From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
Very important note: Please use this templete whenever there is a very severe case of defamation (e.g. intentional posting of hostile libelous material). Otherwise use the {{defwarn}} template and/or leave a message to them on the subject. This template is only in very severe cases and a ban. |
 |
Blocked - LEGAL WARNING |
|
You have been blocked from editing for posting potentially defamatory claims on Wikipedia. Wikipedia does not tolerate the posting of such claims on its website and takes such posting seriously. All defamation posted in edit summaries is removed from the Wikipedia website and deleted from records and archives. Those who post it are immediately banned from the site and may be reported to their service provider. If a computer in an educational establishment was used to post that claim then that establishment may be informed. You are reminded that defamation is an offence in law.
Under Section 230 of the United States Communications Decency Act, which governs Wikipedia, Wikipedia cannot be sued for the defamation you post. But YOU can be. Your service provider may be able to trace your edits back to you. The person you defamed could get a court order to require that the server release your name, and then sue you personally for defamation in the courts.
Remember: You put yourself at serious risk of a prosecution under the laws of defamation for any defamation you deliberately post.
|
 |
Template usage notes
- See documentation.
- Most test(n) templates take a single optional parameter: the name of the page to which the template applies. If provided, this page will be cited in the warning.
- test5 optionally takes two parameters:
-
- The first is the duration of the block (with "temporarily blocked" as the default if a specific period is not provided).
- The second is the name of the page to which the template applies. If provided, this page will be cited in the warning.
- Please refer to the index of test templates before using any template on user talk pages to warn a user. Applying the best template available for your purpose may help reduce confusion from the message you are sending.
- Please remember to substitute the template—use {{subst:Defban}} rather than {{Defban}}.
|
