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Immediately email '''<code>{{nospam|emergency|wikimedia.org}}</code>''' with details of the threat.
Immediately email '''<code>{{nospam|emergency|wikimedia.org}}</code>''' with details of the threat.
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*This address is only for <u>true emergencies</u> and is monitored around the clock. For non-emergency issues, see [[Wikipedia:Contact us]].
*This address is only for <u>true emergencies</u><!-- this is somewhat in conflict with the statement earlier that " Many threats are empty, but don't make that evaluation yourself"; so what do we mean by "true" emergencies? What not-true emergencies are we telling the reader to divert to other channels?--> and is monitored around the clock. For non-emergency issues, see [[Wikipedia:Contact us]].
*You can also use '''[[Special:EmailUser/Emergency]]''' if you have an account with email enabled.
*You can also use '''[[Special:EmailUser/Emergency]]''' if you have an account with email enabled.
*Include the name of the page where the threat was made, or a [[Help:Diff|diff]].
*Include the name of the page where the threat was made, or a [[Help:Diff|diff]].
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In addition to emailing the Wikimedia Foundation as above, notify Wikipedia [[WP:Administrators|administrators]] privately.
In addition to emailing the Wikimedia Foundation as above, notify Wikipedia [[WP:Administrators|administrators]] privately.
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* Even an administrator discovering a threat should notify other administrators.
* Even if you are an administrator, notify other administrators.
* Use [[Wikipedia:Emailing users|email]], [[Wikipedia:IRC#List_of_useful_channels|IRC]], or other ''low-visibility'' methods. '''Avoid high-traffic noticeboards when reporting.'''
* Use [[Wikipedia:Emailing users|email]], [[Wikipedia:IRC#List_of_useful_channels|IRC]], or other ''low-visibility'' methods. '''Avoid high-traffic noticeboards when reporting.'''
* If in doubt, join {{IRC|wikipedia-en-revdel}} or failing that, in true emergencies there is almost always a [[:meta:Stewards|steward]] on {{IRC|wikimedia-stewards}}. If you don't have an IRC client, click the green <sup>connect</sup> button to launch web-based IRC.
* If in doubt, join {{IRC|wikipedia-en-revdel}} or failing that, in true emergencies there is almost always a [[:meta:Stewards|steward]] on {{IRC|wikimedia-stewards}}. If you don't have an IRC client, click the green <sup>connect</sup> button to launch web-based IRC.

Revision as of 23:06, 22 August 2019


If you see a threat of harm (including self-harm):

Treat all claims seriously

  • Many threats are empty, but don't make that evaluation yourself – leave that responsibility to Foundation staff.
  • If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency services.


Contact the Wikimedia Foundation
Immediately email emergency@wikimedia.org with details of the threat.

  • This address is only for true emergencies and is monitored around the clock. For non-emergency issues, see Wikipedia:Contact us.
  • You can also use Special:EmailUser/Emergency if you have an account with email enabled.
  • Include the name of the page where the threat was made, or a diff.
  • Avoid emailing other addresses or telephoning the Wikimedia Foundation office, as this creates confusion.
  • Staff will typically acknowledge your email immediately.
  • Staff will take appropriate action, such as tracing locations and contacting authorities.


Contact administrators
In addition to emailing the Wikimedia Foundation as above, notify Wikipedia administrators privately.

  • Even if you are an administrator, notify other administrators.
  • Use email, IRC, or other low-visibility methods. Avoid high-traffic noticeboards when reporting.
  • If in doubt, join #wikipedia-en-revdel connect or failing that, in true emergencies there is almost always a steward on #wikimedia-stewards connect. If you don't have an IRC client, click the green connect button to launch web-based IRC.
  • Also request oversight, as such posts often contain personal information requiring suppression.


Advice for administrators

  • Threats of suicide or self-harm require discretion on the questions of blocking or removal of posts.
  • Threats of violence against others should be met with blocking (generally including removal of talk page access) and possibly blocking email as well. Such threats should be removed; consider also deleting the problematic revision from public view.
  • If in doubt, email the office at emergency@wikimedia.org.
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