Wikipedia:Edit filter/False positives/Reports

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Mike Peel[edit]

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Mike Peel (talk · contribs) (filter log)
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Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Newsroom/Suggestions (filter log) (user filter log)
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While making this edit using my WMF account, it triggered an edit filter looking for email addresses ("Your edit has triggered an automated filter and has been disallowed. It looks like you're trying to add an email address to this page.") I think this is because I'm linking to wikimedia-l, and the address includes the mailing list name formatted as an email address. Reposting with my personal account worked fine. This would be the same situation as for Mastodon, perhaps it would be worth also adding a note if there's a work-around for linking to the mailing lists? Thanks. Mike Peel (talk) 13:35, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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13:35, 22 May 2024 (UTC)
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Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. I think this is a rare case that likely only affects WMF accounts or alternative accounts. It should be possible to add an exception for it, but I'm not sure it happens that often. I found only 5 attemps by WMF accounts looking back till June 2023. Nobody (talk) 15:13, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Note: Given the low FP rate here, I'm not sure if it's really that bad if the 5 attempts a year come to false positives. We have a fairly good turnaround on response times, but if any other EFM wants to take a crack at refining 247, feel free. --EggRoll97 (talk) 00:58, 23 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

197.148.73.146[edit]

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197.148.73.146 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
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23:31, 24 May 2024 (UTC)
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Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. (automated comment) — MajavahBot (talk · contributions) 23:31, 24 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

197.148.73.146[edit]

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197.148.73.146 (talk · contribs) (filter log)
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[[inputted facts about the Gambia National Anthem it is written in English and translated into Wollof, there is no other official translation of the National anthem apart from Wollof recognised in the Gambia and The Government or the public at large. Only these two versions are song during National events and Independence Day.]] (filter log) (user filter log)
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23:38, 24 May 2024 (UTC)
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Private – One or more of the filters triggered are private, and the request needs to be evaluated by an edit filter helper or manager. (automated comment) — MajavahBot (talk · contributions) 23:38, 24 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]