SmashWiki talk:Blocking guidelines

Proposed addendum to the policy

Per my discussion with Shadowcrest, found here, and per us once again clashing about this on his RfB, I think it is necessary to attempt to reach a consensus and implement a policy regarding infinite blocks.

Of course, at present it is specified that the length of a block is at the discretion of the admin, which is the way it should be, but as Shadowcrest rightly points out, infinite blocks should be treated somewhat differently. My proposal is to add a section on infinite blocking, which I would have it read as such:

Infinite blocks

In the event of repeated policy violations, despite consistent warnings and with at least 2 prior blocks, an infinite ban can be administered. Infinite blocks may not be administered to users or IP addresses without a warning of an impending infinite ban, and at least two prior blocks of any length. This policy does not respect policies regarding infinite bans of proxy IP addresses and unacceptable user names.

These are the sole criteria for infinite blocking. No presumption about the motivations of the IP address or user will factor into the block, as it is exclusively the conduct displayed by the offender that is used to determine the length of the block. Once the criteria are met, the administrator is not obligated to administer an infinite block, but he/she may not until the criteria are met.

Discuss. Semicolon (talk) 15:03, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Support with slight rewording. I agree with the three "strikes" (two blocks and an infinite warning). But I think the part that says "This policy does not respect policies regarding infinite bans of proxy IP addresses and unacceptable user names" should read more like "This policy does not apply to infinite bans of proxy IP addresses or unacceptable user names". I also think there should be an {{infinitewarning}} template or something if this passes. Toomai Glittershine eXemplary Logic 17:10, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

I can't add to this...

There should be a subpage mentioning how to block/unblock/change block settings for users/IP addresses/Ranges on this wiki. Also, it should mention some more things on where blocks are appropriate, and there should be a subpage mentioning when blocking should not be used e.g. Administrators should not block themselves (called enforcing a "holiday" on themselves) because this will have a negative effect. SmashPeter (talk) 09:07, 28 August 2011 (EDT)