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{{main|WP:INVOLVED}}

Do not block someone where you have, or may seem to have, a conflict of interest with regardsregard to the editor in question or the topic in dispute – known as being "involved". This is generally construed very broadly by the community, to include current or past conflicts with an editor (or editors) and disputes on topics, regardless of the nature, age, or outcome of the dispute. However, issuing warnings, calm and reasonable discussion and explanation of those warnings, advice about communal norms, and suggestions on possible wordings and approaches, do not make an administrator 'involved'.

In cases which are straightforward, (e.g. [[WP:VAND|blatant vandalism]]), the community has historically endorsed the obvious action of any administrator – even if involved – on the basis that any reasonable administrator would have probably come to the same conclusion. When in doubt, however, raise the matter at the relevant [[WP:NOTICEBOARDS|noticeboard]] and let other administrators take action, if appropriate.

Remember that even if you issue a block in a completely uninvolved, nonpartisannon-partisan manner and perfectly in-line with policy and past precedent, you are stopping another person from being able to contribute to the world's largest encyclopedia project, and they are unlikely to react to the block positively. '''If you have ''any'' doubts - don't block.'''

==[[Image:Admin mop.PNG|25px| ]]When to block==

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* The blocked user writing an appropriate [[WP:GAB|unblock request]]

* The block has been discussed on the [[WP:AN|Administrators' noticeboard]] or the [[WP:ANI|Administrators' noticeboard for incidents]] and you believe there is a consensus to unblock

* The user wantshas to takecompleted the [[WP:OFFER|standard offer]]

Administrators should not normally unblock users blocked in good faith by another administrator. If you plan on undoing another admin's block, ask them to consider unblocking ''first''. The blocking administrator may have further information and history (e.g.,: action taken at [[WP:ANI]] or [[WP:AE]]) that is not immediately visible on an unblock request. If that is not possible (e.g.,: if the blocking admin has since retired) and there is good reason to unblock, notify the original blocking admin and consider posting a note at [[WP:AN]] to let other administrators review your intended actions. This will prevent [[WP:WHEEL|wheel warring]] which would otherwise escalate into a dispute.

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#Directly under the title you should see "{{mono|talk{{!}}block{{!}}block log{{!}}uploads}}" among other links – click on '''''block'''''. This will bring you to ThisIsaTest's blocking form. (see diagram on the right)

#Scroll to the bottom of the blocking form page, you will see the blocking form that is to be filled in. The username of the user to be blocked should already be there.

#Click on the '''Expiry:''' drop down menu – as ThisIsaTest is a vandalism-only account, select '''indefinite'''. ( {{red|'''''A'''''}}</font> )

#*directly underneath this drop down menu ( {{red|'''''B'''''}} ), you can specify your own length of block. You can type in just about anything here e.g. 1 week, 2 months, 71 hours etc., or enter a specific end date (useful if modifying an existing block) – use either the drop down menu, or type your own length in, '''not both.'''

#Click on the '''Reason:''' drop down menu ( {{red|'''''C'''''}} ) – select '''Vandalism only account''' (you may use the other reasons in different situations as well as enter a custom reason in the '''''D''''' field).

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*[[Wikipedia:Autoblock]]

*[[mw:Help:Blocking users]]

* {{myprefs|Gadgets|there is a option that strike out usernames that have been blocked}}

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