https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=18531
Summary: Hiding can hide a bit too well
Product: MediaWiki
Version: unspecified
Platform: All
OS/Version: All
Status: NEW
Severity: enhancement
Priority: Normal
Component: Blocking
AssignedTo: [email protected]
ReportedBy: [email protected]
I have been trying to sort out a checkuser/oversight case, and noticed I've
been greatly hampered by the "hide username" function. While this is extremely
valuable, it also makes it near impossible to track down edits of a disruptive
user, which is precisely the kind of work oversighters and checkusers often
have to do.
(More generally, in the past it's been possible for anyone to track a change
such as a rename, move, oversighting, or deletion in the logs and history
provided they are able to see the source entries (ie have the appropriate
admin/oversight rights needed). We need to not lose that ability with these new
tools.)
REQUEST:
If the user viewing material is an oversighter or otherwise would be allowed to
see or modify the "hide username" setting, then the username appears as
"[deleted] (show/hide)" or "[hidden] (show/hide)" in lists and other places,
not just be omitted.
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