Difference between revisions of "AutomaticallyUpload ExternalImages"

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== Why this is important ==
 
== Why this is important ==
Hot linked images can be changed without any review by the community.  It's a sort of "security hole" that could expose us to some embarrassment down the rode.
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Hot linked images can be changed without any review by the community.  It's a sort of "security hole" that could expose us to some embarrassment down the road.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:34, 6 February 2008

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What (summary)

Why this is important

Hot linked images can be changed without any review by the community. It's a sort of "security hole" that could expose us to some embarrassment down the road.

DoneDone

  • When a link to an external image is encountered at page save
    • The external image is automatically uploaded by the saving user
    • The page for the newly uploaded image is edited to reflect the origin of the image and a question about whether it is appropriately licensed or not
    • The link is converted from the external link, to the internal link for the newly uploaded image

Steps to get to DoneDone



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