Template:Block

You have been blocked from Wikinews for {{{1}}}.Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you believe this block is unjustified or if you believe that there are good reasons for being unblocked, you may add {{unblock|your reason}} to this page.

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Usage

This template is used by administrators to notify a user they have been blocked from editing Wikinews.

Place the template on the blocked user's talk page with the relevant parameters:

{{Block|reason|expiry|optional message|evidence=optional evidence list or diffs}}

Example

{{Block
 |disruption
 |24 hours
 |Please take time to review [[WN:BP]] before editing again.
 |evidence=
* [[Special:Diff/123456|diff 123456]]
* [[Special:Diff/123789|diff 123789]]
}}

Produces a block notice with the reason, expiry, optional message, and (if provided) an evidence section listing the supplied diffs or links.

Parameters

1 (required)

The reason for the block (e.g. vandalism, disruption).

2 (optional)

Block duration (e.g. 24 hours, 1 week, indefinitely). Defaults to blank.

3 or s (optional)

An additional message to the blocked user.

This can be given either as the unnamed third parameter or as a named parameter s=.

Both forms produce the same result; the template is written to accept either.

Example:

{{Block|disruption|24 hours|Please review WN:BP}}

{{Block|disruption|24 hours|s=Please review WN:BP}}

evidence (optional)

One or more diffs or links supporting the block.

The value may contain any wikitext (e.g. a bulleted list of diffs).

If omitted, no evidence section is shown.

Example:

{{Block
 |vandalism
 |48 hours
 |Please stop adding unsourced claims.
 |evidence=
* [[Special:Diff/111|diff 111]]
* [[Special:Diff/222|diff 222]]
}}

How it works

• Displays a formatted block notice.
• Links to the blocking policy.
• Informs the user they may contribute again once the block expires.
• Provides instructions for requesting unblock:
  • Adding {{unblock|your reason}} to their talk page.
  • Uses a preload and editintro when starting an unblock request.
• If the evidence= parameter is provided, an “Evidence” section is displayed beneath the message.

Notes

• This template is intended for use by administrators.
• Use plain, policy-based language when filling in the reason.
• The optional message may be used to point the user to specific policies or to provide further explanation.
• The evidence field is optional and should normally contain only diffs or directly relevant supporting information.

See also

• {{Unblock/preload}}