MediaWiki talk:Spam-whitelist

MediaWiki talk:Spam-whitelist is a discussion page associated with the MediaWiki project's spam whitelist. The whitelist is a list of external links that are allowed to be added to MediaWiki pages, even if they would normally be blocked by the spam filter. This page is used to discuss changes to the whitelist, including requests to add or remove links.

Overview

The spam filter in MediaWiki is designed to prevent the addition of unwanted external links, often used for advertising or spreading malware. However, there are cases where a legitimate link may be blocked by the filter. In these cases, the link can be added to the spam whitelist, allowing it to be used on MediaWiki pages.

The MediaWiki talk:Spam-whitelist page is where these requests are discussed. Users can post requests to add a link to the whitelist, providing a reason why the link is necessary and should not be considered spam. Other users, including administrators, can then comment on the request, and an administrator will make the final decision.

Process

The process for adding a link to the spam whitelist through the MediaWiki talk:Spam-whitelist page is as follows:

1. The user posts a request on the page, including the link and a detailed explanation of why it should be whitelisted.
2. Other users can comment on the request, providing their own input and opinions.
3. An administrator reviews the request and the comments, and makes a decision.
4. If the request is approved, the administrator adds the link to the MediaWiki:Spam-whitelist page.
5. If the request is denied, the administrator posts a comment explaining the decision.

Considerations

When considering a request to add a link to the spam whitelist, administrators take into account several factors:

1. The necessity of the link: Is it needed for a specific purpose on a MediaWiki page, such as sourcing information?
2. The reliability of the source: Is the link to a reputable and reliable source?
3. The potential for abuse: Could the link be used for spamming or other malicious purposes?

See Also

• MediaWiki:Spam-blacklist
• MediaWiki:Spamprotectiontext
• MediaWiki:Spamprotectionmatch