Questions tagged [blocklist]
For questions about the list of words and phrases which are blocked from appearing in posts or comments.
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Comments not allowed to contain (start with) "-1"?
Just ran into the same issue as Can't post a comment which contains -1. I did not down-vote the answer that I wanted to add a comment to. Related: Making valid use of comments containing "-1"...
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Blocklist is missing the effect of the listed patterns (warn vs. block type)
The following picture is a redacted example of what <site>.stackexchange.com/admin/blocklist looks like:
While this page is called the blocklist, not all of the patterns are blocked. Some of ...
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Why can't we blacklist questions with a description containing a mobile number and the string "loans"? [duplicate]
As we are seeing a lot of spam, why can't we blacklist questions with a description containing a mobile number and the string "loans" combination on this platform?
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Is it possible to blacklist a word, especially for unregistered users, in questions?
The problem
Since the 30th of August, Law.SE is suffering under a single user that does ask repeated questions over something they made up from thin air. The word "constiption[sic!]/constipt"...
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Block fumacrom.com from appearing in posts
The domain "fumacrom.com" is an alias for "adf.ly", which I just came across as a spam link on Stack Overflow. Since we already have adf.ly on the blocklist, we should add fumacrom....
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How can I solve the 'Body cannot contain ""' error when trying to post?
I get a Body cannot contain "" error when trying to post this question on SE. How can I resolve it?
What is the best way to unpack SequenceMatcher loop results in
Python so that values can ...
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SE's spam filters: Add "Keto" to the blocklist
I'm seeing multiple spam questions advertising "Keto" pop up on Meta on a daily basis, as you can see in this MetaSmoke search.
While it is true that MetaSmoke / Smokedetector does handle ...
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Can't post a comment which contains -1
I'm trying to post a simple comment; if the comment contains -1, then it errors out, suggesting I'm defending or replying to a downvote. This is to the OP, not a reply to my own Q or A.
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Blacklist globally: https://lmddgtfy.net/*
Please blacklist lmddgtfy.net.
It should be blacklisted as the same reasons for Let Me Google That For YOu links.
It's shown up in comments on Ask Ubuntu lately, and should be blacklisted like ...
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Blocklist spam phrases for first time users
We're getting a pile of fresh spam over on Ask Ubuntu at the moment. I know these idiots cycle around the sites but what strikes me is how eye-wateringly obviously spammy this stuff is.
Now not so ...
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Change links in errors and warnings to HTTPS
Another question here on Meta brought something to my attention. Most links in errors and warnings that come up when posting or editing still are HTTP. I have a few examples listed below from various ...
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Wrong URL leaked through blacklist?
In this question, cnst tried to edit a question on SO and was responded with
× Body cannot contain "http://www.domain.com".
Please use example.com (or .org or .net) for fake URLs. More info:
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Blacklist hxxp://bfy.tw/* as LMGTFY shortener
Can we get a global automatic blacklist on the link shortener at bfy.tw? It's recently been used as an alternative to other shorteners, and I've seen at least two "Let me google that for you" links ...
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Can we have read only access to the HNQ word blocklist?
As explained in Profanity in hot questions list there is a blocklist of words that will prevent a question from appearing in the Hot Network Questions sidebar on other Stack Exchange sites.
Can we ...
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Enable a percent-based block of CJK characters on Travel
So, we have a situation on Travel:
I assure you, none of these are legit. This has been going on for weeks, at something like this volume at the same time every night, consistently. The normal IP-...
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