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who want to do test edits (also enabled by default), and navigation popups, which allows people to see snippets of pages when hovering over links, as well as providing some extra editing options.  
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==== 24 June 2013 ====
I have added [[Template:Size]] to [[Form:Wiki]]. Now when you [[add a wiki]], you can input the size too. --[[YiFei]] | <small>[[User talk:Zhuyifei1999|talk]]</small> 06:13, 24 June 2013 (UTC)
: That is great!  How easy do you think it would be for [[wikiFactor]]? :-)  ~~ [[MarkDilley]]
:: What? --[[YiFei]] | <small>[[User talk:Zhuyifei1999|talk]]</small> 00:18, 25 June 2013 (UTC)
 
==== 20 June 2013 ====
I installed some basic [[Special:Gadgets|gadgets]] for now, didn't want to go too crazy. I added a gadget to display a UTC clock for those who prefer that, a gadget for a purge tab/page refresh option, wikiED (since we don't have the WikiEditor extension, I added this for those who want something similar). I also added an enhanced CharInsert option (you can see the difference when editing pages, as it's enabled by default, makes the custom character insert page a nice looking dropdown menu with easy to select options) and a "Sandbox" page option for those who want to do test edits (also enabled by default), and navigation popups, which allows people to see snippets of pages when hovering over links, as well as providing some extra editing options.  


If you want me to change or remove anything, I'd be happy to. The gadgets that are enabled by default can be easily modified to be optional, and all of these gadgets can be enabled or disabled in the preferences.  
If you want me to change or remove anything, I'd be happy to. The gadgets that are enabled by default can be easily modified to be optional, and all of these gadgets can be enabled or disabled in the preferences.  
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==== January 2012 ====
==== January 2012 ====
Spam fighting, less spam fighting but it is still here with account spam.  [[Ray King]] raised the question with me of requiring accounts to be authorized as a way to try and cut spam down to zero.  We both loathe this option... but...  we wanted to put it out to folks, especially the heros of spam fighting on [[WikiIndex]] - to see what you thought about it.  Best, [[MarkDilley]]
Spam fighting, less spam fighting but it is still here with account spam.  [[Ray King]] raised the question with me of requiring accounts to be authorized as a way to try and cut spam down to zero.  We both loathe this option... but...  we wanted to put it out to folks, especially the heros of spam fighting on [[WikiIndex]] - to see what you thought about it.  Best, [[MarkDDidn't want to have to do it on anonymous edits without a link, but we were getting hit pretty hard the last week.  Let's cross our fingers for a less spam 2012.  Best to everyone here.  ~~ [[MarkDilley]]
::It's nowhere as bad as it once was, so for the moment, I don't think it's necessary. The anon edits were the real pain and they are mostly gone now, so I think that going to a account authorization system would place more of a load on the Admin I think at least. [[User:TeraS|TeraS]]
:::From my own experience of discovering and flagging spam, I've noticed that the spammers are now 'registered users'.  So, can we say have a minimum edit count (maybe 10 edits) before even registered users can add links . . . or would that put off someone who genuinely wants to add a new valid wiki?  --[[User:Hoof Hearted|Hoof Hearted]] • <small>[[User talk:Hoof Hearted|talk2HH]]</small> 01:26, 26 January 2012 (PST)
: I think this is an ok idea, is there a way that we can message around it?  Also, I am wondering if we have to do what [[Ray King]] asked - do we require people to request accounts? Best, [[MarkDilley]]
 
SOPA fighting.  What do folks think about adding WikiIndex to this: http://SopaStrike.com - I would like to if [[Talk:Community Portal/News#SOPA strike|there is general consensus]].  Best, [[MarkDilley]]
* Sounds like a worthy protest. I think WikiIndex should join the strike. --[[User:EarthFurst|EarthFurst]] 10:01, 16 January 2012 (PST)
 
Spam fighting, spam fighting and more spam fighting.  Special mention goes to [[User:TeraS|Tera]] for her spam fighting work the last 6 months (or more) and to many others who carried the torch before.  We now have [[WikiIndex:CAPTCHA|CAPTCHA]] on account creation and on anonymous edits.  Didn't want to have to do it on anonymous edits without a link, but we were getting hit pretty hard the last week.  Let's cross our fingers for a less spam 2012.  Best to everyone here.  ~~ [[MarkDilley]]


; January 2010:  Using this wiki to [http://www.phoebeayers.info/phlog/?p=1398 organize other wiki work], an idea, what you think? ~~ [[MarkDilley]]
; January 2010:  Using this wiki to [http://www.phoebeayers.info/phlog/?p=1398 organize other wiki work], an idea, what you think? ~~ [[MarkDilley]]
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