wikidoc:Blocking policy

Blocking is a technical means by which an account, IP address/range, or person is prevented from editing Wikidoc. For admins and bureaucrats, some of their additional privileges are also affected by blocking; see the effects of being blocked.

Blocks are most frequently used to deal with vandalism and to enforce bans, most often by the Arbitration Committee. There are other less common situations where blocks are appropriate, which are listed below. In all cases, blocks are preventative rather than punitive, and serve only to avoid damage to Wikidoc. Blocks normally last 24 hours unless specified otherwise below, and in most instances will be lifted if the editor agrees to stop the damaging behavior.

All users may post block requests at Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents or the other venues listed below. This can result in quick action where credible evidence of policy violations is provided. However, admins are never obligated to place a block.

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