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    Dear editors,

    I’d like to propose the inclusion of a GitHub repository I maintain: [https://github.com/PopeyeURS/ulyssescaballes-mpv.config MPV Configuration by PopeyeURS on GitHub] in the External links section of the mpv (media player) article.

    This repository offers a comprehensive and well-documented configuration for mpv, designed to enhance playback quality, usability, and customization.

    It includes:

    • Optimized `mpv.conf` and `input.conf` files

    • Custom scripts and filters for advanced video control

    • Clear setup instructions for users of varying technical backgrounds

    The project is open-source, actively maintained, and intended to help users get more out of mpv’s powerful features.

    I believe it could be a valuable resource for readers seeking practical configuration examples or advanced usage tips.

    I welcome feedback and will gladly revise the proposal to meet Wikipedia’s external link standards.

    Thank you for your time and consideration.

    Best regards,

    Ulysses RS Caballes (GitHub: PopeyeURS) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ulysses RS Caballes (talk • contribs) 10:44, 6 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    @Ulysses RS Caballes,
    Is this link reachable from the official website? Does it duplicate anything that's already in Mpv (media player)#External links? Wikipedia articles about open source software usually provide a maximum of one (1) link to the code. An official repository is preferred. WhatamIdoing (talk) 18:16, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Additionally we're looking for encyclopaedic information on External links, not configuration and user tips. We're not a how to guide, or here to help people get configured with software etc, we're an encyclopaedia and the links need to have encyclopaedic content. Everything you're saying unfortunately suggests it doesn't add anything encyclopaedic to the article. Canterbury Tail talk 18:48, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    External links do not have to contain encyclopedia information. In fact, if they're encyclopedic, then they're at risk of violating WP:ELNO#EL1. Instead, they need to be interesting to readers, including readers who are looking for an official software repository. I've read that the official link (e.g., in an infobox) is the #1 destination for readers, across all articles. WhatamIdoing (talk) 19:18, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    My offer, is for all readers who are interested to watch video at its maximum video quality ever, for free, as in LIBRE. That's all. Thank you. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 22:52, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi! Here are my answers to your queries: 1. This link is not reachable from the official website. 2. It does not duplicate anything that's already in "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mpv_(media_player)#External_links". I do not know on how to link my repo at GitHub.com to Wikipedia. My official repo is "https://GitHub.com/PopeyeURS/ulyssescaballes-mpv.config". My good intention is to enable people to enjoy watching video of any video format of their choice at a maximum video quality playback ever, for free. That's all. Thank you. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 22:49, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    There is already a link to this:
    in the External links section. How is yours different, beyond being yours and at GitHub? WhatamIdoing (talk) 23:28, 12 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi, thanks for your last, here's my answer to your query: "mpv" is the basic foundation while mine is all the enhancements. It is like saying, "mpv" is the calf's skin while mine is the shoe. Thank you. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 00:45, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    @Ulysses RS Caballes. I have removed the official github, that one is prominently linked from the official site that is there. You want to link an alternative github, which I think is also failing our inclusion standards. We are not writing an encyclopedia to optimize something external. We are not extensively linking to game mods either. I don’t believe that not having your optimization is detrimental to understanding the subject. Dirk Beetstra T C 04:25, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi, thank you so much for your last. Kindly please do allow me to quote you, if I may, quote: "Not having your optimization is detrimental to understanding the subject." unquote. You wrote that, not me. Thanks a lot for that bold statement. How so very kind of you. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 05:46, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Specifically, he said that he didn't believe that was true. WhatamIdoing (talk) 06:13, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Exactly! Thank you. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 06:27, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    @Ulysses RS Caballes there are two things here: 1) we are writing an encyclopedia here, where we want information that is helping us understanding the subject (WP:EL even calls it 'encyclopedic understanding'). Most of that we incorporate, sometimes we link to it. 2) you want to have users of the software get the optimal experience with the software. Those are not the same goals. (note that you are quoting me wrong, ripping it out of context - what you quote is not what I said)
    As I said, I removed the official github from the Wikpedia page, as it does not fit our inclusion standards. We do not link to download places for software subjects, we do not link to shops where you can buy the subject, we do not link to mods of games, we do not link to everything that is somehow related to a subject, in fact, we are focussing on incorporation and with that minimizing external links.
    So to rephrase: the subject as it stands gives a good encyclopedic understanding of the subject, your configuration gives a good optimization of the software, but your configuration is not expanding the encyclopedic understanding of the subject. Dirk Beetstra T C 10:51, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi, no comments. Thanks. Ulysses RS Caballes (talk) 11:37, 13 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Please post about it in the Portal:Free and open-source software. LDW5432 (talk) 01:37, 7 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    There should not be any Wikipedia:External links in that portal page. WhatamIdoing (talk) 02:59, 7 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    He can post about his project here: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Software/Free and open-source software task force LDW5432 (talk) 18:50, 7 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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    If you have an opinion, please join. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 07:20, 2 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    (came here to post a link to this) This discussion would benefit from some outside perspectives. Please take a look and join in. —Myceteae‍🍄‍🟫 (talk) 04:21, 4 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Replace hijacked site Readability of Wikipedia

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    The URL Special:LinkSearch/*.readabilityofwikipedia.com has been hijacked by a pornography site. The current URL is https://readability.nl/. I'm not sure what the policy on replacing links on user pages or talk page archives is in this scenario. Toukouyori Mimoto (talk) 13:56, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have discovered Wikipedia:Link rot/URL change requests. Toukouyori Mimoto (talk) 14:07, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    @Toukouyori Mimoto, I agree that this needs fixing. There's also https://readability.toolforge.org/ which is hosted by the WMF instead of being sponsored by a third-party entity. I think either of the links would be acceptable. WhatamIdoing (talk) 17:19, 23 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    If a website was been usurped (especially if in a 'bad' way), it is better to (globally) blacklist, disable all links and provide an archive link. If a 1-on-1 replacement exists then that may be an alternative to consider. --Dirk Beetstra T C 04:47, 24 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I can confirm that https://readability.nl/ is the 1-on-1 replacement, [1]. Toukouyori Mimoto (talk) 21:16, 24 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I agree a blacklist should be requested; editors may unwittingly link it based on memory, copy-paste from another source, or old diff. -- GreenC 17:04, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Removed from enwiki per Wikipedia:Link_rot/URL_change_requests#readabilityofwikipedia.com -- GreenC 17:01, 25 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Multinational Force – Ukraine

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    Multinational Force – Ukraine (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

    Could someone who is not me and is not D'Lisye please provide some independent feedback at Talk:Multinational Force – Ukraine#Mostly irrelevant map regarding the two external links at Multinational Force – Ukraine#External links? Please comment over there about whether they are or are not acceptable external links for the topic, to help reach consensus.

    You might also wish to comment at Talk:Multinational Force – Ukraine#UK parliament further reading about the external links in Multinational Force – Ukraine#Further reading, and/or edit them. Boud (talk) 18:02, 12 December 2025 (UTC) (add external links here for clarity Boud (talk) 18:05, 12 December 2025 (UTC); link to 'further reading' talk page section Boud (talk) 18:09, 12 December 2025 (UTC))[reply]

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    This is an example of a Wikipedia page about a Norwegian company: https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinor

    In the fact box to the right, there is a direct link to that company's page at The Brønnøysund Register Centre (public state agency) in Norway, where all companies and organisations are registered and are given a 9 digit ID.

    The link in this case is: https://w2.brreg.no/enhet/sok/detalj.jsp?orgnr=923609016

    From now on that link should be replaced with a link to the new web page: https://virksomhet.brreg.no/nb/oppslag/enheter/923609016

    More generally, links containing this string: https://w2.brreg.no/enhet/sok/detalj.jsp?orgnr= ...should be globally replaced with this string: https://virksomhet.brreg.no/nb/oppslag/enheter/ ...if possible.

    Otherwise all such links will most likely return "404 not found" in the future.

    I hope this is possible.

    Talk:Barbara_O'Neill#WP:ELOFFICIAL

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    If you have an opinion, please join. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 16:51, 20 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]