Marvel Database:Blocking Policy

A block is a method by whichadministrators can prevent a user or IP address from contributing to the Marvel Database either temporarily or permanently. The main objective of a block is to stop detrimental edits and preserve a pleasant environment. It's a sanction against a user that has repeatedly violated any of the Marvel Database'spolicies and guidelines. No user is exempt from being penalized. A block can be appealed, and can be lifted in the blocked editor agrees to change their behavior, seeAppealing to a Block for more information.

Three Strikes System

Blocking will only be immediate and permanent if an editor poses an urgent threat to the Marvel Database (for instance, if they are a vandal). Otherwise, a system of three strikes will be used to get their attention before actually blocking them. A message explaining which rule(s) the user is breaking will be posted on their wall by an admin. The message will be reposted again if the user continues editing without showing any sign of change, warning them that it is their final notice before a block. The removal of Message Wall comments sent by administrators and moderators, particularly those warning users of rule-breaking will constitute an additional strike.

Block Duration

The duration of a block will vary depending the severity of the violation. Vandals, spammers and sock-puppeteers will be given a permanent block. Continuous and severe violations of theManual of Style (bad grammar, failure to cite sources, disregard for the image upload procedure and low-effort edits) will be penalized with a 1-week block. Users that add misleading information (including fan-created content and false references) will be penalized with a 3-week block. Users that display toxic behavior or harass others will be penalized with a 4-week block. For other types of offenses, the duration of the block is up to the discretion of the administrator that enforces the block.

Blockable Offenses

• Abuse of multiple accounts
• Addition of fan-created content
• Deletion of content from pages without reason
• Inserting false references
• Intentional addition of false or misleading information
• Plagiarism
• Repeated violations of theCode of Conduct
• Repeated violations of theManual of Style
• Repeated violations of theNaming Conventions
• Spam
• Use of unacceptable username
• Use of AI tools to generate encyclopedic content
• Vandalism
• Violation of theTRN Guidelines

Recidivist Offenders

Users that repeat an offense or commit another one after returning from the blocking period will be blocked for two months. If a user continues with this type of behavior, they will be penalized for a third and final time with a permanent block.

Appealing to a Block

It is possible for users to appeal to a block. If you have been blocked, please reply the block message in your wall to explain why you should be unblocked. If the administrator that blocked you assumes they can trust you in following our site's rules from then onwards, the block will be removed.