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[[File:MediaWiki's Special-Block interface, taken February 21, 2019.png|thumb|500px|A screenshot of the [[Special:Block|blocking form]], 2019]]
Blocks exist to protect the project from harm, and reduce likely future problems. Appropriate use of a block can help prevent imminent problematic conduct and disruption to Wikipedia.