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== Serious blocks ==
In general, administrators and bureaucrats should not be making serious blocks, except forin obviousrare bad-faithcircumstances. disruptionIt suchis asacceptable to block a user for spamming on the project or for [[TestWiki:Vandalism|vandalism]], but not much else. If you believe a user should be blocked for other serious reasons, either request so on the [[TestWiki:Community portal|Community portal]], or approach a consul directly. Please be sure to supply a good reason for the block, whether you request it or make it. Failing to do so could be considered harassment on your part. Furthermore if you block someone without a valid reason, then you could be desysopped and possibly blocked as well.
=== 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 talkpage. Second, a third user may make a request on the blocking admin's talk page. Third, a request may be made on the Community portal that the block be lifted.
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:
*The user has made a successful unblock appeal and ayou consul has given the go ahead for an unblock. In cases such as these,are a consul will generally be the one to remove the block.
*The blocking admin has given you the go ahead.
*The block should have been made by a consul but was in fact made by an administrator who was not a consul at the time.
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