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2025-08-14T17:57:17Z

Sawbones: /* Dependence on phone app for basic functions, make an article? */ new section

==Looking good==

Looks like we are doing alright so far with this page; lol... people go ahead of me - [[User:Atsumari|Atsumari]] ([[User talk:Atsumari|talk]]) 02:51, 1 February 2025 (UTC)

==Can we categorize this?==

Just to clean up [[Special:UncategorizedPages]]. I suggest putting this page under [[:Category:CAT]]. [[User:Waldo|Waldo]] ([[User talk:Waldo|talk]]) 08:07, 20 January 2025 (UTC)

Moved this into the CAT category so it isn't eaten by special pages as requested; looks like it may have already been in the root namespace but just for clarity sake until we build a full on mainpage. Thanks for the catch <3 - [[User:Atsumari|Atsumari]] ([[User talk:Atsumari|talk]]) 11:36, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

==Anonymization of non-logged in user IPs==

I would like to request that users who make edits without user accounts do not have their full IP published in the edit log.

:I made a suggestion on the Discord server on your behalf. [[User:Waldo|Waldo]] ([[User talk:Waldo|talk]]) 10:44, 7 February 2025 (UTC)

:For that there is an extension called AnonPrivacy https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AnonPrivacy [[User:Fen|Fen]] ([[User talk:Fen|talk]]) 22:02, 15 July 2025 (UTC)
::Greetings, I made the suggestion to the team on your behalf. At the momment, there is no plan or intention to anonymize IPs for non-logged in users. It helps with accountability as knowing the IP will be visible deterring bad behavior. It also makes moderation easier. Realistically the only alternative is hashing the ip which complex and destroys the core principles that the wiki is about. [[User:Fen|Fen]] ([[User talk:Fen|talk]]) 23:16, 15 July 2025 (UTC)

== Add a patent as a source ==

My interest in this woke up when editing [[Figma threatens companies using "Dev Mode"|this article]], and following the [[wikipedia:Template:Cite_patent|Wikipedia page to cite from a patent]], when previewing the article the reference wasn't rendered properly. I don't know if I screwed up something or really the site doesn't support yet the use of this format. Hope someone could illustrate me on how to move on with this [[User:Fjordpining|Fjordpining]] ([[User talk:Fjordpining|talk]]) 06:33, 18 July 2025 (UTC)

== stating "Recently updated" not particularly helpful ==

On [https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Special%3ARecentChanges| the "create account" page], near the bottom, it says, "We have recently updated our privacy policy." How recently? It doesn't say. The logical assumption which must be made is that it has changed seconds ago, and must be reread. How about instead displaying something along the lines of, "Our privacy policy was last updated on <date>", even if there does not exist a way to automate the display of the date, and the "create account" page (or the page of any other such notice) must be edited by hand?

== Dependence on phone app for basic functions, make an article? ==

I'm on Frontier internet, only gig around and I think they know it. We got fiber a few years ago and if you want wi-fi you either go with the Amazon Eeros(?) or learn how to do your own router. The Eeros seems that you can only access settings with a phone app, no desktop. Would this qualify it for an article on here? I've also heard about sleezy back door things happening either from Amazon or the IP itself, that they can access settings the customer cannot. Anyhow I don't want to just go ahead and write some poorly put together article and it shouldn't even be on here. [[User:Sawbones|Sawbones]] ([[User talk:Sawbones|talk]]) 17:57, 14 August 2025 (UTC)

Help:FAQ

2025-08-14T16:35:40Z

Sawbones: /* I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply? */

''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines|wiki policy]] page.''

==How can I create a new page?==

There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki:
<ul>
<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. <li>
<li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>
<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like this, around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>
<li> '''Using the URL''' https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
</ul>

''See also [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Write your first article!|Writing your first article]].''

==How do I add references to an article?==

There are two ways to create references.
<ol>
<li>'''Using the visual editor.'''</li>
<ul>
<li> Click Insert -> More -> Citation</li>
<li> Another way is to type <code><nowiki><ref</nowiki></code> and the reference insertion dialog will pop up.</li>
<li> A third way is to use the shortcut <code>Ctrl+Shift+K</code>Citation.</li>
In order to reuse a reference you have already added use the same Citation dialog and the "Re-use" tab.
</ul>
<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li>
<ul>
<li>Enclose your reference between these tags <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1"> </ref></nowiki></code>. Within the<code><nowiki><ref> tag use the appropriate citation template to fomat your reference (<code><nowiki>{{cite web}},{{cite news}},{{citation}}</nowiki></code>) </li>
Adding a name is not required but lets you re-use the source by inserting <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1" /></nowiki></code> later.
</ul>
</ol>
[[:Category:Citation_templates|List of supported citation templates]]

''Note:'' Don't forget to add a References section at the bottom of the article so that the complete list of references appears at the end!

==Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article?==

In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Action Taskforce:CAT policy index|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.

We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.

If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ([[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]). [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]

==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==

This is a known issue with the extension we are using. It has been reported and is being worked on by the developers.

Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Talk page guidelines|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved. ([[Consumer Action Taskforce:Talk page guidelines|Talk page guidelines]] page does not exist, can someone help here?)

Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/captcha CAPTCHAs] anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.

==How do I insert an infobox to my page?==

Infoboxes are templates you can add to your page by navigating to Insert -> Template in the visual editor, or putting <code><nowiki>{{TemplateName}}</nowiki></code> in the source editor.

[[:Category:Templates|Click here for a list of all currently available templates]]

Help:FAQ

2025-08-14T16:33:39Z

Sawbones: /* I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply? */

''For more detailed help, see the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Editorial_guidelines|wiki policy]] page.''

==How can I create a new page?==

There are a few ways to create a new page in this wiki:
<ul>
<li>'''Use the "Create a page" link."''' In the side bar, click the "Create a page" link and, you will be prompted to choose an article type and choose a title. Afterwards a basic structure of the page will be provided for you along with some basic guidelines and an example page to go off of. <li>
<li> '''Use the search bar.''' Search the title of the page you want to create. You will be prompted to create a new page if the page does not exist already.</li>
<li> '''Using red links.''' Click any red link, which looks like this, around the wiki and you will be redirected to a page creation interface.</li>
<li> '''Using the URL''' https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/ARTICLETITLE. Replace <code>ARTICLETITLE</code> in the URL with the title of the page you want to create. You will be taken to a blank page where you can click Edit (at the top navigation bar) and create your new page.</li>
</ul>

''See also [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Write your first article!|Writing your first article]].''

==How do I add references to an article?==

There are two ways to create references.
<ol>
<li>'''Using the visual editor.'''</li>
<ul>
<li> Click Insert -> More -> Citation</li>
<li> Another way is to type <code><nowiki><ref</nowiki></code> and the reference insertion dialog will pop up.</li>
<li> A third way is to use the shortcut <code>Ctrl+Shift+K</code>Citation.</li>
In order to reuse a reference you have already added use the same Citation dialog and the "Re-use" tab.
</ul>
<li> '''Using the source editor.'''</li>
<ul>
<li>Enclose your reference between these tags <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1"> </ref></nowiki></code>. Within the<code><nowiki><ref> tag use the appropriate citation template to fomat your reference (<code><nowiki>{{cite web}},{{cite news}},{{citation}}</nowiki></code>) </li>
Adding a name is not required but lets you re-use the source by inserting <code><nowiki><ref name="source-1" /></nowiki></code> later.
</ul>
</ol>
[[:Category:Citation_templates|List of supported citation templates]]

''Note:'' Don't forget to add a References section at the bottom of the article so that the complete list of references appears at the end!

==Why can't I remove the stub/irrelevant/tone notice from my article?==

In order to ensure the contributions in the wiki fit the [[Mission statement]] and comply with [[Consumer Action Taskforce:CAT policy index|Wiki policy]], only moderators can remove the notices.

We try to regularly go through the pages, but if you want you can use the <code>#appeals</code> channel on our [https://discord.gg/ypUk97Fn79 Discord] server ([https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join using this link]) to ask us to review your page.

If you do not use Discord, you can use the talk pages on the wiki and leave a message to any of the moderators ([[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:Talk_page_guidelines| how to use talk pages]]). [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop Click here for a list of the current moderators.]

==I can't see the CAPTCHA on the discussion pages. How can I leave my reply?==

This is a known issue with the extension we are using. It has been reported and is being worked on by the developers.

Please use the source editor on the talk page and reply following the [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Talk page guidelines|Talk page guidelines]] until this is resolved. (page does not exist, can someone help here?)

Once you become a trusted contributor, you will not need to complete [https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/captcha CAPTCHAs] anymore and will be able to use the discussion pages.

==How do I insert an infobox to my page?==

Infoboxes are templates you can add to your page by navigating to Insert -> Template in the visual editor, or putting <code><nowiki>{{TemplateName}}</nowiki></code> in the source editor.

[[:Category:Templates|Click here for a list of all currently available templates]]