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This user helped get "32 Old Slip" listed at Did You Know on the main page on 4 September 2014.
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Edit filters

Requested edit filters (WP:EF/R)

Warn about a Wikipedia mirror

Ed-Tech Press, also known as "Scientific E-Resources, is a Wikipedia mirror. They print copies of books that are just Wikipedia articles. Per WP:CIRCULAR, we should never cite them in articles. Unfortunately, these books are listed in Google Books, and there's no obvious warning on them. I've inadvertently cited them twice recently. While I really appreciate reversions like this one, it seems like this is an area where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Could we please have an abuse filter set up for this string:

|publisher=Scientific e-Resources

which should catch most {{cite book}} uses? If it would be great if it could produce a warning message like "Ed-Tech Press and Scientific E-Resources are Wikipedia mirrors. They are not reliable sources and should not be cited in articles per WP:CIRCULAR." I think that the 'warn' setting should be sufficient. WhatamIdoing (talk) 01:42, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you making this request - this publisher is just the worst. There is deliberately no attempt to identify the nature of the copied materials; it's just a straight up scam. There are three things I usually search for: "Ed-Tech Press", "Scientific e-Resources" (which is typically displayed when a google books link is resolved in a template), and the URL of "edtechpress.co.uk". I do agree with the warning being sufficient as I don't recall this ever being used on-wiki by a bad-faith actor. Sam Kuru (talk) 02:35, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
Yeah. Possible filter code for catching this could be:
page_namespace == 0 &
!contains_any(user_groups, "bot", "sysop", "extendedconfirmed") & (
   mirrors := "(?:\|publisher\s*\=\s*(?:(?:[Ss]cientific [Ee]\s?-\s?[Rr]esources)|(?:Ed\s?-\s?[Tt]ech [Pp]ress)))|(?:\|url\s*\=\s*edtechpress\.co\.uk)";
   added_lines irlike mirrors &
   !(removed_lines irlike mirrors)
)
I would create a log-only filter at first, and if it does well, ramp it up to warn. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 22:05, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for this. I understand that starting as a long-only filter is common, and I've no objection. WhatamIdoing (talk) 00:20, 14 July 2024 (UTC)
@WhatamIdoing, Kuru, and PharyngealImplosive7: If there is consensus for deprecation, it could just be added to 869 (hist · log), which might be better than a new filter just for this. Most likely Deferred to WP:RSN. EggRoll97 (talk) 18:48, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
@EggRoll97, I don't think that it should be handled through the RSP system. It's not a case of "deprecated at RSN"; instead, it's a case of "banned by policy" (Wikipedia:Verifiability#Wikipedia and sources that mirror or use it being the most relevant policy). The deprecation message wouldn't be appropriate. Instead, I think it needs a message that is specific to Wikipedia:Mirrors and forks. WhatamIdoing (talk) 21:44, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
Requires more information Do you have any diffs to go off of by chance for this? It would be helpful to see this being added in a diff to be able to test a possible filter on one. EggRoll97 (talk) 06:26, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
Sure. Look at this one. WhatamIdoing (talk) 17:25, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
Still doing... I've been trying to build this filter, but I'm running into syntax errors. Still working on it, but this one seems to be taking time. EggRoll97 (talk) 13:40, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for working on it. WhatamIdoing (talk) 19:37, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
I'm getting syntax errors, but I'm not sure what exactly is going wrong. This may be past my expertise, I'm not sure why it's throwing Expected a ) at character 53, not found (found T_STRING bot instead). From all I can tell, the code above seems fine, but batch testing doesn't like it, and I've got no idea currently on how to fix it. I've tried adding more parentheses, but everything seems to be closed up, so it shouldn't be throwing the error as far as I'm aware. EggRoll97 (talk) 05:40, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Would finding another pair of eyes be helpful? We could ask at VPT. WhatamIdoing (talk) 05:50, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
There is supposed to be a comma after user_groups(example). Sorry I didn't notice this before. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 15:29, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
I've added the comma. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 15:34, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
I actually happened to try that when trying to build the filter in /test, adding the comma removes that error there, but adds a new syntax error on line 4, Syntax error detected: Expected a ) at character 256, not found (found T_ID added_lines instead). EggRoll97 (talk) 19:02, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Maybe additionally the mirrors := declaration? Supposedly needs a semicolon at the end: User-defined variables.
I've added that in too. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 19:56, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Testing at 1323. Apologies for this taking so long, I've been a bit busy with other matters. EggRoll97 (talk) 06:24, 24 August 2024 (UTC)
\o/
Congratulations. I hope that the testing proves conclusive. WhatamIdoing (talk) 20:09, 24 August 2024 (UTC)
Just noting here that there have been no hits so far. We might want to wait for another 2 weeks and if there are still no hits then, consider deleting the filter. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 22:38, 7 September 2024 (UTC)
Alternatively we could add lulu books and several others. All the best: Rich Farmbrough 21:40, 12 September 2024 (UTC).
No objections to the above, might as well make this broader if possible. EggRoll97 (talk) 22:42, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

New users adding sock / block templates to other user's pages

  • Task: Disallow new users / IPs from adding block templates including sock blocking templates to users that aren't blocked
  • Reason: In general there's almost no reason for any but the most seasoned IPs or new accounts to add block templates that are typically automatically added by the blocking admin. Either a total block of new users adding block templates, or only for non-blocked accounts.
  • Diffs: Special:Diff/1184722881 (likely) single-time vandal doing this type of disruption happening on an administrator's page. This user may have been auto-confirmed, so this may need to apply to all non-ECP+ users.

GeorgeMemulous (talk) 23:57, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

I'm making some regex right now, but what I'm concerned about is that this edit is from over a year ago. Do you have any other more recent examples? Because otherwise, it wouldn't be necessary to create a whole new filter. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 02:11, 8 September 2024 (UTC)
Don't we already have 1157 (hist · log) that does this purpose? Codename Noreste 🤔 Talk 03:00, 8 September 2024 (UTC)
Clearly that didn't stop this particular instance of disruption. Although, I can't think of many times this was added recently. I do know of an LTA that's recently been adding unblock requests to their own pages as an already unblocked account, so maybe that could be added? Either way, disruption is disruption, but if it isn't that common I suppose a filter is unnecessary. GeorgeMemulous (talk) 18:35, 8 September 2024 (UTC)
Just stumbled upon an example from just now of a disruptive editor adding a block template to an unblocked IP's page. See here. Not disallowed by any existing filter. GeorgeMemulous (talk) 23:56, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
803 (hist · log) could probably also be adjusted for sleeper accounts like this one. Nobody (talk) 05:44, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

Duplicate Disambiguation Entries

  • Task: Disallow edits to disambiguation pages that add an entry already on the page.
  • Reason: This filter would be useful on long disambiguation pages such as King (disambiguation), where adding a duplicate entry is easy.
  • Diffs: Special:Diff/1243174404

Faster than Thunder (talk | contributions) 22:57, 12 September 2024 (UTC)

Does this happen often? If it happens once every few months occassionally, it seems like a filter isn't worth it. Do you have edits recently done by multiple editors that are duplicate disambiguation entries? – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 01:13, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
I am wondering if there is not a way to provide a pre=save notice to the editor, rather than blocking the edit altogether. BD2412 T 03:12, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
That sounds like a warning filter with a custom warning message. Nobody (talk) 08:59, 13 September 2024 (UTC)
Filter 1323 — Pattern modified
Last changed at 16:22, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

Filter 2 — Actions: none

Last changed at 01:46, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

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User:Tiggerjay

Returning from a wiki-break, former ACC. Happy to help with the backlog. TiggerJay (talk) 07:38, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done – not a currently an active member of the WP:ACC team — JJMC89 (T·C) 23:52, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
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User:Pachu Kannan

Requesting access for updating census data of highly populated Indian villages in Kerala state and other human settlements on this planet in future. Pachu Kannan (talk) 10:12, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Bunnypranav

I would like access to AWB to fix CheckWiki issues more efficiently than I currently do using WPCleaner. I also want to streamline typo fixing as part of WP:TYPO. I understand I have been denied it twice in the recent past, but I strongly believe that I am fit for getting the permission now, as I gained significantly more experience and done more constructive edits. Bunnypranav (talk) 14:01, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 2 requests for autowikibrowser declined in the past 90 days ([1][2]). — MusikBot talk 14:10, 9 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Shotgunheist

I would like to use AWB's Checkwiki functionality to alter position of references with respect to punctuation and incorrect ISBNs as I am frequently revising pages that need reference issue support; use find and replace for music album title issues; and use AWB for assistance on creating and correcting items and links within categories of music genres, domestic flag information, and public parks. Thank you. Shotgunheist 💬 19:49, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Nuvolet

Improve articles' layouts, correcting Spanish settlement infoboxes, changing IPA-va (depricated) to IPA|ca-valencia, adding IPA, correcting links, etc. I had AWB rights in the past, however I stopped using Wikipedia due to COVID-19. Now I am fully recovered and would like to carry on improving things here and there. Thank you. Nuvolet (talk) 20:23, 11 September 2024 (UTC) Nuvolet (talk) 20:23, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had their access to AutoWikiBrowser automatically revoked ([3]). — MusikBot talk 20:30, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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User:Ednabrenze

I currently have temporary NPP right which will expire in few days and would like to continue patrolling new pages to help bring down the huge backlog. Ednabrenze (talk) 04:34, 15 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Rosguill (expires 00:00, 20 September 2024 (UTC)). — MusikBot talk 04:40, 15 September 2024 (UTC)
 Done and thank you for all your work so far. – Joe (talk) 10:15, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

User:98Tigerius

Hi, I would like to request for NPP rights to help reduce the huge backlog of NPP reviewers. I have familiarized myself with the prerequisite required for this permission. I started to help out in draftspace of my interest, and noticed that there are quite of huge backlog that are pending review, in which only NPP reviewers are allowed to accept/reject it, I believed with my knowledge, I can volunteer to reduce it. Thank you for considering me. 98𝚃𝙸𝙶𝙴𝚁𝙸𝚄𝚂 [𝚃𝙰𝙻𝙺] 07:36, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

@98Tigerius: It sounds like want to review drafts submitted to articles for creation? For that, you should request access at WP:AFC/P. This right is for new page patrolling. We usually like to see some previous experience at AfC and/or AfD before granting this right. – Joe (talk) 10:14, 19 September 2024 (UTC)
@Joe Roe Oh alright then. Thank you. 98𝚃𝙸𝙶𝙴𝚁𝙸𝚄𝚂 [𝚃𝙰𝙻𝙺] 10:38, 19 September 2024 (UTC)
 Not done for the bot. – Joe (talk) 11:27, 19 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Cocobb8

My 6-month trial period is soon expiring. I just came back from a wikibreak (that's why there's not much activity for the past 2 months or so) but am getting back on the wiki! Thanks, Cocobb8 (💬 talk • ✏️ contribs) 18:39, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Clovermoss (expires 19:51, 29 September 2024 (UTC)). — MusikBot talk 18:40, 20 September 2024 (UTC)
 Done, track record looks good. signed, Rosguill talk 19:13, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Tavantius

As an AFC reviewer,[1] article creator, and AFD stalker, I believe that I'm experienced enough to try and help reduce the backlog of new pages. Tavantius (talk) 19:06, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

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User:Tvfunhouse

I have reviewed the criteria for receiving this permission, and feel my contribution history demonstrates an adequate knowledge of creating, expanding, and patrolling articles in accordance to Wikipedia policies. Tvfunhouse (talk) 00:54, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Aliy Dawut

Hello hello, I have been a Wikipedian for well over 4 months now, and I feel that I have learned a great many things about the site in terms of editing, content, policies, and conduct that I could have never imagined beforehand. If given this right, I humbly commit to using it to the utmost competent and fair / legitimate nature that I possibly can. Thank you Aliy Dawut (talk) 02:52, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

User:HypeBoy

I have been contributing to pages for three years now, with prior experience in patrolling edit filter log. I would like to get reviewer rights so I can contribute to Wikipedia in more ways than I am able to, presently, and help with the backlog. Since my last request in July, I've been making a track record of communicating collegially with other editors, in my talk page and elsewhere. I hope you'll consider me. Thank you. — ‎‎‎hhypeboyh 💬 • ✏️ 23:11, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for pending changes reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([4]). — MusikBot talk 23:20, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Mischellemougly

I have 16 months experience in editing Wikipedia. I wish to contribute whole lot of my time for betterment of Wikipedia and reduce the backlog in all possible ways that I can. As an initial step towards it, I am applying for granting this user right, so I can use it to improve pages in Wikipedia. Thank You! Mischellemougly (talk) 09:15, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: user blocked. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 06:51, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Rofraja

I have been reviewing and fixing bare URLs for the past year and I would like to try something different. I'd like to get reviewer rights to be able to start reviewing from a different angle. Rofraja (talk) 19:15, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 06:54, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Cremastra

I'm an experienced user, and would like to help out at pending changes. I know the backlog is small, but I see no reason why I can't spend a bit of time to make it smaller. I have experience in anti-vandalism, and already some *limited* experience reviewing changes at Wikibooks, where I hold the reviewer right (although I am not super active there). Cremastra (talk) 16:11, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

Rollback (WP:PERM/R)

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User:Bunnypranav

I would like access to rollback for more efficiently combating vandalism. I have gained experience in patrolling RecentChanges. I also make sure to always warn (and welcome new users) after reverting their edits on their talk page. I declare that I have read through all the policies regarding vandalism. Bunnypranav (talk) 11:01, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

BRFAs

Bot Name Status Created Last editor Date/Time Last BAG editor Date/Time
BaranBOT 7 (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-09-18, 04:43:22 SD0001 2024-09-18, 17:37:55 SD0001 2024-09-18, 17:37:55
KiranBOT 11 (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-09-17, 16:01:53 Pigsonthewing 2024-09-17, 16:59:45 Never edited by BAG n/a
RustyBot 2 (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-09-15, 15:17:54 Rusty Cat 2024-09-17, 14:02:41 Never edited by BAG n/a
KiranBOT 10 (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-09-07, 13:04:48 Usernamekiran 2024-09-17, 15:46:41 Never edited by BAG n/a
PonoRoboT 2 (T|C|B|F) On hold 2024-07-20, 23:38:17 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:49:03 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:49:03
Platybot (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-07-08, 08:52:05 Primefac 2024-08-25, 20:09:43 Primefac 2024-08-25, 20:09:43
BaranBOT 6 (T|C|B|F) On hold 2024-09-15, 11:41:46 SD0001 2024-09-16, 12:41:02 SD0001 2024-09-16, 12:41:02
Leaderbot (T|C|B|F) Extended trial 2024-08-10, 12:32:53 Leaderboard 2024-09-08, 11:47:11 SD0001 2024-09-08, 10:35:46
SodiumBot 2 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-07-16, 20:03:26 Novem Linguae 2024-08-08, 07:10:31 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:51:27
DannyS712 bot III 74 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-05-09, 00:02:12 DannyS712 2024-07-21, 02:39:35 TheSandDoctor 2024-07-13, 22:20:18
StradBot 2 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-02-17, 03:20:39 SD0001 2024-02-17, 05:58:51 SD0001 2024-02-17, 05:58:51
CapsuleBot 2 (T|C|B|F) Extended trial 2023-06-14, 00:14:29 Capsulecap 2024-01-20, 02:36:30 Primefac 2024-01-15, 07:40:39
AussieBot 1 (T|C|B|F) Extended trial: User response needed! 2023-03-22, 01:57:36 Hawkeye7 2024-02-18, 23:33:13 Primefac 2024-02-18, 20:10:45
FrostlySnowman 10 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2023-03-02, 02:55:00 SD0001 2024-09-18, 17:52:59 SD0001 2024-09-18, 17:52:59
PrimeBOT 39 (T|C|B|F) On hold 2023-05-11, 12:48:50 Primefac 2024-08-16, 10:37:20 Headbomb 2023-07-02, 17:38:58
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