Wikipedia:Bots/Requests for approval/Infobox Journal Update Bot

Infobox Journal Update Bot

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Operator: Verisimilus

Automatic or Manually Assisted: Manually assisted

Programming Language(s): Perl

Function Summary: Update articles using {{infobox Journal}} to new syntax.

Edit period(s) (e.g. Continuous, daily, one time run): One time

Edit rate requested: < 1 edit per second (As fast as they can be approved)

Function Details:

• Removes tags that are now redundant (e.g. name, in some cases)
• Simplifies ISSNs
• Sorts links and re-enters appropriately

Discussion

A quick decision would be welcomed as some instances of the template look a bit messy (unintended consequences...): I've edited quite a few by hand but it's quite a considerable task! Verisimilus, 19:30, 15 July 2007 (UTC)