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The '''abuse filter''' (or '''edit filter''') is a tool that allows | The '''abuse filter''' (or '''edit filter''') is a tool that allows [[Test Wiki: Administrators| Administrators]] to enable controls on some types of unconstructive or disruptive changes. AbuseFilter administrators have greater access to these controls. Users can be blocked from viewing and editing edit filters by a 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. | ||
==User rights== | ==User rights== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
If a user misuses the rights granted within these groups, | If a user misuses the rights granted within these groups, a steward shall promptly remove the rights and, if deemed appropriate, may enact further disciplinary measures, including user blocking. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
