Sonic Fanon Wiki:Banhammer Policy


 * -"The Banhammer is a forbidden weapon of justice."

Vandals exist everywhere. Administrators use a weapon to eradicate vandals. That weapon is known as the Banhammer. However, as with any weapon, it is to be taken care of and only used in case of a real vandal.

What the Banhammer is
The Banhammer is a figure that is used to represent the block tool that is utilized by administrators to block vandals, sockpuppeters and trolls.

What the Banhammer is NOT

 * The Banhammer is NOT a way to end edit wars: In the midst of an edit war, it is only wise to use the Banhammer in the event that one (or both) of the participants are vandals, or there is good reason and evidence to ban another user. Otherwise, settle the dispute calmly.
 * The Banhammer is NOT a way to threaten others: NEVER threaten users with the Banhammer unless there is a good reason to do so. Admins must also respect users.
 * The Banhammer is NOT a way to show off your power: The Banhammer is a toll that was designed for the good of the wiki. Never use it to show off your power by banning users "for fun".
 * The Banhammer is NOT a payback tool: Don't use the Banhammer to get payback on a user you loathe. You'll get in trouble and might be demoted (and banned).
 * And lastly, the Banhammer is NOT a tool that should never be used: Vandals are serious business. They are a threat to the safety of other users and the wiki in general. Get rid of them.

When to use
This is a basic guide of when to use the Banhammer.
 * In the event of a troll issue, the troll (and the troll's backup accounts, should he/she be a sockpuppeter,) should be hit with the Banhammer as many times as possible until the attack ends.
 * Vandals are self-explanatory.
 * Sockpuppet accounts of a banned user shoule be banned as well.
 * Spammers should be banned.
 * Users who chronically disprect other users should be banned.