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What IP addresses should WikiAnswers supervisors be cautious about blocking?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
WikiAnswers Supervisors should check the "Who Is" function of all IP addresses before blocking. IP addresses that belong to AOL users are shared. Blocking an AOL IP can result denying in dozens if not hundreds of undeserving users access to WikiAnswers.
Additionally, many schools permit and encourage students to use WikiAnswers. Most students access the site as unregistered users, and blocking an IP that belongs to a school also denies access to all other users who use the same IP. Check the IP in the IP mapper function linked below. Schools are relatively easy to identify from an overhead view (look for the sports fields and play grounds). IP Mapper is relatively accurate, however it is not pin-point accurate, so caution must still be used.
Finally, WikiAnswers supervisors should not be over-cautious about blocking IP addresses that are not schools, libraries, or AOL. When an IP Address is blocked, the user is forced to sign up with a Username and Password, so they are still able to access the site.
If you are unsure whether to block or not, please speak with a Mentor, Teen Mentor, or Senior Mentor.
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∙ 12y ago
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What does it mean when it says your ip is blocked?
For Supervisors, the removal of vandalism is relatively easy. However, it is very time consuming. Once a vandal is caught, it is much easier to stop the vandalism if the person doing it is stopped from accessing the website. If the vandal has registered on WikiAnswers, they can be permanently blocked. However, if they have not the only option is to block their IP address. Being blocked off for a few hours is generally enough to turn them off because by the time they can get back on they forget about it. The only problem is that some IP addresses are shared. It is regrettable that sometimes when a vandal is blocked, legitimate users are prevented from logging on also. For the majority of blocks, only half to four hours are used, and it is impossible to permanently block an IP address. The supervisors with block vandal power also have access to a 'be careful about blocking' log of IPs with many users. We are very cautious about blocking these IP addresses for more than half an hour at a time because we don't want to lock legitimate users off the network. If your IP has been blocked the Supervisor team apologises for the inconvenience. We have no choice but to use this function to deter vandals. We're sorry that you got blocked if you did nothing wrong.
What is prudential guidance?
The adjective prudential is a form of the word prudent, which means careful, discreet, cautious, wise or reasonable. Prudential guidance would be guidance given in a careful, discreet, cautious, wise, or reasonable manner. An example sentence:The supervisors on Answers.com give prudential guidanceto prevent newcomers to the site from abusing the privileges.
What is the Spanish word for cautious?
Cauteloso is the Spanish word for cautious.
Is cautious an adverb?
No, cautious is not an adverb. It is an adjective, with the adverb form "cautiously."
What is superlative degree of cautious?
most cautious
Is cautious a preposition?
No. it is not. The word "cautious" is an adjective.
What is the superlative form of cautious?
most cautious
What is the adverb for cautious?
The adjective cautious has the adverb form cautiously. It means in a careful or cautious manner.
What is cautious in a sentence?
Be cautious out there. You might have some trouble.
What is the adjective for cautious?
Cautious IS an adjective. An adjective is an action!
What is a sentence using the word cautious?
He was extra cautious driving on the icy roads. She was cautious not to break her new dishes.
What preposition comes after the cautious?
The preposition that typically follows "cautious" is "about." For example, "He was cautious about making any hasty decisions."
