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.
- Citation bot ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot test ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 1 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 2 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 3 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 4 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
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.
- Citation bot ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot test ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 1 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 2 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 3 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.
- Citation bot 4 ( talk · contribs) ( 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.