Help:How to handle vandalism
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Any vandalism that falls into the first 2 categories should not be considered a blocking offense. Repeated vandalism from the third category may prompt use of the [[RationalWiki:Vandal|vandal brake]], thus limiting them to no more than two edits per hour. In some cases, particularly where a vandal is using multiple accounts to avoid the vandal brake, it may be appropriate to [[RationalWiki:Blocking policy|block]] the user for an hour or two. | Any vandalism that falls into the first 2 categories should not be considered a blocking offense. Repeated vandalism from the third category may prompt use of the [[RationalWiki:Vandal|vandal brake]], thus limiting them to no more than two edits per hour. In some cases, particularly where a vandal is using multiple accounts to avoid the vandal brake, it may be appropriate to [[RationalWiki:Blocking policy|block]] the user for an hour or two. | ||
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If the vandalism is all the editor is doing, copy the name, paste into the box on [[RationalWiki:Vandal]], and press "Change group". This will put the name into the 'vandal' group and restrict their editing abilities, thus removing the need to block. | If the vandalism is all the editor is doing, copy the name, paste into the box on [[RationalWiki:Vandal]], and press "Change group". This will put the name into the 'vandal' group and restrict their editing abilities, thus removing the need to block. | ||
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Revision as of 02:06, 13 February 2009
Vandalism at Rationalwiki is broken down into three main categories:
- Funny
- Not unfunny
- Unfunny
Any vandalism that falls into the first 2 categories should not be considered a blocking offense. Repeated vandalism from the third category may prompt use of the vandal brake, thus limiting them to no more than two edits per hour. In some cases, particularly where a vandal is using multiple accounts to avoid the vandal brake, it may be appropriate to block the user for an hour or two.
If you see funny vandalism that it particularly amusing, you may want to copy a permanent link or difflink to the edit before reverting, and mention it on the article's talk page.
Removing vandalism
When removing or reverting vandalism always use undo or rollback - don't just edit out what you can see - there is sometimes stuff hidden in formatting or similar places where it might be missed. Note that if you add &bot=1 to the address to show user contributions, then the vandalism does not show up in the recent changes list.
Undo is a two step process, that lets you leave an edit comment, whereas rollback is a one step process that also removes all edits made by the vandal to that page since the most recent editor before them.
Sysops only
If the vandalism is all the editor is doing, copy the name, paste into the box on RationalWiki:Vandal, and press "Change group". This will put the name into the 'vandal' group and restrict their editing abilities, thus removing the need to block.
Charity
Remember: unfunny vandalism is often committed by those lacking elementary interpersonal skills, often with a mental age considerably less than their physical age, and such persons should be pitied rather than censured. They are unable to make any meaningful contribution to society and are reduced to attempting to destroy the works of their betters. Do not be harsh, rather invite them to make meaningful contributions. (unless they're totally beyond the pale, in which case marmalise them!)
See also
- RationalWiki:Blocking policy
- RationalWiki:Community Standards
- RationalWiki:Sysop guide
- RationalWiki:Bureaucrat guide