unless the block or ban says differently. A block is a software setting in Wikipedia that will not allow changing. Common reasons for blocking are: Vandalism...

the blocking admin if they feel they need more information. If they are considering unblock, administrative etiquette requires they let the blocking admin...

contact information rather than blocking all or part of their IP ranges – although it remains appropriate to place short blocks to interrupt ongoing vandalism...

Appeal against a global block — users who are globally blocked may appeal the block at Steward requests/Global, on Meta-wiki. m:Global blocking...

the block on your IP address ends. Go to my contributions and follow the Block log link at the top of that page to find the length of the block. You...

en:Wikipedia:IP block exemption This page is a soft redirect....

got them blocked on en wiki and the block evasion there and using the same accounts here is reinforcing them. I think a WP:ONESTRIKE block is warranted...

and not to prevent vandalism that has not happened. Administrators can block and unblock users who are causing trouble. Requests should be made at Wikipedia:Vandalism...

This page is a historical record of blocks performed before the Special:Log/block feature was made available. Please do not make changes to the text below...

someone uses an account to get around a block or ban. Please do not do this, as this may add time to the existing block, or create one. Shortcuts WP:VALIDALTWP:VALIDALT...

message that you are blocked from editing as an open proxy, please see this help page. Open or anonymising proxies may be blocked from editing for any...

vandalism and can lead to being unable to log into the account (basically blocking them from editing) on all Wikimedia websites. This is known as a global...

attacks may be blocked, so they can no longer change this Wikipedia. - People who make personal attacks over and over again may be blocked indefinitely...

not suggest a pattern of frequent vandalism, there is no need to warn or block the user. Likewise, if a user is in the middle of an obviously bad-faith...

person's change, and not the person him or herself. Being unkind may lead to a block. Here are some examples of when people are not being helpful: Swearing,...

consensus or compromise. If the reverting carries on, an administrator may block users. It is not a good idea to start or join an edit war. The Wikipedian...

are in bad faith, even if bad faith seems clear, because reverting and blocking can be performed because of actions, not intent. Saying that the other...

Some editors with much more experience become administrators. They can block or unblock users, protect or unprotect pages, and edit fully protected pages...

page. That annoys other editors, and if you do it too often you could get blocked from editing Wikipedia. Focus on the topic, and you will be fine. Be nice...

Wikipedia:Office actions These are rules about how users should act. Wikipedia:Blocks and bans Wikipedia:Copyrights Wikipedia:Deletion policy Wikipedia:Edit war...

potential exploitation, no user shall be eligible for a disruptive user block until after a consensus of neutral parties has agreed that a user has behaved...

Wikipedia articles, it may be blocked. You will then not be able to edit Wikipedia from that IP address until the block expires. That is why it is a good...

by Ioeth, became part of Twinkle in 2011, and a new module to make user blocking an easier process for administrators was developed in 2015. In 2019 Xiplus...

• e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) - resigned on 27 March 2010 Kansan (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections...

new spammer should start making them. Sysops are allowed to and should block uninvited bots on sight. Spambots should be treated the same as vandalbots...

usually removed quickly, and people who keep making bad changes can be blocked so that they cannot change Wikipedia. Learn more about the project How...

Forbid a decline by blocking admin. The blocking admin can read the unblock request, and post advice, but if caught declining his own blocks for unblock, then...

Especially considering on a wiki this size blocking a regular editor with a flood flag would not do so. The block itself in my view was a legitimate one as...

by a blocked or banned user, who is evading their block or ban when the page was created. The main or only contributor of that page is the blocked/banned...

without warnings if the account is very obviously bad, such as accounts with a bad username and who have only made bad changes. Wikipedia:Blocking policy...

for cyberbullying" needs to placed on the talk page ({{subst:cyberbully block|time}}). Quickly hide all bullying edits. If an individual is identified...

(+the IP itself), 8th block, 1 year.-- Creol(talk) 02:23, 31 October 2007 (UTC) You shouldn't reveal IP's over users. Blocking is O.K., but doing so publicly...

was to  Delete. --Eurodyne (talk) 01:35, 16 November 2018 (UTC) Template:Block request (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close...

after all, why we're all here. And for what it's worth, the blocking/unblocking/blocking/unblocking nonsense has to stop. All admins involved in that...

January 2008 (UTC) When blocking proxies a soft block is blocking anonymous users and disabling account creation and hard blocking is disabling account creation...

can use it to find them in real life. Users who disrupt Wikipedia may be blocked. Users who say that they are children and give out personal information...

called an "admin" or "sysop") is a user who can delete and protect pages and block users. Admins can also grant the rollback, flood and patroller permissions...

Preventing abuse of the {{unblock}} template or other disruptions by a blocked user on their user talk page. Shortcuts WP:SEMIWP:SEMI WP:SILVERLOCKWP:SILVERLOCK...

to the blocking system. We can now block anonymous users from IPs, but leave logged-in users. We can also stop account creation from blocked IPs. Take...

Your blocking of me here would be a abuse of admin powers.--ChristianMan16 23:56, 20 January 2008 (UTC) No, it wouldn't, it is in our blocking policy...

now we're all suddenly taking huge insult at what he's doing and indef blocking him. Don't you see you're using tools as punishment rather than to give...

a case by case basis. So blocking one doesn't mean blocking all. This isn't a comment on if he should or shouldn't be blocked however. -DJSasso (talk)...

to the comment about indef blocking vandalism-only accounts. I don't indef block vandalism-only accounts on their first block because we are a small wiki...

punishment block and a prevention block. Is there an example of when a punishment block would be acceptable? A: A prevention block is when blocking the user...

already left an optional block notice. Next, if an IP had not been locally blocked on this wiki before being globally blocked (usually meaning that said...

without a flag) or found to be making edits it was not approved for may be blocked. Some other bots make occasional edits here, but do not have a bot flag...

oversightship. Please do not modify it. NonvocalScream (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 06:15 21 March...

made all of this clear in either the blocking policy, or the bot page. This way, we can know the reasons for blocking, and can enforce them better. Synergy...

in a future edit war, but as it's a 24 hour block it would be not a big deal if I denied them; the block would only last a day. However if they were unblocked...

events. Please also see this in context; blocking is not for retaliation, or for feeling offended. Blocking should protect this wikipedia and its users...

wasn't last time and I think I was right. I personally will have no problem blocking him if I think he steps to far out of line, and publicly warning him (once)...

unnamed editor decides the outcome of such an election. Also note that blocking an editor is not punishment, it is simply a way of protecting the wiki...

there's always one who knows more. Then I'd also block the IP for a short period of time only. The block can always be changed afterwards. Q: You have just...

en:Wikipedia:Revert, block, ignore This page is a soft redirect....

ranges that are part of this range for blocking. Cheers, Razorflame 13:18, 28 April 2008 (UTC) I've temporarily blocked, after not having receieved an answer...

which, apparently, wasn't discussed and didn't warrant a block (we shall not talk about the blocking admin over here). If you want to discuss this further...

dynamically allocated, so blocking the ip indefinitely is probably not an option.--Eptalon (talk) 09:06, 20 September 2017 (UTC) You can't block IPs indefinitely...

reminder, administrators should remember to uncheck the "block account creation" box when blocking users for inappropriate usernames. PullToOpenTalk 05:52...

in this encyclopedia. The Simple English Wikipedia is not a place for blocked or banned users to try to get unblocked or unbanned from another website...

(an award) or leaving other images for you. In the event that you are blocked, a notice of this may be placed on your user page. If you want to dual-license...

knew it was him doing it, so not sure if blocking just the IPs would make him stop. It would probably take blocking his main account as well. As for collateral...

wiki before deleting/indef blocking, but as that does not seem likely (and can be corrected later if need be) I have blocked the user and deleted the user...

Note that the Simple English Wikipedia has a one-strike rule regarding blocked or banned users from other Wikipedias. Simple English Wikipedia is not...

get blocked. You have certainly been warned enough times that it is safe to say you know what is vandalism. If you continue to vandalize, blocking is pretty...

are allowed but you are not allowed to use them while blocked. When blocking, we are blocking the individual (or person) behind the account, not the...

I suggest we start blocking too, under the one-strike rule. Osiris (talk) 04:59, 18 February 2016 (UTC) Thanks Osiris. I've blocked this second account...

the reason of blocking was the word "wiki", which is a "reserved word" that should not be used as a username. Regarding the case of blocking illegal usernames...

blocking a user that has this right will not work. If a admin wanted to block a user with the right it would have to be removed first, then blocked....

the block tool and would be misuse. I'd undo any block that does not meet with our blocking policy, and unfortunately, that may include self blocks. Let...

Making legal threats will not help the problem, and may get the person blocked, and their talk page access may also be revoked. This is because legal...

many interleaving <includeonly> and <noinclude> blocks. Ideally there is only one <noinclude> block, placed at the bottom of the template, and containing...

this looks like a sock farm, I took care of blocking the well over 20 users (of 32 possible IPs blocked). Thanks for noticing --Eptalon (talk) 22:23...

them first, if possible.-- Tdxiang @ 10:46, 18 October 2006 (UTC) No, blocking them really wouldn't accomplish much because in the event their pw was...

will block a POV Christian pusher because "it breaks our rules" and "God would not be pleased." God's feelings have no role on making blocking decisions...

proxy, and indef blocking if the answer was positive. - Huji reply 21:32, 27 September 2007 (UTC)  DoneThe IP used for IonasRand was blocked earlier along...

Nishkid64 (talk) 19:48, 1 December 2007 (UTC) Cool, isn't there one for blocking too. Oysterguitarist 02:32, 2 December 2007 (UTC) I would like to request...

leaving a message, try to write in simple English. Blocking will not serve much, because after the block expires, the editor(s?) will be back. My personal...

Please block, spam only account, already banned on enwiki, metawiki and mediawiki--HakanIST (talk) 09:06, 11 November 2016 (UTC) I don't think blocking is...

know where to start. I could begin by directing people to the editor's block log, here and on English Wikipedia. Majorly talk 14:29, 22 December 2009...

Admins need to consider all sorts of things when blocking people. Is it a school IP, and are we blocking all the good contributors that edit under an account...

Wikipedia:Blocking policy. Reason:It is, by my opinion, more proper name and watch also regular english Wikipedia.--AleksA ツ 10:07, 18 May 2009 (UTC) Blocks and...

through the past discussions and cast my vote. Thanks for checking before blocking me, as I am obviously not a sockpuppet. --Andrew from NC (talk) 01:46,...

guess not! First and foremost, the blocking rules state that a person blocked on another WMF project can be blocked here also without any warning. We sometimes...

your request and it will be taken into consideration. If you have been blocked recently, it is unlikely that you will be given rollback. If you have vandalized...

leave me in between my thoughts. Blocking is easy, and if he creates drama and acts controversial again, the block can be restored with only a few clicks...

(UTC) To be honest, the 2nd account is blocked for bad username and the blocking admin allow them in the block notice to create a new account. I don't...

administrative actions. Like a constantly vandalising IP address would not get block so soon as there is no administrators around. I am very familar with using...

22 August 2008 (UTC) Global blocking has finally been implemented for all wikimedia projects. Using it, a steward can block an IP on all projects at the...

contribs) From Wikipedia:Blocking policy regarding indefinite blocks: "If not one administrator will lift the block, the blocked user is effectively considered...

this over and over again will be treated as vandalism and can lead to a block or ban. If you have any questions about how to use Wikipedia, please ask...

point of blocking yet. In some cases we block immediately but that is pretty rare, in most cases you are going to give a few warnings before we block. That...

view, what Wikipedia is not, and notability, the user's account may be blocked. COI editing can also make the person or group look bad outside of Wikipedia...

Hello. I have been keeping an eye on this discussion during the entire blocking process. I appreciate being unblocked and have made a rename request. I...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Egypt Freak II (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

administrators! I was looking for some guidelines on blocking (exactly what merits a block, how long a block should be, etc.), but couldn't find any. Is there...

from your community via the steward chat-channel and was given temporary blocking access because of my knowledge of cross-wiki vandalism and ranges. A person...

than four lines should be written as a block quotation. Do not put the block quote in quotation marks. To do a block quotation, do not use the wiki indentation...

a block on that IP. For Corruptcopper, only one IP shows up (which is this proxy).--Eptalon (talk) 19:18, 7 December 2008 (UTC) I won't be blocking then...

template to warn a user about this, but could only find a template in blocking. Belle tête-à-tête 12:12, 23 May 2010 (UTC) I have left the account a note...

blocking the account. Vermont (talk) 21:51, 24 November 2018 (UTC) Kumar Nadim (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 121.54.64.36 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block...

few people actually use). The /16 range block will block 65536 individual IP addresses. It may, however, block many more than that due to use of NAT *network...

talk varies {{subst:Block}} (talk) You have been blocked as it says in Wikipedia's blocking policy. If you do not agree with this block, please reply on...

proxy before blocking. Proxies should be blocked for at least a year. Unlike on enwiki, it is difficult to maintain blocks if we only block them for short...

non-notable books are found in libraries. From your en wiki talk page, you were blocked over there for your excessive push to get this same article published there...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Kangaroo Research Foundation (talk+ ·...

tools. Self-nomination Q Could you explain the difference in a block and ban? A: A block is a preventative measure for the protection of the site, and...

filter log • block user • block log) - Promoting Islam. Please block him. Chenzw (talk ▪ changes) 09:32, 27 March 2008 (UTC) Maybe blocking is too drastic...

bot rollback), and IP blocked for 2 weeks. The IP is dynamic and and changes across at least 3 /16 blocks, so not range-blocking for now. Chenzw  Talk ...

appropriate, and editors who take part in harassment are likely to be blocked. Harassment can include actions which are expected to be noticed by the...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 2010 Former (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

have been blocking as open proxies, which might explain this. Going back further I noticed that this IP's from this range were being blocked close to the...

"take back". The editor also recently misunderstood the reason we block. Blocking is done for prevention. I can not support where the editor was also...

leaning toward blocking them. That said, I think it is much more important for us to have a better system of edit patrolling. Blocking IP edits may help...

here. Everything he does needs to be fixed. Previously I was opposed to blocking but its getting out of hand at this point and something needs to be done...

month range block on 107.77.196.0/22. Chenzw  Talk  01:05, 18 October 2016 (UTC) ┌─────────────────────────────────┘ Some heavy handed blocking and page...

can block users, so no. I know it's confusing as on basically every other website blocking is peer-to-peer, but on wikipedia only admins can block users...

as blocking, how tolerant are you for mistakes... and are you apt to giving chances to editors? For example... if an editor who is indef blocked for...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 18Weaver (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

mention of blocking Level 2: no mention of blocking Level 3: will be blocked Level 4: will be blocked Level 4im (only warning): will be blocked In general...

Well I already plan to block him for atleast a month on his next insult/attack. I know a couple other admins intend on blocking him for another such incident...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) IP range 131.123.0.0/16 This user's...

MrGoldBlock (talk · contribs · count) End date: 06:04, 9 August 2024 (UTC) I Want To Request an Adminship So I Can Help Everyone Beacuse I Want To Block People...

Vandal be blocked on sight. He also has a 68.220.* range and another one if I'm not mistaken (though I could be wrong). I think that blocking too many...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) This user may be related to these...

rarely the best way to go but, that aside, blocks are preventative and not punitive, so CM16 either needs blocking for the good of the project or he does...

user. There is always a preference for blocking vandals instead of protecting a page, and that user has been blocked. Before today, the level of recent vandalism...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 92.15.33.16 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

is that not a blocking reason. Further more, users objected a block. No block for Ryulong. Barras (talk) 10:53, 26 July 2009 (UTC) Block requested because...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 68.220.173.9 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block...

another RFA. Scream however was justified in blocking BG, while I might not have done it, it was a valid block so I don't see Scream as having abused his...

see the blocking/global locking info on the contributions page as you describe. Like you, I don't see it there, but when I go to the page to block these...

tagged, please tell me; oltherwise, I propose to switch back to actual blocking once we made sure there are no false positives--Eptalon (talk) 17:52, 20...

disruptive changing. Users who continue to add hoaxes to Wikipedia can be blocked or banned from Wikipedia for breaking our rules. Instead of adding wrong...

blacklist without being whitelisted. MediaWiki's code will automatically block any edits that contain such links. There are several things that should...

indication on how to get round the blocks then it should be deleted. But currently it is only a few sentences on how blocking works. Kennedy (talk) 19:27, 10...

certain people, and blocks others, and how we should act as educators, not antagonists to learning. The governance model and blocking policy is so Anglocentric...

was at a different place!" Do you realize our blocking policy actually allows us to block users blocked/banned on en:wp without any vandalism here? Actions...

vandalism, as it sometimes takes awhile before by requests for QD and blocking users are taken care of (no offense to current admins!). Especially the...

many hits coming that they can't be handled by blocking. This very easily could have been handled by blocking. -DJSasso (talk) 15:42, 1 February 2019 (UTC)...

bunch but hasn't edited in hours so I didn't bother blocking. If they edit again I will end up blocking. -DJSasso (talk) 11:32, 24 May 2019 (UTC) Waterhole...

because not everyone had agreed to :blocking me. As i said earlier, i turned over a new leaf today, but if I am blocked because of what happened before,...

October 2021 (UTC) Each wiki decides for itself how to administer the blocking procedure. We have no influence there, and they have no influence here...

consensus of how long the block should be in the discussion (though there was consensus to HAVE a block) having the blocking admin decide when it had been...

abuse. Mikehawk10 (talk) 15:45, 26 October 2021 (UTC) I'm not sure whether blocking would be necessary as they last edited 2 months ago. --Ferien (talk) 16:01...

04:19, 18 September 2018 (UTC) @Swim123blue: As far as blocking goes there is no automated blocking per se. You may run into account creation limit throttles...

'administrator' user group have access to the page deletion, page protection, blocking and unblocking buttons, the ability to edit protected pages, the MediaWiki...

we have evading a block so the new acct is blocked after another 25 article. New account the next day, another 45 before the new block. He gives up on accounts...

Simple is just a breeding ground for blocked EN editors to wreak havoc. In the past week, we've had two blocked EN users (Kalajan and A1a2s) become banned...

Disney Animation Studios, among others. A block may be necessary purely to prevent further disruption, if not blocking them from editing certain pages. IWI...

filter log • block user • block log) has "sysop" in his username. Block the username (there is a notice on his talkpage), but DO NOT block account creation...

discussions: Locked global account and Blocked user. I don't think there's a point in tagging and/or tracking blocked and locked users with their respective...

last few months through the proxy but none have any edits. Blocking it would result in blocking all Opera Minis although looking at the activity both vandalism...

so blocking it would only hurt others as the IP will change hands often.--Gordonrox24 | Talk 02:36, 16 July 2010 (UTC) All of them are now blocked except...

consider blocking and deleting pages created by 31.190.195.83: Long-term abuse, see en:Wikipedia:Long-term abuse/Alec Smithson (global block already requested)...

editing restrictions, either through an article namespace ban or outright blocking. Griff (talk) 03:27, 25 May 2022 (UTC) Since creating this report, the...

a community ban discussion. Therefore I was still the blocking admin and could alter the block if I felt it right. When a person is truly contrite and...

over here as User:Pio, and has been pretty active today [2] after the blocking yesterday of his latest two socks from the English Wiki. It's simple ban...

eMail disabled on Meta because the blocking admin looked at CentralAuth and blocked it per enwiki. Maybe a mainspace block so I have to discuss pages and...

the admins don't want to block that particular editor. I know I often leave reports sitting there that aren't worth blocking, but don't feel strongly...

Meta:Users blocked from the IP Information tool This page is a soft redirect....

full ban or block would be punitive and would not achieve anything. If the user breaks the "terms" of the ban, then we can look at blocking for short periods...

circumventing admin blocks. Right now, vandals have the upper hand, because there are so many open proxies out there and blocking them one-by-one manually...

grace. There also seems to be some (false) impression that he is immune to blocking and that he is not entitled to one because he has been here a long time...

became a serious timesink. Good block, Danny.--JTZegers (talk) 15:43, 20 July 2021 (UTC) @DannyS712: You did a good job blocking that racist JTZegers He is...

by User:Peterdownunder --Auntof6 (talk) 03:52, 24 May 2017 (UTC) Slime Block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

execise the only power he had, a 24h calm down block (which he observed himself, although not through blocking). Netoholic was right in that he did not escalate...

do you think should happen when the community reviews block requests like this one? The blocking administrator said that the unblock should be subject...

(talk) 14:45, 22 February 2022 (UTC) But often having issues with Captcha blocking edits. AManWithNoPlan (talk) 15:03, 22 February 2022 (UTC) Thanks for fixing...

that has installed blocking software on their PCs. zephyr2k 05:32, 10 November 2006 (UTC) I live in the United States, and any blocking protocol that I have...

permanent. Also blocking a user where he was involved in an editorial dispute. Reference this block log where BG7 re applied a block in contravention...

edits Hurricanefan25 did, and based on these edits, I see no reason for blocking him. Yes, he used multiple accounts to circumvent a ban. Looking at content...

2008 (UTC) Wait. I think you're going majorly fast here. We just can't block. First, let me unblock, and then you need to reblock again and warn me not...

as blocking, how tolerant are you for mistakes... and are you apt to giving chances to editors? For example... if an editor who is indef blocked for...

group have become a bit to liberal in our use of blocking. We should be careful that we are not blocking voices only because they dissent. I will not tolerate...

anymore socks of this user pop up in the future. Thanks anyways for the blocking and reversions of his/her edits! Cheers, Razorflame 21:03, 24 May 2008...

contribs) are obviously accounts of en:user:Yasir72.multan. I recommend blocking both accounts and deleting any pages they created. — RHaworth (talk) 12:54...

at once. See Wikipedia:How to revert a page to an earlier version. Salt Block creation of article. Usually used when a user keeps making a bad page with...

way shape or form something a person should be blocked for. You need to use some common sense. Blocking is a last resort. -Djsasso (talk) 20:17, 25 August...

--Barras (talk) 20:02, 7 December 2009 (UTC) EhJJ (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: Dec 14, 2009...

themselves out....you just need to be patient. Furthermore, blocking someone or even talking about blocking someone because they write a lot of stubs is just wrong...

to be put into certain things like the standard welcoming template, the block template, etc (if its not there already). Synergy 20:51, 20 November 2008...

somewone semi-protect this page? Psl85 Talk 18:23, 6 March 2018 (UTC) I think blocking the range of IPs that have committed the most recent vandalism would be...

log • block user • block log) 5.176.135.171 (talk • contribs • CA • deleted contribs • nuke contribs • logs • filter log • block user • block log) —...

adjust block parameters. For this user Fuckinshitup, you are requesting for more relaxed block parameters, so you should look for the blocking administrator...

administrator. People who use multiple accounts to vote ("sockpuppets") will be blocked. None of their votes will be counted. Users who are unable to edit articles...

Peterdownunder (talk) 21:39, 1 November 2024 (UTC) Wikipedia:What to do when blocked (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

 Delete.  MathXplore (talk) 06:09, 6 August 2024 (UTC) Category:Checkuser blocked (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

2016 (UTC) Note: I reviewed the block of this IP user on EnWiki and have left a note on the (recently promoted) blocking admin's talk page making the admin...

serving requests after some time. According to the blocking policy, it is also strongly discouraged to block IPs indefinitely. Chenzw  Talk  11:57, 2 February...

another IP, never really had an account. This IP is shared; be careful with blocking summaries as it's a computer cafe's IP. I'm not going to vandalise, no...

delete the many (much more comprehensive) stubs that NU created and then block him (especially after he admitted that his English is poor and that he felt...

as blocking, how tolerant are you for mistakes... and are you apt to giving chances to editors? For example... if an editor who is indef blocked for...

Now/Snow I appreciate you giving us your old account name. Given your recent block on En and the small amount of edits you have done on any wiki now would...

19:52, 25 May 2021 (UTC) and block them from tp and email PotsdamLamb (talk) 19:53, 25 May 2021 (UTC) Thanks Eptalon for blocking. ‎83.7.166.216 is also very...

talk 18:43, 26 December 2009 (UTC) Bsadowski1 (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: around 07:03...

Ashby/AdminRB}} 127.0.0.0/8 This administrator understands and performs range blocks. Transclusions {{Template:User Wikipedia/RC Patrol}} This user is a recent...

and usernames that violate the username policy, to administrators for blocking. To better help administrators, please use the {{vandal}} template if the...

 WP:SOFTDELETE Ternera (talk) 19:46, 23 April 2026 (UTC) PBS Kids Preschool Block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

Wikipedia. Also, sometimes the project needs an immediate action, such as blocking a vandal who just does not stop. In such cases, I see little or no benefit...

Any blocking based on the quality of articles made in good faith would be an abuse. I do agree the quality is quite poor, but this isn't block worthy...

reply 19:38, 26 September 2007 (UTC) Also check that your router isn't blocking the port for IRC if you've got one. Archer7 - talk 11:32, 27 September...

 Delete.  --Auntof6 (talk) 20:44, 11 December 2022 (UTC) NickRewind Jr. (block) (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

October 2010 (UTC) I am nominating Peterdownunder (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) for the position of checkuser...

anything, right? And besides the very notions of morality, what's the use of blocking anyone without even seeing what their edits are like? I think vandals have...

here and on other projects. I wish to use my admin tools to help out by blocking vandals and deleting pages that are not needed. I'll also help out in any...

talk 11:23, 17 May 2012 (UTC) Blocked it for the time being. -Barras talk 11:26, 17 May 2012 (UTC) I don't agree with blocking the bot long term. Being that...

(UTC) If Editor has account in several Wikipedias and get blocked in one Wikipedia, blocking would have its affection also in other Wikipedias, at least...

and need of the project. I am also blocking 79.78.96.0/19 as a range to coincide with the English Wikipedia block of the same range. This is the range...

and in the end, he got blocked and started making socks. I invited him to simple so that he can improve, but he got blocked here too. Sinofdreams just...

point out that if they re-occur, they are reason for blocking, then usual porcedure: warn,block...--Eptalon (talk) 22:53, 12 February 2013 (UTC) I never...

bad changes, and I will still be here, I would rather have a block than a ban, and this block could be indefinite, until I have explained all thing in a...

abuse of any tool would be; this can result in removal of the tool and/or a block. Examples of acceptable use would be deleting a large number of pages after...

block, but I look at Ottava's enwiki contributions and see 210 DYKs, 10 Featured Articless, and at least 40 Good Articles. While the one year block is...

collaboration. On the other hand, it makes me sad to think of the need to block, or even worse, ban anybody. Vandalism seems to be increasing in proportion...

 Delete.  --Auntof6 (talk) 01:01, 18 September 2025 (UTC) Template:Main blocked text (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

to  Delete. Chenzw  Talk  05:29, 13 April 2016 (UTC) Template:MediaWiki block log link (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close...

blocked without disabling the auto-block (aka "Change your name, but wait until tomorrow since I am blocking your IP as well"). The BlueGoblin7 block...

and tag. When we are more comfortable with it, we can turn on block autoconfirm, blocking, and removing from groups which can be granted. Techman224Talk...

sysops can review the blocks (as DJSasso has done), if desired. I'd suggest the Flood Flag policy explicitly state if used for blocking, the sysop is responsible...

and flows with regards to content work. I have writers block. I will continue to have writers block until my userpage is set proper. Once that is done, then...

Newbies (-40, show Welcome instead) Admins/Bureaucrats (-299, you may be blocked) Do you use advanced, or policy/project page templates? (45) Do you have...

think. - Huji reply 12:02, 17 August 2007 (UTC) Admins can delete, protect, block, unblock and revert easily, right? Can the 'crat do that, too? If it can...

overwritten. You can then warn students about vandalism and how it could lead to blocking ruining the entire class's projects may put off the vandalizing student...

"re-offends" (not being able to agree with other editors), warning and blocking him is easily done. But unless we unban him he has no way of showing us...

point out that before resorting to blocking, I attempted to defuse the situation through his talk page. I only blocked because he was continuing his edit...

reports, and in addition he also alerts administrators to users that need blocking on IRC. He has written 2 GAs and almost 50% of his edits have been made...

 Delete. Ternera (talk) 15:41, 28 October 2025 (UTC) Template:Cyberbully block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

Purplebackpack89 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log) was indefinitely banned by the community on 4 November 2011,...

contribs) Ended: Withdrew I'm familiar with the deletion process, the blocking policy, and the way protection is done. I won't act in ways outside policy...

You can do almost everything an admin can do anyway except delete and block. You aren't missing much. -Djsasso (talk) 01:26, 19 February 2009 (UTC)...

talk 16:17, 28 December 2009 (UTC) Jamesofur (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: not before...

usually supported by a block). --Eptalon (talk) 18:18, 27 August 2010 (UTC) Basically a block is a technical action of blocking someone for a period of...

–Juliancolton | Talk 14:44, 30 November 2009 (UTC) Barras (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 22:55 UTC 3...

reverting or AIV reporting so I can't tell if she knows when to revert/block vandals. I also see little to no participation in requests for deletion...

issues that were surrounding Benniguy when he wasn't blocked, and now that he has been blocked, I would actually have to say that these poutings or other...

all of us make mistakes, even I do, too, with occassional rollback and block errors. But the point of contention is that you actually made an RfdA against...

Users that show that they are not here to build an encyclopedia could be blocked or banned. Not wanting to contribute. Long history of vandalism that does...

IPs who also create useful pages. As such there is not alot to gain by blocking their ability to create pages. -DJSasso (talk) 12:34, 22 November 2010...

deletion tools (over 100 QD edits in 2 1/2 months) and reasonable need for blocking (8 times had to use WP:ViP). Appears to have general understanding of our...

and not all images from the same source, hold the shift key while (un)blocking. Click "Done" On Windows, select the Tools menu. On Mac OSX, select the...

Wikipedia or evades a block, just revert the edits, check if the IP has abused many other IP addresses or accounts to vandalize, block them and ignore from...

self-nomination Per WP:NOTNOW (you're relatively new), plus you were recently blocked for socking; something that, in my mind, disqualifies one for adminship...

potential collateral damage from blocking the ranges, but getting input from other administrators on whether or not the block is a good one or not is what...

Said users blocked by Glaisher as sockpuppets of an indefinitely blocked user. If you see any similar accounts pop up, I'd recommend blocking as sockpuppets...

@Aspiringchemistyht: You are not blocked or banned here, which you can tell by the fact that you were able to edit this page. You are blocked indefinitely on English...

cross-wiki block evasion on simple because of their block on en. Derpdart56 (talk) 20:02, 13 October 2022 (UTC) @Derpdart56:, yes I’m being blocked for sockpuppetry...

administrator request the information in order to formulate a targeted range block? Did the request have strong merit, and did the CU outcome present strong...

so I never knew the were so large - until the above section and their blocking. You'd just think that they'd just get a grip - and a life. Thanks for...

was to  Delete. WP:SOFTDELETE Ternera (talk) 13:55, 4 October 2025 (UTC) BlockCAD (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

to me is an even bigger no-no than blocking without talk page access before abuse occurs under the current block. -- Nestor Lozano (aka Catalan) 20:14...

regardless of the outcome of this decision we need to change our attitude to blocking without explanation. I can provide diffs but I'd prefer not to start an...

Aurafish (talk · contribs · count · logs · block log · lu · rfa · rfb · arb · rfc · lta · socks) I am requesting the patroller permission. I have more...

English Wikipedia! Griff (talk) 20:30, 24 May 2022 (UTC) This standard block of text is insanely large. It could easily be redesigned. Why don't we do...

puppetry Deletion policies Deletion Attack page Oversight Enforcement policies Blocks and bans Page protection Content guidelines Citing sources Disambiguation...

Fatson, I understand your initial suspicions of vandalism and reasons for blocking my students accounts and deleting their articles. But please be patient...

there will be no "wholesale" blocking of users based on the fact that they are blocked in another Wikipedia. To be blocked here, they will therefore need...

for every one good IP editor there are 1,000 bad ones. The benefits of blocking IP editing far outweigh the negatives on a project our size. -DJSasso (talk)...

Note: Gray as well, AGF [6]. I am aware of the deletion, protection, and blocking policy. I will follow them. If I disagree, I will discuss changes to the...

door, we have the option to ban you on site (admin's discresion in the blocking policy). If we, as a community choose to allow a second chance, accept...

deleted by User:Eptalon.--Gordonrox24 | Talk 01:44, 3 July 2021 (UTC) The Blocks and Trocks (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close...

cause some problems, and get blocked; then they either try to get around the block ('block evasion'), or they wait till the block expires, after which they...

January 2009 (UTC) Definitely a must, as you should be aware of how blocking a range can block thousands of good editors or how certain ISP's make use of their...

do about this besides blocking the IPs? Block the range?Derpdart56 (talk) 15:32, 3 February 2021 (UTC) Only reverting and blocking unfortunately. The IPs...

becoming a force multiplier. Maybe collectively we could do a bit more before blocking him permanently. User:Rus793 (talk) 16:39, 13 February 2016 (UTC) How much...

needed--Peterdownunder (talk) 03:58, 13 November 2015 (UTC) Template:ISP block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

MathXplore (talk) 10:35, 7 April 2022 (UTC) DUCK blocked for all. Endorse checkuser to verify my abuse of blocking tools :) Griff (talk) 10:37, 7 April 2022...

a different issue from blocking an account with a bot name which is not an approved bot. Non-crat admins can do the blocking. --Auntof6 (talk) 03:45...

called feeding the trolls. Vandals and vandalism should be corrected by blocking and reverting or protecting. It is important not to be more harsh than...

to be going through a Request for Deimporter in a few days, or need to block and nuke. For the protection of the wiki, I have to say not now. EhJJTALK...

from using the wrong version, or could ever be construed as a reason for blocking. EhJJTALK 04:12, 18 April 2009 (UTC) I'd like to know why every time me...

I have found his assistance to be very valuable in the finding of and blocking of open proxies. Good luck Brian! fr33kman talk 22:54, 12 November 2009...

I belong to this project now. I've reviewed the deletion policies and blocking policies again and I also feel that I have worked out all of the kinks...

aren't met, even if the article exceeds all guidelines. He has succeeded in blocking numerous articles from GA. This might be OK for one or two, but he has...

succeed. Please do not modify it. Bluegoblin7 (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 11:11, 22 October...

Yes, we do get a lot of graffitti, so to say. There are many admins, and blocking users who post nonsense all the time is done quite often. Personally, I...

four times before I blocked them, despite the fact they are a returning vandal creating the exact same pages. Instead of blocking as should be done, RF...

not to block/delete etc? Your poor answers to comments are even more discouraging. ѕwirlвoy ₪ 19:12, 19 January 2009 (UTC) I know how to block, delete...

on AN/I at enWP, just wanted to note that a user from enWP who is indef blocked for sockpuppetry is active here as Highspeedrailguy (talk · contribs)....

understand "preventative" in the context that I used it in, I do not mean blocking editors who one thinks is in a conspiracy to make WP reflect their personal...

wiki with regards to administrative actions. It is disrespectful to the blocking, deleting, or protecting admin, and to the community. Regardless if it...

we don't use here. Is there a simple way to create an edit filter that blocks all of these, preferably with a non-bitey message that explains that we...

Gwib's comments above and also I don't think Razorflame knows enough about blocking policy yet (see here). Gwib's diffs also do suggest Razorflame is far too...

do much more for our project as an administrator, whether it involves blocking, protecting, or deleting. He is also an active administrator on the English...

only unblocked under enforced mentorship, which lasted until his current block. That, combined with the issues of not writing in Simple English, and of...

December 2009 (UTC) Oppose Personally I find it wrong to deny adminship per a block log unless it's very recent, within the last three or four months, this...

13:12, 26 February 2018 (UTC) Ask blocking admin The author of this RfD repeatedly replaced the user page with the blocked user template. In this case, being...

(Cablevision Systems) users, Optimum Online has been blocked from editing Simple Wikipedia for two weeks. This block applies to all users from that ISP who do not...

disrupting the wiki. Your block didn't start at indef. You had many blocks before that. You were given something like 9 blocks prior to finally pushing...

[talk] [changes] 03:26, 29 December 2009 (UTC) Indented per PeterSymond's block yesterday. Goblin 15:01, 1 January 2010 (UTC) I ♥ GoblinBots! Oppose sadly...

things like protecting pages and blocking users. The fact that he only mentioned unregistered users when talking about blocking is also a concern. For these...

to make the call on if two different users making bad edits warrants a block. There are lots of considerations. -DJSasso (talk) 12:12, 1 May 2014 (UTC)...

help me? Discuss together with the Ukrainian-language Wikipedia to avoid blocking me in it, as I truly enter reliable sources in the web in each new page...

that I already do the most including not only vandalism work (deletion/blocking) but also my more recent work on templates and the MediaWiki interface...

have been known to work badly (I have a case in mind of such a program blocking info on breast cancer, based on a text scan (and the word breast)). As...

given the ability to view private abuse filters (as a solo right)? Also, blocking users works fine on my test wiki, why shouldn't it here? (besides that...

the blocking templates ({{uw-block1}}, {{uw-block2}}, and others) are optional, because editors will see MediaWiki:Blockedtext once they are blocked from...

User:Majorly, User:Pmlineditor, User:Osiris and myself have been adopting a block on sight approach. Considering that there have been no improvements in the...

succeed. Please do not modify it. American Eagle (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Ended on: 05:30, 14 February...

somebody is worthy of oversightship. Also, you had proposed a two-week block on me; it would have been up before this discussion was over Purplebackpack89...

who want to end the talk quickly "to avoid drama" tend to just want to block the user/ delete the article/ whatever to end it. It seems we have a problem...

parameters. Sometimes these can be supplied after a slash (as in Special:Log/block); in other cases an index.php call is used; for example https://en.wikipedia...

should be severe (i.e., removal of all admin functions for the abuser, blocking or possibly banning the abuser, and reinstate the admin victims). Also...

help myself coming here. I was wondering if an admin could temporarily block my account for about 2 weeks? That should stop me coming here instead of...

comment re Majorly is out of line. Continue and I have no issues with blocking you. Control yourself. Kennedy (talk) 16:10, 23 December 2008 (UTC) I did...

do. -DJSasso (talk) 19:59, 25 September 2018 (UTC) Recently I've tried blocking editors for 2-3 hours after they begin a blatant vandalism spree, regardless...

@Haoreima: There are procedures and rules about blocking users, especially IPs. Even if it were blocked, 1) most of the IPs that do this don't come back...

 Delete.  --Auntof6 (talk) 05:38, 9 July 2015 (UTC) The Mosul Military Block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

something (aside from talking on IRC, regularly deleting spam/graffitti, and blocking users that provide this graffitti)? --Eptalon (talk) 13:38, 18 December...

Razorflame: Hi all. I would like to present Chenzw (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) to the community for...

 Delete.  --Auntof6 (talk) 18:07, 11 December 2024 (UTC) Template:Globally blocked (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

for adminship and be less worried about hurting people's feelings when blocking/banning them and people will see that we are trying to change the wiki...

the qd-tags. He has made lots of VIP reports of vandals, which he could block himself if he had the tools. He is also the writer of the very good article...

because this completely bullshit block was instituted in the first place. I reiterate: two and a half years is too long a block unless vandalism or sock-puppetry...

Even with a rogue admin account, one admin can hold another in check. One block equals the need for two unblocks and discloses the users IP. This holds...

not succeed. Please do not modify it. Synergy (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Ended: (10/7) on Synergy...

({{test4}}) * Only warning ({{test4im}}) * Don't spam ({{spam}}) * Blocked 1 ({{block}}) * Blocked 2 ({{block2}}) Whilst being very useful, I think that it would...

requesting a comment from the blocking administrator, still means unblock request is on hold, as it's needed to wait until blocking administrator added a comment...

Range blocking-Even though it is not required to be an administrator, I have taken it upon myself to read the Meta's page about range blocking. Although...

concerning especially since you have been blocked on en.wiki for WP:CIR reasons. Frankly due to the block on en.wiki and the repeated issues that various...

it's my job to delete, block and protect. I haven't protected any pages in a while, but I constantly delete pages and block users. I also have a running...

however please refrain from advertising or vandalising since you may be blocked. Pmlineditor ∞ 16:50, 2 October 2009 (UTC) We speak English, but sometimes...

continue, they will be blocked by an administrator. IWI (chat) 09:05, 20 July 2020 (UTC) The above user has since been blocked indefinitely after a check...

consider my block a behavioral conflict. I was blocked basically for commenting on everything, more details can be found at User talk:Mythdon#Blocked for disruption...

otherwise exceptional article? It doesn't seem productive to threaten blocking a user simply because the don't cite any sources. Moreover, what about...

should I email about this? SwirlBoy39 16:27, 18 May 2008 (UTC) Sock's been blocked. Never mind. SwirlBoy39 21:15, 18 May 2008 (UTC) I've been a dick... I...

(talk) 14:42, 20 March 2013 (UTC) "Admin blocked User with an expiry time of 1 year..." Wouldn't "Admin blocked User for 1 year..." be easier to understand...

purpose sometimes, but they're usually easy to deal with. They can be blocked from editing, if needed, with little trouble and often without more arguments...

--Kyoko 01:32, 23 October 2007 (UTC) Due to boredom in lessons, and my block from English Wikipedia, I'll be doing an awful lot of editing. The ban on...

natural. I won't delete the Main Page, and I know how to properly use the block, delete and protect tools. Although I don't know how this will turn out...

17 January 2008 (UTC) How about adding an extra requirement such as "no blocks for six months" or so? MindTheGap (talk) 22:04, 19 January 2008 (UTC) Yes...

behavior at enwiki is the same behavior at simplewiki. If he can be trusted to block people and delete articles on one of the most highly-viewed websites in...

–Juliancolton | Talk 00:20, 22 August 2009 (UTC) Djsasso (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 29 August 2009...

talk 02:17, 8 November 2009 (UTC) Juliancolton (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 8 November...

either on a documentation subpage or on the template page itself. Only one block of TemplateData will be used per template. Several interface messages and...

with the rest or even that it really needs to be matched up as the title block should be a little different for emphasis. The other boxes are nested tables...

it is impossible for me to use IRC for the majority of the time (it s blocked at my workplace) and I have offered the suggestion (in the comments section)...

the hour. If it floods too much (and it shouldn't) just block it. Likewise, if it messes up, block it. Please let me know though, and don't use autoblock...

with quickly, once they become known. My usual approach is an indefinite block of the user, as well as reporting it to meta, so they can deal with it....

abandoned for privacy reasons). On both of these accounts, I have never been blocked from editing. Furthermore, I did a lot of CSD work and contributed many...

Note: I have blocked the IP user and deleted the articles on individual people. They were poorly written BLPs. The user has been blocked before on the...

will see that about 10% of my edits are admin-related (delete, restore , block, unblock, protect,unprotect). Last month (June) I had 849 edits. About 70...

on a single article.) Only 4 VIPs in 6 months is not showing need for blocking. 3-4 QDs in a week is the same for deletions. --Creol(talk) 00:12, 17 January...

the vandals who vandalised the page, protect pages, delete bad pages and block users if they're acting bad. TurboGolf 16:41, 25 January 2009 (UTC) But...

regularly fight vandalism by watching Special:RecentChanges, warning, and blocking users, but have never needed to join a WikiProject to do that. I created...

(UTC) div.topicon { position: absolute; z-index: 100; top: 10px; display: block !important; } This is for the template {{icon}}. Thanks! obentomusubi 09:01...

email) 18:13, 15 February 2012 (UTC) I copied the table from en:s-block to s-block. What's wrong? --Kc kennylau (talk) 13:00, 16 February 2012 (UTC) I've...

serious implications and should not be done. Password has been changed, and the account is now blocked. - Tangotango (talk) 08:14, 11 August 2007 (UTC)...

has vandalized in the past or not, which is often a factor in how long a block is going to be. If you see a continuing trail of vandalism spread over years...

contribs · pie chart · edit count · list user · blocklog ·contribs · deleted blocks · protects · deletes · moves · rights Last comment by: ShakespeareFan00...

Razorflame, would like to present The Rambling Man (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) to the community for...

NonvocalScream (talk) 22:52, 14 August 2009 (UTC) Barras (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 29 August 2009...

have happened on English :Wikipedia, but also know that we are prepared to block/community ban, to keep this Wikipedia the place we like. :Consider this...

2008 (UTC) Nah. Mortals are in the VIP, but we're the bouncers, we can block on sight (kick people off for a time). Mortals must QD quaque die, we can...

correct me. Thanx:) --§ Snake311 (T + C) 23:53, 25 January 2008 (UTC) Plus blocked or banned users Ionas, Benniguy and KA (counting all her sock's edits)...

train is leaving the station - but if there is a wikipedian with a frown blocking every door on the train, then some people will be left behind.--There are...

continues. Can I please have some help from an admin or beaureaucrat to block him!  Done. In future, post messages here to keep things in order. Thanks...

after a week by an active bureaucrat. Freshstart (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Last edit 6 August 2006...

article(s) imported could you do it for me? To an admin. It's not a tool like block or protect that requires immediate action. So the number of people that...

and usernames that violate the username policy, to administrators for blocking. To better help administrators, please use the {{vandal}} template if the...

185.101. The only way I can see to cease this IP's behaviour is to sadly block as communication has failed before. SHB2000 (talk) 20:14, 22 February 2022...

name that wiki when it's needed. [wink]) _ _ IMO, the 2 biggest stumbling blocks to making the server a Wiki would be the relative rarity of bilingual editors...

read through your reasons for being banned (and a ban, as opposed to a block, is not that easy to obtain over there) I am amazed you are still trying...

question: How many statements on User talk:Inkpen2 are irrevelent to the block appeal. In particlual, the statement "Ben is 17. If that answers your question...

looking at 2 ips (one blocked already). Protecting the page gives the users the opportunity to voice their opinion here, blocking them doesn't. --Eptalon...

As I say, the bot was not updating (Along with EhJJ's other bots) - the block is nothing to do with the non-updating-ness. Goblin 18:47, 26 December 2010...

November 2015 (UTC) A user can remove any warning from their page except a block/ban notice that is currently active, removing a warning is considered to...

Wikipedia should be for everyone, not just for adults and that kids should be blocked from this Family-Friendly (Or at least I thought) site. We need to keep...

in the last times) The ability to protect or delete pages The ability to block users In exchange for this, the community needs to trust you (no, this is...

(talk) 01:03, 8 August 2009 (UTC) NonvocalScream (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Candidate Statement:...

a few ViP reports, which goes to show that you have little need for the block tool, but none of these things is what I am concerned about. I am concerned...

many reasons, which I won't go into. However, as someone who has been blocked at enwiki and as a result has become a wiki-untouchable to many, I believe...

very small. I did a quick glance and I would say ~ 50 editors with one blocked for sockpuppetry is on the list, however, I do not know how active they...

tools or with following the guidelines too closely. I have logged over 10 blocks, 100+ deletions, 100+ unblocks (for old IP users that needed it), a couple...

NonvocalScream (talk) 17:14, 17 August 2009 (UTC) Eptalon (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Hello there, I know it...

(talk) 13:57, 21 August 2009 (UTC) Peterdownunder (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: 29 August 2009...

fer me an a midi fer the missus." "Watchit or I'll bloody knock yer effin block off!" "Spee-Kinglish, why don't cher, yer effin wog bastard!" For this sort...

there is a link on the left hand side of the page (in the "Participate" block) that says "Upload File". It will take you to a page with help on uploading...

was found. The word Article used as a heading ( ==Article==) actually blocked Lupin's popups.. I renamed the heading here to List of Shields to correct...

unobtrusively, so huzzah for Chobot. - PhilipR 13:18, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC) I have blocked this bot for not doing as was described, and for flooding recent changes...

May 2010 (UTC) Admins are not required to have email unless they perform blocks. Personally, I have no issue with an admin using the mailing list as their...

we are censoring. Lauryn already gave you a suggestion on how you can block the images so you do not have to view them. If you don't want to take it...

Look upon it this way. Part of improving content is deleting pages and blocking vandals. He doesn't need 20 AIV reports to know what vandalism is. He understands...

19:46, 23 November 2011 (UTC) No he specifically asked here cause he is blocked there...so he needs someone from here to do it for him. -DJSasso (talk)...

do think that {{blocked}} is more visually appealing than {{block}}. --Rimshot 12:34, 19 February 2007 (UTC) Change from temporary block to indefinite (simplified...

one of many who had their password hashes compromised and so they were blocked until they changed their passwords. So until he comes back to log back...

(talk) 00:04, 5 December 2009 (UTC) Hi guys. I am Tharnton but please DO NOT block, please. Could you unban me? You agreed that I shouldn't get an indefban...

I respect your !vote. I tend to be a wikignome so deleting qds etc and blocking vandals is right up my ally. And as a side note, don't let people disagreeing...

English Wikipedia. Why not just let him have the tools. He won't end up blocking...this dude or deleting this page or anything like that. Even if he uses...

blocktime-anon:24 hours block-message:{{subst:huggle/block|1=$1|2=$2}} block-message-default:true block-message-indef:{{subst:huggle/block-indef|1=$1}} block-prompt:true...

the blocking and deleting of contributions from this account. TheYellowNeegayi (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · page moves · block user · block log)...

en:Wikipedia:Autoblock This page is a soft redirect....

certainly faces no less than the seventy-two hour block; the named accounts are subject to permanent blocking for any such behaviors. Any pages having no meaning...

page) (Contributions) 10:12, 11 January 2026 (UTC) UC-114 Sir Syed Town D Block (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close request...

instances where an admin issued a block that I felt was too leniant, but didn't get around to contacting the blocking admin. I feel comfortable with most...

not succeed. Please do not modify it. Vector (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) End date: Th 5 February...

Simple English Wikipedia by closing ViP reports and doing that final step, blocking users after all other options have been exhausted. This user has a cool...

contribs) Ended: December 19, 2008 by Synergy (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) at 22:55, 19 December...

do not modify it. Osiris (talk • changes • count • logs • page moves • block log • email) End date: 18:13, 28 March 2012 (UTC) Hey folks! Today I'd like...

need for the blocking/deletion tools; you have not given any users any warnings, which point out that you have no need for the blocking/protection tools;...

pause. I also do not see any pattern of errors in discussions regarding blocking, protecting, or the QD's. I have confidence that the tools will not be...

will use the tools well and not cause drama or break down and ask for a block and can understand the English language and will bring lasting peace to...

proxy, and indef blocking if the answer was positive. - Huji reply 21:32, 27 September 2007 (UTC)  DoneThe IP used for IonasRand was blocked earlier along...

recent reports were mine ;)) to WP:VIP which shows he would do well with the block tool. Well. I think American Eagle would be one of our most worthy candidates...

bureaucrats, I don't see an urgent need. Moreover, some quarrels seen about blocks and editing, already emphasized above, and a sort of attitude, especially...

remove the RfD template several times, they earned the honor of a free block. The block is timed in such a way that they will still be able to comment here...

article). What action do you take? If you block, why type of block do you give? User:TDKR is indefinitely blocked on the English Wikipedia for POV pushing...

had already stopped. Remember blocking is preventative and not punitive. So if bad edits are no longer happening a block is no longer necessary and the...

Confirmed plus found a sock farm and blocked them. fr33kman 09:21, 14 April 2025 (UTC) @Fr33kman: thanks for blocking the sock farm, I think you've missed...

to present to the community The Rambling Man (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) for the Checkuser flag...

Those admins warn the victims to admit their mistakes or face severe blocking or topic bans. The reason the victims are quickly blamed is because they...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Esiimana (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

not willing to discuss the block at all, which is required administrative accountability. dotdash also. Fr33kman is blocking users based solely on enwiki...

01:25, 21 December 2024 (UTC) No please don't! Please don't block me! I cant deal with blocking anymore! :( ✿༺ 𝒜𝒹𝑒𝓁𝒶𝒾𝒹𝑒 ༻✿🆃🅰🅻🅺 💌 03:14, 21 December...

admins) if there is too much work, I will just end up nuking everything and blocking all as a clean up measure. We already have like thousands of complex articles...

contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Block/Lock evasion See Special:Diff/9452242; also see...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) EwwyCat (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

and blocking. Warnings are directed at the person, not the IP address, so if enough time has gone by after issuing a final warning, we don't block the...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Pzhvbilla$ (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

me, blocking... thanks fr33kman 00:49, 9 December 2023 (UTC) Bonvoybrilliant (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

I need some more advanced tools, in case I founding a vandal, so I can block the vandal from editing, revert the vandal's changes by rollback, and left...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) - new account Junoh Boy (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Pplkhhb (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

deletion was to  Delete.  --Auntof6 (talk) 10:34, 24 January 2025 (UTC) BLOCK FM 103.2 (edit · talk · history · links · watch · logs · delete) · close...

to each other. All use the same ISP, but that's not ground enough for blocking... Eptalon (talk) 08:39, 11 May 2024 (UTC) Yeah, after the last time you...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) I have other Tas to compare them...

and provides very good reasoning. It does appears I've made a mistake blocking this account. What actions do you take? I do apologize for the essay questions...

never block someone just for disagreeing with me. I've agreed with IPs on content disputes before. The only time I would even consider blocking in such...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Coughing hydrogen (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

this looks like a sock farm, I took care of blocking the well over 20 users (of 32 possible IPs blocked). Thanks for noticing --Eptalon (talk) 22:23...

previously. 🪶-TΛNBIRUZZΛMΛN (💬) 06:51, 12 November 2025 (UTC) I ended up blocking that one as well, they are all quite clear socks at this point. A checkuser...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Han Tae-Sul (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) The Unknown Explorer (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) MinaShaban7 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

2014 (UTC) Comment Do you think the user will be coming back after the block? If not, can the work on the articles be salvaged, and prepared to use as...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) VikRagnarr (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

the tools that make no sense, such as deleting the main page or making blocks that are senseless. Emergency deflagging is for actions against policy....

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Privatenetwork57 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Jaggtu (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

usually a case of an already blocked user, who knows they are not supposed to be editing, so we wouldn't need to use a blocking template at all. --Ferien...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) HarryinLondon (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

used to keep warm bleed – v. to lose blood blind – ad. not able to see block – v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement blood – n. red...

certainly hope you don't start blocking "unproductive users". Wikipedia isn't fascist, and isn't meant to be. Your blocking policy sounds like weeding out...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Namo goran (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Adjoasimple (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

delete page there is a link "edit delete reasons". (a similar link is on the block page to edit its drop down reasons as well). -- Creol(talk) 17:25, 21 July...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 2402:E000:649:565B:0:0:0:1 (talk+ ·...

remove inappropriate comments. All administrators are volunteers, who may block people breaking rules, but who will not censor conversations, even if they...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) 2010 Former (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

(talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) - new account ~2026-42589-81 (talk+ ·...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Sharinkurani (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Okaydude2323$ (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Koradass (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

(UTC) Administrator note: The above user has been blocked for block evasion. @MathXplore: as the blocking admin, should we just G5 this? --Ferien (talk |...

2022 (UTC) But your status on block log explains you are currently blocked. 30 August 2022 was the date you were blocked on enwiki. DMK-C5 (talk) 14:19...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Bhoomikaso11 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Qeenyoy (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

On the regular Wikipedia, I did a lot more vandalism patrol, but I got a block for making a bad decision. I came here, and I regret the actions I did on...

2008 (UTC) Support - only 3 VIP reports wouldn't suggest much use for the blocking tool, but 130 or so QD's (compared to my 7 when I was up for adminship)...

considering the fact the account that created the page was hit by a CU block, as well as the fact that there were socks that came to the page to vote...

Blocks of these addresses should be anon only....

September 2012 (UTC) Intforce (talk • changes • count • logs • page moves • block log • email) (previous RfA) End date: 23:05, 17 September 2012 (UTC) I spend...

log · block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Monday4real1995 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user ·...

changing genre-related content. In more involved cases, these editors can be blocked for breaking the rules regarding no original research and neutral point-of-view...

--71.32.15.193 03:44, 22 May 2006 (UTC) This user (Sgrayban) is also blocked indefinately on the English Wikipedia. Naconkantari 13:21, 22 May 2006...

article under various sockpuppets at Wikipedia has resulted in her being blocked and the article being salted. She is a working artist but is not notable...

--Jackson (talk) 12:31, 7 August 2009 (UTC) There are plenty of pages that are blocked to established users. It would be nice if in this case, anonymous users...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) AdhyaEditor (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

of granting the flag, but not about a need to issue a formal warning or block for actions FSM has taken. The results shows a troubling situation, not...

is now blocked indefinitely. --Auntof6 (talk) 07:06, 3 July 2014 (UTC) Chinese man 38202 (talk • changes • count • logs • page moves • block log • email)...

Archer7 - talk 10:30, 11 September 2007 (UTC) Delete. Three words: revert, block, ignore. Crediting trolls for their disruption is the best way to encourage...

television. Being the source and owner of a multi-hour nationally syndicated block of television shown on a major US network (4Kids TV on the Fox network)...

--Belwine (talk) 19:29, 1 April 2021 (UTC) Note that the above user has been blocked as a sockpuppet, as they were using different accounts to vote on this...

policy. This means a editor can not be blocked solely on the basis of being banned off Meta-Wiki, but they can be blocked, via usual means, if they act the...

better, between, big, bird, birth, birthday, bit, bite, black, bleed, block, blood, blow, blue, board, boat, body, boil, bone, book, border, born, borrow...

would rather discuss the block first before undoing. I'd not be pleased if someone did that to me, so would discuss with the blocking admin first. Obviously...

toolbox, everything an admin does can easily be undone such as deletes or blocks. But it is almost impossible to fix things that were imported incorrectly...

able to. What can you do now? You can appeal your block. This means asking an admin to remove your block. Simply add a request to your talk page. An admin...

wording unprofessional, but there is also a misunderstanding of the blocking policy. Blocks are preventative and should not be used as punishment, and we should...

Administrator. People who use multiple accounts to vote ("sockpuppets") will be blocked. None of their votes will be counted. Users who could not edit articles...

following code. What should then happen is that pages on certain pages are blocked, but most are not. body.page-Muhammad img {display: none;} body.page-Sex...

block user · block log · SUL · CA · checkuser (log)) Duodeca 12 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log ·...

page for deletion for the reason: This page was created by a currently blocked user. Dusty8686 (talk) 13:34, 9 October 2015 (UTC) Please discuss this...

warn the vandal, and if the vandal makes many bad changes, I will quickly block the user from editing instead of warning another admin. I have also helped...

(talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) Chenzw (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions...

oversightship. Please do not modify it. Mentifisto (talk • changes • e-mail • blocks • protections • deletions • moves • right changes) This request has passed...

user will get any advanced user rights in the near future - they've been blocked on en.wiki for socking. hiàn 21:42, 1 March 2018 (UTC) Please stop this...

block, there is no reason for us to be locally notifying IP addresses of global blocks, nor is it practical for us to be monitoring global blocks and...

Fatson, I understand your initial suspicions of vandalism and reasons for blocking my students accounts and deleting their articles. But please be patient...

will not make that mistake again. I have already become familar with the blocking policies. Even though I will probably lose this will help me in the future...

changes • count • logs • page moves • block log • email) End date: 00:00, 1 December 2018 (UTC) I'd like to block vandals Candidate's acceptance:self-nomination...

haven't reported a vandal to VIP ever since getting the sysop tools; I block on sight after they vandalize after their fourth warning. In fact I can't...

March 2013 (UTC) Starship9000 (talk • changes • count • logs • page moves • block log • email) End date: 01:17, 9 March 2013 (UTC) I would want to be a admin...

Among other things, administrators have the ability to delete pages, to block users from editing, and to close certain types of community discussions...

messages that a user should not remove: declined unblock requests while the block is still in effect, confirmed sockpuppetry notices, miscellany for deletion...

recommend withdrawing the RfA and tagging QD for advertising. As well as blocking the user. PDLTalk to me!OMG, What have I done? 23:03, 3 June 2021 (UTC)...

When an editor receives a siteban or an indefinite block, one of the things he or she usually wonders is where things go from there. Is there any way...

need to be blocking, especially as it would be completely punitive. Majorly talk 16:01, 6 August 2009 (UTC) Per Eptalon's reasons and the block. Griffinofwales...

impact required. Opoloooo (talk) 10:09, 11 July 2022 (UTC) - Checkuser blocked (Operator873)  Delete - Can't see how this is notable along with Fehufanga's...

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