Difference between revisions of Endmyopia:Blocking policy
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===Blocks should not be punitive === | ===Blocks should not be punitive === | ||
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Blocks should not be used: | Blocks should not be used: | ||
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===Blocks should be preventative === | ===Blocks should be preventative === | ||
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=== Cool-down blocks === | === Cool-down blocks === | ||
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Blocks intended '''solely''' to "cool down" an [[EM:Explode|angry user]] should ''not'' be used, as they often have the opposite effect. However, an angry user who is also being [[EM:Disruptive editing|disruptive]] can be blocked to prevent further disruption. | Blocks intended '''solely''' to "cool down" an [[EM:Explode|angry user]] should ''not'' be used, as they often have the opposite effect. However, an angry user who is also being [[EM:Disruptive editing|disruptive]] can be blocked to prevent further disruption. | ||
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== Blocking == | == Blocking == | ||
=== Preliminary: education and warnings === | === Preliminary: education and warnings === | ||
{{shortcut|EM:BEFOREBLOCK | {{shortcut|EM:BEFOREBLOCK}} | ||
Before a block is imposed, efforts should be made to educate users about EndMyopia Wiki policies and guidelines, and to warn them when their behavior conflicts with these. [[EM:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome newcomers]], [[EM:Please do not bite the newcomers|do not bite them]], and [[EM:Assume good faith|assume]] that most people who work on the project are trying to help it, not hurt it. Newcomers should make an effort to learn about [[EM:Policies and guidelines|our policies and guidelines]] so that they can learn how to avoid making mistakes. | Before a block is imposed, efforts should be made to educate users about EndMyopia Wiki policies and guidelines, and to warn them when their behavior conflicts with these. [[EM:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome newcomers]], [[EM:Please do not bite the newcomers|do not bite them]], and [[EM:Assume good faith|assume]] that most people who work on the project are trying to help it, not hurt it. Newcomers should make an effort to learn about [[EM:Policies and guidelines|our policies and guidelines]] so that they can learn how to avoid making mistakes. | ||