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Filter ID:	1
Description: (publicly viewable)
Conditions:	/* Block users with less than 50 edits from posting URLs in their own user talk namespace / page_namespace == 3 & / Restrict to user talk namespace / added_links > 0 & / Check if URLs are being added / user_editcount < 50 / Block users with less than 50 edits */
Notes:	# AbuseFilter Rule Notes ## Purpose This rule prevents users with fewer than 50 total edits from posting URLs (external links) in the User Talk namespace. This restriction is designed to minimize spam and inappropriate behavior from new or unverified users. ## Rule Explanation ### `page_namespace == 3` - What it does: Limits the filter to edits made in the User Talk namespace. - How to modify: - To apply the rule to a different namespace, replace `3` with the namespace index of your choice. - Example: `page_namespace == 2` applies to the User namespace. ### `added_links > 0` - What it does: Checks if the edit adds any external links (URLs). - How to modify: - To apply the rule to edits with a specific number of added links, change the number. - Example: `added_links > 2` only triggers for edits adding more than two links. ### `user_editcount < 50` - What it does: Ensures the filter only applies to users who have fewer than 50 total edits on the wiki. - How to modify: - To change the required edit threshold, replace `50` with a different number. - Example: `user_editcount < 100` requires at least 100 edits before the restriction is lifted. ### Logical Operators - `&` (AND): Combines conditions; all conditions must be true for the rule to trigger. - Example: If `page_namespace == 3` AND `added_links > 0`, both must be true for the rule to activate. ### Summary of What the Rule Does 1. Checks if the edit is being made in the User Talk namespace (`page_namespace == 3`). 2. Verifies if the edit adds at least one external link (`added_links > 0`). 3. Confirms that the user making the edit has fewer than 50 total edits (`user_editcount < 50`). 4. If all these conditions are met, the filter triggers and prevents the edit. ## How to Adjust the Rule 1. Change Namespace: - Replace `3` in `page_namespace == 3` with the namespace index where you want the rule to apply. - Reference: Namespace index values are listed in MediaWiki documentation. 2. Adjust URL Restriction: - Modify the number in `added_links > 0` to require more or fewer links before triggering. 3. Change Edit Count Requirement: - Update the `50` in `user_editcount < 50` to increase or decrease the threshold for user experience. ## Practical Examples - Prevent all users from adding links to User namespace: ```plaintext page_namespace == 2 & added_links > 0 ``` - Allow only users with at least 100 edits to add links: ```plaintext page_namespace == 3 & added_links > 0 & user_editcount < 100 ```
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Filter last modified:	02:14, 8 January 2025 by Louis (talk \| contribs)
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Tools:	Export this filter to another wiki {"data":{"rules":"/* Block users with less than 50 edits from posting URLs in their own user talk namespace /\r\npage_namespace == 3 \u0026 / Restrict to user talk namespace /\r\nadded_links \u003E 0 \u0026 / Check if URLs are being added /\r\nuser_editcount \u003C 50 / Block users with less than 50 edits /","name":"Prevent users from posting one or more URL links in the User talk namespace (discussion tabs).","comments":"# AbuseFilter Rule Notes\r\n\r\n## Purpose\r\nThis rule prevents users with fewer than 50 total edits from posting URLs (external links) in the User Talk namespace. This restriction is designed to minimize spam and inappropriate behavior from new or unverified users.\r\n\r\n## Rule Explanation\r\n### `page_namespace == 3`\r\n- What it does:* Limits the filter to edits made in the User Talk namespace.\r\n- How to modify: \r\n - To apply the rule to a different namespace, replace `3` with the namespace index of your choice.\r\n - Example: `page_namespace == 2` applies to the User namespace.\r\n\r\n### `added_links \u003E 0`\r\n- What it does: Checks if the edit adds any external links (URLs).\r\n- How to modify: \r\n - To apply the rule to edits with a specific number of added links, change the number.\r\n - Example: `added_links \u003E 2` only triggers for edits adding more than two links.\r\n\r\n### `user_editcount \u003C 50`\r\n- What it does: Ensures the filter only applies to users who have fewer than 50 total edits on the wiki.\r\n- How to modify: \r\n - To change the required edit threshold, replace `50` with a different number.\r\n - Example: `user_editcount \u003C 100` requires at least 100 edits before the restriction is lifted.\r\n\r\n### Logical Operators\r\n- `\u0026` (AND): Combines conditions; all conditions must be true for the rule to trigger.\r\n - Example: If `page_namespace == 3` AND `added_links \u003E 0`, both must be true for the rule to activate.\r\n\r\n### Summary of What the Rule Does\r\n1. Checks if the edit is being made in the User Talk namespace (`page_namespace == 3`).\r\n2. Verifies if the edit adds at least one external link (`added_links \u003E 0`).\r\n3. Confirms that the user making the edit has fewer than 50 total edits (`user_editcount \u003C 50`).\r\n4. If all these conditions are met, the filter triggers and prevents the edit.\r\n\r\n## How to Adjust the Rule\r\n1. Change Namespace:\r\n - Replace `3` in `page_namespace == 3` with the namespace index where you want the rule to apply.\r\n - Reference: Namespace index values are listed in MediaWiki documentation.\r\n\r\n2. Adjust URL Restriction:\r\n - Modify the number in `added_links \u003E 0` to require more or fewer links before triggering.\r\n\r\n3. Change Edit Count Requirement:\r\n - Update the `50` in `user_editcount \u003C 50` to increase or decrease the threshold for user experience.\r\n\r\n## Practical Examples\r\n- Prevent all users from adding links to User namespace:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n page_namespace == 2 \u0026 added_links \u003E 0\r\n```\r\n\r\n - Allow only users with at least 100 edits to add links:\r\n ```plaintext\r\npage_namespace == 3 \u0026 added_links \u003E 0 \u0026 user_editcount \u003C 100\r\n```","group":"default","actions":{"disallow":["suspicious URLs detected on talk page"],"blockautopromote":[]},"enabled":true,"deleted":false,"hidden":false,"global":false},"actions":{"disallow":["suspicious URLs detected on talk page"],"blockautopromote":[]}}

Actions to take when matched

Trigger actions only if the user trips a rate limit

Number of actions to allow:

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Group throttle by:

user

See the documentation on mediawiki.org.

Trigger these actions after giving the user a warning

System message to use for warning:

Page name of other message:

(without "MediaWiki:" prefix)

Prevent the user from performing the action in question

System message to use for disallowing:

Page name of other message:

(without "MediaWiki:" prefix)

Revoke the user's autoconfirmed status

Block the user and/or IP address from editing

Block the user and/or IP address from editing their own talk page

Block duration for non-registered users:

Block duration for registered users:

Tag the edit for further review

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