Template:Old IP warnings top/doc

This template can be used to archive old warnings on IP user talk pages. The reason for archiving can be changed from its default with the  parameter, which affects the text "This shared IP ... these warnings may be stale."

If an optional text is given, it appears under the standard message. For example, giving a date range or other details. (See Example 2 below)

Surround old warnings on a user IP page (especially shared IPs) by  Old IP warnings top and Old IP warnings bottom

The template can also be subst'ed.

Example
Welcome, and thank you for experimenting with TechInfoDepot. Your test worked, and it has been reverted or removed. Please take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. If you would like to experiment further, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Some Editor a long time ago (UTC)

Please stop your disruptive editing. If you continue to vandalize TechInfoDepot, you will be blocked from editing. Another Editor a long time ago(UTC)

You have been blocked for a period of 31 hours from editing in accordance with TechInfoDepot's blocking policy for persistent vandalism. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make constructive contributions. If you believe this block is unjustified, you may contest the block by adding the text

Welcome, and thank you for experimenting with TechInfoDepot. Your test worked, and it has been reverted or removed. Please take a look at the welcome page to learn more about contributing to this encyclopedia. If you would like to experiment further, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Some Editor yesterday (UTC)

Example 2
(Old warnings here)