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{{ombox|text=Use of the CheckUser tool must comply with the [[Policy:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]. In case of conflict between this policy and the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy takes precedence.}} | {{ombox|text=Use of the CheckUser tool must also comply with the [[Policy:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]. In case of conflict between this policy and the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy takes precedence.}} | ||
'''CheckUser''' is a tool available to [[Special:ListUsers/checkuser|certain administrators]] (called "checkusers"). The tool may be used to reveal the IP addresses associated with a registered account, as well as other technical data about accounts and IP addresses. | {{ombox|type=content|text=WickedGov currently has no local checkusers; CheckUser requests should be [[m:SRCU|made to the Stewards]].}} | ||
'''CheckUser''' is a tool available to [[Special:ListUsers/checkuser|certain administrators]] (called "[[WickedGov:checkusers|checkusers]]"). The tool may be used to reveal the IP addresses associated with a registered account, as well as other technical data about accounts and IP addresses. | |||
== Use of the tool == | == Use of the tool == | ||
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=== Grounds for checking === | === Grounds for checking === | ||
Checkusers | Checkusers must always be able to cite specific, reasonable grounds for conducting a check. Valid reasons include: | ||
* Reasonable suspicion of sockpuppetry, even if the primary account is not known. | * Reasonable suspicion of sockpuppetry, even if the primary account is not known. | ||
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When in doubt, checkusers should provide as little information as possible. Explicit statements such as "User A is connecting from IP address 127.0.0.1" are rarely necessary and should be avoided. | When in doubt, checkusers should provide as little information as possible. Explicit statements such as "User A is connecting from IP address 127.0.0.1" are rarely necessary and should be avoided. | ||
== CheckUser blocks == | |||
Blocks made based on CheckUser data should be clearly marked as "CheckUser blocks". Administrators should not reverse blocks marked as "CheckUser blocks" unless they are also a checkuser or have permission from a checkuser. | |||