User blog:AzzyTheMLGpro/Chat Blocks - Explained

INTRODUCTIONS
Community Central has a Specials page dedicated for chatting, and moderators are strict on the rules issued by the staff. Many a times, users are confused on which account they were banned/blocked for. This blog page is dedicated in clearing all of the doubts regarding Chat Blocks.

What is a block? (CommunityCentralChat)
A block in CCC is when a user is not allowed the privileges to be allowed entry in Community Chat. The user cannot enter the Chat, and instead a message pops up which tells them that they do not have sufficient privileges to enter the chat.

How do I know if I have been blocked from CCC?
If you think you have been blocked, follow the instructions to make sure if you are really blocked or not -

1. Click on the Profile tab.

2. Select "View Profile".

3. If you have "BLOCKED FROM CHAT" written next to your username, you have been blocked from chat.

An alternative option - Check your contributions page to see if you have been blocked or not.

Types of Blocks
There are many reasons for blocking, which include -

'''Sockpuppetry Spamming/Vandalism Rude Behaviour Inappropriate use of words Doxxing Constant advertising Username'''

Sockpuppetry
Sockpuppetry bans are the result of being accused of using more than 1 accounts in an active chat. Multiple accounts are itself not harmful, but if you use more than 1 account in the chat, you can be warned by the admins/mods to use only one account at a time. It is not allowed here, ESPECIALLY if you are using those accounts for vandalism purposes. Using multiple accounts to harass a user/group on CCC, be it in Private or Main IS NOT TOLERATED. Moderators take strict action against this type of behaviour, which may result in a warning/block.

Vandalism/Spamming
Anything you say or link to, which disrupts the normal flow of chat in a harassive way is deemed as VANDALISM. Constantly writing "qwertyuiop" in the middle of a conversation, be it casual, serious or professional is determined is vandalism/disruptive behaviour/spamming. The moderators are on the right page to issue a warning on you, and if you don't take it seriously, they can resort to ban you.

Doxxing
Doxing or doxxing is the Internet-based practice of researching and broadcasting private or identifiable information (especially personally identifiable information) about an individual or organization. The methods employed to acquire this information include searching publicly available databases and social media websites (like Facebook), hacking, and social engineering. It is closely related to Internet vigilantism and hacktivism.

Doxing may be carried out for various reasons, including to aid law enforcement, business analysis, risk analytics, extortion, coercion, inflict harm, harassment, online shaming, and vigilante justice.

Again, this practice is not allowed in Community Central itself, rather be in chat. Admins may take strict action against it.

Inappropriate use of words (Cursing, swearing)
Using vulgar words on CCC is not allowed by the local staff of Community Central. First usage is a warning, because new users probably don't know the rules. However, repeated breaking of the rule results in an hour/day block.

Rude Behaviour
The title is self-explanatory. Any form of behaviour which is unacceptable by the staff and needs reforming is deemed as rude behaviour. Most people here show this type of behaviour because there is little fear of physical retribution from online rudeness. No one is going to come through your computer and punch you, or even knock on your door anytime soon and hold you accountable for your insulting words. However, these people are either trolls or immature, and proper guidance can set them right. UNLESS THEY ARE A TROLL.

Advertising
Promoting content which you may or may not have made as your original is not allowed in CCC. Strict action is taken for it.

Username
If your username is inappropriate/harrasive/pornographic/insulting/SPAM - you are automatically blocked by CCChatOverlord. Change your name in order to access chat, though a one-day cooldown is there for inappropriate usernames.

Appealing blocks
If you feel your block was unreasonable, for example - You were blocked the moment you came on chat on the reason "Sockpuppet", you can show material proof that you are indeed not a sockpuppet. However, don't get very defensive on your side. Admins make mistakes sometimes, and they just need it to be corrected, not flashed on the news. For further help, https://community.wikia.com/wiki/Blocked.