raise their concern with one of the [[WikiIndex:Bureaucrats]], to request an unblock or reduce the duration. | If a [[user]] acts in defiance of a warning that has not been retracted or overturned, then any [[sysop]] can either issue a final warning, or block the user. The decision on whether to warn or block, and on how long to block, should be based on the severity of the pattern of disruption that the user was demonstrating. If another sysop disagrees with the block, or feels its duration is too long, that sysop should raise their concern with one of the [[WikiIndex:Bureaucrats]], to request an unblock or reduce the duration. | ||
If another sysop disagrees with this unblock or reduction of duration, they are not to unilaterally reblock or increase the duration, unless the user has engaged in <u>new</u> misbehavior for which they have been properly warned. A thread should instead be opened at the community portal to discuss the matter, and a reblock or increase of block duration may only be increased with community consensus. However, whilst WikiIndex are happy to allow our entire community to be part of the decision making process, the community must remain mindful not to undermine the respect of the sysops and [[bureaucrat]]s | If another sysop disagrees with this unblock or reduction of duration, they are not to unilaterally reblock or increase the duration, unless the user has engaged in <u>new</u> misbehavior for which they have been properly warned. A thread should instead be opened at the community portal to discuss the matter, and a reblock or increase of block duration may only be increased with community consensus. However, whilst WikiIndex are happy to allow our entire community to be part of the decision making process, the community must remain mindful not to undermine the respect of the sysops and [[bureaucrat]]s. | ||
===Autoblock=== | ===Autoblock=== | ||
An autoblock is an automatic block of an [[IP address]]. Autoblocks are the result of an attempt to edit from an IP address or account recently used by a blocked account. | An autoblock is an automatic block of an [[IP address]]. Autoblocks are the result of an attempt to edit from an IP address or account recently used by a blocked account. | ||
Each time a user edits, the IP address from which the edit was made is logged with the account being used (this log is accessible only by a small number of trusted users, called [[checkuser]]s). If someone logs into a account that is blocked and attempts to edit, the IP from which they are trying to edit is being 'autoblocked', (if the autoblock flag was not removed while blocking that account) to hamper their attempts to evade the block by back-falling to editing anonymously or by using a [[Sockpuppetry|sockpuppet account]]. If anybody then attempts to edit from the autoblocked IP while being logged into their unblocked account, that account is being autoblocked as well, and consequently - like above - any other IPs from which they attempt to edit logged in thereafter. Other logged in users who happen to use those blocked IPs will also get their accounts blocked automatically, unless they enjoy specific user rights that disallow their account being autoblocked, and so on. Therefore, it is possible for some users who have done nothing blockworthy to be caught in this cascade of autoblocks. If you are an admin blocking an account, carefully consider if there is need to leave the autoblock flag remaining. | Each time a [[user]] edits, the IP address from which the edit was made is logged with the account being used (this log is accessible only by a small number of trusted users, called [[checkuser]]s). If someone logs into a account that is blocked and attempts to edit, the IP from which they are trying to edit is being 'autoblocked', (if the autoblock flag was not removed while blocking that account) to hamper their attempts to evade the block by back-falling to editing anonymously or by using a [[Sockpuppetry|sockpuppet account]]. If anybody then attempts to edit from the autoblocked IP while being logged into their unblocked account, that account is being autoblocked as well, and consequently - like above - any other IPs from which they attempt to edit logged in thereafter. Other logged in users who happen to use those blocked IPs will also get their accounts blocked automatically, unless they enjoy specific user rights that disallow their account being autoblocked, and so on. Therefore, it is possible for some users who have done nothing blockworthy to be caught in this cascade of autoblocks. If you are an admin blocking an account, carefully consider if there is need to leave the autoblock flag remaining. | ||
In short: if you are autoblocked, don't panic, simply request an unblock and an admin will review the situation. | In short: if you are autoblocked, don't panic, simply request an unblock and an admin will review the situation. | ||
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===Informal dispute resolution=== | ===Informal dispute resolution=== | ||
Sometimes, [[user]]s find it helpful to invite the people with whom they have a dispute to talk it over via a private, off-wiki, synchronous communication method such as [[ | Sometimes, [[user]]s find it helpful to invite the people with whom they have a dispute to talk it over via a private, off-wiki, synchronous communication method such as [[Internet Relay Chat]] (IRC), or even private e-mail. This allows the potential for quicker resolution of any misunderstandings, and can help users feel like they are saving face by not publicly acquiescing to someone else's demands. Participation in this sort of informal dialog is strictly optional, however. | ||
===Maximum penalties=== | ===Maximum penalties=== | ||
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*[[WikiIndex:Spam Control Policy]] | *[[WikiIndex:Spam Control Policy]] | ||
*[[WikiIndex:AntiSpamMeasures]] | *[[WikiIndex:AntiSpamMeasures]] | ||
*[[Template:Vandal]] | |||
*[[Template:Spammer]] | |||
[[Category:WikiIndex]] | [[Category:WikiIndex]] | ||