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The line sub-template displays information about a current arbitration proceeding, be it a request for a new case, clarification or amendment of a previous case, an open case (or review), or motions of an arbitrator. For different types of proceedings (declared using the |mode= parameter), this template will return different output. If a case is suspended, set the parameter |suspended=true at the beginning of the suspension.
Meaning of parameters for a given mode (if blank, the parameter is ignored for that mode)
mode value
name
link
date
motion
request or caserequest
The name of the request as it's posted on RFAR
The URL-encoded version of the request name, if the link provided doesn't work. Defaults to name
The date the request was posted
Name of the section in which motions have been posted for this request
case or review
The name of the case (or case being reviewed)
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Name of the section in which motions have been posted for this request
closed or closedcase
Name of the closed case
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Date on which case was closed
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clarification or amendment
The name of the request section for the link
The name of the case being clarified/amended
The date the request was posted
Name of the section in which motions have been posted for this request. Piped text is motion. Declare |motionplural=s to display motions.
motion
The name of motion section
The URL-encoded version of the request name, if the link provided doesn't work. Defaults to name
The date the motions were posted
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Copy-paste:
Notes
For almost any proceedings (except case requests), some previous decision needs to be cited. Ordinarily, the previous decision will be an arbitration case; by declaring the |case= parameter, the template will automatically link to an Arbitration/Requests/Case or Requests for arbitration page with the same sub-page name.
Alternatively, the |nolink= parameter can be used to link to the relevant previous decision. This should only be used if the decision was made outwith a case final decision. See this change for an example of this parameter being used. In that example, the amendment request related to the terms of unblock set down by the Ban Appeals Subcommittee for an un-banned user; the |nolink= parameter was used to link to the diff in which a BASC member published the original terms to the unbanned user's talk page. This parameter requires you to surround the link with (brackets), so that the format is consistent with the automatic link.
This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia. This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.
Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.
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If you are confident that you are not using a web host, you may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. My IP address is _______. Place any further information here. ~~~~}}. You must fill in the blank with your IP address for this block to be investigated. Your IP address can be determined here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the unblock ticket request system. There are several reasons you might be editing using the IP address of a web host (such as if you are using VPN software or a business network); please use this method of appeal only if you think your IP address is in fact not a web host.
Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using web host in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.
This block will expire on 07:33, 6 August 2027. Your current IP address is 206.189.44.186.
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This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia. This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.
Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.
The IP address or range 206.189.0.0/16 has been blocked by ST47 for the following reason(s):
You will not be able to edit Wikipedia using a web host provider because it hides your IP address, much like a proxy or VPN.
We recommend that you attempt to use another connection to edit. For example, if you use a proxy or VPN to connect to the internet, turn it off when editing Wikipedia. If you edit using a mobile connection, try using a Wi-Fi connection, and vice versa. If you are using a corporate internet connection, switch to a different Wi-Fi network. If you have a Wikipedia account, please log in.
How to appeal if you are confident that your connection does not use a web host's IP address:
If you are confident that you are not using a web host, you may appeal this block by adding the following text on your talk page: {{unblock|reason=Caught by a web host block but this host or IP is not a web host. My IP address is _______. Place any further information here. ~~~~}}. You must fill in the blank with your IP address for this block to be investigated. Your IP address can be determined here. Alternatively, if you wish to keep your IP address private you can use the unblock ticket request system. There are several reasons you might be editing using the IP address of a web host (such as if you are using VPN software or a business network); please use this method of appeal only if you think your IP address is in fact not a web host.
Administrators: The IP block exemption user right should only be applied to allow users to edit using web host in exceptional circumstances, and they should usually be directed to the functionaries team via email. If you intend to give the IPBE user right, a CheckUser needs to take a look at the account. This can be requested most easily at SPI Quick Checkuser Requests. Unblocking an IP or IP range with this template is highly discouraged without at least contacting the blocking administrator.
This block will expire on 07:37, 6 August 2027. Your current IP address is 206.189.44.186.
Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors.
This IP address range has been globally blocked. This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.
Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong. Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and can sometimes affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. Review the information below for assistance if you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.
This block affects editing on all Wikimedia wikis.
The IP address or range 206.189.32.0/20 has been globally blocked by EPIC for the following reason(s):
This page is currently semi-protected so that only established, registered users can edit it.
This IP address has been blocked from editing Wikipedia.
You will not be able to edit Wikipedia using a web host provider because it hides your IP address, much like a proxy or VPN.