MediaWiki talk:Blockedtext

Edit request for dark mode compatibility

In Template:Blocked text, please change

<div style="padding:10px; background:var(--color-base, white); border:1px #666 solid;">

to

<div style="padding:10px; border:1px #666 solid;">

This is because when a template such as {{Zombie proxy}} or {{Blocked proxy}} is transcluded inside (as people do in block messages), it clashes harshly with the set background colour in dark mode. —Matrix(!) {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 09:50, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

I don't see the background:var(--color-base, white) in Template:Blocked text. Please check again? — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 15:31, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

@MSGJ: sorry, I meant

<div style="padding:10px; background:white; border:1px #666 solid;">

—Matrix(!) {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 06:24, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 07:57, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

Matrix, would

background:var(--background-color-base, white); color:inherit;

work for you? I've updated the sandbox to use this styling; and looking at the /testcases in dark mode, it seems to resolve the issue of the harsh color clash, while maintaining a visual distinction between the block-reason box and the rest of the template (as the background:white rule previously did). All the best, a smart kitten (meow) 14:34, 25 August 2024 (UTC)

@A smart kitten: actually that seems like a better idea, looking at testcases. It would probably also be more WGAC compliant. Go ahead. —Matrix(!) {user - talk? - _uselesscontributions} 15:41, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

Per above, please change

<div style="padding:10px; border:1px #666 solid;">

to

<div style="padding:10px; background:var(--background-color-base, white); color:inherit; border:1px #666 solid;">

All the best, ‍—‍a smart kitten_[meow] 21:08, 6 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done Izno (talk) 00:33, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

Minor fixes to Blockedtext

I decided to do a minor fix on this:

You are currently unable to edit Wikipedia due to a block affecting your account.
This does not affect your ability to read Wikipedia pages.

The account has been blocked for the following reason(s):

This block will expire on .

Even when blocked, you will usually still be able to edit your user talk page, as well as email administrators and other editors, unless specifically disallowed from doing so.

For information on how to proceed, please read the FAQ for blocked users and the guideline on block appeals. The guide to appealing blocks may also be helpful.

ThatGreenRabbit (talk) 23:30, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Protected edit request on 6 December 2024

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	|blockid=yes		|blockid=yes
	|opener=This is because someone using this [[IP address|internet address]] or shared [[proxy server]] was blocked. The ability for all users on this IP address to edit pages has been [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|automatically]] suspended to prevent abuse by the blocked party. Innocent users are sometimes caught in an autoblock.		|opener=This is because someone using this [[IP address|internet address]] or shared [[proxy server]] was blocked. The ability for all users on this IP address to edit pages has been [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|automatically]] suspended to prevent abuse by the blocked party. Innocent users are sometimes caught in an autoblock.
	'''Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong.'''		'''Most people who see this message have done nothing wrong.'''
	Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. See below if you do not believe you have done anything wrong.		Some kinds of blocks restrict editing from specific service providers or telecom companies in response to recent abuse or vandalism, and affect other users who are unrelated to that abuse. See below if you do not believe you have done anything wrong.
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	;What is a block?		;What is a block?
	:A [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|block]] is a measure used to protect Wikipedia from possible improper use, or modification in breach of [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|editorial policies]]. Once a block has expired, they become history unless problems reoccur. Blocks can be applied to a user account, an IP address, or a [[Subnetwork|range of IP addresses]]. [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|A number of automated features]] identify unblocked usage which apparently should be blocked; these are known as ''autoblocks'' and can be quickly rectified if incorrect.		:A [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|block]] is a measure used to protect Wikipedia from possible improper use, or modification in breach of [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|editorial policies]]. Once a block has expired, they become history unless problems reoccur. Blocks can be applied to a user account, an IP address, or a [[Subnetwork|range of IP addresses]]. [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|A number of automated features]] identify unblocked usage which apparently should be blocked; these are known as ''autoblocks'' and can be quickly rectified if incorrect.
	;Most common causes of an autoblock:		;Most common causes of an autoblock:
	:The typical cause of an autoblock is because your IP address or network is either the same one used by another blocked account, or [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|the software believes]] your account or IP address is connected to ''another'' blocked account. Due to the nature of some [[Internet service provider]]s, automatic blocks may inadvertently affect people other than the person who the block was intended for.		:The typical cause of an autoblock is because your IP address or network is either the same one used by another blocked account, or [[Wikipedia:Autoblock|the software believes]] your account or IP address is connected to ''another'' blocked account. Due to the nature of some [[Internet service provider]]s, automatic blocks may inadvertently affect people other than the person who the block was intended for.
	== Rectifying an autoblock ==		== Rectifying an autoblock ==

Rationale: To trim whitespaces appearing in the block message, and to remove lint caused by excessive linebreaks.

Awesome Aasim 19:57, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

 Not done Sorry, I have absolutely zero idea what you are asking be changed here, or even to what page. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 20:22, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

No worries. I created a script that would attempt to make making edit requests earlier. And, yeah there are still bugs. I just fixed a couple, but the change I do want is to MediaWiki:Autoblockedtext according to the diff that was posted above. Awesome Aasim 23:43, 6 December 2024 (UTC)

 Done This script IMO hurts more than it helps - it makes the edit request take much more markup than just writing your changes in words, and also it doesn't appear styled correctly unless your changing it as part of a diff. But the bad presentation aside the actual change requested is reasonable, so here we go. * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 01:37, 7 December 2024 (UTC)