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12 Feb
CheckUser Workflow on Wikipedia: How Editors Detect Vandalism with Data Limits
Leona Whitcombe

CheckUser Workflow on Wikipedia: How Editors Detect Vandalism with Data Limits

CheckUser is a critical but limited tool used by trusted Wikipedia editors to detect coordinated vandalism by linking accounts through technical data. It doesn't reveal identities but helps stop repeat offenders by uncovering hidden connections behind edits.

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