Blocks & Bans

When a user edits, admins will check to see what they did. If it was good, okay, or mediocre, it’s generally acceptable. More information about editing here.

On the other hand, let’s say you did an edit that was bad. That’s when the blocking policy comes in. Assuming you’ve read the EmilyS1234 Wiki Policies, & are a veteran with fandom, this shouldn’t happen. But if you’re a total noob, this is likely.

Guilty or innocent?
Main article: Judging

When someone does something unexpected, the admin must choose what they did. If they ended up being new to the wiki, a warning is given, & permanent bans are unacceptable. If they are guilty, especially if they are an administrator, veteran or the problem was serious, they will likely get a block.

How to block
Only admins & owners can block someone. There is also certain rules about blocking with copyright law.


 * 1) Click Special:Block.
 * 2) Type in their username. If from their user page, this shouldn’t be an issue.
 * 3) Set the duration of the block. Depending on rules, it can take from repeated vandalism to poor editing to get banned, which normally takes 1-10 blocks before a ban can be set. For first offenses, a short time is best, & if harsh or repeated, then a longer time or ban is good.
 * 4) Set in a reason why. This is required. Make it very clear. If they broke a truce,  do NOT make them permanently banned. 
 * 5) Choose other options. Don’t restrict their talk pages if they are blocked temporarily, & restrict autoblocks if they are innocent, made the right think, etc.
 * 6) Press 'block'.

That’s it!

What happens when you get blocked
When an admin blocks a user, that user cannot edit pages. If they try to, they will either:


 * 1) Not be able to load the editor
 * 2) Load it, but say it is protected
 * 3) Edit, but not save the changes.

This happens with every block. They can’t use many special pages, & can’t comment or chat. There are other options.


 * 1) Automatically block their IP address. This is usually the case. It’s used to prevent socketpuppetry, or when a user uses another account to evade a block. Unlike normal blocks, 'autoblocks' only last for 24 hours, meaning that a second account can evade it. If this is the case, they usually get banned permanently pretty quickly.
 * 2) Restrict their talk page. Most blocks do not do this, like say, poor editing, because they are new. They need to communicate with the administrator before the owners decide what to do. This is acceptable in bans & repeated vandalism, but in the case of someone new, is not generally acceptable.

Bans
Bans are rarities. A new user will generally not get banned if they explain themselves. Vadalizers, on the other hand, are likely. Bans are only acceptable in situations like excessive vandalism, repeating issues, & defense mechanisms. Because of the issues in terms of this, a ban is unlikely to good users.