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Filter ID:	4
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Conditions:	removed_lines rlike "{{StubNotice}}" & !user_groups contains "sysop"
Notes:	# Notes for AbuseFilter Rule: Protecting the Stub Notice ## Purpose This rule prevents non-moderator users (users not in the "sysop" group) from removing the `{{StubNotice}}` template from pages. This ensures that the stub notice remains in place until a moderator reviews and approves its removal. --- ## Rule Explanation ### `removed_lines rlike "{{StubNotice}}"` - What it does: - Checks if the edit removes the `{{StubNotice}}` template from the content. - The `rlike` operator looks for the exact string `{{StubNotice}}` in the lines removed during the edit. - How to modify: - To protect a different template, replace `{{StubNotice}}` with the name of the desired template. - Example: To protect `{{ImportantNotice}}`, update to: ```plaintext removed_lines rlike "{{ImportantNotice}}" ``` --- ### `!user_groups contains "sysop"` - What it does: - Ensures the rule applies only to users who are not in the "sysop" group. - The `!` operator negates the condition, meaning users in the "sysop" group are exempt from this restriction. - How to modify: - To exempt additional groups, add more checks with the `\|` (OR) operator. - Example: To also exempt "bureaucrat" users, update to: ```plaintext !user_groups contains "sysop" \| !user_groups contains "bureaucrat" ``` --- ### Logical Operators - `&` (AND): Combines the conditions. Both conditions must be true for the rule to trigger: - The edit must remove the `{{StubNotice}}` template (`removed_lines rlike`). - The user must not belong to the "sysop" group (`!user_groups contains "sysop"`). --- ## Summary of What This Rule Does 1. Detects edits that attempt to remove the `{{StubNotice}}` template. 2. Blocks these edits if the user is not in the "sysop" group. --- ## How to Adjust the Rule 1. Change the Template Being Protected: - Replace `{{StubNotice}}` in `removed_lines rlike` with the desired template name. - Ensure the template name matches exactly, including capitalization and braces. 2. Expand Privileged Groups: - Add more groups to the exemption condition using `\|`. - Example: To exempt both "sysop" and "editor" groups: ```plaintext !user_groups contains "sysop" \| !user_groups contains "editor" ``` 3. Allow Specific Actions for Certain Users: - To allow only specific users (not groups) to remove the notice, you can add a condition for the user's name: ```plaintext user_name == "SpecificUser" ``` --- ## Practical Examples - Protecting Multiple Templates: ```plaintext (removed_lines rlike "{{StubNotice}}" \| removed_lines rlike "{{ImportantNotice}}") & !user_groups contains "sysop" - Exempting More Groups: ```plaintext removed_lines rlike "{{StubNotice}}" & !user_groups contains "sysop" \| !user_groups contains "bureaucrat" ```
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Tools:	Export this filter to another wiki {"data":{"rules":"removed_lines rlike \"{{StubNotice}}\" \u0026 !user_groups contains \"sysop\"","name":"Stub notice can only be removed by moderators","comments":"# Notes for AbuseFilter Rule: Protecting the Stub Notice\r\n\r\n## Purpose\r\nThis rule prevents non-moderator users (users not in the \"sysop\" group) from removing the `{{StubNotice}}` template from pages. This ensures that the stub notice remains in place until a moderator reviews and approves its removal.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Rule Explanation\r\n\r\n### `removed_lines rlike \"{{StubNotice}}\"`\r\n- What it does: \r\n - Checks if the edit removes the `{{StubNotice}}` template from the content.\r\n - The `rlike` operator looks for the exact string `{{StubNotice}}` in the lines removed during the edit.\r\n\r\n- How to modify:\r\n - To protect a different template, replace `{{StubNotice}}` with the name of the desired template.\r\n - Example: To protect `{{ImportantNotice}}`, update to:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n removed_lines rlike \"{{ImportantNotice}}\"\r\n ```\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### `!user_groups contains \"sysop\"`\r\n- What it does: \r\n - Ensures the rule applies only to users who are not in the \"sysop\" group.\r\n - The `!` operator negates the condition, meaning users in the \"sysop\" group are exempt from this restriction.\r\n\r\n- How to modify:\r\n - To exempt additional groups, add more checks with the `\|` (OR) operator.\r\n - Example: To also exempt \"bureaucrat\" users, update to:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n !user_groups contains \"sysop\" \| !user_groups contains \"bureaucrat\"\r\n ```\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Logical Operators\r\n- `\u0026` (AND): Combines the conditions. Both conditions must be true for the rule to trigger:\r\n - The edit must remove the `{{StubNotice}}` template (`removed_lines rlike`).\r\n - The user must not belong to the \"sysop\" group (`!user_groups contains \"sysop\"`).\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Summary of What This Rule Does\r\n1. Detects edits that attempt to remove the `{{StubNotice}}` template.\r\n2. Blocks these edits if the user is not in the \"sysop\" group.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## How to Adjust the Rule\r\n1. Change the Template Being Protected:\r\n - Replace `{{StubNotice}}` in `removed_lines rlike` with the desired template name.\r\n - Ensure the template name matches exactly, including capitalization and braces.\r\n\r\n2. Expand Privileged Groups:\r\n - Add more groups to the exemption condition using `\|`.\r\n - Example: To exempt both \"sysop\" and \"editor\" groups:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n !user_groups contains \"sysop\" \| !user_groups contains \"editor\"\r\n ```\r\n\r\n3. Allow Specific Actions for Certain Users:\r\n - To allow only specific users (not groups) to remove the notice, you can add a condition for the user's name:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n user_name == \"SpecificUser\"\r\n ```\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Practical Examples\r\n- Protecting Multiple Templates:\r\n ```plaintext\r\n (removed_lines rlike \"{{StubNotice}}\" \| removed_lines rlike \"{{ImportantNotice}}\") \u0026 !user_groups contains \"sysop\"\r\n- Exempting More Groups:\r\n ```plaintext\r\nremoved_lines rlike \"{{StubNotice}}\" \u0026 !user_groups contains \"sysop\" \| !user_groups contains \"bureaucrat\"\r\n```","group":"default","actions":{"disallow":["removing stub notice"],"blockautopromote":[]},"enabled":true,"deleted":false,"hidden":false,"global":false},"actions":{"disallow":["removing stub notice"],"blockautopromote":[]}}

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