User blog:Numberblocks459/Wiki Terms

Strike- A strike is a warning that reminds you you broke a rule. If you get three of these, you are blocked.

Blocked- A blocked user is a user that can no longer edit pages or comment. They can('t) post on their message wall, however, depending on the settings for the block. It can be short, long, medium, infinite, whatever. Only admins can use this.

Ban- A ban is when a user can not chat.

Sockpuppet- An imposter of a bureaucrat, admin, content moderator, discussions moderator, chat moderator, or other user.