Many of the IP users that are blocked are from spammers or spam bots - if they create an account, they'll still be able to access from that location. Generally speaking, this isn't a very useful option. This option has no effect on a block of a registered user, but it does modify any autoblocks (see below) caused by that block. Block anonymous users only: When blocking an IP user, selecting this option will allow any registered users to continue editing from that address.The blocking page has three important options associated with the block: All blocks are recorded in the block log, and all currently active blocks are listed at the list of active blocks. If possible, consider linking to evidence.Ĭlick "block this user" to apply the block. The more descriptive, the better (especially when using some of the blocking options below). This reason will be displayed to the blocked user if they attempt to edit a page. Specify a reason for the block (optional).Hence, "8.725 fortnights" is a valid (if strange and somewhat annoying) block duration. While the form accepts quite a large variety of date entry types (Fortnights, "Next Thursday"), you should generally confine yourself to the standard "years, months, weeks, days, hours and minutes". No permanent ("Indefinite") blocks should be applied. All blocks on Gamepedia are applied globally. You can select a predefined duration from the drop down box labelled "Expiry", or you can enter a custom value, using the GNU standard format, in the "Other time" field. Usually, you'll be blocking people from the "Block this user" link in the sidebar or the "Block" link next to the username/IP address in the Special:Recentchanges listing. You can also block a range of IP addresses see range blocks (below) for more information. Note that nonexistent usernames can also be blocked, so be certain you have the correct username. Enter the IP address to be blocked, or the name of the registered user account to be blocked, in the "User" field of the form. Specify the IP address or user to be blocked.There are several steps to applying a block: On Gamepedia, all blocks are applied globally, so please block only when necessary.īlocks are applied via the form at the special page Special:Blockip. Like all users, administrators are expected to respect policy and consensus. This status is not intended to represent extra weight within community decisions or generally directing the wiki, nor is it a requirement for moderating or enforcing policy. There are three types of formal administrator status:įor this document all are referred to as administrator.
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