Bleach Wiki:Blocking Policy

The following is the blocking procedure on the Bleach Wiki for when users violate policy. All Admins and Committee Members will follow this guide when issuing warnings and blocks.

Blocking is the method by which administrators may technically prevent users from editing. Blocks are used to prevent damage or disruption, not to punish users. Blocks sometimes are used as a deterrent, to discourage whatever behavior led to the block and encourage a productive editing environment.

Warnings & Appeals
Blocked users can appeal their blocks by making a statement on their talk page. Except in cases of unambiguous error, administrators should not undo other administrators' blocks without prior discussion. The number of warnings issued per offence before a block is put in place can be found in the table below.

Only Administrators and those on the Policy and Standards Committe can issue warnings. If any other user tells you about policy violations, it is not considered an official warning, but please do listen to what they have to say.

Any user may request a block at Forum:Administrative Requests for major incidents of vandalism or disruption. Users requesting blocks should supply credible evidence of the circumstances warranting a block. Administrators are never obliged to place a block and are free to investigate the situation themselves. Because blocks may be reviewed and appealed, it is often important that the blocking and reviewing administrators each communicate with and take care to inform the other.

Repeated Policy Violations Following a Lifted Ban
If a user continues to violate policy after having a block lifted from their account, their ban will be upgraded to the next increment of time, as listed from left to right in the table below. Note that if a user violates a policy that requires a block time longer than the next increment (ex. next increment would be one month, but user does action for a 1 year ban), the greater length of time takes precedent, as the violation is more severe. Also note: If a User continues to perform an action they were previously blocked for, they will be blocked again without warning.

Durations for Blocking
The following displays each action that could get you banned, as well as show how many times you will be warned before said ban and how long the ban will last. For some offenses, a minimum to maximum range is given which the blocking admin will choose from at their discretion depending on the severity of the issue.