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{{shortcut|{{tl|spam}}<br>{{tl|spammer}}<br>{{tl|report}}<br>{{tl|reported user}}}}
{{shortcut|{{tl|spam}}<br>{{tl|spammer}}<br>{{tl|report}}<br>{{tl|reported user}}}}
{{Note|1=Originally, this template used to be called [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=Template:Spammer&redirect=no Template:Spammer], it has been later expanded and now being used to report not only spam, but also for various other reasons such as vandalism, DMCA violations, etc..., thus, it has been renamed to "Report user".}}
{{Note|1=Originally, this template used to be called [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=Template:Spammer&redirect=no Template:Spammer], it has been later expanded and now being used to report not only spam, but also for various other reasons such as vandalism, DMCA violations, etc..., thus, it has been renamed to "Report user".}}
 
{{Strings notice}}
== Usage ==
== Usage ==
Use this template on user page if you want to '''report''' a user or editors for various reasons.
Use this template on user page if you want to '''report''' a user or editors for various reasons.


Once this user has been banned, this template should be replaced with {{tl|link=Banned user}}.
Once this user has been banned, this template should be replaced with {{tl|link=Banned user}}.
== Translations ==
The used strings are on [[/strings|strings subpage]]. Please follow the format to add translations for them.


== Testcases ==
== Testcases ==

Revision as of 21:34, 2 August 2023

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Shortcut
{{spam}}
{{spammer}}
{{report}}
{{reported user}}
Note.pngNote:Originally, this template used to be called Template:Spammer, it has been later expanded and now being used to report not only spam, but also for various other reasons such as vandalism, DMCA violations, etc..., thus, it has been renamed to "Report user".
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This template uses a strings subpage
Please follow the format on this subpage(s) to add translations.

Usage

Use this template on user page if you want to report a user or editors for various reasons.

Once this user has been banned, this template should be replaced with {{Banned user}}.

Testcases

Testcases for this template can be located on the testcases subpage.

Parameters

Parameter Description Example
No Parameters Use this if the user should be banned for multiple/unspecified reasons.
{{Report user}}
{{{reason}}} Select reasons why this user should be banned.
{{Report user|reason=termsofuse}}
{{{user}}} If used with reason=sock, mark this account as a suspected sockpuppet from a user who was trying evading bans and attempting to create multiple account (sockpuppeting) for inappropriate purposes.
{{Report user|reason=sock|user=[[User:Example]]}}
{{{addinfo}}} Add additional info (optional).
{{Report user|reason=spam|addinfo=Image [[File:Spammer.jpg|32px|link=]] Test}}
{{{nocat}}} To prevent the adding of the Category:Reported Users category. Does not change anything visibly. Only use this if you want to preview the template.
{{Report user|nocat=1}}

Preview

Icon for Reporting user.
This user has been reported and should be considered for a ban because of unspecified reason such as:
Wikipedia icon Spamming, Wikipedia icon vandalism, Wikipedia icon copyright violations, Wikipedia icon sockpuppetry, Wikipedia icon edit warring, trolling or Wikipedia icon harassment, and/or violating Valve Developer Community's Terms of Use along with other misbehavior.
Actions:
Note.pngNote:The template will automatically load the content according to the interface language.