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Warn about a Wikipedia mirror

Ed-Tech Press, also known as "Scientific E-Resources, is a Wikipedia mirror. They print copies of books that are just Wikipedia articles. Per WP:CIRCULAR, we should never cite them in articles. Unfortunately, these books are listed in Google Books, and there's no obvious warning on them. I've inadvertently cited them twice recently. While I really appreciate reversions like this one, it seems like this is an area where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Could we please have an abuse filter set up for this string:

|publisher=Scientific e-Resources

which should catch most {{cite book}} uses? If it would be great if it could produce a warning message like "Ed-Tech Press and Scientific E-Resources are Wikipedia mirrors. They are not reliable sources and should not be cited in articles per WP:CIRCULAR." I think that the 'warn' setting should be sufficient. WhatamIdoing (talk) 01:42, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you making this request - this publisher is just the worst. There is deliberately no attempt to identify the nature of the copied materials; it's just a straight up scam. There are three things I usually search for: "Ed-Tech Press", "Scientific e-Resources" (which is typically displayed when a google books link is resolved in a template), and the URL of "edtechpress.co.uk". I do agree with the warning being sufficient as I don't recall this ever being used on-wiki by a bad-faith actor. Sam Kuru (talk) 02:35, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
Yeah. Possible filter code for catching this could be:
page_namespace == 0 &
!contains_any(user_groups, "bot", "sysop", "extendedconfirmed") & (
   mirrors := "(?:\|publisher\s*\=\s*(?:(?:[Ss]cientific [Ee]\s?-\s?[Rr]esources)|(?:Ed\s?-\s?[Tt]ech [Pp]ress)))|(?:\|url\s*\=\s*edtechpress\.co\.uk)";
   added_lines irlike mirrors &
   !(removed_lines irlike mirrors)
)
I would create a log-only filter at first, and if it does well, ramp it up to warn. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 22:05, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for this. I understand that starting as a long-only filter is common, and I've no objection. WhatamIdoing (talk) 00:20, 14 July 2024 (UTC)
@WhatamIdoing, Kuru, and PharyngealImplosive7: If there is consensus for deprecation, it could just be added to 869 (hist · log), which might be better than a new filter just for this. Most likely Deferred to WP:RSN. EggRoll97 (talk) 18:48, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
@EggRoll97, I don't think that it should be handled through the RSP system. It's not a case of "deprecated at RSN"; instead, it's a case of "banned by policy" (Wikipedia:Verifiability#Wikipedia and sources that mirror or use it being the most relevant policy). The deprecation message wouldn't be appropriate. Instead, I think it needs a message that is specific to Wikipedia:Mirrors and forks. WhatamIdoing (talk) 21:44, 27 July 2024 (UTC)
Requires more information Do you have any diffs to go off of by chance for this? It would be helpful to see this being added in a diff to be able to test a possible filter on one. EggRoll97 (talk) 06:26, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
Sure. Look at this one. WhatamIdoing (talk) 17:25, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
Still doing... I've been trying to build this filter, but I'm running into syntax errors. Still working on it, but this one seems to be taking time. EggRoll97 (talk) 13:40, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
Thanks for working on it. WhatamIdoing (talk) 19:37, 12 August 2024 (UTC)
I'm getting syntax errors, but I'm not sure what exactly is going wrong. This may be past my expertise, I'm not sure why it's throwing Expected a ) at character 53, not found (found T_STRING bot instead). From all I can tell, the code above seems fine, but batch testing doesn't like it, and I've got no idea currently on how to fix it. I've tried adding more parentheses, but everything seems to be closed up, so it shouldn't be throwing the error as far as I'm aware. EggRoll97 (talk) 05:40, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Would finding another pair of eyes be helpful? We could ask at VPT. WhatamIdoing (talk) 05:50, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
There is supposed to be a comma after user_groups(example). Sorry I didn't notice this before. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 15:29, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
I've added the comma. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 15:34, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
I actually happened to try that when trying to build the filter in /test, adding the comma removes that error there, but adds a new syntax error on line 4, Syntax error detected: Expected a ) at character 256, not found (found T_ID added_lines instead). EggRoll97 (talk) 19:02, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Maybe additionally the mirrors := declaration? Supposedly needs a semicolon at the end: User-defined variables.
I've added that in too. – 2804:F1...A7:C558 (talk) 19:56, 20 August 2024 (UTC)
Testing at 1323. Apologies for this taking so long, I've been a bit busy with other matters. EggRoll97 (talk) 06:24, 24 August 2024 (UTC)
\o/
Congratulations. I hope that the testing proves conclusive. WhatamIdoing (talk) 20:09, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

Can this be filtered for somehow?

See Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard#New_sneaky_reference_vandalism_-_needs_a_filter?_RC_patrollers,_please_take_note. Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here 11:48, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

Not sure how often this happens. But if needed something like this could work as a start. 
user_age == 0 &
page_namespace == 0 &
edit_delta < 100 &
removed_lines irlike "ref name\s?=\x22:\d+" &
ip_in_ranges(user_name, "204.18.0.0/16")
Nobody (talk) 13:29, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
When linking to non-existing refs, it is more apparent sabotage but a root fix would be changing ref names to something more human friendly. And that would also avoid confusing diffs where adding an article changes the name of all numerically subsequent ones. ~ 🦝 Shushugah (he/him • talk) 14:20, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
I made some changes to the code above, since if implemented without said changes will be broken and potentially have false positives. I also changed rlike to irlike (case insensitive). Codename Noreste 🤔 Talk 04:41, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
How common are edits like this? Unless there's a consistent pattern, I don't think that creating a filter is worthwhile. —Ingenuity (t • c) 13:43, 30 August 2024 (UTC)
I don't think this is necessarily a common occurrence, I'd lean towards this probably being unsuited for a filter. EggRoll97 (talk) 19:31, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

Log edits to template-protected pages

  • Task: Log edits to template-protected pages
  • Reason: Template protection is generally for high-risk pages, so it would be helpful to log these changes to check when something breaks (or just to watch generally for interesting/bad changes to important templates). Compare Special:AbuseFilter/942 ("Log edits by administrators to fully protected pages"). It would also be helpful for administrators evaluating requests at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Template editor for extension of previous template editor permissions.
  • Diffs: N/A
  • Code:
"templateeditor" in page_restrictions_edit &
!("bot" in user_groups) &
action == "edit"

SilverLocust 💬 04:05, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

Maybe also add "templateeditor" in user_groups, but otherwise looks good. – PharyngealImplosive7 (talk) 14:44, 4 September 2024 (UTC)
Filter 174 — Pattern modified
Last changed at 04:36, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Filter 707 — Actions: disallow

Last changed at 17:53, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

Filter 1306 — Flags: disabled

Last changed at 07:43, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

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User:James Allison

Requesting access in order to efficiently improve categorization, disambiguation and sourcing. James (talk/contribs) 09:48, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done. Primefac (talk) 15:22, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Pachu Kannan

Requesting access for updating census data of highly populated Indian villages in Kerala state and other human settlements on this planet in future. Pachu Kannan (talk) 10:12, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Panini!

I just want to have a way to easily merge duplicate refs. I make that mistake a lot. Panini! • 🥪 12:14, 4 September 2024 (UTC) Panini! • 🥪 12:14, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

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User:Hameltion

Not planning to get super into reviewing, but when I come across solid unindexed articles it would be helpful to be able to push them along. Thanks. Hameltion (talk | contribs) 03:41, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:46, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Lordseriouspig

I'd like to apply for NPR for the September backlog drive. I meet the 500 mainspace editd, and have some experience in the field. I am also a Pending Changes Reviewer and Rollbacker. Thanks for considering me. Lordseriouspig 13:07, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done for a one-month trial. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:48, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Demt1298

I have been editing for a few years, and have created multiple new articles. I have some experience in AfC and AfD, mainly comments and discussion with a couple of nominations. I am familiar with WP policies, and am willing to learn when I need to improve. I am looking to to learn more and help with anyplace I can. Demt1298 (talk) 17:23, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

 Done for a one-month trial. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:53, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Evedawn99

Hello there. I hope to help in the the September New Pages Patrol. I have been on Wikipedia since 2010 and am well acquainted with the Wiki guidelines, though I know I am continuing to learn how to be a better contributor. I have created 43 live main articles and have made 3,989 total contributions across Wikimedia. I enjoy enforcing WP:NOTABILITY and WP:NPOV among others, and assisting Wikipedia's coverage of a variety of topics. I am particularly interested in the topics of local cultural food, small towns, and American biographies. I hope I may assist in the New Page Patrol and appreciate the opportunity to help. Evedawn99 (talk) 20:29, 31 August 2024 (UTC)

 Not done. You have a good track record so far in the mainspace, but you don't have much experience yet in the backroom areas of Wikipedia. For example, I don't see any AfD participation or speedy deletion nominations yet, so I can't tell how much you know about notability or (for example) copyright or promotion. Feel free to re-apply in a few weeks if you've gained some relevant experience. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:02, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Masterhatch

I've created hundreds of articles and I think I have a pretty good idea about what a good article is or is not. I can't promise to spend a lot of time reviewing new articles but I can promise to help when I have time. I haven't spent much time with afd, but it's not hard to figure out. Masterhatch (talk) 05:42, 1 September 2024 (UTC) After some thought, I've realised at this point in time, I don't have the time to commit. I'm removing my request and at a future point, when I know I'll be able to commit, I'll reapply. Thank you! Masterhatch (talk) 13:12, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

Marking  Request withdrawn for the bot. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 05:19, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Jattlife121

Reason for requesting new page reviewer rights Jattlife121 (talk) 13:57, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

@Jattlife121 I assume you didn't mean to submit a blank request? HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:04, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Eucalyptusmint

Hi, requesting permission as I'd like to help with the September 2024 New Page Patrol Backlog Drive, thank you. Eucalyptusmint (talk) 14:57, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done for a one-month trial. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:12, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Alanna the Brave

I'm interested in participating in the September reviewing backlog drive. This would be my first time reviewing new pages, but I have solid experience with article creation/improvement and strong familiarity with notability guidelines (48 articles created, 18 GAs and one FA). Hoping to pick up new skills and help reduce the backlog! Alanna the Brave (talk) 15:35, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:15, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:EytanMelech

I was a page reviewer in the past and reviewed many pages. I lost the permission when I was banned for a reason unrelated to my permissions as a page reviewer. Now that I am unbanned, I would like to request that the permission be granted back so I can continue to review pages. Thanks! EytanMelech (talk) 16:59, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Automated comment This user has had this permission revoked in the past 180 days ([1]). — MusikBot talk 17:20, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
Unblocked today after being blocked by the arb committee since January 20. I see that you had a successful appeal, but that doesn't necessarily mean there wasn't merit to your block. @HJ Mitchell, would you care to weigh in at all? If the block was valid I'm inclined to deny this request. Hey man im josh (talk) 17:44, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
@Hey man im josh the siteban was for proxying for a banned editor and the appeal was granted subject to a topic ban from the Arab-Israeli conflict. For what it's worth, I'm not aware of any issues outside that topic area. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:23, 1 September 2024 (UTC)
 Not done. It's a bit soon after your arbcom unblock. Please take some time to build some activity and trust first. Also your AFD match rate is a bit low. –Novem Linguae (talk) 17:48, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

User:Vijethnbharadwaj

Reason for requesting new page reviewer rights Want to review New Pages Vijethnbharadwaj (talk) 17:44, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done. Thank you for volunteering, but I'm afraid I'm not seeing enough experience with the deletion process to feel comfortable granting a trial at this point in time. I encourage you to spend some time at WP:AFD and make policy based votes to show that you're comfortable evaluating notability and content. Alternatively, you can apply to help out at WP:WikiProject Articles for creation. Hey man im josh (talk) 17:04, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:IntentionallyDense

I love working on backlogs and thought this would be an interesting part of the Wikipedia process to contribute to. I've created 10 pages myself, participated in some AFD discussions, participated in COI discussions and have done some GA reviews. I'm more so interested in patrolling science-related articles as that is where I have the most experience but I'm hoping to branch out. IntentionallyDense (talk) 05:17, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Just thought I would mention that I've now gained some experience in reviweing AFC as well. IntentionallyDense (talk) 03:34, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
While I do wish you had some deletion related experience, I've seen enough of you to be willing to grant you a trial.  Done for a two-month trial. Please try to gain some deletion related experience before the end of your trial and proceed cautiously. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:55, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:LR.127

I have some (not much) experience with AfC, and would like to participate in the September drive here. While I have not participated much in AfD, I hope that my time at reviewing articles at AfC can show my understanding of the notability guidelines on Wikipedia. Cheers. LR.127 (talk) 21:09, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done for a three-month trial. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:17, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:79lives

Reason for requesting new page reviewer rights 79lives (talk) 16:32, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

I think as I joined Wikipedia I often saw the lack of citations on articles that I came across as well as them lacking key needs such as copyediting as well as the full expansion of articles. I also came across orphans numerous times. If I were to join Wikipedia as a new page reviewer I would do my best to try alleviate backlog issues; I am able to identify easily on whether articles are unreferenced as well as an orphan or have copyright issues!

 Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([2]). — MusikBot talk 16:40, 3 September 2024 (UTC)
 Not done. Thank you for volunteering, but I'm afraid I'm not seeing enough experience with the deletion process to feel comfortable granting a trial at this point in time. I encourage you to spend some time at WP:AFD and make policy based votes to show that you're comfortable evaluating notability and content. Alternatively, you can apply to help out at WP:WikiProject Articles for creation. Hey man im josh (talk) 17:01, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

User:T3h 1337 b0y

I've been on this website since 2009. I have thousands of edits, and I've never been inactive for more than a few months. I'm a pending changes reviewer and rollbacker, and I often patrol recent changes either with Huggle or manually. If I'm given access to the new page queue, I can fight vandalism and promotional content there too. T3h 1337 b0y 00:35, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

I should add that I have plenty of experience with AfDs and speedy deletion (thanks, Twinkle). T3h 1337 b0y 00:39, 4 September 2024 (UTC)

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User:Urbanracer34

I have been around Wikipedia for a long time. Many years. I already have rollback permissions, so Pending changes reviewer permissions seems like the next step. Thanks! Urbanracer34 (talk) 16:39, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done —Femke 🐦 (talk) 17:34, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
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BRFAs

Bot Name Status Created Last editor Date/Time Last BAG editor Date/Time
PonoRoboT 2 (T|C|B|F) On hold 2024-07-20, 23:38:17 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:49:03 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:49:03
Platybot (T|C|B|F) Open 2024-07-08, 08:52:05 Primefac 2024-08-25, 20:09:43 Primefac 2024-08-25, 20:09:43
SodiumBot 2 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-07-16, 20:03:26 Novem Linguae 2024-08-08, 07:10:31 Primefac 2024-08-04, 23:51:27
Protection Helper Bot (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-07-30, 22:10:05 Daniel Quinlan 2024-09-04, 01:35:36 SD0001 2024-09-03, 17:25:18
DannyS712 bot III 74 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-05-09, 00:02:12 DannyS712 2024-07-21, 02:39:35 TheSandDoctor 2024-07-13, 22:20:18
StradBot 2 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2024-02-17, 03:20:39 SD0001 2024-02-17, 05:58:51 SD0001 2024-02-17, 05:58:51
CapsuleBot 2 (T|C|B|F) Extended trial 2023-06-14, 00:14:29 Capsulecap 2024-01-20, 02:36:30 Primefac 2024-01-15, 07:40:39
AussieBot 1 (T|C|B|F) Extended trial: User response needed! 2023-03-22, 01:57:36 Hawkeye7 2024-02-18, 23:33:13 Primefac 2024-02-18, 20:10:45
DoggoBot 10 (T|C|B|F) In trial 2023-03-02, 02:55:00 Usernamekiran 2024-07-18, 16:59:45 Primefac 2024-01-15, 07:40:49
Leaderbot (T|C|B|F) Trial complete 2024-08-10, 12:32:53 Leaderboard 2024-09-01, 11:17:48 SD0001 2024-09-01, 08:01:32
PrimeBOT 39 (T|C|B|F) On hold 2023-05-11, 12:48:50 Primefac 2024-08-16, 10:37:20 Headbomb 2023-07-02, 17:38:58
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