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Help:Blocking

Administrators canblock registered and anonymous users (by blocking accounts and individual IP addresses, respectively) to prevent them from editing a wiki. Blocked users can only browse articles. Administrators may choose to restrict a registered user's ability to use theirmessage wall ortalk page.

Details of local (wiki-specific) blocks can be seen when viewingSpecial:Contributions for an account - a block notice with brief details will be displayed.

Why block?[]

Every community needs to havetheir own rules set up and block according to them fairly.

Since the rules can vary depending on the community, users can be blocked for many reasons, though blocks are usually given for:

Vandalism, such as inserting false information.
Spamming.
Repeatedly adding pages thatviolate copyright.
Abusinguser rights.
Harassing or insulting other users.
Offensive or misleading usernames/avatars and refusing to change them.
Impersonating another person.
Breaking other policies.

While each community needs to have its own blockingpolicies, blocking should not be considered a standard disciplinary measure. Admins are advised to discuss the matter with the user first, warning them about the consequences of their behavior, and only block if the warning does no effect. Blocks are used to prevent damage or disruption, not to punish users.

In most cases, a short block should be enough to resolve the matter. IP addresses should never be blocked for longer periods of time, with an absolute maximum of three months, to avoid situations where a dynamic IP is used by a completely different user and they find themselves unable to edit.

Who can block?[]

In most cases, localadministrators andFandom staff can block, but in some rare cases other users likemoderators have this ability. The definitive way to check is to know the user rights group and see if they have the "block" right listed inSpecial:ListGroupRights.

For users with this ability, you should see the following line for their user group:

Block or unblock other users from editing (block)

Other groups that can usually block:

How to block?[]

Users can be blocked through theSpecial:Block:

Enter theusername or IP address of the user or IP you want to block.
Select anexpiry time for the block. Blocks are usually best kept as short as possible. You can customize the block duration by typing it in the box. Infinite blocks can be made this way by typinginfinite orindefinite in the box.
Enter areason for the block. If a suitable reason isn't in the drop-down, then type it into the box below. Remember that the reason will be public, so keep it clear, informative, and polite.
An IP block will block all users with that IP, whether they are logged in or not. Since IPs can be shared, you can leave logged in users unaffected by the block by leaving the box "Prevent logged-in users from editing from this IP address" in the bottom section of the block page unchecked.
If a logged-in user is blocked, they can try to evade the block by logging out and editing anonymously. To prevent this, you can set the block to include the IP address that the logged-in user is using. Check the box marked "Automatically block the last IP address used by this user, and any subsequent IPs they try to edit from".
The blocked user can be prevented from editing their Message Wall by selecting the "Prevent this user from posting on their Message Wall while blocked" option.

Click "Block this user" to complete the block.

Note that the form also includes useful links that allow you to edit the block reasons template, access the unblock page, or review active blocks.

Blocking the right user[]

When selecting which user to block, keep in mind:

Usernames are exact and case-sensitive. The easiest way to ensure you're blocking the right user is to copy and paste the username from elsewhere on the wiki into the Block box.
IP addresses can be blocked using either theIPv4 orIPv6 format. As with usernames, you should only block the exact IP address used by the offending user, or else the block won't work.
- Note: When blocking IP addresses, it is recommended to keep the block length under three months. This is due to the fact that IP addresses have a high rate of change; therefore, the vandal will not have the same IP in a few days/weeks, and down the line, the same IP a vandal had could belong to a good-faith contributor.
For vandalism or spam coming from very similar IP addresses, a "range block" may be appropriate. However, this should be done sparingly. See the"Should we block ranges?" section on theblocking FAQ page for details.
You may also request to check user IPs if a range block may be appropriate for your situation or not. See"How can I request an IP check?".

How to appeal a block?[]

If you feel you have been unfairly blocked and wish toappeal, first contact the person who blocked you. Show them the entire message you get when you attempt to edit a page so that they can investigate the matter and unblock you if they believe the block was made in error.
You can also find your block reason and duration by going to your user profile on the wiki, and clicking on theContributions tab.

A list of admins on each community can be found by going to theSpecial:ListAdmins page on that wiki. If you are unable to post or edit on the wiki, you can leave a message on the admin'smessage wall here on Community Central.See below for how to find their profile page.

If the block is upheld, the best course of action is to simply wait out the block, perhaps contributing to a different wiki. Repeatedly asking admins for unblocking or leaving multiple messages to that same end may be considered harassment and have the exact opposite effect.

In some circumstances, such as when the block reason violates Fandom'sTerms of Use or when theissued block was not firmly tied to rules of that wiki, you maycontact Fandom support for advice. While Fandom staff intervention will happen when there is an ongoing problem of blocks unrelated to the rules of the community, they will generally not interfere with local communities and their admins by unblocking userswithout prior consultation.

How to find someone's profile on CC?[]

Every registered user has aprofile on every wiki, therefore also here on Community Central. User profiles are located in theuser namespace under the user's username:

User:<username>

On Community Central, that would behttps://community.fandom.com/wiki/User:Username.
Copy above URL and replace "Username" with the username of the person you want to contact.

Alternative method

Go to the person's profile page on the wiki you're blocked.
In the browser's address bar, replace the first part of the Fandom URL with "community".

Example:

https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/User:Username →https://community.fandom.com/wiki/User:Username

How to unblock[]

Admin unblock — The Special:Unblock page

Administrators can unblock users throughSpecial:Unblock:

Enter theusername or IP address you want to unblock.
Write areason on the box for why are you unblocking the user.
Click "Remove this block" to complete unblocking.

Common block summaries[]

The drop-down reasons for blocking are editable atMediaWiki:Ipbreason-dropdown. By default, these include:

Inserting false information
Removing content from pages
Spamming links to external sites
Inserting nonsense/gibberish into pages
Intimidating behavior/harassment
Abusing multiple accounts
Unacceptable username

Who is blocked?[]

If a user wants to know the list of all the users who have been blocked in a Wiki, they can browse theSpecial:Log/block page, giving the specific time and date of the block for every blocked user. For the list ofcurrently blocked users, seeSpecial:BlockList.

Further help and feedback[]

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CheckFandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
CheckContacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article

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