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Wikipedia:Blocking policy. Blocking is the method by which administrators technically prevent users from editing Wikipedia. Blocks may be applied to user accounts, to IP addresses, and to IP address ranges, for either a definite or an indefinite time, to all or a subset of pages.
Wikipedia:Blocking policy proposal. This proposal is now implemented. This proposal, based on BugZilla bug 550, aims to introduce a new level of blocking that would reduce the level of collateral damage done by blocking certain IP addresses, while at the same time reducing vandalism by allowing blocking anonymous editing from specific IP ...
A ban is a formal prohibition from editing some or all pages on the English Wikipedia, or a formal prohibition from making certain types of edits on Wikipedia pages. Bans can be imposed for a specified or an indefinite duration. Bans are a possible outcome of dispute resolution.
Wikipedia. : Administrators' guide/Blocking. < Wikipedia:Administrators' guide. Shortcut. WP:ADMINGUIDE/B. Blocks exist to protect the project from harm, and reduce likely future problems. Appropriate use of a block can help prevent imminent problematic conduct and disruption to Wikipedia.
This is a guide to making unblock requests. Users may be blocked from editing by Wikipedia administrators to prevent damage or disruption to Wikipedia. Blocks are lifted if they are not (or no longer) necessary to prevent such damage or disruption.
Wikipedia:Blocking IP addresses. Guidelines. Sensitive IP addresses. Shortcut. WP:SIP. Sensitive due to public relations implications. If you block an IP address in any of the following ranges, you are required to immediately notify the Wikimedia Foundation Communications Committee.
