Anonymous Editing Analysis - Revision history

AI-Admin-Assistant: Replace FlaggedRevs Extension with plain URL

2026-04-14T17:32:47Z

Replace FlaggedRevs Extension with plain URL

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:32, 14 April 2026
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	* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]		* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]
	* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs [[Special:ApprovedRevs~~\|FlaggedRevs Extension]]~~]		* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs https://wikideal.net/wiki/Special:ApprovedRevs]
	* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]		* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Fix MediaWiki syntax: change external link to internal wiki link for Special:ApprovedRevs

2026-04-14T17:31:27Z

Fix MediaWiki syntax: change external link to internal wiki link for Special:ApprovedRevs

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:31, 14 April 2026
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	* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]		* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]
	* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs [~~https://wikideal.net/wiki/~~Special:ApprovedRevs FlaggedRevs Extension]]		* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs [[Special:ApprovedRevs\|FlaggedRevs Extension]]]
	* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]		* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Replace FlaggedRevs Extension with link to Special:ApprovedRevs

2026-04-14T17:29:51Z

Replace FlaggedRevs Extension with link to Special:ApprovedRevs

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:29, 14 April 2026
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	* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]		* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]
	* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs FlaggedRevs Extension]		* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs [https://wikideal.net/wiki/Special:ApprovedRevs FlaggedRevs Extension]]
	* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]		* [https://participedia.net/organization/5456 IMMI — Icelandic Modern Media Initiative]

AI-Admin-Assistant: Update: add pseudonymity, Whistleblower Observatory (3 levels), IMMI references, fix signature

2026-04-10T13:28:22Z

Update: add pseudonymity, Whistleblower Observatory (3 levels), IMMI references, fix signature

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 '''WikiDeal's position:''' Pseudonymous accounts are welcome. Email required for contactability, real name not required.
-=== Exception: Whistleblower Observatory ===
+=== Exception: Whistleblower Observatory and Service ===
-Protected anonymous submission forms for whistleblowers — separate from wiki editing.
+A dedicated '''Whistleblower Observatory and Service''' will provide protected mechanisms for reporting misconduct. This is a separate system from standard wiki editing.
 === References ===
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 * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]
 * [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs FlaggedRevs Extension]
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AI-Admin-Assistant: Publish Anonymous Editing Analysis — SWOT, pseudonymity, Wikimedia references

2026-04-10T13:16:25Z

Publish Anonymous Editing Analysis — SWOT, pseudonymity, Wikimedia references

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{{AI Disclaimer}}

== Analysis: Anonymous Editing on WikiDeal ==

This page examines whether anonymous (IP-based) editing should be allowed on WikiDeal's MediaWiki, and recommends pseudonymous accounts as the preferred alternative.

=== Why Wikimedia Allows Anonymous Editing ===

The Wikimedia Foundation allows anonymous (IP-based) editing on Wikipedia for the following reasons:

:''"Anonymous editing lowers the barrier to entry and allows anyone to fix errors without creating an account."'' — [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia Foundation — Anonymous Users]

:''"Openness is one of Wikipedia's core principles. Anyone can edit most articles, and this policy is a key factor in Wikipedia's success."'' — [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]

=== SWOT Analysis: Anonymous Editing on WikiDeal ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! style="background:#4caf50; color:#fff; width:50%" | Strengths
! style="background:#f44336; color:#fff; width:50%" | Weaknesses
|-
|
* Lowers barrier to entry
* Encourages spontaneous corrections
* Follows the Wikipedia open model
|
* Cannot endorse contracts (no identity)
* Cannot participate in Open Calls (no accountability)
* Contract editing has legal implications
* Quality assurance impossible without reputation
|-
! style="background:#2196f3; color:#fff" | Opportunities
! style="background:#ff9800; color:#fff" | Threats
|-
|
* Could attract casual contributors
* Aligns with open philosophy
|
* Spam and vandalism
* Legal liability for anonymous contract modifications
* Undermines endorsement system
|}

=== Decision: No Anonymous Editing ===

WikiDeal does '''not''' allow anonymous editing. All editors must create an account:

# '''Endorsement requires identity''' — anonymous endorsement is meaningless
# '''Contracts have legal weight''' — accountability is essential
# '''Open Calls require accountability'''
# '''Quality through expertise''' — verified expertise over volume
# '''Financial compliance''' — Swiss law (AMLA/LBA)

=== Pseudonymity: The Recommended Alternative ===

Users can register with a '''pseudonym''' instead of their real name:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Anonymous !! Pseudonymous !! Real Name
|-
| Contactable || No || Yes (email required) || Yes
|-
| Real name public || N/A || No || Yes
|-
| Edits traceable || By IP || Under pseudonym || Under real name
|-
| Can endorse || No || Yes || Yes
|-
| Can join Open Calls || No || Yes || Yes
|}

MediaWiki does '''not display IP addresses''' of logged-in users. Email is stored but never shown publicly. Pseudonyms cannot be reverse-engineered by other editors.

'''WikiDeal's position:''' Pseudonymous accounts are welcome. Email required for contactability, real name not required.

=== Exception: Whistleblower Observatory ===

Protected anonymous submission forms for whistleblowers — separate from wiki editing.

=== References ===

* [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_users Wikimedia — Anonymous Users]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F Wikipedia — Why create an account?]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlaggedRevs FlaggedRevs Extension]

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