[Mediawiki-l] Re: Blocked user options

[Thomas Haws]

Laurie,

Though I was blocked and couldn't edit, I was still a bureaucrat, and I
unblocked myself.  :-)  Thanks.

On 12/12/05, Thomas Haws <tom.haws at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have noticed this issue at wikien-l, but really only just now grapped
> with it.
>
> When an ip is blocked, user gets the "blocked" message suggesting to ask
> an admin for clemency.  This message seems flawed.  Which of the following
> facts do I have wrong?
>
> -blocked user can't get wiki help
> -blocked user must have e-mail address to get e-mail help
> -anon user can't set preferences including an e-mail address
>
> -therefore blocked anon can't get wiki or e-mail help
>
> Here is what needs to be fixed:
>
> Standard blocked user message needs to be changed to say:
>
> "If you are not logged in you will need to log in and have a verified
> e-mail address.  If you don't have an account, you will need to create one
> and verify your e-mail address.  Even from this blocked ip address, the
> system will let you create an account and verify an e-mail address so you
> can contact an administrator."
>
> --
> Tom Haws
> 1094 North Martingale Road
> Gilbert, AZ  85234
> Home Office and Fax: 480-807-8417
> If you have LOVE, you are already in heaven.
> If you have no LOVE, you are already living in hell.
> --Kevin Williams




--
Tom Haws
1094 North Martingale Road
Gilbert, AZ  85234
Home Office and Fax: 480-807-8417
If you have LOVE, you are already in heaven.
If you have no LOVE, you are already living in hell.
--Kevin Williams