Wikibooks:Reading room/Archives/2022/March

Network error when clicking a link while using mobile version
In the External links section of the Haitian Creole book, we have the following link: Haitian Creole Wikipedia ( Haitian Creole Wikipedia ). When I click on it using my desktop Chrome browser, everything is find, but when I click with my tablet or mobile phone, I get this message: '''! An error occurred | GO BACK | There was a network error'''. Any idea what is happening? Peter Chastain (discuss • contribs) 08:07, 6 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I have transferred this to Phabricator. Peter Chastain (discuss • contribs) 09:32, 6 March 2022 (UTC)

Hiding unneeded buttons
So, I found that the MonoBook skin works great on mobile, laying out buttons in a way that they don't overlap at-all. I use the desktop version as it has more buttons and seems to work better on my not-so-great web browser. How could I setup a css/java script file to hide them. Let's say, the "beta" link, which I don't see myself using, as it is the same as pressing "preferences" for me. Which is a waste of space, and makes the page far wider than it needs to be. Thanks, any help would be appreciated. L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 20:27, 14 March 2022 (UTC) In addition, I don't want the "contributions" button either. Makes it more confusing than it needs to be. L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 20:30, 14 March 2022 (UTC)


 * One easy fix might be to select mobile view for your desktop device. At the very bottom of every page on Wikibooks there is a "mobile view" link for the page. If you click on that you can get the mobile view even on desktop devices. If the mobile view is good for you this might be all you need to do. -- Jules (Mrjulesd) 21:33, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm on a mobile device. The mobile view doesn't work on my ("experimental", apparently) web browser that well. For e.g, I cannot press "edit page" or "add discussion". Instead, I either press nothing or page history. Only "edit section" works. The desktop view works though, with more nice buttons (like recent changes), but there are some buttons I don't really need. If it's too hard to hide them, then it's not too much of an issue. If it only requires learning css and/or j.s., then I'll look forward to it - sounds like it would be fun (and it may even help me with the game I am making!). L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 07:16, 15 March 2022 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure how to do this. Your best bet might be to ask non-locally. w:Wikipedia:Village pump (technical) is a great place to ask advanced technical questions. Since all the wikis use the same software what is applicable there might also be applicable here. -- Jules (Mrjulesd) 11:34, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks! I even had a look at other scripts and css pages of other users for more de-cluttering. The interface looks much nicer and simpler now. L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 22:45, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

2017 source edit
Anyone know what this tag means? I keep seeing it pop up in Recent Changes but can't see it mentioned on Special: Tags.--Xania talk 08:45, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I've seen something in Special:Preferences but I don't remember where. It said something like "this is sometimes called the 2010 source editor". I'm not certain, but I guess this tag could be the source editor from 2017? (Probably not actually helpful, but it's better than nothing, right?) L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 09:09, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
 * It appears as if the visible name of tags and the actual name are different. "mw-undo" is "Undo", for example. It's non-visible name is "visualeditor-wikitext". Hope that helps. L10nM4st3r - Roar at me / what my paws scratched 09:20, 15 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Ah of course. That helps thanks.--Xania [[Image:Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Mann.svg|15px]][[Image:Flag_of_Ukraine.svg|15px]]talk 09:28, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

Hubs Dialogue Findings Summary
Hello; After conducting conversations with many Wikimedians from around the world, who are planning or working on possible future hubs, we are happy to share the from the series of the Hubs Dialogue, which you can find here. The results focus on the aspect of the existing problems in the Wikimedia movement that the hubs may be needed to solve, including both: 1. globally shared needs among all Wikimedia communities, and 2. needs specific to the context of a particular community or a group of communities.

Movement Strategy and Governance Team Wikimedia Foundation --Mervat (WMF) (discuss • contribs) 11:58, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

Visitor numbers
Hello. Since February 2022 visitor numbers increase on many Wikibooks projects. Fox example, |en.wikibooks.org|fr.wikibooks.org|de.wikibooks.org|es.wikibooks.org this chart is about en, it, es, de, fr. Have you any idea why visitor numbers increase during these weeks? --Hippias (discuss • contribs) 14:20, 12 March 2022 (UTC)


 * I'm not sure really why. But sometimes changes occur when modes of collecting data changes. All numbers are estimated and based on different analysis metrics, if these change at all they can sometimes lead to perceived changes in site views. This might be the case here, but I don't really know if this is the reason. -- Jules (Mrjulesd) 00:42, 13 March 2022 (UTC)

Square buttons in View History
Hi, at Help:Tracking_changes we see two columns of circular buttons used to mark revisions for comparison. Good. I understand that. Firefox here displays a third column of squares immediately right of the circular buttons. What is the purpose of the square buttons? Thx, ... PeterEasthope (discuss • contribs) 16:08, 10 March 2022 (UTC)


 * The reason is, if you check a box you can then click on the "Edit tags of selected revisions" tab towards the top of the page. If you have an admin account you can also use it to change a revision visibility. -- Jules (Mrjulesd) 21:40, 10 March 2022 (UTC)


 * Thanks Jules. To my understanding, I don't need those capabilities, ... PeterEasthope (discuss • contribs) 01:34, 11 March 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 ends tomorrow
International photographic contest Wiki Loves Folklore 2022 ends on 15th March 2022 23:59:59 UTC. This is the last chance of the year to upload images about local folk culture, festival, cuisine, costume, folklore etc on Wikimedia Commons. Watch out our social media handles for regular updates and declaration of Winners.

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The writing competition Feminism and Folklore will run till 31st of March 2022 23:59:59 UTC. Write about your local folk tradition, women, folk festivals, folk dances, folk music, folk activities, folk games, folk cuisine, folk wear, folklore, and tradition, including ballads, folktales, fairy tales, legends, traditional song and dance, folk plays, games, seasonal events, calendar customs, folk arts, folk religion, mythology etc. on your local Wikipedia. Check if your local Wikipedia is participating

A special competition called Wiki Loves Falles is organised in Spain and the world during 15th March 2022 till 15th April 2022 to document local folk culture and Falles in Valencia, Spain. Learn more about it on Catalan Wikipedia project page.

We look forward for your immense co-operation.

Thanks Wiki Loves Folklore international Team MediaWiki message delivery (discuss • contribs) 14:40, 14 March 2022 (UTC)

Leadership Development Working Group: Apply to join! (14 March to 10 April 2022)

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Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the feedback period for the Leadership Development Working Group initiative. A summary of the feedback can be found on Meta-wiki. This feedback will be shared with the working group to inform their work. The application period to join the Working Group is now open and will close on April 10, 2022. Please review the information about the working group, share with community members who might be interested, and apply if you are interested.

Thank you,

From the Community Development team 

Mervat (WMF) 09:21, 17 March 2022‎ (UTC)

Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement guidelines ratification voting open from 7 to 21 March 2022

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Hello everyone,

The ratification voting process for the revised enforcement guidelines of the Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC) is now open! Voting commenced on SecurePoll on 7 March 2022 and will conclude on 21 March 2022. Please read more on the voter information and eligibility details.

The Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC) provides a baseline of acceptable behavior for the entire movement. The revised enforcement guidelines were published 24 January 2022 as a proposed way to apply the policy across the movement. You can read more about the UCoC project.

You can also comment on Meta-wiki talk pages in any language. You may also contact the team by email: ucocprojectwikimedia.org

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MediaWiki message delivery (discuss • contribs) 10:22, 8 March 2022 (UTC)

Update on Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement guidelines ratification vote (as of 17 March)
Hi all,

With a little under 4 days left in the poll, I can share that there are 1518 voters as of 17 March 21:00 UTC, and there was no voters with a home wiki registration of en.wikibooks.

While I'm keeping in mind that homewiki isn't always indicative of where an editor is active, I want to remind everyone that local opinions are sought in this global decision. Even if your homewiki is not enWikibooks, commenting on the guidelines from the perspective of this project will be beneficial.

Here are some of the other votership numbers:

The poll can be accessed locally here: Special:SecurePoll/vote/378.

Let me know if you have any questions. --Mervat (WMF) (talk) 15:36, 18 March 2022 (UTC)

Join the Community Resilience and Sustainability Conversation Hour with Maggie Dennis

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The Community Resilience and Sustainability team at the Wikimedia Foundation is hosting a conversation hour led by its Vice President Maggie Dennis.

Topics within scope for this call include Movement Strategy, Board Governance, Trust and Safety, the Universal Code of Conduct, Community Development, and Human Rights. Come with your questions and feedback, and let's talk! You can also send us your questions in advance.

The meeting will be on 24 March 2022 at 15:00 UTC (check your local time).

You can read details on Meta-wiki. --Mervat (WMF) (discuss • contribs) 19:11, 22 March 2022 (UTC)

Leadership Development Working Group: Reminder to apply by 10 April 2022

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Hello everyone,

The Community Development team at the Wikimedia Foundation is supporting the creation of a global, community-driven Leadership Development Working Group. The purpose of the working group is to advise leadership development work. Feedback was collected in February 2022 and a summary of the feedback is on Meta-wiki. The application period to join the Working Group is now open and is closing soon on April 10, 2022. Please review the information about the working group, share with community members who might be interested, and apply if you are interested.

Thank you,

From the Community Development team  --Mervat (WMF) (discuss • contribs) 12:40, 28 March 2022 (UTC)