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{{note|this is a page about vandalism, not a place to report it. Use the [[Hay Day Wiki:Report|report board]] for this purpose, or contact our [[Hay Day Wiki:Administrators|staff]].}}
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'''Vandalism''' is a wiki-type occurrence where a user intentionally or unintentionally add false information or spam to a space in a wiki. On this wiki, this is an offense and may cause the user(s) to be warned or blocked for varying amounts of time.
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''This is a page about vandalism, not a place to report it. Use the [[Hay Day Wiki:Report|report board]] for this purpose, or ask our staff. ''
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==='''What's vandalism?'''===
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'''Vandalism''' is a wiki-type occurrence where one or more users of a wiki intentionally or unintentionally add false information or spam to a space in a wiki. In the Hay Day Wiki, this is an offense and may cause the user(s) to be warned or blocked for varying amounts of time. Note that there are varying definitions of vandalism, and that users may be divided on whether an action is vandalism or not.
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* Sexual, vulgar, racist, sexist, homophobic or any other kind of offensive content.
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==Definitions of vandalism==
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* Edits that are disruptive to the wiki, which include (but are not limited to) the following:
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** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming Spamming] many pages
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** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:REVERT Reverting] constructive edits. (Remember to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:FAITH assume good faith]).
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** Sexual, racist, vulgar, sexist, or otherwise offensive content.
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** Adding irrelevant information to pages (such as adding something from another unrelated game or fan fiction)
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** Edit warring (when two or more editors add/remove the same/similar content in a dispute). This example may produce vandalism.
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* Repeated/mass editing that may constitute spamming, especially if the edits are controversial.
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* Trolling , defacing or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing outing] another user.
* Adding potentially malicious content such as hacks, cheats and modifications.
* Adding potentially malicious content such as hacks, cheats and modifications.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spamming Spamming] links to external sites and advertising sites, apps, etc. in general.
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==What to do about vandalism==
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* Adding irrelevant information or gibberish to pages.
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* Tell the user(s) about their edit(s). '''Always assume good faith'''.
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* Trolling, defacing or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing outing] another user.
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* Warn them about the consequences of vandalizing.
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:REVERT Reverting] constructive edits.
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* Suggest improvements to their edits.
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* Some cases of edit warring (when two or more editors add/remove the same/similar content in a dispute).
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* (If you are an administrator) Block the user AFTER you have warned them and given them a chance to explain themselves.
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* Repeated/mass editing that may constitute spamming, especially if the edits are controversial.
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* '''Report''' it using the [[Hay Day Wiki:Report|Report Board]] or by warning an [[Hay_Day_Wiki:Administrators|Administrator]].
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*Creating/using other accounts to circumvent a ban.
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* Replace images or delete them. Make sure to ask if you are unsure whether the image is vandalism.
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==='''What to do about vandalism?'''===
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==What NOT to do==
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* Whenever possible, users may revert malicious edits, delete or replace problematic images, remove inappropriate comments or forum threads.
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* Immediately block the user for an extended period of time without any prior warning (do this only if it is '''clear''' and '''repeated''' vandalism)
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* Report the issue using the [[Hay Day Wiki:Report|Report Board]] or by contacting an [[Hay_Day_Wiki:Administrators|Administrator]].
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* Get angry and retaliate. Harassing, insulting, or provoking them will not solve anything. '''Stay calm and don't feed the trolls.'''
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*When in doubt always politely ask the user about their edits on their wall, or contact an administrator.
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* Add to the vandalism by starting an edit war; wait until they stop and then try to fix it.
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*Never get angry and retaliate, or start an edit war. This adds to the problem and does not help solve it.
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* Block a user to settle a dispute. Let everyone have their say and only warn them if they start to be uncivil.
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==='''What happens to vandal accounts?'''===
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==Consequences of vandalism==
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Depending on the severity of the user's action, their grasp of consequences, whether this was a first offense, and whether edits were made in good faith or not, users may be:
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Performing vandalism will usually cause some consequences, though a warning will be issued prior to any permanent sanctions. The "What to do about vandalism" section is a short reference for those who wish to avoid vandalism. To those who wish to commit vandalism, this is a more detailed reference about what you might expect to happen. As there are many different types and degrees of vandalism, there are many different types of punishment for a person committing vandalism.
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*Warned with a simple message on their walls.
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*Blocked for a short amount of time (such as a few days).
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The following is a list of possible sanctions that one can trigger, organized from the least severe to the most severe infractions.
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*Blocked for a long period of time (such as a year).
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===Level 1===
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'''Level 1 infractions''' are the lowest infractions that one can make and will usually consist of minor or accidental offenses, such as accidental edits from new users, minor spam, or a small editing conflict. This usually incurs actions such as:
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*A discussion about the edit(s) (i.e. what the intent was, improvements, etc)
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*A possible reversion or change of the edit(s) (depending on how severe it is, your edits could be kept if you justify them)
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*A suggestion to use a sandbox to practice editing
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*A warning that the edits could be classified as "vandalism", which violates our policies
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===Level 2===
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'''Level 2 infractions''' are actions that are deemed to be more severe than a simple mistake. Level 2 infractions also include things done with an intent to do harm or be disruptive. Advertising, wide-scale errors, harassment and suspicious "accidental edits" are usually Level 2. ''Continuing to do a Level 1 infraction will cause that infraction to be elevated to Level 2.'' Punishment for Level 2 infractions may include:
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*A warning and/or temporary block that more disruptive edits or vandalism will lead to a block
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*A longer lasting, but not permanent block if the warning was not heeded (any vandalism done after a second warning will move the infractions to Level 3)
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*A discussion about the edit(s), either on "private" Message Boards on the public forums
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*Reversion or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Rollback rollback] of edits
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===Level 3===
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'''Level 3 infractions''' are actions that are deemed to be edits that are obviously of malicious intent. These infractions can be extremely harmful and are dealt with seriously. Offenses such as persistent harassment, abusing administrative powers, repeated vandalism and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing outing] will always be Level 3. Punishments include:
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*Immediate reversion of the edits
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*A single LAST and ONLY warning that any further disruptive edits will cause a block (usually long-lasting or permanent)
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*Involvement of Wikia in order to remove certain edits and privileges (especially privileges done by rogue administrators)
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*An "IP block", which prevents ''anyone'' from editing from a certain abusive [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address IP address].
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