Tardis talk:Vandalism policy

Suggestion
I'm not sure if we do it here, but before blocking users after they do something, do we warn them first? If not, I think it is something we should do. For example, say I was editing a page, but accidentally wiped a page and didn't notice. Would I be immediately blocked for six months without a chance to explain or try to put right what I'd done wrong? Mc hammark 14:45, May 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * Generally blatant vandalism (such as removing content, inserting offensive material etc) needs to be dealt with straight away.
 * As only admins can actually block they usually have enough discretion and knowledge to determine whether or not a user has accidentally removed content or done so deliberately.
 * However I'll add something to this effect stating that a warning should left in case of accidental deletion (or something along these lines). Thanks. --Tangerineduel 14:50, May 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * Well, on a wiki, I blocked someone as they removed content from that page. The user then signed in, creating an account, on his PSP and told me that I had made a mistake and that the content he had removed was incorrect and that is why he did it. Since then, I have used a warning on all wikis I become admin on. If you want a template, I can supply you with a decent one. ☆ The  Solar  Dragon  ( Talk ) ☆ 16:23, May 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * Feel free to add it, it might come in useful (Category:Templates is where all the templates reside). As we've experienced lately some users need to be blocked quite swiftly, but a degree of discretion is often useful, as is, on occasion a friendly word of explanation. --Tangerineduel 16:35, May 21, 2010 (UTC)


 * Template:Vandalism. Explains how to use it as well. I think that this is the fifth wiki I have carried it over since discovering it. ☆ The  Solar  Dragon  ( Talk ) ☆ 20:44, May 21, 2010 (UTC)