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The Signpost: 01 October 2014

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Tech News: 2014-41
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent changes
 * You can use the  and   interwikis to link to https://phabricator.wikimedia.org.
 * Some wikis have a template to track bugs in Bugzilla. You should update it to work with Phabricator. You can look at the one on mediawiki.org to see how.
 * You can look at Special:MediaStatistics to see what kind of files are on your wiki.
 * A new tool can now create thumbnails of large TIFF images. This concerns files larger than 50 megapixels. These thumbnails are also sharpened. You can comment on Commons.
 * The Media Viewer tool has a clearer link to the file page. It also has buttons to download, share and embed the file. You can enlarge images by clicking on them. [//www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?oldid=1203037#2014-09-monthly]

Changes this week
 * The new version of MediaWiki ( 1.25wmf2 ) has been on test wikis and MediaWiki.org since 2 October. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis from 7 October, and on all Wikipedias from 9 October (calendar).
 * If you make a code mistake when editing a Lua script, you won't be able to save your edit.
 * We fixed some more Internet Explorer bugs. If you use Internet Explorer 10, you will be able to use VisualEditor next week. Support for earlier versions is coming next.
 * On Thursday, the tool to edit TemplateData will come to 30 more wikis. [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:TemplateData]
 * You can help sort bugs in the Book and PDF export tool on October 8.
 * 1% of logged-out readers are getting pages from servers that run the HHVM tool. HHVM should make pages load faster.

Future changes
 * You can look at the plan of the Mobile team for their future work.
 * More changes to Media Viewer are coming. It will be easier to disable it, and you will see the caption below the image. [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Multimedia/Media_Viewer/Improvements] [//www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?oldid=1203037#2014-09-monthly]

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Unblock on hold
Could you check the request for unblock and/or IP block exemption at User talk:Heracletus? You placed the block, and it needs a CU, I think, too. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 13:04, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 08 October 2014

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You've got mail!
See also User talk:Cheryl Cosim ☺ ·   Salvidrim!   ·  &#9993;  02:44, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
 * And User talk:203.111.224.89.... ☺ ·   Salvidrim!   ·  &#9993;  02:55, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
 * And User talk:T3: Tulfo Brothers... I don't get it: if they're getting hit with MY autoblock, how are they still creating accounts? ☺ ·  Salvidrim!   ·  &#9993;  02:55, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Honestly, the best way I can explain it, is go find a dev or file a bug. Autoblocks don't seem to be working properly in this case. With that said, yes the block is doing it's job, but it was meant to be followed up on, so thank you for dropping by. I have issued additional blocks and hope to see some things quiet down, though it might still take another bit to do so. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  17:44, 12 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Alright, thanks! :) ☺ ·  Salvidrim!   ·  &#9993;  17:50, 12 October 2014 (UTC)

Tech News: 2014-42
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Recent software changes
 * You can now log into Phabricator, the new tool to track bugs. Create your account and add your Bugzilla email address. We are copying the bugs from Bugzilla. Bugzilla is still open.
 * You will now get the VisualEditor newsletter in your language if someone has translated it. You can add translations. You can know about the next translations by joining the translators list or asking Elitre (WMF).

Problems
 * 10% of Tool Labs was down on October 7.
 * Tool Labs was also broken on October 11.

Software changes this week
 * The new version of MediaWiki ( 1.25wmf3 ) has been on test wikis and MediaWiki.org since 9 October. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis from 14 October, and on all Wikipedias from 16 October (calendar).
 * 5% of logged-out readers are getting pages from servers that run the HHVM tool. HHVM should make pages load faster. You can also test it as a Beta Feature.

Meetings
 * You can join a meeting with Language developers on October 15, 2014 at 17:00 (UTC).
 * There is a proposal to organize file pages better. It would use the same tools as Wikidata. You can join a meeting about it on October 16, 2014 at 18:00 (UTC).
 * You can join a meeting about VisualEditor on October 18, 2014 at 18:00 (UTC).

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DQ Bot
Any chance that the bot could pick up new usernames with the number "69" in them? A good deal of those are VOAs I've found and it could be helpful. Probably would work best with the "low confidence" note. Connormah (talk) 03:07, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
 * ✅ here. Also added the wait till edit flag. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  03:43, 14 October 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 15 October 2014

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YGM

 * Recieved, i'll reply by the latest monday. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  04:40, 19 October 2014 (UTC)

NewZealand123 sock
I have a user complaining about the G5 deletion of a page by. He isn't mentioned at the SPI, but since it's a checkuser block, I presume he is a confirmed sock?

That's an impressive list, getting on towards Morning277 proportions. Is there any idea who is behind it? Shall I ask the complainer (who says "have a publicist to write out our story") who his paid publicist is? JohnCD (talk) 22:16, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Ya 112 socks, and more that are probably listed in my email, are blocked, but I forgot to tag. Most of the reports about this master come to me by email as i'm familiar with this one sock, and the sooner it's CU'd, the better. It's about 20 socks each round sadly. But yes, the page is validly deleted because it was a banned user attempting to write articles for people. We don't know who the public full name is of the person, I think all I have is a first name. But ya, to say the least, that specific one is like uber-✅ if there is such a thing, due to off-wiki evidence. That specific IP you have is not a target of the investigation in any way, shape or form. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  03:38, 20 October 2014 (UTC)

Tech News: 2014-43
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. You can read translations.

Recent changes
 * You can test a new system to see math using MathML. Go to your display options and choose "".
 * You can add badges in Wikidata for quality articles and featured lists.

File information cleanup
 * You can join a wiki project to help tools read file information. It will help people reuse files.
 * See how to fix metadata. You can fix it by adding markers to templates and adding templates to files.
 * You can see a list of files missing machine-readable information on your wiki.
 * The files missing readable data are also in these categories: no license, no description, no author or no source.

Problems
 * Developers fixed a security problem. If you use Internet Explorer 6, you won't be able to log in any more. You should use a newer browser.

Changes this week
 * The new version of MediaWiki ( 1.25wmf4 ) has been on test wikis and MediaWiki.org since October 16. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis from October 21, and on all Wikipedias from October 23 (calendar).
 * 10% of logged-out readers are getting pages from servers that run the HHVM tool. HHVM should make pages load faster. You can also test it as a Beta Feature.
 * If you add the same parameter twice in a template, it now puts the page in a tracking category.

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User:Osugiba
Removing speedy tags on an article created by User:Bagnume - looks like a sock. I don't know Iaaasi's trademarks, though. Peridon (talk) 14:23, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Yes, it is - just seen the admission. Peridon (talk) 14:30, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Definitely him, CU even confirms. Several webhosts just blocked. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  16:29, 20 October 2014 (UTC)

Review of an SPI
Hello DeltaQuad,

I wanted to have the decision made by King of Hearts reviewed over the Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/E4024. I usually don't go out of my way and bother admins but believe me, I would only do so if I am sure that there's merit to my concerns. I think King of Heart's decision to close the case for "lack of WP:DUCK-type behavioral evidence" is unsubstantiated. This is quite strange because King of Hearts closed a previous SPI involving the same account by blocking several SPA IP's with far less evidence (see the archived 07 April 2014 SPI report). The evidence provided is the exact same as the one provided in the most recent report, but now there's even more so. I could provide much more if I wanted to, but I didn't want to clutter an already cluttered report. Besides, there's more than enough evidence. The checkuser didn't go through and right when I contacted King of Hearts on his TP to see what he could do about the SPI, I was rebuked by the master sockpuppet (E4024) who only edited because he was using a different computer, throwing the entire guilt off him. Unfortunately, admins have bought the bait. At any rate, I'm surprised King of Hearts has made such a judgement, though I believe he acted in good faith. I am simply requesting to have the decision revised and to reexamine the evidence. Also, please look at Dr.K's comment which is very convincing. If you can give it 5 minutes of your time, I know you'll be convinced, just as I am, that this is a SPA. Thank you. Étienne Dolet (talk) 18:37, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 22 October 2014

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Enjoy your WikiBreak!

Logical Cowboy (talk) 21:11, 24 October 2014 (UTC)

DeltaQuadBot question
If you come back early from your break, it might help if you'd chime in at WP:AN. Basically, the bot's marked a couple of usernames purely because of their length, and I've requested input on what to do; I assume that you've dealt with this situation before, so you may well be able to give useful input. Thanks! Nyttend (talk) 03:53, 26 October 2014 (UTC)

Tech News: 2014-44
 Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.

Problems
 * There was an issue with files from Commons on October 21. You could only see those with names between 140 and 159 characters by visiting Commons itself.
 * There was a problem with cut and paste in VisualEditor in Firefox. It was fixed quickly.
 * There was a problem with editing math in VisualEditor. It was fixed quickly.

Software changes this week
 * The new version of MediaWiki will now come to Wikipedia sites every Wednesday, instead of every Thursday.
 * The new version of MediaWiki ( 1.25wmf5 ) has been on test wikis and MediaWiki.org since October 23. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis from October 28, and on all Wikipedias from October 29 (calendar).
 * VisualEditor now uses autovalues for templates if they are in TemplateData.
 * VisualEditor's menu items now show their shortcuts beside them.
 * VisualEditor now opens faster when you click "edit".
 * The rules for plurals in translations changed in some languages. Interface translations are currently not being updated from translatewiki.net; this process will start again on November 6.  

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Edit Filter Q
Hey DQ,

I was trying to view edit filter 638's history but was denied access - do you need to have the edit filter manager perm set to view non-public filter histories?--Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 16:43, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Yep, that's what you need. Also, left something for you on Func-en. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  16:49, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
 * What a pain. I was just curious who created it as I run most of the related SPI checks. I want to know who to thank! Regarding Func-en, I saw the note and will take a look in a bit. I'm not sure how helpful I'll be though, when I checked weeks ago I couldn't tie anything together with the available data. I emailed DoRD at that time but, as you know, he's away for a bit. --Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 17:01, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
 * P.S. You've got mail.--<font color="Navy">Jezebel's Ponyo <font color="Navy">bons mots 16:03, 30 October 2014 (UTC)
 * As your a CU, I feel most CUs need it just to be aware at least of what is going on, so I added the right to you. :) and i'll be replying to your mail shortly. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  16:07, 30 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Woo-hoo, Christmas came early ;) --<font color="Navy">Jezebel's Ponyo <font color="Navy">bons mots 16:17, 30 October 2014 (UTC)
 * No joke, the proof is on the ground. :/ -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  19:42, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
 * You mean you have snow!? I'm so goddamn jealous... the temperature stubbornly refuses to drop under 0C, even at night. I can't wait anymore, I only ever feel truly alive at sub-zero temps. X_x ☺ ·  Salvidrim!   ·  &#9993;  21:40, 31 October 2014 (UTC)


 * DQ, did you reply to the email? I didn't see anything come through.--<font color="Navy">Jezebel's Ponyo <font color="Navy">bons mots 17:05, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

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archiving SPI case
in this dif you archived an SPI case, but I had added an investigation for a new sock at the bottom of it that has not been addressed yet. Did I do something wrong there? Thanks! Jytdog (talk) 17:30, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
 * Nope, sorry, that's an automatic archival script, and I was archiving many things at once, didn't see your case. Reverted. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  17:35, 31 October 2014 (UTC)
 * thanks! Jytdog (talk) 17:40, 31 October 2014 (UTC)