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| Normally, long-term ] of IP addresses or ranges do not affect ]. However, it is occasionally necessary to block both anonymous and logged-in users in this way. ] are always exempt from such blocks. Contributors who are not administrators can request IP blocking exemption from |
Normally, long-term ] of IP addresses or ranges do not affect ]. However, it is occasionally necessary to block both anonymous and logged-in users in this way. ] are always exempt from such blocks. Contributors who are not administrators can request IP blocking exemption from an administrator on a per user basis if they can show good cause for such an action. Such exemptions are designed to allow established users, and on exception, unestablished users at the discretion of the checkuser to edit via a legitimate ], such as Tor, or to edit in other circumstances where it is necessary to fully block their IP address, range, or a part thereof. | ||
| Editors editing via Tor or proxy are encouraged to use the to prevent password interception. | Editors editing via Tor or proxy are encouraged to use the to prevent password interception. | ||
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 | This page documents an English Misplaced Pages policy.It describes a widely accepted standard that editors should normally follow, though exceptions may apply. Changes made to it should reflect consensus. |
Normally, long-term blocks of IP addresses or ranges do not affect logged-in users. However, it is occasionally necessary to block both anonymous and logged-in users in this way. Administrators are always exempt from such blocks. Contributors who are not administrators can request IP blocking exemption from an administrator on a per user basis if they can show good cause for such an action. Such exemptions are designed to allow established users, and on exception, unestablished users at the discretion of the checkuser to edit via a legitimate open anonymizing proxy, such as Tor, or to edit in other circumstances where it is necessary to fully block their IP address, range, or a part thereof.
Editors editing via Tor or proxy are encouraged to use the secure server to prevent password interception.
Legitimate proxy
A legitimate proxy is defined as one that is not open due to compromise. Examples of legitimate proxys include those who are intentionally open for the purposes of anonymity.
Who gets an exemption?
Examples of users likely to get an exemption include those users who show they can contribute to the encyclopedia, but are hindered by restrictive firewalls.
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