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'''Private correspondence between Misplaced Pages users''' (private e-mails,<ref>Included as "private emails" are emails between Wikipedians (two or more users), postings to private mailing lists (official or unofficial), or any other ] interpretation of "private". Non-private emails include messages to open mailing lists which are viewable by all — however, in this case, it is often better to merely link to the public posting rather than replicate it on Misplaced Pages.</ref> instant messages, private internet relay chat,<ref>Included as "private internet relay chat" are discussions in channels which are restricted in access in any way (often requiring an invite to access), or private messages between two people. Non-private chat includes channels which can be joined and posted in by all.</ref> or any other form of private correspondence) is not to be posted on Misplaced Pages without the consent of the original correspondent(s). | '''Private correspondence between Misplaced Pages users''' (private e-mails,<ref>Included as "private emails" are emails between Wikipedians (two or more users), postings to private mailing lists (official or unofficial), or any other ] interpretation of "private". Non-private emails include messages to open mailing lists which are viewable by all — however, in this case, it is often better to merely link to the public posting rather than replicate it on Misplaced Pages.</ref> instant messages, private internet relay chat,<ref>Included as "private internet relay chat" are discussions in channels which are restricted in access in any way (often requiring an invite to access), or private messages between two people. Non-private chat includes channels which can be joined and posted in by all.</ref> or any other form of private correspondence) is not to be posted on Misplaced Pages without the consent of the original correspondent(s). | ||
The ] may permit users to submit private correspondence to it '''via email''', where appropriate, for use as evidence in an arbitration, or other Committee action |
The ] may permit users to submit private correspondence to it '''via email''', where appropriate, for use as evidence in an arbitration, or other Committee action. | ||
Users who post private correspondence on Misplaced Pages may be ]. Users who disclose personal information about a user (including email addresses and instant messaging nicknames) may also be blocked from editing. |
Users who post private correspondence on Misplaced Pages may be ]. Users who disclose personal information about a user (including email addresses and instant messaging nicknames) may also be blocked from editing. | ||
<blockquote>Those edit-warring against an administrator following this ruling so as to restore private content without consent of its creator may be briefly blocked by any uninvolved administrator, up to a week in the event of repeated violations. After 5 blocks, the maximum block shall increase to one month.</blockquote> | |||
Any administrator may remove private correspondence that has been posted to Misplaced Pages without the permission of the sender. | Any administrator may remove private correspondence that has been posted to Misplaced Pages without the permission of the sender. |
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The following is a proposed Misplaced Pages policy, guideline, or process. The proposal may still be in development, under discussion, or in the process of gathering consensus for adoption. | Shortcut
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This page in a nutshell: Publicizing private correspondence is a breach of privacy. |
Private correspondence between Misplaced Pages users (private e-mails, instant messages, private internet relay chat, or any other form of private correspondence) is not to be posted on Misplaced Pages without the consent of the original correspondent(s).
The Arbitration Committee may permit users to submit private correspondence to it via email, where appropriate, for use as evidence in an arbitration, or other Committee action.
Users who post private correspondence on Misplaced Pages may be blocked from editing. Users who disclose personal information about a user (including email addresses and instant messaging nicknames) may also be blocked from editing.
Any administrator may remove private correspondence that has been posted to Misplaced Pages without the permission of the sender.
Notes
- Included as "private emails" are emails between Wikipedians (two or more users), postings to private mailing lists (official or unofficial), or any other common sense interpretation of "private". Non-private emails include messages to open mailing lists which are viewable by all — however, in this case, it is often better to merely link to the public posting rather than replicate it on Misplaced Pages.
- Included as "private internet relay chat" are discussions in channels which are restricted in access in any way (often requiring an invite to access), or private messages between two people. Non-private chat includes channels which can be joined and posted in by all.