Vikidia:Blocking rules

This is rule, process on English Vikidia • Vikidia

This is a policy on the English Vikidia. This means it should be followed as part of the rules of the site.

There is no place for vandalism on Vikidia!

Blocking is a way in which Vikidia administrators can prevent editors from vandalizing using Special:Block.

This should not be looked at as a sanction. Blocking is also used to prevent damage, harassment, or disruption to Vikidia.

Before blocking a user or IP address, it is important to know if he/she had a bad intention. If the user really had a bad intention,

they should be warned, and if he continues, do not hesitate to block him/her. Blocking is not a provocation and so should not be used!

When to block?

• Vandalism (Bad, harmful changes made to Vikidia)
• Constantly writing graffiti, nonsenses
• Constantly copying content from other pages
• Multiple accounts
• Personal attacks (insults, harsh speech ...)
• Unacceptable username
• Edits of bots by human labor (edits by unmarked bot)
• Creating offensive pages
• Threats (including threats outside the Vikidia project)
• Constant advertising
• Persistent copyright infringement
• Constantly creating blank pages
• Signing on the articles
• Editorial war
• Self-promotion
• Publishing explicit content
• Racism

This title is not complete, these are the most common reasons of blocks.

When not to block?

Administrators, be careful because the user may have had good intentions!

• When it comes to blocking, administrators need to be firmly convinced that the user had bad intentions. Administrators should not block a user if they are unsure if the user wants to help.
• Administrators should warn and notify the user or talk to them about the situation.
• Blocking is not a punishment or sanction, it is a warning to the user. Blocking should not be long enough to discourage users from editing after the end of the block.
• Again, admins must be firmly convinced that the user had terrible or good intentions!

• Blocking in order to get some advantage is strictly forbidden!

This rule is not complete, you can improve it!