Changes: Austin Powers:Blocking policy

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Blocking is a technical means by which an account, IP address/range, or person is prevented from editing this wiki. For admins and bureacrats, some of their additional privileges are also affected by blocking; see the effects of being blocked

Blocks are most frequently used to deal with vandalism and to enforce bans(Be aware that you will recive no warnings for vandalism). There are less common situations where blocks are appropriate, which are listed below. Blocks time may be set for any time blocker deems appropriate.

Other resons for blocking are:

Extremly Distruptive
Insulting/Profane/Confusing Username

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 Blocking is a technical means by which an account, IP address/range, or person is prevented from editing this wiki. For admins and bureacrats, some of their additional privileges are also affected by blocking; see the [[Austin Powers:effects of being blocked|effects of being blocked]]
-Blocks are most frequently used to deal with vandalism and to enforce bans. There are less common situations where blocks are appropriate, which are listed below. In all cases, blocks are other less preventative rather than punitive, and serve only to avoid damage to the Austin Powers Wiki. Blocks '''normally last 24 hours''' unless specified otherwise below, and in most instances will be lifted if the editor agrees to stop the damaging behavior.
+Blocks are most frequently used to deal with vandalism and to enforce bans('''Be aware that you will recive no warnings for vandalism'''). There are less common situations where blocks are appropriate, which are listed below. Blocks time may be set for any time blocker deems appropriate.
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 *Extremly Distruptive
-*Copyright violations(This will not include fair use)
 *Insulting/Profane/Confusing Username