Talk:Spam blacklist
- Proposed additions
- Please provide evidence of spamming on several wikis. Spam that only affects a single project should go to that project's local blacklist. Exceptions include malicious domains and URL redirector/shortener services. Please follow this format. Reports can also be submitted through SBRequest.js. Please check back after submitting your report, there could be questions regarding your request.
- Proposed removals
- Please check our list of requests which repeatedly get declined. Typically, we do not remove domains from the spam blacklist in response to site-owners' requests. Instead, we de-blacklist sites when trusted, high-volume editors request the use of blacklisted links because of their value in support of our projects. Please consider whether requesting whitelisting on a specific wiki for a specific use is more appropriate - that is very often the case.
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- Troubleshooting and problems - If there is an error in the blacklist (i.e. a regex error) which is causing problems, please raise the issue here.
- Discussion - Meta-discussion concerning the operation of the blacklist and related pages, and communication among the spam blacklist team.
- #wikimedia-external-linksconnect - Real-time IRC chat for co-ordination of activities related to maintenance of the blacklist.
- Whitelists
There is no global whitelist, so if you are seeking a whitelisting of a url at a wiki then please address such matters via use of the respectiveMediawiki talk:Spam-whitelistpage at that wiki, and you should consider the use of the template {{edit protected}} or its local equivalent to get attention to your edit.
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Completed requests are marked as {{added}}/{{removed}} or {{declined}}, and are generally archived quickly. Additions and removals are logged · current log 2025/04.
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Proposed additions
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This section is for proposing that a website be blacklisted; add new entries at the bottom of the section, using the basic URL so that there is no link (example.com, not http://www.example.com). Provide links demonstrating widespread spamming by multiple users on multiple wikis. Completed requests will be marked as {{added}} or {{declined}} and archived. |
joesco.cn
editjoesco.cn
xwiki spam, see spamcheck --Johannnes89 (talk) 07:07, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
- @Johannnes89:
Added to Spam blacklist. --Johannnes89 (talk) 07:08, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
content spam
editgabion.biz
militarybarrier.com
xwiki spam related to joesco.cn, see spamcheck --Johannnes89 (talk) 07:22, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
- @Johannnes89: Added to Spam blacklist. --Johannnes89 (talk) 07:23, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
gold-rate.today
editgold-rate.today
cross-wiki spam – DreamRimmer (talk) 16:09, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
- @DreamRimmer: Added to Spam blacklist. --– Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 23:21, 20 April 2025 (UTC)
gog.su
editgog.su
URL shortener. --Lymantria (talk) 20:24, 21 April 2025 (UTC)
golnk.ru
editgolnk.ru
URL shortener. --Lymantria (talk) 20:24, 21 April 2025 (UTC)
cathayplay.com
editcathayplay.com
cross wiki spam. aqurs 🍧 03:26, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
- @Aqurs1: Added to Spam blacklist. --– Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 03:28, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
xwiki-spam military.eu
editmilitary.eu
xwiki spam since march. --TenWhile6 10:22, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
- Added to Spam blacklist. --TenWhile6 10:23, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
kenresearch.com
editkenresearch.com
Long-term cross-wiki spam. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:28, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
- Added to Spam blacklist. --– Phương Linh (T · C · CA · L · B) 12:35, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
proinshots.com
editproinshots.com
mt-manager.net
storyviewe.com
Cross-wiki spam. ClumsyOwlet (talk) 18:09, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
- @ClumsyOwlet: Added to Spam blacklist. --Count Count (talk) 10:26, 23 April 2025 (UTC)
xwiki spam
edityabos88maxwin.com
itu777max.com
hughcairns.com.au
psk777daftarlink.com
jeniusbetlinkdaftar.com
mail.coinoplibrary.com
thr777daftarlink.com
psk777.store
indianembassyjakarta.com
Xwiki spam, likely Judi. See spamcheck for more.--A09|(pogovor) 17:57, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
- @A09: Added to Spam blacklist. --A09|(pogovor) 17:57, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
xwiki spam
editpaulburmaster.com
betongame.com
Xwiki spam, see spamcheck.--A09|(pogovor) 18:04, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
- @A09: Added to Spam blacklist. --A09|(pogovor) 18:04, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
laserpointerstore.com
editlaserpointerstore.com
Spambot abuse: [1] and [2] [3]. ClumsyOwlet (talk) 17:58, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
bigwin29.com
editbigwin29.com
Xwiki spam, see spamcheck.--A09|(pogovor) 18:35, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
- @A09: Added to Spam blacklist. --A09|(pogovor) 18:35, 26 April 2025 (UTC)
Proposed removals
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This section is for proposing that a website be unlisted; please add new entries at the bottom of the section. Use a suitable 3rd level heading and display the domain name as per this example {{LinkSummary|targetdomain.com}}. Please do not add the protocol part of domain name, eg. http
Remember to provide the specific domain blacklisted, links to the articles they are used in or useful to, and arguments in favour of unlisting. Completed requests will be marked as See also recurring requests for repeatedly proposed (and refused) removals. Notes:
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iboysoft.com
editiboysoft.com
Dear administrators,
I am writing to request the removal of iboysoft.com from the global spam blacklist. We believe the domain was previously blacklisted due to concerns about spam or improper linking practices. Since then, we have taken significant steps to address these issues:
- Content Quality: We have thoroughly reviewed and updated our website content to ensure it adheres to high-quality standards and complies with Wikimedia's external link guidelines.
- Linking Practices: We have ceased any promotional or unsolicited linking activities that may have led to the blacklisting.
- Community Engagement: We are committed to contributing positively to the Wikimedia community and ensuring that any references to our site are relevant and beneficial.
Additionally, the website's content has been cited by several reputable sources, indicating its value and relevance:
- GitHub repository by exislow
- Note.com article by d_blue
- Lifewire's list of free data recovery tools
- TechRepublic forum discussion on device recognition issues
These citations are voluntary and reflect the value of our content to the broader community.
Furthermore, we are concerned that the website was added to the blacklist without our knowledge. It appears that third parties may have inserted links to our domain across various Wikimedia projects, potentially without our consent. Such actions could lead to our domain being flagged as spam by automated systems or administrators, resulting in blacklisting. This raises the possibility that malicious actors could exploit this mechanism to harm the reputation of legitimate websites. We believe this potential vulnerability warrants attention to prevent misuse of the blacklist system.
We understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of Wikimedia projects and are eager to comply with all guidelines. If there are specific concerns or additional steps we need to take, please let us know.
Thank you for considering our request.
Best regards, Techscsi (talk) 02:54, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
Declined – per Spam blacklist/About#Requests for delisting we „de-blacklist sites when trusted, high-volume editors request the use of blacklisted links because of their value in support of our projects. Typically, we do not remove domains from the spam blacklist in response to site-owners' requests“. The link was used in excessive cross-wiki spam [4][5] and will only be removed if established editors want to use it. --Johannnes89 (talk) 04:56, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
- thanks for you reply,We believe it is unfair that our website was added to the blacklist without our knowledge, and we were unable to appeal the decision. When an editor, who may consider using our site as a reference, encounters this issue, they may not proactively request its removal. As a result, our legitimate website remains unjustly blacklisted. Given that Wikipedia is a trusted public resource platform, this approach seems overly authoritative and may undermine the collaborative and open nature that Wikipedia strives to uphold. Techscsi (talk) 05:19, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
Troubleshooting and problems
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This section is for comments related to problems with the blacklist (such as incorrect syntax or entries not being blocked), or problems saving a page because of a blacklisted link. This is not the section to request that an entry be unlisted (see Proposed removals above). |
Discussion
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This section is for discussion of Spam blacklist issues among other users. |