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Filter ID:	5
Description: (publicly viewable)
Conditions:	( contains_any(removed_lines, "{{irrelevant}}", "{{incomplete}}", "{{garbage}}") ) & !(user_groups contains "sysop") ( contains_any(removed_lines, "{{irrelevant}}", "{{incomplete}}", "{{garbage}}") ) & !(user_groups contains "sysop")
Notes:	# AnotherConsumerRightsPerson - Have disabled due to Filter 4 being the same thing but better, and this takes up time to run, but enable again if I'm wrong. # AbuseFilter Rule: Restrict Removal of Stub Notices to Sysops Only # # Description: # This is an AbuseFilter rule for MediaWiki that prevents regular users and anonymous editors # from removing specific stub notices (`{{irrelevant}}`, `{{incomplete}}`, `{{garbage}}`) from articles. # Only users in the "sysop" (administrator) group are allowed to remove these notices. # The purpose of this rule is to ensure that these warnings remain in place until reviewed # and removed by a moderator so people don't get salty and remove notices from their own articles. They can edit the article but can't remove the notice. # # Rule Syntax: # The rule uses MediaWiki's AbuseFilter language, which operates on conditions and actions. # Here is the full rule with comments explaining each part: ( # `contains_any` checks if any of the specified strings (stub templates) were removed in the edit. contains_any(removed_lines, "{{irrelevant}}", "{{incomplete}}", "{{garbage}}") ) & !( # `user_groups contains "sysop"` ensures the rule applies only to users who are NOT sysops. user_groups contains "sysop" ) # How the Rule Works: # 1. The `removed_lines` variable holds the content removed in an edit. # 2. `contains_any(removed_lines, "{{irrelevant}}", "{{incomplete}}", "{{garbage}}")`: # - Checks if any of the three templates were part of the removed content. # - If yes, this part evaluates to true. # 3. `user_groups contains "sysop"`: # - Checks if the user making the edit belongs to the "sysop" group. # - The `!` (NOT) operator ensures the rule applies to users who are NOT in the "sysop" group. # 4. The rule triggers if: # - The edit removes one or more of the stub notices, AND # - The editor is not a sysop. # Actions to Take: # You can configure the following actions for this rule: # - Disallow: Prevent the edit entirely. # - Warn: Show a message to the user explaining why their edit is disallowed. # - Tag: Mark the edit for review by admins. # - Typically, "Disallow" is sufficient for this scenario. # Example Warning Message: # "You are not allowed to remove the stub notices {{irrelevant}}, {{incomplete}}, or {{garbage}} unless you are a sysop. Please contact an administrator if you believe this is a mistake." # Editing This Rule: # For a newbie with no coding experience: # 1. Log in as a user with permission to modify AbuseFilters (usually sysop or higher). # 2. Go to `Special:AbuseFilter` and find this rule. # 3. Edit the rule as follows: # - To add new stub templates, include them in the `contains_any` function, like this: # contains_any(removed_lines, "{{irrelevant}}", "{{incomplete}}", "{{garbage}}", "{{new_template}}") # - To change who can remove stub notices, modify the `user_groups` condition: # Example: `!(user_groups contains "superadmin")` will restrict removal to superadmins only. # 4. Save the filter and test it using the "Test" feature to ensure it behaves as expected. # Testing the Rule: # - Use the "Test" feature on the AbuseFilter management page. # - Input sample edits (removed lines with stub templates) and check if the rule triggers correctly. # - Test edits as a sysop and a non-sysop to confirm that permissions work properly. # Notes for Maintenance: # - Keep the warning message clear and user-friendly. # - Log attempts to remove these templates for audit purposes. # - Review the filter regularly to ensure it is functioning as intended.
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potentially salty about stub notice

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