MediaWiki:Blockiptext - Revision history

P.B. Pilhet: /* Blocking Options */ fix

2008-05-02T02:29:34Z

‎Blocking Options: fix

2008-05-02T02:27:26Z

fix up (I was incorrect on several points before)

2008-04-03T00:21:37Z

‎Blocking Options

2008-04-03T00:20:25Z

‎Blocking Options

2008-04-03T00:19:58Z

‎Blocking Options

2008-04-03T00:19:30Z

‎Blocking Options

2008-04-03T00:19:07Z

‎Blocking Options

2008-04-03T00:18:20Z

updated

2007-04-06T19:44:55Z

2007-04-06T19:44:16Z

@@ Line 33: / Line 33: @@
 ===Blocking Options===
-*'''Block anonymous users only''':  When blocking an IP address, this should almost always be checked, unless the IP in question is suspected of using registered accounts; if that's the case, then the block ''should not be for more than one (1) month'', as innocent IP's and users may end up being blocked.
+*'''Block anonymous users only''':  This option changes the effect of a block when blocking an IP address. When it is enabled, the block will only affect anonymous users editing from that IP address; registered users editing from that IP address will not be affected. The option has no effect on a block of a registered user.
 *'''Prevent account creation''':  This should only be unchecked if the block is for an unintentional, improper username (such as a name which is accidently too close to someone else's).  Leaving this unchecked will allow the blocked user to create another account.  ''For most vandals, always check this option.''

@@ Line 35: / Line 35: @@
 *'''Block anonymous users only''':  When blocking an IP address, this should almost always be checked, unless the IP in question is suspected of using registered accounts; if that's the case, then the block ''should not be for more than one (1) month'', as innocent IP's and users may end up being blocked.
-*'''Prevent account creation''':  This should <font color="crimson">'''only'''</font> be checked if the block duration is less than one (1) month, because innocent users and IP's may be blocked accidentally.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked''.
+*'''Prevent account creation''':  This should only be unchecked if the block is for an unintentional, improper username (such as a name which is accidently too close to someone else's).  Leaving this unchecked will allow the blocked user to create another account.  ''For most vandals, always check this option.''
-*'''Automatically block the last IP address...''':  Should only be used if the block is less than one (1) month.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked'' to avoid blocking innocent contributors.
+*'''Automatically block the last IP address...''':  Should generally be checked for malicious and persistant vandals.
 *'''Prevent user from sending e-mail''':  Should only be used if the user being blocked is suspect to email abuse.
 ----

@@ Line 33: / Line 33: @@
 ===Blocking Options===
-*'''Block anonymous users only''':  When blocking an IP address, this should almost always be checked, unless the IP in question is suspected of using registered accounts; if that's the case, then the block ''should not be for an infinite time span'', as innocent IP's and users may end up being blocked.
+*'''Block anonymous users only''':  When blocking an IP address, this should almost always be checked, unless the IP in question is suspected of using registered accounts; if that's the case, then the block ''should not be for more than one (1) month'', as innocent IP's and users may end up being blocked.
 *'''Prevent account creation''':  This should <font color="crimson">'''only'''</font> be checked if the block duration is less than one (1) month, because innocent users and IP's may be blocked accidentally.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked''.

@@ Line 37: / Line 37: @@
 *'''Prevent account creation''':  This should <font color="crimson">'''only'''</font> be checked if the block duration is less than one (1) month, because innocent users and IP's may be blocked accidentally.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked''.
-*'''Automatically block the last IP address...''':  Should only be used if the block is less than one (1) month.  For all infinite blocks, please '''leave this unchecked''' to avoid blocking innocent contributors.
+*'''Automatically block the last IP address...''':  Should only be used if the block is less than one (1) month.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked'' to avoid blocking innocent contributors.
 *'''Prevent user from sending e-mail''':  Should only be used if the user being blocked is suspect to email abuse.
 ----

@@ Line 35: / Line 35: @@
 *'''Block anonymous users only''':  When blocking an IP address, this should almost always be checked, unless the IP in question is suspected of using registered accounts; if that's the case, then the block ''should not be for an infinite time span'', as innocent IP's and users may end up being blocked.
-*'''Prevent account creation''':  This should <font color="crimson">''only''</font> be checked if the block duration is less than one (1) month, because innocent users and IP's may be blocked accidentally.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked''.
+*'''Prevent account creation''':  This should <font color="crimson">'''only'''</font> be checked if the block duration is less than one (1) month, because innocent users and IP's may be blocked accidentally.  For all infinite blocks, please ''leave this unchecked''.
 *'''Automatically block the last IP address...''':  Should only be used if the block is less than one (1) month.  For all infinite blocks, please '''leave this unchecked''' to avoid blocking innocent contributors.

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 from a specific username.
 This should only be done to prevent vandalism and protect the site.
-'''Remember to check the user's block log and talk page ''before'' blocking, and ''always'' fill in a reason for your block!'''
+'''Remember to check the user's block log and talk page ''before'' blocking, and <font color="crimson">''always'' fill in a reason for your block!'''</font>
 ----
@@ Line 30: / Line 30: @@
 :#''For established users'':  Under the consensus of two or more administrators.
 :#''For new users'':  Vandalism after previous warning ''and'' a previous block.
 ----

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:44, 6 April 2007
Line 30:		Line 30:
	:#''For established users'': Under the consensus of two or more administrators.		:#''For established users'': Under the consensus of two or more administrators.
	:#''For new users'': Vandalism after previous warning ''and'' a previous block.		:#''For new users'': Vandalism after previous warning ''and'' a previous block.
		+
		+	----