WickedGov:Vandalism: Difference between revisions

From WickedGov, the Massachusetts civics wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
clarify
 
+new section on vandalism-only accounts
 
Line 5: Line 5:
=== Test edits ===
=== Test edits ===
Innocent experiments with editing should not be considered vandalism, even if they are in the wrong place. However, if test edits are repeated after warnings, they may be considered vandalism.
Innocent experiments with editing should not be considered vandalism, even if they are in the wrong place. However, if test edits are repeated after warnings, they may be considered vandalism.
== Vandalism-only accounts ==
A ''vandalism-only account'' is an account apparently created for the sole purpose of vandalism.
In general, vandalism-only accounts should be blocked indefinitely.

Latest revision as of 01:51, 9 January 2025

Vandalism on WickedGov is any deliberate attempt to damage content. Vandalism should be reverted or deleted. Users who post repeated or egregious vandalism should be blocked from editing.

What is not vandalism[edit source]

Test edits[edit source]

Innocent experiments with editing should not be considered vandalism, even if they are in the wrong place. However, if test edits are repeated after warnings, they may be considered vandalism.

Vandalism-only accounts[edit source]

A vandalism-only account is an account apparently created for the sole purpose of vandalism.

In general, vandalism-only accounts should be blocked indefinitely.