On Jan 26, 2009, at 18:24, Brion Vibber <[email protected]> wrote:

> Quick note -- we're now testing Werdna's AbuseFilter extension on
> test.wikipedia.org. AbuseFilter will make it easier for on-wiki admins
> to set up automatic detection and tagging in response to common   
> suspect
> editing patterns.
>
> A lot of this kind of filtering is being done in client-side bot tools
> today, but it can be hard to coordinate what's going on, and responses
> are usually limited to heavy-handed reversions... by building the
> filters into the wiki, actions can range from simply tagging an edit  
> for
> human attention to emergency desysopping, depending on what's  
> appropriate.
>
> * Docs: http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AbuseFilter
> * Take a peek: http://test.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:AbuseFilter

That'll be http://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:AbuseFilter

:)

-- brion
>
>
> Currently, sysops can define filter rules on Test Wikipedia, but with
> some limitations on what the system can do in response:
>
> * Tagging with visibility in RecentChanges/History/Contribs/etc isn't
> implemented yet (needs some support in MediaWiki core that hasn't been
> merged yet)
>
> * Filter-triggered blocks, range blocks, and removal from groups is
> disabled since we don't want people going crazy just yet. ;)
>
> Werdna will be polishing up the capabilities, interface, and
> capabilities of AbuseFilter over the next couple weeks ... in response
> to your help testing and providing feedback. Go check it out! :D
>
> -- brion
>
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