Something just occurred to me: what about if, when we migrate to the new software, we have the "upload files" link be an option that is by default off. That way the upload link will fall off the search engine results since robots won't find the link since they won't be logged in. Then by the time new users make enough edits to decide to stay, finding how to upload pics to help illustrate a point will be a minor bonus.
We could of course explain on a page how to upload files--log in and turn that link option on--but removing that page from Google etc. may help stem the tide of junk uploads.
KQ
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koyaanisqatsi@nupedia.com wrote:
Something just occurred to me: what about if, when we migrate to the new software, we have the "upload files" link be an option that is by default off. That way the upload link will fall off the search engine results since robots won't find the link since they won't be logged in. Then by the time new users make enough edits to decide to stay, finding how to upload pics to help illustrate a point will be a minor bonus.
We could of course explain on a page how to upload files--log in and turn that link option on--but removing that page from Google etc. may help stem the tide of junk uploads.
KQ
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That's an excellent idea!
Neil
Bingo! Mr. Q, you are a genius!
-- Stephen Gilbert
--- koyaanisqatsi@nupedia.com wrote:
Something just occurred to me: what about if, when we migrate to the new software, we have the "upload files" link be an option that is by default off. That way the upload link will fall off the search engine results since robots won't find the link since they won't be logged in. Then by the time new users make enough edits to decide to stay, finding how to upload pics to help illustrate a point will be a minor bonus.
We could of course explain on a page how to upload files--log in and turn that link option on--but removing that page from Google etc. may help stem the tide of junk uploads.
KQ
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As Google is probably not logged in correctly when browsing wikipedia pages;) why not turn off the upload function unless you're logged in? No need for yet another user option then. That will also reduce the random troll from uploading stuff.
-----Original Message----- From: wikipedia-l-admin@nupedia.com [mailto:wikipedia-l-admin@nupedia.com]On Behalf Of Stephen Gilbert Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 2:50 PM To: wikipedia-l@nupedia.com Subject: Re: [Wikipedia-l] junk upload problem
Bingo! Mr. Q, you are a genius!
-- Stephen Gilbert
--- koyaanisqatsi@nupedia.com wrote:
Something just occurred to me: what about if, when we migrate to the new software, we have the "upload files" link be an option that is by default off. That way the upload link will fall off the search engine results since robots won't find the link since they won't be logged in. Then by the time new users make enough edits to decide to stay, finding how to upload pics to help illustrate a point will be a minor bonus.
We could of course explain on a page how to upload files--log in and turn that link option on--but removing that page from Google etc. may help stem the tide of junk uploads.
KQ
0
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