User blog:Blupo/Intent to Change: Moderation System

Currently we have a very simple moderation system for the wiki: you get one warning (except for vandalism), and then a block depending on the severity of the offense(s).

This system beings a lot of ambiguity. The duration of your block depends on the offense and the admin blocking you, so they can vary wildly.

It also makes it weird to handle repeat offenses, because there's no guarantee that you're going to get a longer block for repeat offenses, and there's no guarantee that you won't be indefinitely blocked for a repeat offense.

To change this system, I am proposing a strike system.

The Strike System
There are two types of strikes: normal and permanent.

Normal strikes automatically expire after 6 months and can be appealed to expire before 6 months.

Permanent strikes do not expire, and you cannot appeal them, except in special cases or with approval from the Wiki Manager.

Consequences are based on the number of strikes you have.

On your first offense, you will be given a warning with no punishments.

If you have 1 regular strike you will given a 3-day block.

If you have 2 regular strikes you will be given a 2-week block.

If you have 3 or more regular strikes you will be given a 1.5-month block and a permanent strike.

If you receive 3 or more permanent strikes, your account will be blocked indefinitely.

Special Cases
There special cases that warrant bypassing the normal sequence of moderation.

n means a normal strike p means a permanent strike

* Depends on total strike count

** If you are determined to have an excessive number of strikes (both active and expired), you may receive moderation action.

Feedback
Do you have any suggestions or comments? Please leave them in the comments section.

Should the strike system be used? Yes No