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.