What is a block?[]
A block is a way in that an administrator prevents an user from editing. Blocks are a measure that are designed to enforce the Wiki's policies and stopping disruption. Block lengths may vary, depending on the severity, and is outlined below.
Reasons for blocking[]
A bureaucrat or administrator may block users and IP addresses for the following reasons:
- Vandalism – Deliberate attempts to lower the quality of the Wiki which includes blanking pages, removing content, and inserting false information.
- Breaking Tpop Wiki guidelines and policies.
- Disruption – This includes repeated vandalism, edit warring, and behavior that damages the Wiki and its community.
- Violating Fandom's Term of Use
- Sockpuppetry – Creating a new account to evade an existing block in order to continue to edit will lead to an indefinite block on the secondary account and an extended block on the original account.
More rules may be added after time passes – The rules will need to be adapted to the community and how it evolves.
Block lengths[]
The length of a block will progress as per the list below. For those who act in good faith or have unintended/minor vandalism, a notice will be sent out on how to correct their edits.
| Instance # | Action |
|---|---|
| Good faith-edits / unintended, minor vandalism | Notice |
| 1st instance | Warning |
| 2nd instance | 24 hours |
| 3rd instance | 1 week |
| 4th instance | 1–3 months (depends on severity) |
| 5th instance (or severe cases) | Indefinite |
As shown above, users can face an indefinite block in severe cases including abusing multiple accounts, severe vandalism/disruption to the Wiki.
If you are blocked[]
If you were blocked for the first time, please read the message that was sent to your message wall on the reason(s) why. If you disagree and would like to appeal, you must send a message to an admin explaining why (the list of administrators is found under the Community and help tab at the top of the site).
If you are blocked, DO NOT create a new account to bypass it. That is considered sockpuppetry as you are abusing multiple accounts. You may face an extended block on your original account and your secondary account will be indefinitely blocked. Multiple accounts aren't an issue, as long as you don't use it to bypass a block or warning.
Questions[]
If you need any questions or clarification on the blocking policy, please message the Wiki's bureaucrat Xiumitty.