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| ⚫ | A '''[[Help:Blocking|block]]''' is a measure used to protect a wikia from possible improper activity in breach of editorial policies. Blocks can apply to a user account, an IP address, or a range of IP addresses that is deemed responsible for or related to problematic activity. If you have been blocked, there are a few steps you can take to see about having the block removed. |
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| + | ==How do I appeal a local block?== |
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| + | If you've been blocked on one wikia and you don't know why, or you disagree with the reason, stay calm! The last thing you want to do is become disrespectful or argumentative, because that might just make the situation work. If you want to appeal your block, you will want to leave a message for the administrator who blocked you. |
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| − | ! style="text-align:left;" | <h2 style="border:none;">What does this mean?</h2> |
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| − | <big> What is a block? </big> |
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| + | The name of the admin who blocked you will appear on the block notice that you see when you try to edit a page. You may be able to contact them by leaving a message on your [[Help:Message Wall|Message Wall]] or user talk page, depending on which one that wikia uses. You may still be able to post to your page, depending on whether the administrator has allowed that, and messages you leave on your own page will be seen by the administrators. Your page can be found by following the "My talk" or "Message Wall" link in the drop down menu beneath your name, at the top right of any page. |
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| ⚫ | A block is a measure used to protect |
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| + | If the administrator has not allowed you to edit on your wall or talk page, you can try leaving them a message on [[w:c:community|Community Central]]. They will have a Message Wall on Community Central where you can contact them, and they will receive a notification letting them know that you have left them a message. |
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| − | <big>Most common causes </big> |
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| + | Sometimes, though, administrators will say no to the block appeal, for a variety of reasons. If this is the case, then you should wait out the block (if it's not permanent) or join another of the many thousands of Wikia communities available. |
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| − | # '''Problem with your editing or {{SITENAME}} behavior (under any account or IP address)''' - your account or a connected IP has been used in a problematic way or there is a concern about your editing. The reason should be in the box above. |
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| − | # '''Problem with your username''' - your username was unsuitable and has been blocked, you need to choose another before continuing. |
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| − | # '''Unintended triggering of anti-vandalism systems''' (known as "collateral damage") - your IP address unfortunately happens to match an IP address used by a blocked account. Ask for further information and/or request unblocking. An [[{{SITENAME}}:Administrators|administrator]] or checkuser will investigate and consider whether it is likely this has happened. |
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| + | ==How do I appeal a global block?== |
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| + | If you have been blocked from all of Wikia, please send a message to [[Special:Contact]]. When you do, include the full block notice that you see when you try to edit, or at the very least the block ID on the notice. Often times, global blocks are not on accounts, but rather users end up being caught in an IP block as a result of a dynamic IP address—meaning their internet provider gave them an IP address that had been used by someone else to make bad edits. |
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| − | ! style="text-align:left;" | <h2 style="border:none;">What do I do now?</h2> |
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| − | * If instructions are given in the block message, follow them. |
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| − | * If you have never edited {{SITENAME}} before and/or do not have an account, consider requesting one by [[Special:Contact/general|contacting Wikia]], which allows you to edit despite the block on your IP address. Requests to unblock your IP address ''even if you are innocent'' will generally '''not''' be granted. We apologize for the inconvenience, but you must request an account and log in using that account in order to edit. This is necessary to prevent abusive users who may be using a similar IP address to yours. |
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| − | * If you wish to appeal the block, or you believe you have been blocked by mistake, please see the following section. |
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| + | Once you send in the global block request, a [[Community Central:Staff|Wikia Staff]] member will review your case and decide whether or not your account or IP address can be unblocked. |
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| − | <big> Appealing </big> |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| − | You have many routes to appeal the block or its duration. Firstly, if you are a registered editor and have a valid e-mail address confirmed, you can e-mail the blocking administrator. This feature can be removed if abused. |
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| + | *[[Help:Blocking]] |
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| + | *[[Help:Contacting Wikia]] |
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| + | ==Further Help & Feedback== |
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| − | Alternatively, you may appeal the block by adding |
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| + | {{Help and feedback section}} |
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| − | :<tt>{{unblock|''your reason here''}}</tt> |
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| − | to the '''bottom''' of [[{{ns:Special}}:Mytalk|your user talk page]]. You '''must''' state a reason for this, and the block can then be discussed. Our [[{{SITENAME}}:Guide to appealing blocks|guide to appealing blocks]] might help you write your unblock request. |
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| − | <span style="color:#CC0000;">'''Please note:'''</span> While this block may be upsetting or unexpected, abuse of appeal processes, repeatedly using the unblock template when denied, personal attacks, or impolite conduct may lead to the removal of your ability to edit your talk page. |
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| − | ! style="text-align:left;" | <h2 style="border:none;">Additional information</h2> |
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| − | <big> Online Chat </big> |
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| − | You may also use the [[Special:Chat|chat feature]] to discuss your block with administrators available at the time. If you have an IRC client, the unblock channel is at <span class="plainlinks">[irc://irc.freenode.net/wikipedia-en-unblock #wikipedia-en-unblock]. If you don't have an IRC client, you can access the channel via [//toolserver.org/~mzmcbride/webchat/ a browser-based application]</span>. |
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| − | <big> Alternate Option </big> |
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| − | Due to the high volume of {{#switch: {{{{SITENAME}}:Unblock Ticket Request System/on}} | yes = unblock appeals | #default = unblock appeals by e-mail}} we receive, you are more likely to get a quick response if you request an unblock on [[Special:Mytalk|your talk page]] first. |
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| − | Before you contacting us, please make sure that your situation has not already been addressed by the above sections. [[Special:Mytalk|Your talk page]] may also contain further details related to your block or IP address, and we strongly advise that you review it before contacting us. If you still need help, you can submit a request to the {{#switch: {{{{SITENAME}}:Unblock Ticket Request System/on}} | yes = [[{{SITENAME}}:UTRS|Unblock Ticket Request System]] | #default = [[mail:unblock-en-l|unblock-en-l mailing list]]}} at the link below. |
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| − | {{#switch: {{{{SITENAME}}:Unblock Ticket Request System/on}} | yes = [[tools:~unblock/|Submit an unblock appeal]] | #default = <span class="plainlinks">[mailto:community@wikia.com Request an unblock by email]</span> }} |
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| − | Even though requests sent to the {{#switch: {{{{SITENAME}}:Unblock Ticket Request System/on}} | yes = Unblock Request Ticket System | #default =Unblock-en-l mailing list}} are viewable only by [[{{SITENAME}}:Administrators|administrators]] and trusted volunteers, under '''no circumstances''' should you send us your account's password or reveal it to anyone else even if asked to. |
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| − | This system is only for the purpose of reviewing blocks. Requests to edit articles on your behalf will be disregarded. Correspondence containing legal threats, personal attacks or rudeness are likely to be ignored and may result in the lengthening of pre-existing blocks. |
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Revision as of 19:56, 31 March 2014
A block is a measure used to protect a wikia from possible improper activity in breach of editorial policies. Blocks can apply to a user account, an IP address, or a range of IP addresses that is deemed responsible for or related to problematic activity. If you have been blocked, there are a few steps you can take to see about having the block removed.
How do I appeal a local block?
If you've been blocked on one wikia and you don't know why, or you disagree with the reason, stay calm! The last thing you want to do is become disrespectful or argumentative, because that might just make the situation work. If you want to appeal your block, you will want to leave a message for the administrator who blocked you.
The name of the admin who blocked you will appear on the block notice that you see when you try to edit a page. You may be able to contact them by leaving a message on your Message Wall or user talk page, depending on which one that wikia uses. You may still be able to post to your page, depending on whether the administrator has allowed that, and messages you leave on your own page will be seen by the administrators. Your page can be found by following the "My talk" or "Message Wall" link in the drop down menu beneath your name, at the top right of any page.
If the administrator has not allowed you to edit on your wall or talk page, you can try leaving them a message on Community Central. They will have a Message Wall on Community Central where you can contact them, and they will receive a notification letting them know that you have left them a message.
Sometimes, though, administrators will say no to the block appeal, for a variety of reasons. If this is the case, then you should wait out the block (if it's not permanent) or join another of the many thousands of Wikia communities available.
How do I appeal a global block?
If you have been blocked from all of Wikia, please send a message to Special:Contact. When you do, include the full block notice that you see when you try to edit, or at the very least the block ID on the notice. Often times, global blocks are not on accounts, but rather users end up being caught in an IP block as a result of a dynamic IP address—meaning their internet provider gave them an IP address that had been used by someone else to make bad edits.
Once you send in the global block request, a Wikia Staff member will review your case and decide whether or not your account or IP address can be unblocked.
See also
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