See https://wikihow.com/User:UpsandDowns1234/Template:Stop
The idea is that editors do not know that there are measures in place that prevent users from editing, or they do not know how disruptive their behavior is, so it would be best to warn them that a block may happen before a block is issued. Of course, only admins should use something like this before blocking, but let’s see what you think.
This feels a bit too overzealous for a coaching template. We typically try to avoid a ‘stop this behaviour now or else’ kind of vibe, and focus on gently pushing them towards positive contributions. Not to mention, alternatives already exist.
The test template
is mainly used as a light ‘first warning’, while the warning template
is used before a block as a result of continued bad faith edits by the user or really severe edits in general.
Then wouldn’t it be nicer to give a softer block message, such as by saying instead that you have been blocked in red with a stop hand, a message that is smaller that uses softer wording? After all, we should not feed the trolls with blocks.
I believe the blocked message is meant to draw attention to it, so users can read it and know what it entails for them, and how to appeal if necessary. The message already is pretty gentle in my opinion.
SarahB
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@ UpsandDowns1234
I think wikiHow has more than enough coaching templates and like Tia says use the ‘test’ as a first coaching message, then ‘warning’ if the disruption continues. Then if necessary report on the ANB.
I have nothing to add as @Tiagoroth
and @SarahB
have said it beautifully. +2 to you both.
Okay, maybe not the best idea, then… anyone else agree?
