[WikiEN-l] Expanded diff options

Wilhelm Schnotz wilhelm at nixeagle.org
Mon Dec 29 04:03:12 UTC 2008


Someone might be able to write some js as a user script that does what
you ask. Perhaps ask around on WT:BOT, or WT:SCRIPTS

On 12/28/08, Mackan79 <mackan79 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone floated the idea of a second "diff' button on Special:Watchlist
> to cover a slightly longer period?
>
> I was just thinking this could do two things: 1.) Make it easier to catch
> vandalism, and 2.) Promote review of changes in general.
>
> I don't do much vandalism patrol, but I think one reason pages lose quality
> in general is that tracking long watchlists is too difficult.  You either
> check every edit, or if you don't, then you have to navigate through page
> histories which requires a.) several clicks and b.) recalling when you were
> last up to date.
>
> If so, a longer one-click option would seem beneficial.  Something like 10
> or 20 edits, maybe (or even adjustable, like the watchlist's length).
> Thoughts?
>
> Mackan79
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