Wikizilla:Blocking policy

	This page documents an official Wikizilla policy. Before making changes, make sure they have been agreed upon.

On Wikizilla, Blocking is used as a last resort towards disobedient or abusive users. It may also be used in some cases to pre-empt a user's bad behaviour before they may cause any damage to the website. This page documents the official procedure for blocking, as well as a general discussion on the severity of a block and what may cause it.

What constitutes a block?

Blocking on Wikizilla is most commonly administered for the following reasons:

• Vandalism
• Repeated failure to follow the Manual of Style
• Suspected Sockpuppetry
• Abusive behaviour towards other users
• If the user is under the age of 13. Under-13s are not permitted to use the site without prior parental permission, as this violates COPPA.

If you have been blocked

If you have been blocked, assuming it is not an indefinite block, it is strongly advised that you do not attempt to create a new account until your block has passed. Such actions may be considered Sockpuppetry and will usually result in the new account being instantly earmarked and blocked by an admin. The elevation of your blocking period may also be considered.

Above all else, it is advised that you use the blocking period as a time to reflect upon your actions and make an educated decision to change your behaviour.