AVID:Guide to appealing blocks
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Appealing Blocks
This is a guide to appealing a blocked user on AVID.
Users may be blocked from editing by an administrator in Audiovisual Identity Database if they have repeatedly broken the rules of AVID in spite of multiple warnings from administrators or have committed severe violations of the rules.
If you or someone you know would like to file an appeal to unblock a user account, just copy the {{unblock|Your reason here}} then respond in a message on your talk page.
What happens when I request an unblock?
It may help with your unblock request if you understand how they are reviewed, and by whom.
- After you save the unblock request to your talk page, it is automatically placed in a category for administrator attention. Many administrators routinely check this category. Any of them may read your request, and decide whether to take action on it or leave it for another administrator to review. There are but just a few administrators here at Audiovisual Identity Database, so if one admin doesn't want to look at your request, another admin will. Any review will be carried out by a majority decision (not by the admin who blocked you).
- An administrator reviewing your request will most likely look over several logs - for example, your contributions, comments by others, and past issues, warnings or blocks (if any) to get an idea what happened and whether they think the block was merited. These logs, with the exception of deleted contributions, are viewable by any user. They will look carefully at the reasons given for the block and the unblock request, and the policies that back them. The aim in each case is to reduce disruption, damage, and similar issues from affecting AVID.
- They may, if they choose, leave a note for the blocking admin if they feel they need more information and put your request on hold. If they are considering unblocking, administrative etiquette requires they inform the blocking admin and allow an opportunity to comment.
- Often you will find more than one user commenting on your block, or a mini-discussion happening. The administrator who blocked you may contribute, but any decision will be made by the reviewing administrator who takes all points made into account.
- If your request is accepted, they will leave a response on your talk page and unblock. If it is declined, they will give their reasons in their response.
What are the reasons for why you should be unblocked?
- Be brief.
- Stay calm. The use of profanity, rambling, usage of ALL CAPS or otherwise aggressive behavior, may result in an automatic decline of your unblock request. Misusing your talk page to vandalize, troll, attack others etc. may result in your ability to edit your talk page being revoked and, in severe cases, extend your block to an indefinite one.
- Focus on the concerns. Read through the provided reasons as to why you were blocked and respond to those concerns.
Also please read the rules first before unblocking a user by request.
