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In wiki-jargon, a '''block''' is an administrator action that removes the editing privileges of a particular editor. Blocking is an action that usually comes with a warning: users are not usually blocked without a "This is your last warning" message.
In wiki-jargon, a '''block''' is an administrator action that removes the editing privileges of a particular editor. Blocking is an action that usually comes with a warning: users are not usually blocked without a "This is your last warning" message.


== What will get you blocked ==
== What will get you blocked ==
The following are examples of actions that can lead to a block. Editors are typically warned of their offenses first, and will only receive a block if an offense continues. More serious violations may result in an instant block; see "How blocking works" below.
* Vandalism and other purposeful disruption.
* Deliberately breaking policies to mock the administrators or helpful users.
* Deliberately breaking policies to mock the administrators or helpful users.
* Inappropriate language or material.
* Inappropriate language or material.
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* Impersonation.
* Impersonation.
* Unacceptable username.
* Unacceptable username.
* Userpage vandalism.
* Edit warring, or in other words, the repetitive reversion of another editor's edits without the willingness to discuss the issue first on a talk page.
* Repetitive use of inappropriate language or material.


== What will not get you blocked ==
== What will not get you blocked ==
* Violation of the ''[[Splatoon]]'' or [[Nintendo]] Terms of Use. We are not in charge of regulating other sites.
* Violation of the ''[[Splatoon]]'' or [[Nintendo]] Terms of Use. We are not in charge of regulating other sites.
* Edit warring, unless the war grows into other policy violations. However, when involved with an edit war, always '''stop and discuss''' on the other person's talkpage or article talkpage.
* Use of inappropriate language or material in a non-disruptive place (userspace, for example) that does not insult or harass another user.


== How blocking works ==
== How blocking works ==
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=== Instant block ===
=== Instant block ===
In very rare cases, an editor may receive an ''instant block'' that comes without warning. These cases are extremely uncommon, but there are cases that cause it:
In very rare cases, an editor may receive an ''instant block'' that comes without warning. Examples of serious offenses that can receive an instant block:


* Explicit material
* Explicit material
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After performing a moderately disruptive action, a user or IP may be ''warned'' to let them know that their actions are wrong. If you notice that a user has been vandalizing pages, use the {{t|warning}} template to let them know.
After performing a moderately disruptive action, a user or IP may be ''warned'' to let them know that their actions are wrong. If you notice that a user has been vandalizing pages, use the {{t|warning}} template to let them know.


If the user continues, then report the user/IP to an administrator, who will review the edits and, if they decide to block the user, they will use the {{t|blocked}} template.
If the user continues, then report the user/IP to an administrator, who will review the edits and, if they decide to block the user, will place the {{t|blocked}} template in the user's userspace.


== Block Lengths ==
== Block Lengths ==
Below is a table of some offenses and their respective block lengths.
Admins use their best discretion to assign block lengths. Typically, an editor is blocked for a shorter amount of time the first time (1 day to 1 week). Repeating offenses can lead to gradually longer blocks, and ultimately a permanent block.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" cellpadding="3" width="75%"
|-
! Offense type !! Initial ban !! Second ban !! Third ban
|-
| Deliberately breaking policies to mock || 3 days || 2 weeks || 3 months
|-
| Inappropriate language or material* || 1 month || 6 months || indefinite
|-
| ''Spamming'' links to other sites || 3 days || 2 weeks || 3 months
|-
| Constantly inserting false information || 1 day || 1 week || 1 month
|-
| Inserting nonsense or gibberish into pages || 1 day || 1 week || 1 month
|-
| Harassing User(s) || colspan=2 | (Depends on severity) || indefinite
|-
| Removing legitimate content and/or blanking || 3 days || 2 weeks || 3 months
|-
| Multiple accounts without previous administrative agreement*|| colspan=3 | indefinite
|-
| Unacceptable username* || colspan=3 | indefinite
|-
| Vandalizing user pages* || 1 month || 6 months || indefinite
|}
 
''After the third block, if the offender still persists, they will be blocked indefinitely.''


<nowiki>*</nowiki> Instant block
For offenses severe enough, a permanent block may be placed.


[[Category:Inkipedia policy]]
[[Category:Inkipedia policy]]

Revision as of 21:51, 29 March 2023

Shortcut:
INK:BLOCK

In wiki-jargon, a block is an administrator action that removes the editing privileges of a particular editor. Blocking is an action that usually comes with a warning: users are not usually blocked without a "This is your last warning" message.

What will get you blocked

The following are examples of actions that can lead to a block. Editors are typically warned of their offenses first, and will only receive a block if an offense continues. More serious violations may result in an instant block; see "How blocking works" below.

  • Vandalism and other purposeful disruption.
  • Deliberately breaking policies to mock the administrators or helpful users.
  • Inappropriate language or material.
  • Spamming links to other sites.
  • Constantly inserting false information into articles.
  • Inserting nonsense/gibberish into pages.
  • Intimidating behavior or harassment of other users.
  • Removing legitimate content from pages, including, but not limited to, blanking.
  • Multiple accounts (excluding an authorised bot account or previous administrative agreement).
  • Impersonation.
  • Unacceptable username.
  • Edit warring, or in other words, the repetitive reversion of another editor's edits without the willingness to discuss the issue first on a talk page.
  • Repetitive use of inappropriate language or material.

What will not get you blocked

  • Violation of the Splatoon or Nintendo Terms of Use. We are not in charge of regulating other sites.

How blocking works

There are two types of block: instant block and warned block.

Instant block

In very rare cases, an editor may receive an instant block that comes without warning. Examples of serious offenses that can receive an instant block:

  • Explicit material
  • Creation of accounts to solely break the rules above

Warned block

After performing a moderately disruptive action, a user or IP may be warned to let them know that their actions are wrong. If you notice that a user has been vandalizing pages, use the {{warning}} template to let them know.

If the user continues, then report the user/IP to an administrator, who will review the edits and, if they decide to block the user, will place the {{blocked}} template in the user's userspace.

Block Lengths

Admins use their best discretion to assign block lengths. Typically, an editor is blocked for a shorter amount of time the first time (1 day to 1 week). Repeating offenses can lead to gradually longer blocks, and ultimately a permanent block.

For offenses severe enough, a permanent block may be placed.