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{{Proposed policy}} | {{Proposed policy}} | ||
The '''abuse filter''' (or '''edit filter''') is a tool that allows trusted users to enable controls on some types of unconstructive or disruptive changes. The current filters can be found on [[Special:AbuseFilter]]. Abuse filters can cause huge disruption if they are incorrectly configured or if even a small mistake happens.With the AbuseFilter extension being a very powerful tool and the potential disruption it could cause to Test Wiki, | The '''abuse filter''' (or '''edit filter''') is a tool that allows trusted users to enable controls on some types of unconstructive or disruptive changes. The current filters can be found on [[Special:AbuseFilter]]. Abuse filters can cause huge disruption if they are incorrectly configured or if even a small mistake happens.With the AbuseFilter extension being a very powerful tool and the potential disruption it could cause to Test Wiki, the following modifications would be put into effect if the policy is passed with success: | ||
===1. Removal of | ===1. Removal of abuse filter permissions from administrators:=== | ||
The following permissions are removed from the administrators' group: | The following permissions are removed from the administrators' group: | ||
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===Establishment of New User Groups:=== | ===Establishment of New User Groups:=== | ||
====a) | ====a) Establishment of the "<code>abusefilter-helper</code>" group:==== | ||
Limited access to abuse filter information is granted to members of the <code>abusefilter-helper group</code>. They specifically have the following authorizations: | Limited access to abuse filter information is granted to members of the <code>abusefilter-helper group</code>. They specifically have the following authorizations: | ||
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The "<code>abusefilter</code>" group will be granted to users who require extensive access to abuse filter functionalities. Members of this group will have the power to perform the following actions: | The "<code>abusefilter</code>" group will be granted to users who require extensive access to abuse filter functionalities. Members of this group will have the power to perform the following actions: | ||
1. Create or modify abuse filters (<code>abusefilter-modify</code>) | |||
2. Create or modify what external domains are blocked from being linked (<code>abusefilter-modify-blocked-external-domains</code>) | |||
3. Modify abuse filters with restricted actions (<code>abusefilter-modify-restricted</code>) | |||
4. Revert all changes by the given abuse filter (<code>abusefilter-revert</code>) | |||
Membership in the "AbuseFilter" group will only be granted upon request following a vote on the [[Test Wiki:Community portal|community portal]]. | Membership in the "AbuseFilter" group will only be granted upon request following a vote on the [[Test Wiki:Community portal|community portal]]. | ||
====c) | ====c) Establishment of the "<code>abusefilter-sysop</code>":==== | ||
This group would contain a sole right | This group would contain a sole right i.e, <code>abusefilter-modify-restricted</code> is a highly powerful right that could potentially cause a huge disruption. This right would only be assigned to user upon request and following a vote on the community portal | ||
===Allocation and Revocation of the rights=== | ===Allocation and Revocation of the rights=== | ||