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<big> What is a block? </big> | <big> What is a block? </big> | ||
A block is a measure used to protect this Wiki from possible improper activity in breach of editorial policies. It prevents users from [[Help:Editing|editing]], renaming, creating, or otherwise contributing to pages, either across | A block is a measure used to protect this Wiki from possible improper activity in breach of editorial policies. It prevents users from [[Help:Editing|editing]], renaming, creating, or otherwise contributing to pages, either across Bharatpedia or on certain pages. Blocks can apply to a user account, an IP address, or a range of IP addresses that is deemed responsible for or related to problematic activity. The reason for your block may be found above. | ||
<big>Most common causes </big> | <big>Most common causes </big> | ||
# '''Problem with your editing or | # '''Problem with your editing or Bharatpedia behaviour (under any account or IP address)''' - your account or a connected IP has been used in a problematic way or there is a concern about your editing. The reason should be in the box above. | ||
# '''Problem with your username''' - your username was unsuitable and has been blocked; you need to choose another before continuing. | # '''Problem with your username''' - your username was unsuitable and has been blocked; you need to choose another before continuing. | ||
# '''Unintended triggering of anti-vandalism systems''' (known as "collateral damage") - your IP address, unfortunately, happens to match an IP address used by a blocked account. Ask for further information and/or request unblocking. An administrator or CheckUser will investigate and consider whether it is likely this has happened. | # '''Unintended triggering of anti-vandalism systems''' (known as "collateral damage") - your IP address, unfortunately, happens to match an IP address used by a blocked account. Ask for further information and/or request unblocking. An administrator or CheckUser will investigate and consider whether it is likely this has happened. | ||
# '''Using a VPN or other anonymizing proxy service''' - you are using a VPN or another service that uses proxies. These can be blocked for any period of time to protect site security. Please disconnect from the service before trying to edit | # '''Using a VPN or other anonymizing proxy service''' - you are using a VPN or another service that uses proxies. These can be blocked for any period of time to protect site security. Please disconnect from the service before trying to edit Bharatpedia again. You may need to reconfigure proxy settings on your computer or router. If you need to use an open proxy to access Bharatpedia, request IP block exemption. If you are not using a proxy service, then follow the instructions below to send an appeal. | ||
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* If instructions are given in the block message, follow them. | * If instructions are given in the block message, follow them. | ||
* If you have an account, ensure you are logged in. If you have never edited | * If you have an account, ensure you are logged in. If you have never edited Bharatpedia before and/or do not have an account, you may need to create one. This will normally allow you to edit despite the block on your IP address. If you are currently blocked from creating an account, and cannot create one elsewhere in the foreseeable future, consider requesting one at [[Wikipedia:Request an account]]. Requests to unblock your IP address ''even if you are innocent'' will generally '''not''' be granted. We apologize for the inconvenience, but you must log in using an account in order to edit. This is necessary to prevent abusive users who may be using a similar IP address to yours. | ||
* If you wish to appeal the block, or you believe you have been blocked by mistake, please see the following section. | * If you wish to appeal the block, or you believe you have been blocked by mistake, please see the following section. | ||