Template:VIP
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Template documentation[change] Usage
This template can be used to respond to (or comment on) requests at Wikipedia:Vandalism in progress. Please do not substitute this template.
Additionally, where there is a parameter of X, Y, or Z, a specific time period may be indicated. For example:
{{VIP|oldwarn|Y}} produces
Old warning. Last warning was issued Y ago.
Proper usage is:
{{VIP|oldwarn|1 month}} produces
Old warning. Last warning was issued 1 month ago.
| Result | Shorthand | Longhand |
|---|---|---|
 Checking: |
:{{VIP|chk}} | :{{VIP|check}} |
 Wait. If user vandalizes in Z they may be blocked. |
:{{VIP|wt|Z}} | :{{VIP|wait|Z}} |
 Warned user. |
:{{VIP|w}} | :{{VIP|warn}} |
 Not enough recent activity to give a block, but worth keeping an eye on. |
:{{VIP|i}} | :{{VIP|ins}} |
 No changes since final warning. Re-report if they continue vandalizing. |
:{{VIP|f}} | :{{VIP|nfw}} |
| Old warning. Last warning was issued Y ago. |
:{{VIP|ow|Y}} | :{{VIP|oldwarn|Y}} |
 Will actively watch user. |
:{{VIP|m}} | :{{VIP|monitor}} |
 Question: |
:{{VIP|q}} | :{{VIP|ques}} |
 Note: |
:{{VIP|n}} | :{{VIP|note}} |
| Note: Most IP addresses cannot be blocked indefinitely. Please see the blocking policy for more details. |
:{{VIP|in}} | :{{VIP|indef}} |
 Appears to be a shared IP address, used by multiple users. |
:{{VIP|s}} | :{{VIP|shared}} |
 User has not been warned correctly. 4im warnings are appropriate for severe vandalism and defamation only. |
:{{VIP|4im}} | :{{VIP|onlywarn}} |
 Content dispute. |
:{{VIP|c}} | :{{VIP|cont}} |
| User has been incorrectly or insufficiently warned. Re-report once the user has been warned sufficiently. |
:{{VIP|ns}} | :{{VIP|new}} |
| Blocks are preventative, not meant to be used as punishment. |
:{{VIP|np}} | :{{VIP|notpunish}} |
| Changes are not vandalism. |
:{{VIP|nv}} | :{{VIP|notvandal}} |
 Page deleted. |
:{{VIP|d}} | :{{VIP|del}} |
 Stale report. User has not made changes in X. |
:{{VIP|e|X}} | {{VIP|stale|X}} |
| Report was good at the time, but is now stale. (X since last edit) Re-report if this user resumes vandalising. |
:{{AIV|sn|X}} | :{{AIV|nowstale|X}} |
 Reports merged. |
:{{VIP|me}} | :{{VIP|merge}} |
If the parameter passed does not match any of the above, it will be shown as raw text. You will still need to sign comments left using this template.
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