User blog:TheReign/When and How To Block Users

Hello all,

This blog is about a serious topic for admins. Explaining When and How to block a certain user or IP address, which can be crucially important in developing a wiki as one wrong move on blocking someone could be fatal. And ruin a wiki all together. Which is why i'm bringing this Admin topic up.

When to block a user
Administrators can block users and individual IP addresses from a wiki. Blocked users or those with blocked IP addresses will still be able to read the wiki, but will not be able to edit, upload files, add comments or chat. They may also not be able to use their message wall if the blocking admin chooses that option. Reasons to get blocked may be because of, Inappropriate language, Vandalism, Trolling, Sock-puppetry, Flaming, Edit warring, Personal attacks and  Having an unacceptable username among many reasons. Global blocks are only saved for very serious reasons. Only VSTF, Staff and Helpers have the rights to globally block.

How to Block
It's very easy to block. One very simple way is going to the user you want to block and to contributions where you go to the "block" section. Where you should be meeted with this. Where you fill the form out.

Conclusion
Please do block responsibly. One wrong move can be fatal