Wikipedia:Account suspensions

'''Note: Some discussion about account suspensions is done at WP:ANI. If you can't find specific information here, take a peek there too.'''

This account suspension log serves as an open (publicly visible) place where admins can record actions relating to policy enforcement, without having to resort to e-mail, instant messaging, and other closed (private) channels.

Current

 * User Block Log (alternate link)

I sterbinski

 * 01:47, August 28, 2005 Zscout370 blocked "User:I sterbinski" with an expiry time of 48 hours (spamming dispite many warnings)
 * 02:09, August 6, 2005 SlimVirgin blocked "User:I sterbinski" with an expiry time of 3 hours (new user, unexplained deletion of material, threatening edit summaries)

User:Gabrielsimon

 * 19:36, July 12, 2005 Bratsche blocked with an expiry time of 24 hours {violation of 3RR)
 * User had reverted Mythology four times within 24 hours, thus violating the 3RR rule. User had previously beem warned on his talk page and via edit summaries by other users who reverted his changes to the above article.

User:FuelWagon

 * 21:02, July 12, 2005, Ed Poor blocked (expires 13:02, July 14, 2005)  (unrepentant personal attacks)
 * "I mounted a personal attack by calling you an explitive, but I won't apologize . . ."
 * I made sure his user talk page was available to him during the block, but he persisted with hurtful personal remarks, so I also blocked that page and moved offending text to a subpage. Uncle Ed 20:38, July 13, 2005 (UTC)
 * Unblocked his IP (that pound-sign thing?) Uncle Ed 14:18, July 14, 2005 (UTC)
 * To do: double-check UTC time of expiration & unlock user talk page. Uncle Ed 14:18, July 14, 2005 (UTC)

Archived
See /race and intelligence

Usage
If enough admins agree that a user is violating Wikipedia policy, they may suspend that user's editing privileges.

Admins making a note of blocks here should specify which Wikipedia policy has been violated. Users may only be suspended for violation of official policies, not semi-policies or guidelines. And please, try to resolve problems without resorting to this.

This is for major stuff, not simple vandalism.

When in doubt
"First, do no harm."

If you're not sure what to do about a problem, remain calm, post on Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents or discuss the situation below.

FAQ

 * How many admins have to agree? (Use your judgment, that's why you were appointed)
 * How long a suspension? (Use your judgment, but short suspensions are often more effective than long ones)
 * What if you make a mistake? (Don't worry, any admin can reinstate a suspended user)

Logs

 * page locking
 * User Block Log
 * admin rights (92% of recents actions are by Cecropia)
 * List of blocked IP addresses and usernames
 * Block user

Guidelines

 * Administrators' noticeboard
 * Neutral point of view
 * No original research
 * No personal attacks
 * What Wikipedia is not
 * Sock puppet
 * Avoid personal remarks
 * Requests for Arbitration
 * Requests for Mediation
 * Requests for comment