Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Blocking: Difference between revisions

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Remember that even if you issue a block in a completely uninvolved, nonpartisan 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 in a positive manner. '''If you have ''any'' doubts - don't block.'''

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You '''must not''' unblock any user blocked via a [[WP:CHECKUSER|checkuser]] or placed via the [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]], as this can result in '''the removal of your admin rights''', even for a first-time offence.

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

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Blocks are most often used after a user continues to vandalize despite repeated warnings. Such blocks generally are imposed when a user continues to vandalize after a final warning (corresponding to a level 4 warning template) but this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Template warnings are often used but are not required. [[Wikipedia:Single-purpose account|Single purpose accounts]] or vandalism-only accounts may warrant blocking with fewer warnings. In cases of gross or extreme vandalism a warning is not needed at all, such as in the case of promotion of hate and racism, or uploading [[shock site|shock images]]. Some users will deserve only one warning, others more warnings. Decide on the severity of the behavior and the likelihood of salvaging a good user. No hard and fast rule will do; use your good judgment.

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

Administrators should not unblock users blocked in good faith by another administrator. If you plan on undoing another admin's block, ask them to consider unblocking ''first''. If that is not possible 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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You '''must not''' unblock any user blocked via a [[WP:CHECKUSER|checkuser]] or placed via the [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbitration Committee]], as this can result in '''the removal of your admin rights''', even for a first-time offence.

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You may want to consider unblocking a user in a number of circumstances. These can include:

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

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

* The user wants to take 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''. If that is not possible (eg: 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.

If you think the blocking administrator has a [[WP:INVOLVED|conflict of interest]], you should still [[WP:AGF|assume good faith]] that the block is correct, and discuss it at [[WP:AN]].

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