Test Wiki:Abuse filter/en: Difference between revisions

The '''abuse filter''' (or '''edit filter''') is a tool that allows [[Special:MyLanguage/Test Wiki:Administrators|administrators]] to enable controls on some types of unconstructive or disruptive changes, while abuse filter administrators have greater access to such controls; users can be blocked from viewing and editing edit filters by a [[Special:MyLanguage/Test Wiki:Stewards|steward]]. The current filters can be found on [[Special:AbuseFilter|Special:AbuseFilter]]. Abuse filters can cause huge disruption if they are incorrectly configured or if even a small mistake happens.

===Users blocked from the abuse filter (<code>abusefilter-restricted</code>)===

===Abuse filter administrators (<code>abusefilter-admin</code>)===

Abuse filter administrators only have the ability to modify abuse filters with restricted actions (i.e. blocking). Stewards do not need to assign this right to themselves, as it is automatically granted as part of the stewards' tool package.

Because the abuse filter administrator user right could potentially cause huge disruption from filters that are configured incorrectly (i.e., set to block or revoke autoconfirmed status), it would be assigned via a user request and following a vote on the [[Test Wiki:Community portal|community portal]] and/or at least two stewards supporting it.

Furthermore, in adherence to [[Special:MyLanguage/Test Wiki:Inactivity policy|inactivity policy]], if a user does not utilize the permissions associated with the abuse filter administrator group for a maximum period of three months, their access may be subject to revocation. In addition, due to the lack of exact revocation criteria otherwise, the right may be revoked using either way it could be granted, or in an emergency, by a single Steward, who may then be cross checked by the other stewards or the entire community.

*[[Special:AbuseLog|Special:AbuseLog]]