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I know it was a feature of the now-merged {{fake ref}}, but why do we need the #cite_dummy link? It isn't really useful unless there is something to link to. --- Gadget850 (Ed) talk 13:27, 10 February 2012 (UTC)Reply

Semi-protected edit request on 16 August 2024 anti-hoax protection against transclusion in article

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Alternatively, more advanced syntax can create a new category and suppress the original dummy ref display.

Using {{dummy reference}} in an article is clearly an abusive attempt to insert a hoax. There are currently 14 articles using this template. 142.113.140.146 (talk) 11:09, 16 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

In progress: An editor is implementing the requested edit. Tollens (talk) 15:26, 16 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
 Done I've set it to only show the error and populate Category:Articles with dummy references. Thanks for the catch! Tollens (talk) 15:46, 16 August 2024 (UTC)Reply