User:Appledash/Blocking policy

Blocking is the method in which administrators will use to prevent users from editing the Wiki. Blocks may be applied to user accounts or to ranges of IP addresses (if a user has multiple accounts), for either a definite time or an indefinite amount of time. Blocked users may still access Warriors Wiki, but will not be able to edit.

Blocks are used to prevent damage and disruption to the Wiki. Any user may report what they believe is disruption to an administrator and ask their thoughts on a possible block on a user, although mainly, this should be done in private.

If editors believe they have been improperly blocked, they can contact an administrator (via email or social media) and request a review of the block.

Purpose
Blocks serve to protect the Wiki from harm and reduce future problems. Blocks may escalate in duration if problems continue to occur. They are used to protect the Wiki from any harm, and discourage other users from causing any disruption or inappropriate conduct.

Once the matter has been resolved, any blocking afterwards is not appropriate. However, if the issue is still ongoing, the administrators should discuss within themselves is a block is appropriate in this case, or if it can still be resolved.

Blocks can be appealed. A user can be unblocked if the user agrees to desist and appears to have learned from the matter, or if the situation was temporary and now ended. However a user who has returned to inappropriate conduct after being unblocked may find their second unblock request denied.

Protection

 * 1) Continuing personal attacks
 * 2) Personal/legal threats
 * 3) Disclosure of personal information

Disruption

 * 1) Spamming
 * 2) Vandalism
 * 3) Harassment
 * 4) Edit warring
 * 5) Violating the policies/guidelines
 * 6) Accounts with inappropriate usernames
 * 7) Sockpuppetry
 * 8) Inserting false information
 * 9) Continuous violating of the civility or etiquette policy.

Sockpuppetry

 * 1) Sockpuppetry is defined as creating multiple accounts without permission of any admin. Sockpuppet accounts may be made to evade bans, created to back up a user's views, rigging votes, or abusing the Wiki in any way shape or form. Duplicate accounts are only allowed if it is a bot allowed to edit the Wiki or a user who wants to start new on a different account. If a user wants to create a new account and does not fall underneath these reasons, they can discuss their issue with an admin.

COPPA Violation

 * 1) Violating COPPA. User must be 13 or older to edit Wikia.

Conflicts and involvement
Administrators must not block users with whom they are engaged in a dispute with. They should report the problem to other administrators. It is acceptable for an administrator to ban a user who is engaging in clear cut vandalism, whether it is in the userspace or the mainspace.

Cool-down blocks
Blocks intended to solely cool down an angry user should not be used. Instead, the user should be confronted calmly by an administrator and explain possible consequences of their action. However, requested cool down blocks can be granted.

Requested blocks
If a user truly wishes to be blocked in order to halt their chances of editing the Wiki for their own will, they may request to be blocked from one of the admins and explain the duration and length. The admin may comply, and the user will be blocked. This could either be because the user wants to take a break from the Wiki and wants no temptation to edit, wants to start fresh on a new account, or for any other reason.

Preliminary
Before a block is even considered, users should take the time to educate possible offenders on the Warriors Wiki guidelines and policies, and to warn them when their behavior violates them. Welcome newcomers and assume that they are attempting to help the Wiki, not hurt it.

However, warnings are not a prerequisite for blocking. In general, administrators should ensure that users who are acting in good faith are aware of the policies and guidelines and are given a reasonable amount of time to adjust their behavior. They should also be communicated with prior to any other course of action.

Explanation of blocks
The community expects that blocks will be made with good, justifiable reasons only, based upon thorough evidence and reasonable judgement, and that all factors are carefully reviewed to support the block.

Notifying the blocked user
Administrators are expected to supply a clear and specific block reason that explains why the user was blocked. Users should be notified by being left a message on their talk page, as it is easier to explain the block reason during the time rather than after.

Indefinite blocks
Indefinite blocks do not have a definite or fixed duration. They are usually only applied when there is a significant disruption or major violations of policies.