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Bharatpedia Warning Notice (BP:WARN) is a meta-template and central index used to issue standardized warning notifications to users who violate core site policies, editing guidelines, or behavioral standards. |
Overview of Warning Levels[edit | edit source]
Bharatpedia uses a progressive warning system to address policy violations. When issuing warnings via templates, editors generally follow a four-tier escalation ladder:
| Level | Template / Type | Description & Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Notice / Advice | A friendly, helpful note informing a new or experienced contributor about a rule violation, assuming good faith. |
| Level 2 | Caution | A firmer notice pointing out that a specific edit or behavior breached site policies, advising the user to review guidelines. |
| Level 3 | Warning | A serious warning indicating that continued violations will result in temporary or permanent editing restrictions. |
| Level 4 | Final Warning | A final notice stating that any further infractions will immediately lead to an administrative block. |
Comprehensive List of Warning Types & Templates[edit | edit source]
1. Disruptive Editing & Conduct[edit | edit source]
{{Uw-ew}}– Edit warring / Three-Revert Rule (3RR) notice.{{Uw-vandalism}}– General vandalism warning (progressive levels 1–4).{{Uw-point}}– Making edits to prove a point (WP:POINT).{{Uw-3o}}– Third opinion guidelines notice.{{Uw-brd}}– Bold, Revert, Discuss cycle reminder.{{Uw-canvass}}– Inappropriate canvassing or voting notice.{{Uw-civility}}– Civility and respectful communication warning.{{Uw-derogatory}}– Derogatory comments or personal attacks notice.
2. Copyright & Content Policies[edit | edit source]
{{Uw-copyright}}– Copyright infringement warning.{{Uw-coi}}/{{Uw-coi-warn}}– Conflict of interest disclosure and warning.{{Uw-plagiarism}}– Plagiarism or unattributed text copying notice.{{Uw-hoax}}– Creation or insertion of hoaxes and fabricated content.{{Uw-whitewashing}}– Removing referenced neutral criticisms or promotional sanitization.{{Uw-npov}}– Neutral point of view violations.
3. Editing Mechanics & Formatting[edit | edit source]
{{Uw-editsummary}}– Reminder to include meaningful edit summaries.{{Uw-preview}}– Reminder to use the Show Preview button before saving.{{Uw-dab}}– Incorrect disambiguation linking.{{Uw-infobox}}– Improper infobox usage or removal.{{Uw-italicize}}– Title or text italicization guidelines.{{Uw-linking}}– Over-linking or improper wikilink formatting.{{Uw-refimprove}}– Insufficient citations or inline sourcing.
4. Account & Administrative Notices[edit | edit source]
{{Uw-multiple-accts}}– Undisclosed sockpuppetry or multiple account usage.{{Uw-usernamewarn}}– Promotional, misleading, or offensive username notice.{{Uw-legal}}– Legal threats notice.{{Uw-socksuspect}}– Sockpuppet suspicion investigation notice.
How to Use the Warning Template[edit | edit source]
To issue a warning on a user's talk page, use the standardized template syntax with the appropriate warning type and article reference:
{{subst:BP:WARN|type=vandalism|article=ArticleName|text=Optional custom note here}}
Common Parameters[edit | edit source]
type– Specifies the category of violation (e.g.,vandalism,civility,spam,npov,sources).article– The name of the page where the infraction occurred.subst:– Crucial: Always usesubst:so that the template code is permanently expanded on the user's talk page, freezing the timestamp and warning message.
Guidelines for Issuing Warnings[edit | edit source]
- Remain Civil: Never attack the user personally. Focus solely on the content or behavior that violated policy.
- Assume Good Faith: Especially with Level 1 and Level 2 notices, remember that newcomers may simply be unfamiliar with formatting rules.
- Always Sign: Append your signature (~~~~) if the warning template does not automatically include one, so the recipient knows who issued the notice.
See Also[edit | edit source]