Forum:Warning vandals

Recently, I had to warn several users and even go a fair as blocking one of them for repeatedly flaming and attacking a vandal. In this case, not only did they leave offensive messages on his talk page, they went as far to create a user page and fill it with incredibly mean and offensive messages. This is also known as bullying. Another prime example of users taking the law into their own hands can be seen here (though one of the messages was fine).

Doing this is a severe breach of COD:UTP and it can result in a block. This leaves a poor impression for whoever happens to see it, and it is unacceptable.

I think warnings should just consist of the Vandalism template. The template warns vandals perfectly well and doesn't use and offensive language to get the message across.

I would like to see some sort of guideline to prevent this, because it is now becoming a serious issue.

Thoughts? 17:52, August 26, 2010 (UTC)