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#Identify the problem. If the problem is something that can be resolved through discussion (such as edit conflicts), try contacting the user. | #Identify the problem. If the problem is something that can be resolved through discussion (such as edit conflicts), try contacting the user. | ||
#Determine the right template for the situation, based on the nature and severity of the offense. A list of offenses and what templates should be used can be found [[#Warnable offenses|below]], but here are the general rules of thumb: | #Determine the right template for the situation, based on the nature and severity of the offense. A list of offenses and what templates should be used can be found [[#Warnable offenses|below]], but here are the general rules of thumb: | ||
#*If it's the user's first time creating that particular problem, give them the default template. In general, minor issues get reminders and userspace issues get the userspace notice, while problematic behavior gets Warnings, and serious offenses get last warnings or even instant bans. See | #*If it's the user's first time creating that particular problem, give them the default template. In general, minor issues get reminders and userspace issues get the userspace notice, while problematic behavior gets Warnings, and serious offenses get last warnings or even instant bans. See [[#Warnable offenses|below]] for details and a list of what specific offenses get which template. | ||
#**If you give someone a last warning, contact an admin | #**If you give someone a last warning, contact an admin so that they can keep an eye on the user and block them if they continue to break the rules. | ||
#**If you see someone doing something that deserves an instant ban, alert an admin immediately. | #**If you see someone doing something that deserves an instant ban, alert an admin immediately. | ||
#*If the user has already received the default template, give them a warning from the next level. If they have received both the default and the next tier up, give them the tier above that | #*If the user has already received the default template, give them a warning from the next level. If they have received both the default and the next tier up, give them the tier above that (i.e. if they already have a reminder or userspace template, give them a warning template, and if they persist with their action, give them a last warning). | ||
#*If the user has not caused that particular problem before, but has accumulated numerous warnings for various other offenses, they can be issued a higher-level warning for this latest offense | #*If the user has not caused that particular problem before, but has accumulated numerous warnings for various other offenses, they can be issued a higher-level warning for this latest offense (i.e. if they have numerous reminders, rather than give them another reminder, give them a warning, even if it was a minor offense - it becomes the straw that broke the camel's back). | ||
#*If you go to warn someone and find they have already been given a last warning for any issue, contact an admin, as that user most likely needs to be blocked for their latest misdemeanor. | #*If you go to warn someone and find they have already been given a last warning for any issue, contact an admin, as that user most likely needs to be blocked for their latest misdemeanor. For certain circumstances, however, such as if the last warning was issued a long time ago, additional reminders/warnings per standard procedure may be considered instead of an immediate block. | ||
#Place the template on the user's talk page and include the specific offense in the template. If necessary, accompany the template with a paragraph detailing exactly what the users was doing wrong and maybe even how they can avoid the problem in the future. It is extremely important that you make it clear what the warning was for. | #Place the template on the user's talk page and include the specific offense in the template. If necessary, accompany the template with a paragraph detailing exactly what the users was doing wrong and maybe even how they can avoid the problem in the future. It is extremely important that you make it clear what the warning was for. | ||
Alternatively, you may contact an [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|administrator]] or [[Special:ListUsers/patroller|patroller]] and ask them to deal with the problem. If you don't feel comfortable asking them in public, you may also PM an administrator on the [[ | Alternatively, you may contact an [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|administrator]] or [[Special:ListUsers/patroller|patroller]] and ask them to deal with the problem. If you don't feel comfortable asking them in public, you may also PM an administrator on the [[mb:|forums]]. | ||
===Anonymous users=== | ===Anonymous users=== | ||
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Infractions that deserve a userspace template include: | Infractions that deserve a userspace template include: | ||
*Editing | *Editing user page too much in a short period of time | ||
*Having a large ratio of userspace contributions compared to mainspace contributions | *Having a large ratio of userspace contributions compared to mainspace contributions | ||
*Creating user subpages that are not for constructive purposes | *Creating user subpages that are not for constructive purposes | ||
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*Entering false information into articles | *Entering false information into articles | ||
*Removing/altering other users' content (votes, comments, etc.) | *Removing/altering other users' content (votes, comments, etc.) | ||
**The only exceptions to this are when fixing coding issues and enforcing policy (replacing red links with {{tem| | **The only exceptions to this are when fixing coding issues and enforcing policy (replacing red links with {{tem|fake link}}, replacing a signature with {{tem|user}} on [[MarioWiki:No-signature policy|no-signature pages]], etc.) | ||
*Participating in an edit war | *Participating in an edit war | ||
*Antagonizing or otherwise engaging vandals in conversation (i.e. writing witty or emotional remarks in edit summaries, in logs, or directly on talk pages) | *Antagonizing or otherwise engaging vandals in conversation (i.e. writing witty or emotional remarks in edit summaries, in logs, or directly on talk pages) | ||
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*Editing an archive without good reason | *Editing an archive without good reason | ||
*Acting discourteous towards other users on a regular basis (see [[MarioWiki:Courtesy]]) | *Acting discourteous towards other users on a regular basis (see [[MarioWiki:Courtesy]]) | ||
*Failure to follow most [[:Category: | *Failure to follow most [[:Category:Policies|policies]] | ||
===Level three offenses=== | ===Level three offenses=== | ||
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'''Q. I don't think I deserve my warning. What should I do?'''<br> | '''Q. I don't think I deserve my warning. What should I do?'''<br> | ||
A. If you feel you don't deserve the warning, you have the option to [[MarioWiki:Appeals|appeal]] it | A. If you feel you don't deserve the warning, you have the option to [[MarioWiki:Appeals|appeal]] it. When appealing warnings, it is best to do so as soon as possible. | ||
'''Q. Can I still be promoted even if I have warnings?'''<br> | '''Q. Can I still be promoted even if I have warnings?'''<br> | ||
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*[[MarioWiki:Vandalism]] | *[[MarioWiki:Vandalism]] | ||
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