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Warn User
Before adding a vandal here be sure the user has been warned.
- On the user's talk page, warn that his/her behavior is not appropriate and is considered vandalism. Use the {{test}} (Usage), {{test2}} (Usage)/{{test2a}} (Usage), {{test3}} (Usage), and {{test4}} (Usage) templates as appropriate. You can also use {{test explain|<message>}} to add more relevant detail alongside the standard message. Only if vandalism continues, add user to list.
- However, users known to be vandals (those who vandalize the same article with similar material, for instance) may be reported immediately.
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Determine Severity
Determine the severity of the vandalism:
- Severe: Hateful; critical subtle edits (such as changing dates); stating lies; redirects; etc.
- Moderate: High-profile (such as article blanking); spam linking; disruptive; etc.
- Low: "Stupid" edits (such as adding the word "penis" to every sentence); non-critical subtle edits; etc.
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Add Vandal
Using the edit button next to the Current alerts, add the vandal at the top of the list.
- Enter the following text:
- ===username of vandal===
Brief description of the vandalism ~~~~
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Monitor Vandal
Determine that the vandal has been warned on his or her talk page. If vandalism persists after five minutes:
- Determine if the vandal has been blocked by visiting Special:Ipblocklist.
- If the vandal was blocked, but vandalism persists, file a new report with Possible sockpuppet in the description.
- If the vandal was not blocked, visit YPPedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism and post the report there.
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