Template:Gs/sanction/doc

This template is a convenient, standardised method of notifying an editor that they have had community sanctions imposed on them. Only uninvolved administrators may sanction another editor under the terms of community-issued general sanctions, and sanctions should be given in accordance with the procedure at General sanctions.

The template requires three parameters:

A blank copy of the template is below, so you do not have to delete the explanatory text from the above:

You don't have to declare the parameter names – only their values – but you can if you so wish (and may have to, if supplying tricky values):

Remember you need to use this template in a "new message" on user talk pages; because no header is provided by this template, when you use it you will have to enter a subject man. The template must always be substituted. Your signature is automatically included.