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While blocking is a common occurrence on the testwiki, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when performing and removing blocks.
== Test blocks ==
Blocks that are made for testing in general should be short. No more than
== Serious blocks ==
In general, administrators and bureaucrats should not be making serious blocks, except
=== Appealing ===
Blocks that have been made for a serious reason may be appealed to in three common places. The first is that a blocked user may appeal directly on their
When appealing a block, be sure to address the reason that the block was placed. If it is against policy, state so. However, you should avoid attacking other others such as the blocking administrator or comparing your block to that of another blocked user. Such appeals are not valid and will not be considered by the reviewing administrator. Repeatedly misusing talk page access could result in it being revoked for the duration of the block.
=== Unblocking ===
Do not remove or modify serious blocks unless:
*You are a consul.
*The blocking admin has given you the go ahead.
== Don't ==
While generally blocking is no big deal since anyone can unblock themselves, there are still things you should not do. When in doubt
=== Threaten ===
Blocking or threatening to block a user who is in a disagreement with you is unacceptable. Users who use the block button as leverage in a dispute, even against other administrators, or who excessively block other users without a good reason, may find their rights revoked.
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