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Citing Misplaced Pages in Misplaced Pages

Do we have a warning template for people who cite Misplaced Pages in Misplaced Pages articles? I have looked, and cannot find one, Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 13:44, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

@Pigsonthewing: There's the {{subst:Uw-unsourced1}} set; it says "you didn't provide a reliable source" - if they complain, explain that Misplaced Pages is not a reliable source, directing them to WP:CIRCULAR and possibly WP:SPS. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 15:07, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
No, I'm looking for a template specifically referring to the issue. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 15:22, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
Like this? User:Pigsonthewing/uw-wpsource1. Mathglot (talk) 16:46, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
Thank you, but it turns out that what I wanted was {{Uw-circular}}. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 18:01, 29 September 2024 (UTC)Template:Uw-circular
Ah, that is useful, but the name is obscure. I'll create a redirect for it under {{uw-wpsource}} (which is where I looked), and if you would please create one for whatever search terms you used in trying to find it initially, that would help others in the same boat. Thanks, Mathglot (talk) 18:09, 29 September 2024 (UTC)
 Done. Mathglot (talk) 18:15, 29 September 2024 (UTC)

More fine tuning: Template:Uw-spamublock

I've sandboxed a test version of Uw-spamublock. Only difference is that I've bolded the mandatory steps in my perhaps quixotic quest to help affected users understand that the username is not the primary problem. I'll implement it in a couple days if there are no squeaks or moans. --jpgordon 14:27, 23 October 2024 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages:Close paraphrasing note in warnings

There is only one level for this, which might be a bit strong for new editors Misplaced Pages takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing. Can we get a lighter level, similar to how there are multiple levels for vandalism? Bogazicili (talk) 12:46, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

uw-legal doesn't actually inform users that they will be blocked

The current wording of {{uw-legal}} states that Users who make such threats may be blocked. (emphasis added) It is my understanding that a user must be blocked until the legal threat is withdrawn. Is that not the case? And if it is, shouldn't the template be worded to note that outcome? WikiDan61ReadMe!! 22:43, 2 November 2024 (UTC)

I think in practice we usually give a single, brief chance to withdrawl the threat. Hence why we have a warning. Just Step Sideways 22:05, 3 November 2024 (UTC)
Yes, but the template doesn't mention that. It makes no mention of the fact that the way to avoid being blocked is to withdraw the threat. WikiDan61ReadMe!! 12:31, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 3 November 2024

This edit request to Template:Uw-copyrightblock, Template:Uw-efblock and Template:Uw-ablock has been answered. Set the |answered= or |ans= parameter to no to reactivate your request.

Change {{Block notice|banners={{Twinkle standard installation}}}} to {{Block notice|temp or indef=yes|banners={{Twinkle standard installation}}}} since this template can be used for temporary blocks. This only affects the documentation of the template. 137a (talk • edits) 00:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

 Done. SilverLocust 💬 01:24, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Uw-tilde

Should {{Uw-tilde}} be updated to include information about the reply tool? Seems like it has really caught on with the community, it signs posts for you, but it cannot be used if someone does not sign their post, so not only is there no sig but you have to open the eidting window instead of using this convenient tool, make sigs even more important than they already were. Just Step Sideways 22:04, 3 November 2024 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 5 November 2024

It is requested that an edit be made to the semi-protected project page at Misplaced Pages:Template index/User talk namespace. (edit · history · last · links · protection log)

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Change web site -> website, more common and correct spelling and usage. 118.99.116.249 (talk) 18:34, 4 November 2024 (UTC)

 Question: Where specifically is this in reference to? Only website is ever used either on the talk page or in any of the templates. Remsense ‥ 论 22:46, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
Template:Uw-spamublock is the only warning/block template I can find containing "web site". Tollens (talk) 23:07, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
Well, I fixed that one then. Remsense ‥ 论 23:11, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
Er, Remsense, the IP did specify Template:Uw-spamublock in their original post, which somebody subsequently messed with. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 23:28, 4 November 2024 (UTC)
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