abstract
| - Blocking is the means by which an administrator prevents a user account or IP address/range from editing Half Blood Wiki. Blocks are preventive rather than punitive measures used to prevent damage by dealing with vandalism and enforcing Half Blood Wiki policies. Block duration may vary, depending on the severity and longevity of vandalism, but in most instances a block can be lifted if the editor agrees to stop the damaging behavior. Because of the dynamic nature of IPs, and the related risk of collateral damage, most blocks should be in the range of 24 hours to 1 month, with exceptions noted below. Only in very rare cases should non-proxy IPs be blocked for more than three months. When considering blocking, it is important to remember the axiom "Never attribute to malice what can be attributed to stupidity"—article blanking or similar apparent vandalism may be just a well-meant attempt to expand the wiki. Always assume good faith, but remember that the rules apply to everyone. There are two templates to warn users, or related. The is for first-time vandals. The is for second time, or more. The av template is added on the user page, unlike the warning, which is on the talk page. After the first block has worn off, a user does not require any more warnings, and shall be enforced by the below graph.
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