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'''Blocking''' is one way to actually enforce [[Bulbapedia:Banning policy|bans]] on Bulbapedia. There are three targets that can be blocked: | '''Blocking''' is one way to actually enforce [[Bulbapedia:Banning policy|bans]] on Bulbapedia. There are three targets that can be blocked: | ||
* User accounts | * User accounts | ||
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===Threats and edit/revert wars=== | ===Threats and edit/revert wars=== | ||
'''Harassment''' in Talk pages or editing wars can be grounds for a block. Harassing other users in talk/discussion pages is simply not permitted. Active, vibrant discussion quite obviously is wanted and necessary; however, when it | '''Harassment''' in Talk pages or editing wars can be grounds for a block. Harassing other users in talk/discussion pages is simply not permitted. Active, vibrant discussion quite obviously is wanted and necessary; however, when it descends into flaming, it will be put to a stop by temporary blocking of the offending party/parties. Also, all parties involved in an editing or reverting war will be banned; for help on someone modifying a page via a revert or edit, contact one of the administrators. Taking matters into the user's own hands will result in the temporary blocking of both parties involved, typically for 24 to 72 hours. | ||
===Usernames=== | ===Usernames=== | ||
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Temporary blocks of less than a week cannot be appealed. | Temporary blocks of less than a week cannot be appealed. | ||