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A '''vandalism-only account''' is an account that is used for the sole purpose of [[WP:Vandalism|vandalizing]] Wikipedia.
Vandalism-only accounts are usually [[Wikipedia:Indefinite blocks|blocked indefinitely]] , although occasionally, depending on the severity of the vandalism, the first block implemented may be temporary. If vandalism continues after a temporary block expires, it is extremely rare for the
Vandalism-only accounts do not include IP addresses, as IP addresses are often [[Proxy server|shared by many physical computers]], and are nearly always [[DHCP|reassigned to another computer]] after a period of time. However, if an IP address has been used only or mostly for vandalism, it is included in [[:Category:IP addresses used for vandalism]]. These IP addresses may be subject to very long blocks, up to a year and occasionally even longer.
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