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{{policy|WP:WW|WP:WHEEL}} |
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A ''']''' is a struggle between two or more ] in which they undo another's administrative actions — specifically, ] and reblocking a user; ] and redeleting; or ] and reprotecting an article. '''Do not repeat an administrative action when you know that another administrator opposes it.''' |
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Most editors (and admins) tend to agree that wheel wars are a ]. Just as ] is considered harmful and needlessly divisive, so is wheel warring considered improper behavior for an administrator. |
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== Possible indications == |
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Possible indications of wheel warring are: |
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* Admins get too distressed to discuss something. |
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* An admin takes it upon himself to undo another admin's actions without consultation. |
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* An admin deliberately ignores an existing discussion (often at ] or ]) and implements his or her preferred action or version of an edit. |
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* An administrative action is repeatedly performed and reversed (by anyone). |
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== Sanctions == |
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Sometimes, admins are temporarily blocked for wheel warring. However, this can result in a wheel war itself, which creates an escalation of conflict and should therefore be avoided. Wheel warring may result in loss of administrative privileges from the arbitration process. On the other hand, the violator may simply be reprimanded or cautioned. Wheel warring has been used as grounds for sanctions by ] in a few cases.<ref>]</ref><ref>]</ref><ref><span class="plainlinks"><font color="002bb8"></font></span></ref><ref>]</ref><ref>]</ref> (''See ].'') |
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== Alternatives == |
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If you feel the ''need'' to wheel war, try these alternatives: |
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* Discuss the substantive issue with opposing admins. |
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* Post the issue to ] and '''wait''' for comment from other admins. |
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* Seek ], just as you would in case of a potential edit war. |
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* Have ] |
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Misplaced Pages works on the spirit of ]; disputes should be settled through civil discussion rather than power wrestling. |
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==Cases of wheel warring used as grounds for sanctions by ArbCom == |
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