MediaWiki talk:Readonlywarning

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Could someone change this to "copy'n'paste" just so it doesn't cause anyone to delete the whole page they're editing? Mark Hurd 12:12, 23 Jun 2004 (UTC)

If the database is in read only mode, they won't be able to save (ie blank the page). Dysprosia 14:34, 23 Jun 2004 (UTC)
I noticed this message on WikiBooks during what seemed to be just a small glitch: I couldn't save and then I could. But as I implied in my summary, it's just a pedantic thing. Mark Hurd 17:19, 23 Jun 2004 (UTC)

I've changed it from cut-n-paste to copy-and-paste. - Mark 07:29, 5 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] More eyecatching

As it stands, this message is tame compared to the notice it deserves when it appears. Maybe it could be changed to

Database lockedWARNING: The database has been locked for maintenance, so you will not be able to save your edits right now. You may wish to copy-and-paste the text into a text file and save it for later.Database locked

Yeah, I know it's hideous, but that's the point. —EncMstr 07:44, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

I feel that your suggestion is a good one because this is a major situation. --Siva1979Talk to me 18:09, 31 July 2006 (UTC)


I made a simple one..jonphamta 20:40, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Please Note: The database has been locked for maintenance, so you will not be able to save your edits right now. You may wish to copy-and-paste the text into a text file and save it for later.
Well, personally, this message does not create a shock effect on users. We have to bear in mind that some users who did a lot of editing and are about to save the page, would tend to disregard the simpler message. The consequences of this is clear. Their edits would not be saved and this would lead to frustration and waste of time. This is a very, very serious and major occurance. If the database is locked, a message befitting the situation would be most appropriate here. --Siva1979Talk to me 03:48, 10 September 2006 (UTC)