Wikipedia talk:Files for upload

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Hogging everything here

I recognize I’ve handled almost every request to this page instantly recently. If anyone is annoyed by that feel free to let me know. Snowmanonahoe (talk) 03:47, 29 April 2023 (UTC)

Snowmanonahoe: No problem—I have the same problem at PAM. Can you find time to take a look at the Drambuie upload request on the project page here? I'm not as familiar with the protocol for passing a request at this noticeboard as I'd like. The uploader has been waiting over 90 days, so if we can help out, I'd like to do so, and get the pic updated. Regards & Thanks, GenQuest ^"scribble" 20:06, 21 December 2023 (UTC)

@GenQuest: I'm going to leave that request to someone else, or maybe you can weight in on this—I'm not sure whether the new image breaks the no free replacement criterion because there's currently a free image on the page. Snowmanonahoe (talk · contribs · typos) 01:36, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Re: 2024 Lexus GX Overtrail+ - Earth - front left quarter.jpg

I see I'm not supposed to reply to the request itself, so I hope this is the right place to discuss.

This upload request was denied "because anyone could potentially take a picture of the car anywhere and it would serve the same purpose". This is not true, because the car is not in production. Can someone re-evaluate the request in light of that? Maybe it could be noted on the article or photos's talk page that the photo should be replaced after the car is in production and spotted in the wild? Replygirl (talk) 03:01, 10 June 2023 (UTC)

Confusing instructions for IP who wants to upload free image

I'm an admin but after seeing a post at Wikipedia:Help desk#Uploading images without an account. I tried logging out and imagine I wanted a free image uploaded at Wikipedia:Files for upload. First click "Make a new request". The instructions now include "Files for Upload was created to allow unregistered users or registered users who aren't autoconfirmed to add new files to Wikipedia". Then click "The image is free and I'm not autoconfirmed". The instructions now include "As you have a Wikipedia account you can login to the Wikimedia Commons even if you're not autoconfirmed." But I don't have an account in this scenario and cannot log in to Commons. Am I missing something? PrimeHunter (talk) 01:38, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

@PrimeHunter: A fix is in the works. Thanks for letting us know :). -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 08:13, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

For now, I've redirected both 'non-autoconfirmed' buttons to the search page for the wizard. I have a replacement in work in my sandbox but there are currently some issues loading text properly when logged out, on both mobile and New Vector. -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 01:24, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

Thoughts on a Robot Clerk?

Hi all, I've been reviewing requests at Files for Upload page for a few weeks now and I believe having a bot to help manage things and make the process smoother for both reviewers and requesters.. I would like to gain consensus on such a clerk to see if it's in the best interests of FFU. The tasks I have planned for it are as follows below.

• Applying a {{backlog}} template to the page when there are more than 4-5 requests without a hold, that are less than 7 days old.
• Informing autoconfirmed users who make a request on this page that they are free to upload their files themselves, but not changing the status of the request in case more help is needed.
• (Optional) Informing registered users who make a request on FFU, who have a request with a free content license, that they may upload their own image, as long as the license is correct, to Commons. (Likely using {{ffu|commons}})
• (Optional) Informing users of the robot clerk comment for tasks 2 and 3 on the requestor's talk page.
• (Optional) Adding a request for a {{Non-free use rationale}} if none is provided for a request that has a non-free license in their request. This would require Task 4.

Looking forward to what everyone has to say. Thanks. -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 13:51, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

That would be a good idea, I've been thinking about this for a while... - Rich^T|C|E-Mail 20:22, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

I wasn't aware of this venue, but after seeing your post at the AfC talk page, I've now got it on my radar. I'll keep an eye on it and help with requests. As far as your bot proposal goes, I think it's a good idea to have a bot. – DreamRimmer (talk) 01:59, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

There are multiple WP:NFUR/{{Non-free use rationale}} templates, so a bot would need to know that, if it is keeping track of that particular issue, otherwise it may miss one of the more specialized versions that was provided with the requested upload -- 65.92.247.66 (talk) 22:13, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

While it is true, consensus is to use {{subst:ffu|rat}}, as it is included in both the pages edit notice as well as the FFU script. File reviewers and uploaders are free to amend the rationale to a more specific one, if needs be. -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 10:51, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

@LemonSlushie, who's lending a hand with the bot? Or if you're considering using your own bot, have you got the source code ready? – DreamRimmer (talk) 11:08, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

@DreamRimmer: I am going to use my own bot, but with the holidays I’m waiting to have my bot approved before making some source code. -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 01:46, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

• @LemonSlushie: Hi. I came here from the bot's BRFA. It is not a policy nor guideline, but while a complete code is not necessary, it is a good idea at least some skeleton code should be ready before the BRFA. With a primary code, you will realise what variations/difference scenarios the bot would face. This would also make easier for you to respond to the questions asked at the BRFA. I recommend putting the BRFA on hold while you work on primary draft of the code. —usernamekiran (talk) 19:37, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Hi @Usernamekiran:, thank you for letting me know. However, I do not see any response to my BFRA. -- LemonSlushie 🍋 (talk) (edits) 22:46, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

@LemonSlushie: Hi. BRFA generally takes time, as if not tested properly/thoroughly bot can make disruptive edits in large numbers easily. Someone would respond to your BRFA soon. Also, I recommend you to work on the code till then. —usernamekiran (talk) 10:03, 6 January 2024 (UTC)

link to BRFA. —usernamekiran (talk) 10:06, 6 January 2024 (UTC)