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	A ''']''' is a struggle between two or more ] in which they undo one another's administrative actions — specifically, ] and reblocking a user; ] and redeleting; or ] and reprotecting a page. '''Do not repeat an administrative action when you know that another administrator opposes it. Do not continue a chain of administrative reversals without discussion.'''

	Sanctions applied by the ] and by ] for wheel warring have varied from reprimands and cautions, to temporary blocks, to desysopping, even for first time incidents. Wheel warring has been used as grounds for immediate revocation of adminship following ] in a number of cases. For summaries and citations of relevant ], and example scenarios, see ].

	== Possible indications and alternatives ==
	Possible indications of wheel warring are:

	:* Administrators getting too distressed to discuss something.
	:* An administrator undoes another administrator's actions without consultation.
	:* An administrator deliberately ignores an existing discussion (often at the ] or ]) and implements their own preferred action or version of an edit.
	:* An administrative action is repeatedly performed and reversed (by anyone).

	If you feel the ''need'' to wheel war, try these alternatives:

	:* Discuss the substantive issue with opposing administrators.
	:* Post the issue to ] and '''wait''' for comment from other administrators.
	:* Seek ], just as you would in case of a potential edit war.
	:* Have ]

	Misplaced Pages works on the spirit of ]; disputes should be settled through civil discussion rather than power wrestling.

	==ArbCom enforcement==
	In November 2008, the ] passed ] which stated that administrators are prohibited from reversing or overturning (explicitly or in substance) any action taken by another administrator pursuant to the terms of an active arbitration remedy, and explicitly noted as being taken to enforce said remedy, except:
	:(a) with the written authorization of the Committee, or
	:(b) following a clear, substantial, and active community consensus to do so.

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