Battlestar Wiki:Banning policy - Revision history

LIMAFOX76: add FR link

2009-10-15T11:53:00Z

add FR link

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy]]		*[[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy]]

			[[fr:Battlestar Wiki:Bannissement]]

Serenity: /* What is a Wiki ban? */

2007-08-29T21:52:08Z

What is a Wiki ban?

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	Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.		Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.

	If you are banned, please respect your ban and do not edit ''Battlestar Wiki'' while it applies. You can still contribute indirectly by publishing GFDL, Creative Commons or public domain articles and images elsewhere on the web that [[:Category:~~Wikipedians~~\|~~Wikipedians~~]] can use as resources.		If you are banned, please respect your ban and do not edit ''Battlestar Wiki'' while it applies. You can still contribute indirectly by publishing GFDL, Creative Commons or public domain articles and images elsewhere on the web that [[:Category:Galactipedian\|Galactipedians]] can use as resources.

	== Decision to ban ==		== Decision to ban ==

JubalHarshaw: /* Enforcement */ - minor wording change, same meaning

2007-05-18T19:32:53Z

Enforcement: - minor wording change, same meaning

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	Battlestar Wiki will typically block the IP address of banned users who edit from a static IP address, for the duration of the ban. In extreme cases, IP ranges may be similarly blocked for the duration of the ban.		Battlestar Wiki will typically block the IP address of banned users who edit from a static IP address, for the duration of the ban. In extreme cases, IP ranges may be similarly blocked for the duration of the ban.

	: This may, unfortunately, affect other users who share the same IP address; so the actions of ~~others~~ ''do'' affect ~~some~~, such as a Japanese stone garden. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''		: This may, unfortunately, affect other users who share the same IP address; so the actions of one ''do'' affect others, such as in a Japanese stone garden. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''

	;'''Account blocks'''		;'''Account blocks'''
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	;'''Short term IP blocks'''		;'''Short term IP blocks'''
	Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]].''		Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short-term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]].''

	;'''Reverts'''		;'''Reverts'''

JubalHarshaw: /* Enforcement */ - "nobody" --> "no one"

2007-05-18T19:30:00Z

Enforcement: - "nobody" --> "no one"

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	* Dissuading or preventing banned users from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''.		* Dissuading or preventing banned users from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''.

	As a result, enforcement has a number of aspects. ''Note that ~~nobody~~ is obligated to help enforce any ban.''		As a result, enforcement has a number of aspects. ''Note that no one is obligated to help enforce any ban.''

	;'''Long term blocks'''		;'''Long term blocks'''

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: spelling corrections

2007-03-21T00:39:08Z

spelling corrections

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: rm "ban" link, not necessary

2007-03-21T00:30:56Z

rm "ban" link, not necessary

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	__TOC__		__TOC__
	== What is a Wiki ban? ==		== What is a Wiki ban? ==
	A ~~''[[Help:Ban\|~~ban~~]]''~~ is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.		A ban is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.

	Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.		Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.

Shane at 17:12, 12 October 2006

2006-10-12T17:12:31Z

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	{{Policy\|30 August 2006\|shortcut=BW:BAN}}		{{Policy\|30 August 2006\|shortcut=BW:BAN}}
			{{Battlestar Wiki List of Policies}}
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			__TOC__
	== What is a Wiki ban? ==		== What is a Wiki ban? ==
	A ''[[Help:Ban\|ban]]'' is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.		A ''[[Help:Ban\|ban]]'' is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.

Shane: /* See Also */

2006-10-12T03:21:13Z

Shane: /* Enforcement */

2006-10-12T01:34:43Z

Enforcement

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	As a result, enforcement has a number of aspects. ''Note that nobody is obligated to help enforce any ban.''		As a result, enforcement has a number of aspects. ''Note that nobody is obligated to help enforce any ban.''

	'''Long term blocks:''' Battlestar Wiki will typically block the IP address of banned users who edit from a static IP address, for the duration of the ban. In extreme cases, IP ranges may be similarly blocked for the duration of the ban.		;'''Long term blocks'''
			Battlestar Wiki will typically block the IP address of banned users who edit from a static IP address, for the duration of the ban. In extreme cases, IP ranges may be similarly blocked for the duration of the ban.

	: This may, unfortunately, affect other users who share the same IP address; so the actions of others ''do'' affect some, such as a Japanese stone garden. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''		: This may, unfortunately, affect other users who share the same IP address; so the actions of others ''do'' affect some, such as a Japanese stone garden. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''

	'''Account blocks:''' The primary account of any banned user, if they have one, is blocked for the duration of the ban. If the banned user creates "sock puppet" accounts to evade the ban, these may also be blocked (the times can vary). ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''		;'''Account blocks'''
			The primary account of any banned user, if they have one, is blocked for the duration of the ban. If the banned user creates "sock puppet" accounts to evade the ban, these may also be blocked (the times can vary). ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''

	'''Short term IP blocks:''' Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''		;'''Short term IP blocks'''
			Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''

	'''Reverts:''' All edits by a banned user made since their ban, regardless of their merits, may be reverted by any user. As the banned user is not authorised to make those edits, there is no need to discuss them prior to reversion. We ask that users generally refrain from reinstating any edits made by banned users.		;'''Reverts'''
			All edits by a banned user made since their ban, regardless of their merits, may be reverted by any user. As the banned user is not authorised to make those edits, there is no need to discuss them prior to reversion. We ask that users generally refrain from reinstating any edits made by banned users.

	As a general guideline, consider if you found the text in question on some open content website elsewhere - is it sufficiently high quality that you would copy it to Battlestar Wiki. If not, you probably shouldn't reinstate it. Also, you should be aware of possible problems with the text. For example, if a banned user is known to be biased on some subject, you should be especially careful to check such text for bias.		As a general guideline, consider if you found the text in question on some open content website elsewhere - is it sufficiently high quality that you would copy it to Battlestar Wiki. If not, you probably shouldn't reinstate it. Also, you should be aware of possible problems with the text. For example, if a banned user is known to be biased on some subject, you should be especially careful to check such text for bias.
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	If a user does knowingly reinstate an edit by a banned user, they have taken responsibility for it, in some sense, so there is no benefit in reverting that edit again, and there is the risk of causing unnecessary conflict amongst the ''Battlestar Wiki'' community.		If a user does knowingly reinstate an edit by a banned user, they have taken responsibility for it, in some sense, so there is no benefit in reverting that edit again, and there is the risk of causing unnecessary conflict amongst the ''Battlestar Wiki'' community.

	'''Deletion:''' It is not possible to revert newly created articles, as there is nothing to revert to. However, such pages are a [[~~wikipedia~~:~~candidates~~ for ~~speedy~~ deletion\|candidate for speedy deletion]]. Non-sysops can list such pages by tagging them with ~~<nowiki>~~{{delete}}~~</nowiki>~~ or ~~<nowiki>~~{{deletebecause}}~~</nowiki>~~ tags. ~~(see: [[Battlestar Wiki: Candidates for deletion]])~~		;'''Deletion'''
			It is not possible to revert newly created articles, as there is nothing to revert to. However, such pages are a [[Battlestar Wiki:Candidates for deletion\|candidate for speedy deletion]]. Non-sysops can list such pages by tagging them with {{tl\|delete}} or {{tlp\|deletebecause\|''reason''}} tags.

	If someone else has edited the page, particularly if they have made substantive edits, deletion is not appropriate. If you feel it is necessary, try instead to edit the page to remove or rework content contributed by the banned user, and keep content contributed by others. If you feel a newly created article may have been deleted in error, list it on [[Battlestar Wiki:Undeletion policy\|votes for undeletion]]. For example, you might list a page if you think it's a case of mistaken identity, or because you feel it is off sufficiently high quality (see note for reverts, above).		If someone else has edited the page, particularly if they have made substantive edits, deletion is not appropriate. If you feel it is necessary, try instead to edit the page to remove or rework content contributed by the banned user, and keep content contributed by others. If you feel a newly created article may have been deleted in error, list it on [[Battlestar Wiki:Undeletion policy\|votes for undeletion]]. For example, you might list a page if you think it's a case of mistaken identity, or because you feel it is off sufficiently high quality (see note for reverts, above).

Shane: /* What is a Wiki ban? */

2006-10-12T01:28:49Z

What is a Wiki ban?

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	== What is a Wiki ban? ==		== What is a Wiki ban? ==
	A ''[[~~Wikipedia~~:~~ban~~\|ban]]'' is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.		A ''[[Help:Ban\|ban]]'' is a formal revocation of editing privileges on ''Battlestar Wiki''. Such a ban may be temporary and of fixed duration, or indefinite and potentially permanent. The standard invitations ''Battlestar Wiki'' extends to over six billion people worldwide to "edit this page" do not apply to banned users. Banned users are simply not authorized to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.

	Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.		Bans are to be distinguished from ''blocking'', which is a power sysops have to prevent IP address or user accounts from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''. The various types of blocks are one mechanism used to enforce bans, but they are used for other reasons too (such as dealing with rogue bots), and they are not the only mechanism used to enforce bans.

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	# The ''Battlestar Wiki'' community, taking decisions according to appropriate community-designed policies with consensus support, following consensus on the case itself.		# The ''Battlestar Wiki'' community, taking decisions according to appropriate community-designed policies with consensus support, following consensus on the case itself.
	# The [[Battlestar Wiki:Administrators\|Administrators]] can impose a parole whereby any sysop can, at their ~~judgement~~, impose a 24-hr temp ban for a violation of the parole, even though this offence would not normally be a bannable ~~offence~~.		# The [[Battlestar Wiki:Administrators\|Administrators]] can impose a parole whereby any sysop can, at their judgment, impose a 24-hr temp ban for a violation of the parole, even though this offence would not normally be a bannable offense.
	#* Such paroles can also be entered into ~~voluntarilly~~, though this is probably a rarity.		#* Such paroles can also be entered into voluntarily, though this is probably a rarity.
	# [[User:Joe.~~Beaudoin~~\|Joe Beaudoin]] retains the power to ban registered and unregistered "IP address" users. While he has banned IP addresses and IP ranges for spamming the site, he has also used this power only once against a registered member.		# [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|Joe Beaudoin]] retains the power to ban registered and unregistered "IP address" users. While he has banned IP addresses and IP ranges for spamming the site, he has also used this power only once against a registered member.

	== Appeals process ==		== Appeals process ==

	Community-derived bans may be appealed to [[User:Joe.~~Beaudoin~~\|Joe Beaudoin]] via a request for arbitration. Joe will decide such a case based on whether the ban followed a genuine ''Battlestar Wiki'' policy, whether the procedures were correctly followed, and whether the ban was consistent with other ''Battlestar Wiki'' policies.		Community-derived bans may be appealed to [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|Joe Beaudoin]] via a request for arbitration. Joe will decide such a case based on whether the ban followed a genuine ''Battlestar Wiki'' policy, whether the procedures were correctly followed, and whether the ban was consistent with other ''Battlestar Wiki'' policies.

	Users who have been permanently banned may, if they wish, appeal to Joe Beaudoin after one year.		Users who have been permanently banned may, if they wish, appeal to Joe Beaudoin after one year.
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	''Battlestar Wiki'''s approach to enforcing bans balances a number of competing concerns:		''Battlestar Wiki'''s approach to enforcing bans balances a number of competing concerns:

	* ~~Maximising~~ the quality of the encyclopedia and episode guide.		* Maximizing the quality of the encyclopedia and episode guide.
	* Avoiding inconvenience or aggravation of any victims of mistaken identity.		* Avoiding inconvenience or aggravation of any victims of mistaken identity.
	* ~~Maximising~~ the number of users who can edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.		* Maximizing the number of users who can edit ''Battlestar Wiki''.
	* Avoiding conflict within the community over banned users.		* Avoiding conflict within the community over banned users.
	* Dissuading or preventing banned users from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''.		* Dissuading or preventing banned users from editing ''Battlestar Wiki''.
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	;'''Short term IP blocks'''		;'''Short term IP blocks'''
	Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]]...''		Where a banned user edits from a range of addresses, it is normal to use short term IP blocks if that user tries to edit ''Battlestar Wiki''. 24 hours is a typical length, but times may vary depending on the size of the network, etc. ''See [[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy\|Privacy Policy]].''

	;'''Reverts'''		;'''Reverts'''
	All edits by a banned user made since their ban, regardless of their merits, may be reverted by any user. As the banned user is not ~~authorised~~ to make those edits, there is no need to discuss them prior to reversion. We ask that users generally refrain from reinstating any edits made by banned users.		All edits by a banned user made since their ban, regardless of their merits, may be reverted by any user. As the banned user is not authorized to make those edits, there is no need to discuss them prior to reversion. We ask that users generally refrain from reinstating any edits made by banned users.

	As a general guideline, consider if you found the text in question on some open content website elsewhere - is it sufficiently high quality that you would copy it to Battlestar Wiki. If not, you probably shouldn't reinstate it. Also, you should be aware of possible problems with the text. For example, if a banned user is known to be biased on some subject, you should be especially careful to check such text for bias.		As a general guideline, consider if you found the text in question on some open content website elsewhere — is it sufficiently high quality that you would copy it to Battlestar Wiki. If not, you probably shouldn't reinstate it. Also, you should be aware of possible problems with the text. For example, if a banned user is known to be biased on some subject, you should be especially careful to check such text for bias.

	If a user does knowingly reinstate an edit by a banned user, they have taken responsibility for it, in some sense, so there is no benefit in reverting that edit again, and there is the risk of causing unnecessary conflict amongst the ''Battlestar Wiki'' community.		If a user does knowingly reinstate an edit by a banned user, they have taken responsibility for it, in some sense, so there is no benefit in reverting that edit again, and there is the risk of causing unnecessary conflict amongst the ''Battlestar Wiki'' community.

	;'''Deletion'''		;'''Deletion'''
	It is not possible to revert newly created articles, as there is nothing to revert to. However, such pages are a [[Battlestar Wiki:Candidates for deletion\|candidate for speedy deletion]]. Non-sysops can list such pages by tagging them with {{tl\|delete}} or {{tlp\|~~deletebecause~~\|''reason''}} tags.		It is not possible to revert newly created articles, as there is nothing to revert to. However, such pages are a [[Battlestar Wiki:Candidates for deletion\|candidate for speedy deletion]]. Non-sysops can list such pages by tagging them with {{tl\|delete}} or {{tlp\|delete\|''reason''}} tags.

	If someone else has edited the page, particularly if they have made substantive edits, deletion is not appropriate. If you feel it is necessary, try instead to edit the page to remove or rework content contributed by the banned user, and keep content contributed by others. If you feel a newly created article may have been deleted in error, list it on [[Battlestar Wiki:Undeletion policy\|votes for undeletion]]. For example, you might list a page if you think it's a case of mistaken identity, or because you feel it is off sufficiently high quality (see note for reverts, above).		If someone else has edited the page, particularly if they have made substantive edits, deletion is not appropriate. If you feel it is necessary, try instead to edit the page to remove or rework content contributed by the banned user, and keep content contributed by others. If you feel a newly created article may have been deleted in error, list it on [[Battlestar Wiki:Undeletion policy\|votes for undeletion]]. For example, you might list a page if you think it's a case of mistaken identity, or because you feel it is off sufficiently high quality (see note for reverts, above).

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	*[[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy]]		*[[Battlestar Wiki:Privacy policy]]

	~~[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: GFDL Licensed Works]] [[Category: Wikipedia\|{{PAGENAME}}]]~~