ESB:Blocking policies (version 2)

Introduction
After some recent disputes, and due to difficulty enforcing the rule that requires administrators to warn users, in which not all administrators warn users for things, I am making a proposal to update the blocking policy, something we have not done since May 2014.

Reference. For you reference, previous blocking policy discussions:
 * November 26, 2014-November 27, 2014 (withdrawn revision)
 * April 27, 2014-May 4, 2014 (passed)
 * April 13, 2014-April 22, 2014 (passed)

Proposal
What this is basically doing is making blocks less subjective, (as Spongebob456 advocated here). It also makes the rules more enforceable, as well as giving administrators more discretion (as Joseph had advocated in the past). Additionally, it also provides a better "checks and balances" system to ensure administrators are not abusing the blocking tool. The ultimate goal I am trying to reach is this:
 * Administrators have discretion with blocking, as they should have good judgement and be trustworthy.
 * If there is a dispute, it should be dealt with quickly.
 * If an adminsitrator abuses the blocking tool, more efficient action can be taken.

Bold is added stuff, struck out is removed stuff


 * A. General
 * 1. Administrators are privileged with the power to block other users and are expected to have good judgment when it comes to using this power tool.
 * 2. Administrators must follow the established blocking policy. Any exceptions require a community discussion.
 * 3. Any administrator who fails to follow the blocking procedures after one (1) warning from a bureaucrat will be suspended for seven (7) days. (changed/moved to block dispute below)
 * 4. After the administrator's 7-day suspension, their administrative powers shall be returned. If the administrator continues to violate the blocking procedures after one (1) warning from a bureaucrat, they will be given a 14-day suspension, pending discussion on the administrator's user rights. (changed/moved to block dispute below)


 * B. Procedures
 * 1. Administrators that find a user violating any of the policies must revert any changes and must politely notify the user of their wrongdoing by giving one (1) warning on their message wall.
 * 2. If a user breaks two (2) different rules, that counts as one (1) warning for each rule. A user must break the same rule two (2) times before being blocked.
 * 3. If a warned user continues to edit break the same rule within twenty-four (24) hours without acknowledging the warning, the administrator should try to contact that user again.
 * 4. If the warned user continues to edit break the same rule for twenty-four (24) hours after the administrator have tried to contact them again, the user will be blocked for a maximum of fourteen (14) days.
 * 5. Any user who continues to violate the rule for which they were blocked within seven (7) days after their initial block ends will receive further penalties, depending on the rule(s) violated and the severity of the offense. The blocks will follow this format:
 * a. 3rd offense: 1-month block
 * b. 4th offense: 3-month block
 * c. 5th offense: 6-month block
 * d. 6th offense: 1-year block
 * e. 7th offense: infinite block
 * 6. The preceding clauses (1 through 5, above) are the blocking policy and must be followed, except for the clauses outlined in section C, "Exceptions," below.


 * C. Exceptions
 * 1. Any user who makes any contributions that are very serious to the point in which they harm the wiki or threaten a user, they may be infinitely blocked immediately for any given amount of time at the discretion of the blocking administrator. pending a block review (see section C, clause 4, below).
 * 2. The administrator who infinitely blocks a user due to section C, clause 3, above, must create a block review to determine that the block is legitimate. Three administrators must endorse the block before it is legal. These two clauses are in place for emergencies in which a user may do seriously harm on the wiki.
 * 3. Any user who spams, and/or vandalizes, harasses, or threatens as their first edit will may automatically be blocked without warning. for a maximum of fourteen (14) days. If they continue to spam and/or vandalize after their block, they shall be given an infinite block. They reserve the right to appeal a block, per the "appealing a block" section below.
 * 4. This clause outlines items that are not block-worthy, and such are deemed "unfair."
 * a. Anyone who misspells a word or misuses grammar shall not be blocked.
 * b. Anyone who begins a page without proper formatting shall not be blocked.
 * c. Anyone who makes an accidental edit shall not be blocked.


 * D. Blocking the user
 * 1. When an administrator blocks a user, they must use the template on their message wall to notify that they have been blocked. This gives the blocked user a chance to find out they have been blocked and they can be easily linked to the policies as well as read the instructions to appeal a block.
 * 2. Administrators must leave the user's message wall open in order for the blocked user to make an appeal case.
 * 3. If a blocked user abuses their wall privileges by spamming, threatening, or harassing other users, before making an appeal case, they have forfeited their chance to make an appeal and can have their wall priveleges removed until the end of their block.
 * 4. If a user makes an appeal case, it must be posted to ESB:Block reviews and discussed there.


 * E. Appealing a block
 * 1. Any user who is blocked or banned may appeal to have the block or ban removed if they deem it unfair. If any bureaucrat deems it unfair, they may unblock the user.
 * 2. The appeal will be in the form of a discussion that will follow the discussion policies and last seven (7) days, except for the following:
 * a. Users will only support or oppose the original block; neutral votes will not count.
 * b. A block review requires 70% opposing the block to overturn the block.
 * c. For blocks less than seven (7) days, the appeal discussion will last half the amount of time of the block.
 * 3. The appeal discussion will be posted to ESB:Block reviews.
 * 3. In this case, it is required to allow the user to edit their talk page/message wall no matter what the issue is. (this was moved above and reworded)
 * 4. If the blocked user handles the block without verbally/personally attacking the blocking administrator or violating any other user conduct rules, they will be allowed to make an appeal on their talk page/message wall. (this was moved above and reworded)
 * 5. If the blocked user violates any user conduct rules, the will be blocked from using their talk page/message wall and the opportunity to appeal a block. (this was moved above and reworded)
 * 4. If the appeal fails, the block will not be reverted.
 * 5. If a banned user fails an appeal, they must wait six (6) months before creating another appeal.


 * F. Block disputes
 * 1. A block dispute occurs when any other user not including the blocked user oppose the administrator's actions in blocking a user.
 * 2. All blocking disputes should be handled between the conflicting parties. If the conflicting parties resolve the dispute, the dispute is over.
 * 3. If neither party agrees to a compromise, the user opposing the block must post to the ESB:Block reviews and follow the procedures.
 * 4. '''A block must be overturned or changed if it receives 70% support.
 * 5. Any blocking dispute involving an administrator may be considered an abuse of power and should be dealt with in the following manner.
 * a. If the blocking administrator is in the wrong following a block review, a majority (more than 50%) of all uninvolved bureaucrats must decide how to deal with the administrator.
 * b. If it is decided by the bureaucrats that the administrator needs a suspension from their adminship, the suspension shall last no longer than seven (7) days.
 * c. If the administrator recieves a second suspension for misuse of the the blocking tool within six (6) months, a discussion shall be created to decided if they should keep their status as an administrator.

This discussion will end