User:Citation bot/block
If the Citation Bot is systemically creating unwanted edits, it may be necessary to pause its activity by placing a block. (Only admins can do this.)
The bot operates from a number of accounts, so that only problematic edits need be stopped. Please do not unilaterally block all accounts without consideration. Details of what each account does are listed below. Usually a block of CB1 will suffice to prevent problems; it may also be necessary to block CB.
It can be difficult for me to fix bugs when a bot account is blocked. Therefore, if a block is related to a specific bug, it would be helpful if the block summary stated 'Can be unblocked when bug x is fixed' - this allows me to deal with the issue faster by unblocking the bot myself. Obviously, this should only be stated where applicable.
- {{User|Citation bot}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Only operates when initiated manually by a user. May be blocked if absolutely necessary; however do bear in mind that this will inconvenience users of the tool.
- {{User|Citation bot test}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot_test&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Only operates when initiated manually by the maintainers, or exceptionally a 'civilian' user.
= Paused accounts =
The below accounts are not currently in active use, but may return to service in the future.
- {{User|Citation bot 1}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot_1&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Operates automatically, either under my supervision whilst I am fixing bugs or developing new features, or unsupervised when there are no outstanding bugs. Blocking this account is encouraged where unhandled systemic errors are present.
- {{User|Citation bot 2}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot_2&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Creates Cite Doi subpages when they don't exist. Converts Cite arXiv to Cite journal when papers are published. There should rarely be cause to block this account.
- {{User|Citation bot 3}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot_3&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Expands and formats Cite Doi subpages. Should only be blocked if it is deleteriously affecting the written output of the Cite Doi template, against the template documentation.
- {{User|Citation bot 4}} ([{{fullurl:Special:Blockip|wpBlockAddress=User:Citation_bot_4&wpBlockExpiry=indefinite&wpAnonOnly=0&wpEnableAutoblock=0&wpCreateAccount=0&wpBlockReason=Bot%20malfunctioning:%20}} block]): Used for one-off tasks, using different code to other accounts. Should only be blocked if errant edits are being produced from this account.