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Always set bot flag on API edits #40

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PythonCoderAS opened this issue Dec 30, 2022 · 1 comment
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Always set bot flag on API edits #40

PythonCoderAS opened this issue Dec 30, 2022 · 1 comment

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@PythonCoderAS
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QuickStatements should always use the bot flag whenever possible. The MediaWiki API will only make the request a bot request if the account has a bot flag, so it can't be abused by normal users.
@carlinmack
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The new REST API allows for edits to be marked as bot edits https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/WG6JE4KKEALJ2MEA2WV53G3U2WAPCAAC/

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